A first-half flurry helped Atletico Madrid thrash Real Valladolid and stay in the top four in the La Liga table.

Source: https://www.informationng.com/2023/01/first-half-flurry-boosts-atleticos-top-four-hopes.html

After a ten-day international break, club football returns this weekend with actions in the English Premier League, Italian Serie A and Spanish La Liga.

Source: https://guardian.ng/sport/haaland-ready-for-man-city-return-at-southampton/

Although La Liga leaders Barcelona can virtually clinch the title if they beat second-place Real Madrid on Sunday to move 12 points clear, headlines remain dominated by the Negreira case, with tensions rising around Spain.

Source: https://punchng.com/clasico-overshadowed-by-barcelona-referee-corruption-charge/

Andres Iniesta is a Spanish national team player playing for FC Barcelona in La Liga.

Source: https://guardian.ng/life/glamorous-homes-of-football-stars-number-one-will-leave-you-in-awe/

Another Europa League classic could be on the cards as the in-form Red Devils face La Liga leaders Barca at Old Trafford.

Source: https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/watch-europa-league-soccer-livestream-man-united-vs-barcelona-from-anywhere/

Askey’s side slipped to their first defeat in pre-season against the Sulphurites and will be looking to end their preparations on a high against what is likely to be a much-changed side following their 1-1 draw with La Liga side Mallorca at the weekend.

Source: https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/sport/football/hartlepool-united-welcome-sunderland-in-final-pre-season-friendly-4238684

Atletico Madrid climbed to third place in La Liga on Saturday as they beat Sevilla 1-0 despite playing the last 20 minutes with 10 men.

Source: https://www.channelstv.com/2023/12/23/ten-man-atletico-edge-sevilla-to-climb-to-third-in-la-liga/

Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong, centre, and Barcelona's Raphinha, centre left, talk to referee Guillermo Cuadra Fernandez during the Spanish La Liga match.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/watch-raphinha-sent-off-for-elbowing-opponent-10-man-barcelona-held-by-getafe-in-feisty-clash-8891507/

Benzema is set to play his final game for Real in the La Liga match against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1777149/Transfer-news-Arsenal-Chelsea-Man-City

Celta Vigo, who finished 13th in La Liga during the 2022/2023 season, has been actively searching for a new manager since Carlos Carvalhal departed by mutual consent earlier this month.

Source: https://thewillnews.com/benitez-nears-return-to-la-liga-with-celta-vigo-managerial-role/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=benitez-nears-return-to-la-liga-with-celta-vigo-managerial-role

During his time at Barcelona, Venables earned the nickname El Tel, winning La Liga and reaching the European Cup final in 1986.

Source: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/former-socceroos-and-england-manager-terry-venables-dies-aged-80-20231126-p5emx9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

FC Barcelona failed to open a 15-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of La Liga but nevertheless extended their advantage to 13 points after a 0-0 draw at home to Girona on Monday night.

Source: https://www.canindia.com/la-liga-barca-held-by-girona-but-extend-lead-to-13-points/

"FIFA continues its malpractice of making unilateral decisions on the world football calendar, showing complete disregard for the importance of national championships, and the football community in general," La Liga said in a statement on Tuesday.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/fifas-changes-tournament-formats-show-complete-disregard-national-leagues-la-liga-3348851?cid=cna_flip_070214

For Ten Hag, his side must first overcome La Liga side Barcelona at Old Trafford before turning their attention to the Carabao cup Final three days later.

Source: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/erik-ten-hag-plays-sir-26302174

Gabriel Veiga was a standout star in La Liga this season, becoming a regular in the Celta Vigo XI and also establishing himself as one of the finest young talents in the world.

Source: https://www.mirror.co.uk/gaming/ea-sports-fc-10-best-30253721

He helped them see out a 1-0 win over Las Palmas, playing the final five minutes of the game, as Sevilla secured their first points of the La Liga season.

Source: https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/leicester-city-notebook-242m-squad-8761623

He spent four years with Barca, scoring once in 19 La Liga matches and he won the Copa del Rey with the club.

Source: https://www.completesports.com/joining-barca-was-a-dream-come-true-amuneke/

He won two La Liga trophies with the Catalan giants, among other silverware and earning the Ballon d’Or.

Source: https://newsday.com.ng/former-spanish-ballon-dor-winner-luis-suarez-dies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=former-spanish-ballon-dor-winner-luis-suarez-dies

However, last year's La Liga champions woke up with Yamal creating all types of trouble for the hosts' defence.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/barcelona-fight-back-win-seven-goal-thriller-villarreal-3728296?cid=cna_flip_070214

How might Toure potentially fit into a Virtual Transfer tool, his playing statistics from La Liga in 2022/23 can be measured against strikers already plying their trade in the Premier League.

Source: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/everton-linked-striker-el-bilal-27099541