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LaLiga: Valencia defeat Europa League winners Sevilla in opener
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LaLiga: Valencia defeat Europa League winners Sevilla in opener

Earlier Friday, Rayo Vallecano came away from Almeria, who survived last season by just one point, 2-0.

LaLiga season preview: Uncertainties plague Barcelona, Real Madrid ahead of start, Atletico look to pounce
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LaLiga season preview: Uncertainties plague Barcelona, Real Madrid ahead of start, Atletico look to pounce

Barcelona come into the 2023-24 LaLiga season as the defending champions with Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid eager to deny them a repeat.

La Liga 2023-24 fixtures: Barcelona kickoff title defence at Getafe, first El Clasico on 29 October
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La Liga 2023-24 fixtures: Barcelona kickoff title defence at Getafe, first El Clasico on 29 October

Barcelona will begin the defence of their La Liga title away to Getafe on the weekend of August 12-13, while Real Madrid start the new season with a trip to Athletic Bilbao.

LaLiga: 'Legendary' Karim Benzema strikes on Real Madrid farewell, Valladolid relegated
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LaLiga: 'Legendary' Karim Benzema strikes on Real Madrid farewell, Valladolid relegated

The draw ensured Real Madrid would finish above city rivals Atletico Madrid in second place, after Diego Simeone's side tied 2-2 at Villarreal

LaLiga: Real Sociedad seal Champions League place, Espanyol relegated
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LaLiga: Real Sociedad seal Champions League place, Espanyol relegated

Real Sociedad fell to a 2-1 defeat at Atletico Madrid on Sunday but still sealed qualification for next season's Champions League after Villarreal were beaten 2-1 at Rayo Vallecano.

LaLiga: Rodrygo brace earns Real Madrid 2-1 win over Sevilla
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LaLiga: Rodrygo brace earns Real Madrid 2-1 win over Sevilla

Rodrygo hit a brace to earn Real Madrid a 2-1 win over Sevilla in La Liga on Saturday, sending his side four points clear of third-place rivals Atletico Madrid.

Vinicius Jr. and the racist abuse in Spanish football: Everything that has happened so far
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Vinicius Jr. and the racist abuse in Spanish football: Everything that has happened so far

Vinicius Jr was racially abused by Valencia fans on the weekend which has been condemned from footballing world and political figures in Brazil and Spain.

LaLiga: Rodrygo raises fist in Vinicius Jr tribute as Real Madrid beat Rayo Vallecano
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LaLiga: Rodrygo raises fist in Vinicius Jr tribute as Real Madrid beat Rayo Vallecano

Brazilian winger Vinicius received racist abuse against Valencia on Sunday, but was watching on from the president's box because of a knee problem.

Real Madrid supports Vinicius Jr. after racist abuse global outrage continues
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Real Madrid supports Vinicius Jr. after racist abuse global outrage continues

Vinicius faced off with a supporter at Valencia's Mestalla stadium on Sunday after being abused during the match, and was later sent off for hitting Hugo Duro.

LaLiga: Veteran defender Jordi Alba to leave Barcelona after 11-year run with Catalan giants
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LaLiga: Veteran defender Jordi Alba to leave Barcelona after 11-year run with Catalan giants

Alba, who joined Barcelona from Valencia in 2012, had one more year left on his contract, which expires in 2024, and Spanish reports say he will waive a significant percentage of the money due to help the club amid financial struggles.

Vinicius Jr. developing into Real Madrid and Brazil superstar amid tide of racist abuse
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Vinicius Jr. developing into Real Madrid and Brazil superstar amid tide of racist abuse

Vinicius Jr, 22, drew global support after making a stand against racist abuse he received from Valencia supporters at their Mestalla stadium.

Vinicius has red card overturned after suffering racial abuse; Valencia stand closed, club fined
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Vinicius has red card overturned after suffering racial abuse; Valencia stand closed, club fined

Spanish football's competition committee rescinded the red card shown to Vinicius Jr during Valencia vs Real Madrid - a game that witnessed racist insults.

LaLiga: Real Valladolid beat champions Barcelona to boost survival hopes
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LaLiga: Real Valladolid beat champions Barcelona to boost survival hopes

Barcelona suffered their second straight defeat as Real Valladolid picked up all three points to move themselves to 17th.

Spanish police arrest seven people in connection with Vinicius Junior racism incident
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Spanish police arrest seven people in connection with Vinicius Junior racism incident

Spain's football league, LaLiga, has been engulfed in a racism scandal after Vinicius was subjected to racist taunts during Sunday's 1-0 defeat at Valencia and later sent off.

Three detained over racist insults aimed at Vinicius Jr, four for effigy in Madrid: Spanish police
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Three detained over racist insults aimed at Vinicius Jr, four for effigy in Madrid: Spanish police

Vinicius Jr was targeted by a Valencia supporter during a 1-0 defeat at Mestalla on Sunday and was later sent off.

Spain has 'problem' with racism, says football federation chief Luis Rubiales
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Spain has 'problem' with racism, says football federation chief Luis Rubiales

The latest incident on racism in LaLiga came at Valencia's Mestalla stadium during the home team's 1-0 win over Real Madrid.

Spain opens probe into racist chants aimed at Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr.
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Spain opens probe into racist chants aimed at Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr.

The 22-year-old Brazil international was targeted by a home supporter during a 1-0 defeat at Valencia on Sunday and was later sent off.

Real Madrid player Vinicius Junior racially abused at Valencia, manager Carlo Ancelotti blasts LaLiga
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Real Madrid player Vinicius Junior racially abused at Valencia, manager Carlo Ancelotti blasts LaLiga

Real Madrid's match against Valencia was delayed for several minutes after Vinicius Junior appeared to be racially abused by a Valencia supporter.

LaLiga: Real Sociedad earn crucial win at champions Barcelona
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LaLiga: Real Sociedad earn crucial win at champions Barcelona

New La Liga champions Barcelona tumbled to a 2-1 defeat to Real Sociedad on Saturday before receiving their trophy at a packed Camp Nou.

Watch video: Barcelona fans celebrate league titles with players in parade
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Watch video: Barcelona fans celebrate league titles with players in parade

Barcelona players rode in two open-top buses, heading from Camp Nou to the city's Arc de Triomf monument five miles away, celebrating their league titles