FT 1-3. Barça fought back well and their talent proved too much. Fab Lewandowski header the highlight.

Oviedo go 1-0 up against Barcelona.

Huge error from Joan García allowed Reina the chance to aim for an empty net. Still a tough chance to take in a split second but he pulled it off perfectly.

The Carlos Tartiere explodes. Whatever happens in the game, that’s an unforgettable moment for the fans.

Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Celta Vigo

I think the away side bossed that tactically; despite Isi moving into the central position, Rayo never found a solution to the press and struggled to create throughout.

Celta’s overload at the back gave them a constant advantage; Borja Iglesias was also superb.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year

McManaman: “El Madrid está de vuelta, la plantilla es amplia” Steve McManaman analiza la llegada de Trent al club blanco: “Debería resultarle fácil adaptarse con tanto jugador que habla inglés y Xabi".

Original in Spanish: as.com/futbol/prime...

Steve McManaman opens up on Champions League “fear” at Real Madrid The former Los Blancos player spoke to AS about Alexander-Arnold, Alonso's Madrid, and being nervous in the white shirt.

Spoke to El Macca the other day for AS. An absolute delight.

Here's the interview in English:

en.as.com/soccer/steve...

Terrific resignation letter by Anneliese Dodds, this.

Spain's planned 100% tax on foreign property buyers And why it'll make more headlines than headway for Spain's housing crisis.

🇪🇸 In Torrevieja, Alicante, more than 40% of property owners are foreigners.

In the nearby Algorfa and Rojales that number hits 70%!

I did a deep dive into foreigner property ownership in Spain⬇️

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Nice to see Valencia 'think' of their supporters with these ridiculously high prices for season ticket holders and general public ahead of the #CopadelRey 1/4 final vs Barça.

Absolutely disastrous start for Atlético Madrid against Bayer Leverkusen.

Already conceded a goal (disallowed for offside), looking second best all over the pitch and now Pablo Barrios has been given a straight red. 24 mins gone.

1-0 Atleti win incoming.

Archie Gray: what a player.

David Squires on … Thomas Tuchel’s thrilling start to life as England manager Our cartoonist looks at how the German is filling his time after beginning his new role as head coach of the Three Lions

Here’s this week’s cartoon for @theguardian.com

www.theguardian.com/football/pic...

Safe to say nobody expected the Reyes Magos to turn up like this

“As an editorial cartoonist, my job is to hold powerful people and institutions accountable. For the first time, my editor prevented me from doing that job. So I have decided to leave the Washington Post”

— Ann Telnaes, after drawing this cartoon, which included the image of a supplicant Jeff Bezos

Why I'm quitting the Washington Post Democracy can't function without a free press

Her full, eloquent explanation here: anntelnaes.substack.com/p/why-im-qui...

Found out today that the Amazon delivery person left my letterbox-sized parcel inside the fucking green bin and didn’t send a photo or a message of where it was.

They delivered it over a week ago. Twats.

(Yes, you can laugh)

1. Barça - 38pts
2. Atleti - 38pts
3. Real Madrid - 37pts

And both Madrid sides have a game in hand.

There is league.

Steven Bartlett sharing harmful health misinformation on Diary of CEO podcast Disproven health claims are accepted with little challenge by host on number one podcast, BBC investigation finds.

Ominous Russell Brand vibes here: wellness grifting and bothsidesism as the gateway to conspiracy theories

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

🎨 Art.

Leeds United 2-0 Derby County: Delayed gratification • The Square Ball Sometimes the best moments are worth waiting for.

#LUFC 2-0 Derby County: Delayed gratification

The best moments are worth waiting for.

by @robconlon.bsky.social

thesquareball.net/leeds-united...

This Fox segment on the search for the shooter is incredible. Look at how the NYPD searches Central Park lol

It’s “oh, maybe I complained a lot about some Spanish comms” interesting

It’s not often I listen to English comms for Leeds games… it certainly is interesting.

The Square Ball: Season 35, Issue 04 • The Square Ball This is the fourth issue of The Square Ball's 35th season and Leeds United's 2024/25 title-winning campaign.

The Square Ball, Season 35, Issue 4!

This issue includes features on Mirco Antenucci, acrobatics, Max Gradel, Ao Tanaka’s boots, and much more!

Pick it up at Elland Road tomorrow or order your copy online today! #LUFC

thesquareball.net/leeds-united/the-square-ball-season-35-issue-04/

'Mbappé at Real Madrid is becoming a horror film... a weak penalty without conviction, he was daunted by the atmosphere and his lack of confidence'

Strong words from AS this evening after the Frenchman missed from the spot (again) and failed to inspire the team as they lost 2-1 to Athletic Club.

This is the best piece I've read on the cowardly homophobes unwilling to publicly explain their bigotry.

Not a player, I know, but what else am I going to think of?

Leeds United 😭

Good work here from @watfordfc.bsky.social 👏

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