Spanish League

LaLiga: Lionel Messi's 20-year Barcelona career ends as scramble for signature begins

Barcelona said in a statement that a deal for a new contract had been reached but financial “obstacles” made it impossible for the player to remain with the club.

LaLiga: Real Madrid and Barcelona unite to condemn Spanish league's private equity deal

According to sports daily Marca, heavily indebted Barcelona could get 270 million euros as a result of the agreement with CVC while Real Madrid would collect 261 million euros.

LaLiga: Spanish league to sell $3.2 billion stake to private equity fund

The CVC investment has to be approved later Wednesday by the league's executive committee before it can be put to a general assembly vote of the clubs.

LaLiga: Spanish government lifts ban on spectators attending matches

The exact capacity allowed in each stadium will be determined by regional authorities, with some restrictions still possible, especially in the north of Spain.

LaLiga: Diego Simone hopes to keep Atletico Madrid growing after leading them to league title

Atletico Madrid won their first league title in seven years on Saturday. It was the team’s 11th league title, and third since 1996, when Simeone still played for the club.

Spanish league president Javier Tebas hopes fans can return in stands for LaLiga games after Easter

"It's been a year, we've learned a lot, and we hope that by the third week of April we can start to have a percentage back in the stadiums," LaLiga president Javier Tebas told the press, adding "if circumstances allow".

LaLiga: Zinedine Zidane vague on Real Madrid future but feels 'supported by everyone' at club

Real Madrid sit 10 points adrift of Atletico Madrid, who have two games in hand and will stretch the gap to 13 points if they beat beat Celta Vigo at home later on Monday.

LaLiga: Real Madrid skipper Sergio Ramos could miss two months after knee operation

Ramos is expected to be out for six to eight weeks, meaning he would miss both Champions League games, dealing a huge blow to Madrid.

LaLiga: Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman will miss fans for 1st El Clasico as Barcelona coach

“Not having fans is the worst thing that can happen in a Barça-Madrid match,” Barcelona boss Koeman said.

LaLiga: Real Madrid move closer to title after win against Granada; Sevilla secure top four spot after Villarreal loss

Madrid can clinch their first title since 2017 on Thursday with a win at Villarreal, or if Barcelona lose points when they hosts Osasuna.