Lionel Messi has set a new record for most assists in La Liga in a single season, surpassing former Barcelona teammate Xavi in the process.
Lionel Messi’s comparative goals shortfall this season is not a concern for head coach Quique Setien, who swiftly pointed out the Barcelona superstar does more than just put the ball in the net.
Karim Benzema and the rest of Real Madrid’s squad are all deserving of this year’s Ballon d’Or, according to Zinedine Zidane.
Zinedine Zidane is on the cusp of leading Real Madrid to a 34th La Liga title, but the head coach continues to be plagued by the question of whether his team are anything special.
Quique Setien is unworried about Real Madrid after Barcelona moved back within a point of their rivals with a 1-0 win over Espanyol on Wednesday.
Barcelona boss Quique Setien is clinging to the hope Real Madrid will falter to allow for a late twist in the title race.
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has accused the VAR of favouring the same team as he hinted the system was stacked in favour of La Liga title rivals Real Madrid.
Lionel Messi wrote another page in the record books when he set up Antoine Griezmann for Barcelona’s third goal against Villarreal for his 19th La Liga assist for the season – the Argentinian’s best-ever tally in the Spanish top flight.
Zinedine Zidane feels his Real Madrid players deserve more respect as he is ‘tired’ of their victories being attributed to refereeing decisions.
Zinedine Zidane said he was “proud” of his Real Madrid players after coming through a tough test against Getafe, while insisting “without suffering you cannot achieve anything”.