Real Mallorca midfielder Fernando Tissone is not giving up hope his side can still escape the drop even though things are looking grim for the rock-bottom Balearic Island side. Last weekend's 2-1 loss at Athletic Bilbao left Gregorio Manzano's men five points adrift of 17th-placed Real Zaragoza and safety, although that gap is essentially six points as Zaragoza have the better head-to-head reco...Full Story »

Real Zaragoza midfielder Antonio Galdeano 'Apono' has defended his club from accusations that they have bribed opponents this season and in the past in order to obtain favourable results and avoid relegation. Manolo Jimenez's side have pulled clear of the relegation zone after getting seven points from their last three games, after failing to win any games in the Primera Division between the tu...Full Story »

Deportivo La Coruna coach Fernando Vazquez has urged his team to be more ruthless in front of goal and make their superiority count when they host Espanyol in what is a crucial game to their ambitions to avoid relegation. Depor lost 1-0 to Valladolid last weekend despite having more possession and more attempts on goal than their opponents. "We dominated [in Valladolid], we dominated too easil...Full Story »

Levante coach Juan Ignacio Martinez preferred to focus on earning a three-point haul against Rayo Vallecano rather than discuss fresh speculation about possible match-fixing in Spanish football. Celta Vigo coach Abel Resino raised further concerns about the issue earlier this week in relation to this weekend's round of matches. Martinez was asked by reporters for his thoughts on the matter, gi...Full Story »

Barcelona are planning a party at the Nou Camp on Sunday night - but will make sure Real Valladolid do not get a chance to spoil it. Barca will be formally presented with the Primera Division trophy after the match but, even with the silverware secure and the celebrations planned, forward Pedro has told his team-mates to keep focused as they bid to reach a landmark 100 points by the end of the ...Full Story »

Valencia coach Ernesto Valverde will make sure his team keep their feet on the ground in their final three games after finding themselves back in the race for the fourth Champions League spot in La Liga. Los Che have capitalised on Real Sociedad's disappointing results to draw level with the Basques, who remain fourth due to their superior head-to-head record. Sociedad face a tough test when t...Full Story »

Real Sociedad coach Philippe Montanier will put aside rumours of his own future to concentrate on steering his side into next season's Champions League. Montanier's men travel to Sevilla looking to cling onto fourth place in the Primera Division despite stumbling to just one win in their last four games which has allowed fifth-placed Valencia to draw level on points. The Basque club's focus ha...Full Story »

Granada striker Carlos Aranda has admitted the Primera Division clash with fellow strugglers Osasuna at the Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes is a time for calm heads. The two clubs head into the game locked together on 36 points - four points above the relegation zone - and in the knowledge that victory could be enough to ensure survival depending on results elsewhere. Granada have given themselves ...Full Story »

Real Sociedad coach Philippe Montanier insists his side are ready to "fight and suffer" over the final four games of the season as they try to claim the last remaining Champions League berth in La Liga. Fourth-placed Sociedad slipped to only their second defeat since the start of November last Monday after going down 2-1 to Getafe, a result which allowed Valencia to close to within two points o...Full Story »

Manuel Pellegrini has admitted that he is unlikely to remain coach of Malaga next season, as reports in Spain claim he is set to take over from Roberto Mancini at Manchester City. The Chilean coach's agent met with representatives from City in April and an agreement has reportedly been reached. Although Pellegrini did not confirm or deny the story, he declared he and several players would not ...Full Story »