Real Madrid's sixth straight LaLiga win took them six points clear at the top of the table on Saturday night.

Ronny Deila has revealed the demands of being Celtic manager caused him anxiety attacks, sleepless nights, and saw his personality affected during his two-year spell at Celtic Park.

Atletico Madrid kept up the pressure on rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid in the race for the Primera Division title with a 1-0 home win over a stubborn Malaga side.

The Bundesliga clash between Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund came to an extraordinary halt after 65 minutes when Roger Schmidt, the Leverkusen manager, refused to be sent off.

Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez expects a tough Champions League quarter-final second leg clash against city rivals Atletico Madrid tonight.

The La Liga title race’s latest twist has seen Barcelona take over as leaders, amid growing concerns that Real Madrid’s galactico-heavy side are heading towards a big fall.

Barcelona 0 Malaga 1: Barcelona’s shock 0-1 defeat at home to Malaga in La Liga on Saturday has again darkened the mood around the Catalan club, ahead of tomorrow night’s Champions League last 16 first leg at Manchester City.

Barcelona are keeping their feet on the ground despite cruising past Levante on Sunday for their 11th consecutive win in all competitions.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has dismissed Jose Mourinho's claims there is "campaign" against Chelsea.

European round-up

Euro round-up: Valencia ended Real Madrid’s winning streak two shy of the world record as they came from behind to win 2-1.

Barcelona boss Luis Enrique says he is honoured to be Lionel Messi’s coach after the Argentinean became the top goalscorer in Primera Division history.

Atletico Madrid shocked maybe even themselves by breaking the big two’s grip on the La Liga title for the first time since 2004, but still the 2014/15 La Liga season will likely be another shoot-out between Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Manchester City are closing in on a deal for Malaga goalkeeper Willy Caballero.

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LA LIGA

Someone will finally have to claim this season’s La Liga trophy next Saturday when Atletico Madrid travel to Barcelona’s Camp Nou.

At his post-game press conference on Saturday night it seemed Gerardo Martino’s biggest problem ahead of Barcelona’s Champions League last 16 first leg at Manchester City is who to start.

A new cardinal chosen by Pope Francis has described homosexuality as a 'defect' that can be corrected with treatment.

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Real Madrid's Gareth Bale encourages Cristiano Ronaldo after he missed a goalscoring opportunity during the La Liga game against Malaga at the Bernabeu. Right: Barca coach Gerardo Martino’s in his fashionable light green polo shirt. Pic: Getty

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany is poised to return to action in his side’s opening Group D game against Viktoria Plzen in the Czech Republic.

Celtic Manager Neil Lennon has his side's Champions League draw alongside Barcelona, AC Milan and Ajax is "the best and the worst draw" they could have had.

Manager Gerardo Martino was thankful that his Barcelona side were able to share the goals around as after they got the better of Malaga 1-0.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini is convinced he can cope without captain Vincent Kompany – even though he has not ruled out signing a new defender.

Highlights include She's the Business, a documentary on female Irish entrepreneurs.

Manuel Pellegrini is ready to hit the ground the running as his Manchester City career begins in earnest tonight.

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has given his seal of approval to new Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti.

Liverpool have moved a step closer to offloading Andy Carroll with the striker set for a medical at West Ham today.

Manuel Pellegrini has been appointed Manchester City manager with a clear instruction to win trophies and produce better football.

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Spain winger Jesus Navas from Sevilla.

Double-winning Celtic boss Neil Lennon is due to hold talks with the club’s majority shareholder Dermot Desmond as he bids to work out his budget for next season.

Last week was supposed to be one where Spanish football supporters prepared to cheer on at least one La Liga side in Saturday’s Champions League final.

Manchester City defender Micah Richards has thanked former manager Roberto Mancini for the first taste of success of his career.

Pablo Zabaleta believes Manuel Pellegrini could be a great manager for Manchester City.

Hostility adds spice to Saturday’s first all-German Champions League final, writes Richard Fitzpatrick

Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed he will leave Malaga at the end of the season.

UEFA has confirmed that Malaga have had the second year of their European ban lifted but the Champions League quarter-finalists will still be barred from playing in continental competition next season should they qualify.

Former Manchester City manager Kevin Keegan was surprised by the timing of Roberto Mancini’s sacking.

Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini remains the overwhelming favourite to succeed Roberto Mancini as Manchester City manager.

Manchester City last night sacked manager Roberto Mancini.

Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini has denied having an agreement in place to become the next manager of Manchester City.