La Liga Spain Primera División (2008-2009)

Cesc Fabregas and Xavi were on target for Barcelona as they disposed of 10-man Valencia to advance to the Copa del Rey final.

David Villa is 'optimistic' about his rehabilitation from an operation to repair his broken leg, as his recovery remains on course.

Jose Callejon does not believe Jose Mourinho will walk away from Real Madrid in the summer and return to the Premier League.

New Sevilla manager Michel is confident he can restore pride at the club after taking over from Marcelino Garcia Toral on Tuesday.

Carlos Vela has confirmed he is hoping to stay at Real Sociedad beyond this season rather than return to Arsenal at the end of his loan spell.

Athletic Bilbao reached the final of the Copa del Rey as Mirandes could not produce another fairytale in a 6-2 second-leg defeat.

Sevilla have announced that Michel will become Marcelino Garcia Toral's replacement following his dismissal on Monday.

Granada's new coach Abel Resino made it two wins from two with a 2-1 home victory over Andalucian rivals Malaga in La Liga.

Primera Liga underperformers Sevilla have taken the decision to part with coach Marcelino Garcia Toral following a disappointing run of results.

Rayo Vallecano inflicted more misery on Real Zaragoza on Sunday, while Villarreal beat Sevilla.

Malaga defender Weligton has called on the team to build on their win against Sevilla to close in on the European places.

Barcelona vice-president Josep Maria Bartomeu has denied the club have held talks with Arsenal over striker Robin van Persie.

Real Madrid remain seven points clear at the top after Jose Mourinho's side beat Getafe and Barcelona overcame Real Sociedad.

Ahead of the clash with Villarreal, Sevilla coach Marcelino has thanked the club for not sacking him.

Villarreal striker Nilmar will not be joining Sao Paulo after the player failed to agree personal terms with the Brazilian giants.