Some at Barcelona didn't want Neymar to return: Lionel Messi
Football | October 20, 2019 13:26 ISTBarcelona had expressed their interest in bringing back Neymar from PSG this summer and the French side were also willing to offload him.
Barcelona had expressed their interest in bringing back Neymar from PSG this summer and the French side were also willing to offload him.
Real Madrid were undefeated through the first eight games. Their only other loss in any competition this season came in the Champions League when they fell 3-0 at Paris Saint-Germain in September.
The trio of star forwards lifted defending champion Barcelona into first place ahead of Real Madrid's match at Mallorca later. Barcelona now lead Madrid by one point.
The federation's competitions committee said Barcelona and Madrid have until Monday to decide on another date. If the clubs cannot agree, then the committee will choose.
The Spanish football federation has been asked to allow Villarreal's home game against Atlético Madrid on December 6 to be moved to Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
The match is likely to be played in December, before the winter break with the proposed date being December 7 -- a Saturday.
Hazard scored in a 4-2 win over Granada that helped Madrid stay at the top of the Spanish league, and allowed him to quieten critics after a series of lackluster performances since joining the club.
The French international on Tuesday attended a press conference, along with Barcelona's head coach Ernesto Valverde, on the eve of hosting Italy's Inter Milan in a contest of the UEFA Champions League group stage, reports Efe news.
Real Madrid stayed one point ahead of Atlético and promoted Granada, which defeated Leganés 1-0 to register a fourth win in seven matches.
Zinedine Zidane is looking to his 'B' team to try to keep Madrid in contention in all competitions, resorting to youngsters and players not often used in the main squad.
Zidane also defended his decision to grant the team days off, which sparked controversy following their 3-0 defeat by Paris Saint Germain in their 2019-20 UEFA Champions League opener.
Karim Benzema's goal was the sole difference in the game between Real Madrid and Sevilla, as the Los Blancos climbed to the second spot in La Liga.
Miseries continued for Barcelona as Ernesto Valverde's side conceded a 2-0 defeat to Granada, resulting in their worst league start in 25 years.
Joan Jordan scored a brilliant free-kick to give Sevilla a narrow win over Alaves and take them to the top of La Liga.
Ansu Fati became the youngest player to score in Barcelona's stadium at the age of 16 years, 318 days when he made his first start for the defending champions.
Karim Benzema scored twice and Casemiro added another goal as Madrid picked up their first win after two consecutive draws in the league.
Joao Felix scored his maiden goal in La Liga as Atletico Madrid earned a comeback 3-2 win over Eibar while Gareth Bale scored twice in Real Madrid's 2-2 draw against Villarreal before being sent off.
Without Messi, Luis Suárez and Ousmane Dembele because of injuries, the Catalan club let victory escape after conceding an 81st-minute equalizer from a penalty kick.
Monreal has agreed a two-year contract with the San Sebastian based outfit, making a return to La Liga after six years in England
Isco sustained the injury during Madrid's team practice earlier in the day, as coach Zinedine Zidane's squad is getting for the upcoming La Liga clash at Villarreal.
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