Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq was on target as Valencia defeated Real Valladolid 2-1 in Saturday’s La Liga game. The Nigerian international who was making his seventh appearance, has netted four goals this ongoing season for Valencia Diego López scored Valencia’s first goal in the seventh minute by placing a precise shot into the net. … Read more
Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq scored two goals to help relegation-threatened Valencia secure a 3-3 draw at Osasuna in Sunday’s La Liga match. With Valencia staring at defeat Sadiq scored with two minutes left in the game to help his side with a share of the points. He had earlier gotten on the score sheet … Read more
Real Betis coach Manuel Pellegrini has disclosed that the team deserved their victory against Real Madrid in Saturday’s La Liga game. Betis won 2-1 as Brahim Diaz’s opener for Real Madrid was canceled out by Johnny Cardoso and Isco’s winning penalty. Speaking after the game, Pellegrini stated that Real Betis were more aggressive and eager … Read more
Manchester City have been reported to the European Union by LaLiga president Javier Tebas over alleged financial irregularities. It comes as City await a verdict in relation to 130 charges brought against them for alleged breaches of the Premier League’s financial fair play (FFP) rules. The reigning English champions are also locked in a separate … Read more
Spanish league president Javier Tebas lashed out at Real Madrid on Monday, saying the club leadership has “lost its mind” for accusing Spain’s referees of being biased against the defending champion. For months, Real Madrid TV has been questioning referee decisions. The club claims there is a bias against them, pointing to controversial calls in … Read more
Getafe Nigerian forward Christantus Uche has been nominated for La Liga’s U-23 Player of the Month for February 2025. Uche was announced as one of five players shortlisted for the award on La Liga’s English X handle on Wednesday. The 21-year-old will battle with Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal, Valencia’s Javi Guerra, Real Betis’ Jesús Rodríguez and … Read more
Sevilla have praised Chidera Ejuke after he got his first league assist in the 4-0 win against Real Valladolid on Sunday. Ejuke came with 15 minutes left and provided the assist for Dodi Lukebakio to make it 4-0 to Sevilla. It was Ejuke’s 14th appearance in the Spanish top flight. Commenting on Ejuke’s contribution to … Read more
Atletico Madrid remain interested in signing Leicester City Nigerian midfield star Wilfred Ndidi, according to Caught Offside sources. Ndidi was close to leaving Leicester in the January transfer window but the club decided to keep the player in order to fight for their survival in the league this season. Atletico are still interested in signing … Read more
Antony’s redemption Real Betis continued on Sunday with another goal and another man of the match award. As parent club Manchester United toiled in attack (and midfield and defence) in defeat to similarly beleaguered Tottenham, the much-maligned forward was scoring as Betis beat Real Sociedad to climb up to eighth in La Liga. Antony was … Read more
Chidera Ejuke provided his first assist in La Liga as Sevilla hammered Valladolid 4-0 on Sunday. Ejuke was introduced into the game with 15 minutes left for his 14th appearance (one goal) in the Spanish topflight. He then set up Dodi Lukebakio for Sevilla’s fourth goal in the 84th minute. Juanlu Sanchez had opened the … Read more