Football Briefs: Barca lose to Espanyol in Cup after Messi penalty miss

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Barcelona’s Lionel Messi takes a penalty that is saved. Photograph: Albert Gea/Reuters Lionel Messi had a penalty saved as......

La Liga: Atletico stun Celta late on, Sevilla edge Las Palmas

Simeone's side leapfrogged Real Sociedad into fourth on 42 points, while Sevilla stayed third in the standings on 46 after beating Las Palmas 1-0, also on Sunday, thanks to a late strike from......

La Liga: Lacklustre Atletico Madrid held at Alaves

IMAGE: Atletico Madrid's Nicolas Gaitan and Deportivo Alaves' goalkeeper Fernando Pacheco in action. Photograph: Vincent West/Reuters. Atletico Madrid's troubles away from home continued when......

King's Cup: Super-sub Griezmann sends Atletico through to quarters

IMAGE: Atletico de Madrid's Antoine Griezmann celebrates scoring their second goal against Rayo Vallecano de Madrid in their Copa del Rey Round of 16 second-leg match at Vicente Claderon stadium......

La Liga: Barca beat Atletico; close on leaders Real

From left, Barcelona's Luis Suarez, Neymar and Lionel Messi celebrate a goal against Atletico Madrid. Photograph: Albert Gea/Reuters Barcelona closed to within a point of La Liga leaders Real......