Xabi Prieto was on the scoresheet in his 500th appearance for Real Sociedad as the Basque side saw off Villarreal 3-0 to make it two wins from two at the start of the new La Liga season.

Prieto, who has spent his entire career with his home-town club, became the fifth player to reach the milestone for Sociedad and the 33-year-old marked the occasion with a goal.

The Sociedad captain's strike came either side of first-half efforts from Willian Jose and Juanmi as the hosts had the points all but wrapped...

A late penalty from captain Jose Morales gave Levante a 1-0 win over Villarreal in their La Liga return at Ciutat de Valencia.

The Segunda Division champions went close at the end of the first half when a header from Alex Alegria hit the underside of the crossbar.

Villarreal almost went ahead in stoppage time when Alvaro Gonzalez saw his effort from a corner saved.

On 65 minutes, Levante defender Chema stabbed the ball just wide from close range and it looked like a disappointing night for the home...

Villarreal have confirmed the signing of Carlos Bacca from AC Milan on loan for the season with a view to a permanent move.

El Pais and AS report that the option, not an obligation, to sign the player next summer is for €15.5 million, with the initial loan costing the La Liga outfit €2.5m.

Bacca's agent, Sergio Barila, told ESPN FC before the move was confirmed: "Bacca is in a situation where both he and his club are interested in looking at an option where he can play, be in a...

Roberto Soldado is poised to join Fenerbahce after Villarreal announced they have reached a deal with the Turkish side.

Fenerbahce are reportedly ready to spend €10 million on the 32-year-old, who scored four goals in 11 matches for Villarreal during an injury-marred 2016-17 season.

"Villarreal CF and Fenerbahce SK Turkish have reached in principle an agreement for the transfer of striker Roberto Soldado,'' a Villarreal statement read.

"The definitive agreement is subject to small details...