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Mallorca sign Japanese midfielder Ienaga

MADRID (Reuters) - Real Mallorca have signed Japanese midfielder Akihiro Ienaga on a contract until 2015, the Spanish club said on their website (www.rcdmallorca.info) on Wednesday.
 

Japanese midfielder Ienaga signs with Mallorca

Spanish first division side Real Mallorca have signed Japanese midfielder Akihiro Ienaga on a contract until 2015, the club said Wednesday.
 

Humiliated Mourinho wants Real response

Jose Mourinho must pick himself and his Real Madrid team up from Monday's 5-0 humiliation by Barcelona at Camp Nou as his side defend their 100 percent home record against Valencia on Saturday.
 

Kalou salvages draw for Chelsea

Salomon Kalou came to Chelsea's rescue with a 1-1 draw at Newcastle, while Marouane Chamakh's 11th goal of the season helped Arsenal go level with their London rivals with a 4-2 win at Aston Villa.
 

Soldado shines again as Valencia defeat Almeria

Spanish international forward Roberto Soldado made it four goals in five days as Valencia defeated Almeria 2-1 at the Mestalla Stadium on Sunday to close to within a point of fourth-placed Espanyol in the Spanish first division.
 

Fabiano out for up to three weeks

Sevilla's Brazilian international striker Luis Fabiano could be out for up to two to three weeks because of a ruptured right leg muscle the Spanish First Division club announced on Tuesday.
 

Goals for Chamakh, Eto'o and Allagui in Europe

Free-scoring Moroccan Marouane Chamakh was on the mark again for Arsenal, but could not prevent the Londoners losing 3-2 to city rivals Tottenham, while Yaya Toure was in fine form for Manchester City as they lashed Fulham 4-1.
 

Bilbao up next for record-breaker Mourinho

After a phenomenal start to his Real Madrid career, Jose Mourinho is bidding to keep his side on top of the Spanish table ahead of the season's first 'Clasico' against Barcelona on November 29.
 

Higuain strike keeps Real top of Spanish league

With Barcelona provisionally overtaking them on the top of the table on Saturday after a 3-1 win over Villarreal the onus was on Real Madrid to respond against Sporting.
 

High-flying Villarreal unafraid of Barcelona

There were complaints last season that the Spanish top flight had become a two-horse race between eventual champions Barca and runners-up Real Madrid, but so far this season Villarreal have managed to keep in touch.
 

Ronaldo quadruple fires Real to the summit

Portuguese star Ronaldo made it eight goals in his last three league matches with a best ever four goals as Madrid made it 16 goals in those same three outings to climb a point above defending champions Barcelona at the top of La Liga.
 

Messi in goals again as Barca go top

Messi, 23, followed up his brace in Wednesday's 2-0 Champions League win over FC Copenhagen with a goal in each half to take his league tally to five and push champions Barcelona two points above Real Madrid.
 

Buoyant Mourinho hopes for more Bernabeu applause

Real have plundered 10 goals in their last two league matches on their way to reaching the league summit and host Racing Santander at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday buoyed by an impressive 2-0 Champions League win over AC Milan on Tuesday.
 

Gijon beat Sevilla to end Manzano's perfect start

Argentine striker Gaston Sangoy put Gijon ahead on six minutes and Diego Castro added another on 51 minutes to leave Sevilla empty-handed.
 

Spotlight on Villa as Barca tackle leaders Valencia

Barcelona sit fourth three points behind pacesetters Valencia and need to rediscover the winning formula at home having picked up just four points from nine scoring a meagre two goals in front of their home fans.
 

Argentina boss vows to let Messi enjoy Japan game

Argentina boss Sergio Batista has vowed to give Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi free rein in Friday's friendly against Japan, which may prove crucial to his credibility as caretaker coach.
 

Injury sidelines Barca's Pedro for Euro qualifiers

Barcelona winger Pedro Rodriguez will miss Spain's Euro 2012 qualifying matches against Lithuania and Scotland after injuring his calf, his club reported on Monday.
 

Injury sidelines Barca's Pedro for Spain matches

Barcelona winger Pedro Rodriguez will miss Spain's Euro 2012 qualifying matches against Lithuania and Scotland after injuring his calf, his club reported on Monday.
 

Mourinho's Madrid click to hit Depor for six

Jose Mourinho enjoyed his biggest win in charge of Real Madrid as his side crushed Deportivo La Coruna 6-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday to move two points behind leaders Valencia.
 

Barca stumble at Camp Nou again

Champions Barcelona dropped two more home points in a frustrating 1-1 draw with Real Mallorca at Camp Nou on Sunday and fell three points behind league leaders Valencia.