Valencia President Amadeo Salvo on money woes, selling Soldado and having faith in Miroslav Djukic.
Nosa Igiebor's first-half goal gave Real Betis a 1-0 win over Villarreal in the Primera Division on Sunday.
Real Betis beat high-flying Villarreal, Levante piled pressure on Osasuna and there were wins for Elche and Getafe.
Athletic Bilbao fought back from a goal down to continue their strong start with a 2-1 victory over Real Betis.
Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino has warned their rivals his men are just getting going after five straight La Liga wins.
Real Betis were held to a goalless draw in an Andalusian derby at home to Granada, racking up their fifth point of the season.
Guillem Balague says Barcelona's devotion to tiki taka is over as Tata Martino transforms their philosophy.
Real Betis and Lyon battled to a 0-0 draw as their Europa League Group I campaigns got off to a disappointing start.
Salva Sevilla struck twice as Real Betis found Valencia ripe for the taking to record their first win of the season 3-1.
Guillem Balague explains why Neymar will have more impact on La Liga than Gareth Bale this season.
Malaga coasted to a 5-0 win over Rayo Vallecano, while Osasuna's winless start continued with Getafe's 2-1 victory
Bruno Soriano is relishing Villarreal's Primera Liga clash with Real Madrid - and possibly Gareth Bale.
Real Betis goalkeeper Stephan Andersen is unsure why he has been dropped, but does not regret his move to the club.
Lionel Messi claimed a hat-trick as Barcelona recorded a 3-2 victory from a hard-fought battle with Valencia.
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Real Betis picked up their first point of the new Primera Division season in a 0-0 draw with Espanyol.
Real Madrid and Barcelona put their 100 per cent starts to the Primera Division season on the line at the weekend
Nordsjaelland, Stuttgart, Partizan Belgrade and Udinese were all big names to exit from the Europa League on Thursday.
Second-half goals from Charles and Nolito ensured 10-man Celta Vigo claimed a 2-1 win at battling Real Betis.
Brazilian full-back Adriano was the unlikely matchwinner with a wonder-strike as Barcelona beat Malaga 1-0 in La Liga.