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Benzema back at weekend, Bale's return delayed

Mixed news in Real
Madrid treatment room

Cristiano Ronaldo keeps dodging rotation

Simply irrepressible

Cristiano Ronaldo has played in all of Real's 12 matches this term and is on course to clock up over 4,000 minutes for the sixth straight season.

Setién buoyed by chances other teams have had

"Real Madrid have given us hope we can cause them problems"

Players have their pick

It's Audi time!

Nothing Enzo could do

James skins Zidane's son
with sick nutmeg

James has come back from his injury on flying form.

Brazilian even records himself singing & driving

Ronaldo and Neymar,
selfies at the wheel

There is no one to stand in at left-back

Contingency plans
for a Marcelo injury

Real Madrid are scouring the market in search of a back-up.

Both will feature against Las Palmas

James and Benzema
back in the mix

The Colombian and Frenchman have resumed training with the group, as have Pepe and Arbeloa.

Portugal boss doesn't expect Real star to defend

"Ronaldo will never be
a classic no. 9"

The ex-Greece coach said he'd love to have a Karim Benzema type at his disposal.

Colombian's influence reflected in stats

James, most wanted

When James Rodríguez is on the pitch, Real Madrid win 25% more matches in La Liga.

Ex-'Blancos' defender to head up scouting department

Jesús Solana to join
Real academy staff

Raúl explains reasons for retirement

"I'll return to Real some day,
but not in the near future"

Roberto Carlos and Marcelo, 19 years of domination

Two decades of Brazilian
reign at left-back

Has not been injured since he was a kid

Nacho, fit as a fiddle
for 12 straight years!

What is the Real Madrid utility man's secret?

Capital One Cup / Man United 0 (1)-(3) 0 Boro

Gold Trafford for Boro as
Man United sent crashing

After first Reds victory in Capital One Cup

Klopp breathes easy

Blatter also blames England and U.S. for "attacks"

"At the beginning it was only a
personal attack: Platini against me"

"He started it, but then it became politics".

Dutch coach keeping shtum

Guus Hiddink on Chelsea
job: "We'll see"

CR7, Neymar or Lewandowski the other options

Zlatan Ibrahimovic
heading stateside

Sweden’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic could be on his way to the MLS next season.

Senna has also announced retirement

"It's been a privilege to end
my career alongside Raúl"

Opinion of a Chelsea legend

Zola comes to Mou's defence

The Italian says Mourinho is "one of the best managers of all time".

"My general situation is fantastic"

Mourinho: "I can sleep
well every night"

Defiant Mourinho doesn't need 'assurances' as Chelsea exit Cup.

Belgian starlet is Atleti fans' new idol

Ferreira Carrasco,
tricky winger meets ball-winner

The former Monaco man has taken Diego Simeone's ethos on board.

Barça's squad players don't cut the mustard

Another missed opportunity

They had scored in every tie since 2011

Barça end their 35-match
cup scoring streak

"Villanovense deserve congratulations"

Masip: "I don't think
it was a bad game"

Luis Enrique regulars take a break

First team debut for Kaptoum

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Barcelona

Villanovense stare down underwhelming Barca

The boys of Barca bore

Barça's Copa del Rey defense got off to an inauspicious start with a 0-0 draw vs Villanovense.

Rosell facing 7-year stretch, Bartomeu could serve 2

High court orders 'Neymar-gate'
fraud case to proceed

The Audiencia Nacional, has endorsed the opening of a trial into the Barça president, Josep Maria Bartomeu; his predecessor, Sandro Rosell.

Argentine given 2-match ban for Eibar red

Mascherano cleared for 'Clásico'

The versatile defender/midfielder will miss the games against Getafe and Villarreal.

Idea branded "illogical", "absurd" and "crazy"

Barça faithful say 'non'
to playing in France

Vital for Mascherano to play in 'Clásico'

"Although it's bad,
it's only 2 games"

Barcelona won't appeal Mascherano ruling

Bartomeu: "The footage shows something else, but
we accept the ban"

The Barça president called Masche's two-game suspension the "right" decision.

Calling for Bartomeu to change tack

Group of Barça members
oppose separatist flags

They are against "political symbols and messages" at the Camp Nou.

Show of support in light of tax problems

Barça to offer Messi pay bump

The Argentine's last contract extension was in May 2014.

According to French Prime Minister Manuel Valls

France prepared to
accept Barça in Ligue 1

"All things considered, Monaco play in the French League, so..." said Manuel Valls in France.

Bartomeu comments on Barça's latest woes

"I'm not saying someone's behind this, but it's too many coincidences"

Spaniard says they will be very competitive in 2016

Alonso: "McLaren are the only
team that can beat Mercedes"

Spaniard needed three sets to beat Dimitrov

Nadal battles into the
quarter-finals in Basel

Enjoying his retirement in style

Mayweather goes out on the
town with piles of cash

Spaniard on brink of WTA Finals semis

Muguruza keeps marching on

Garbiñe Muguruza chalked up her second victory at the season finale, beating Angelique Kerber in straight sets.

Baseball / Hosmer wins it with sacrifice fly in 14th

Royals beat Mets in
marathon World Series opener

Lorenzo is tired of the gossip coming out of Italy

"Rumours of a pact
are ridiculous"

Mixed crowd expected

Rossi and Márquez fans
to go face-to-face in Cheste