Madrid duo face title race derbies amid Champions League tussle
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are locked in a Champions League battle but must first turn their attention to two other derby clashes in La Liga this weekend before they can settle it.
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One Win In Five Games, Real Madrid Aim To Get La Liga Title Challenge Back On Track
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are locked in a Champions League battle but must first turn their attention to two other derby clashes in La Liga this weekend before they can settle it. With leaders Barcelona in action on Saturday against Osasuna, the capital clubs both face tough games as they try to keep up with the pace in the tightest of title races. Champions Real Madrid welcome high-flying Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, right after Diego Simeone's Atletico visit Getafe. Los Blancos have England midfielder Jude Bellingham back from suspension but are concerned about Kylian Mbappe's last two performances.
Canada advances to playoffs at wheelchair curling worlds with win over Italy
Canada advanced to the playoffs at the wheelchair curling world championship with a 9-3 win over Italy in its final round-robin game Thursday in Stevenston, Scotland.
Chelsea's 2024 squad most expensive ever in Europe, says UEFA report
MANCHESTER, England : Chelsea's squad at the end of the 2024 financial year was the most expensive ever assembled in Europe in terms of transfer fees, according to a report released by governing body UEFA.
Roma snatch late victory over Bilbao, nine-man Lazio win at Plzen
ROME : A stoppage-time goal earned AS Roma a 2-1 home win over Athletic Bilbao in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie on Thursday as Lazio snatched a late 2-1 win at Viktoria Plzen, despite finishing the game with nine men.
Hamilton and Leclerc put on a show for Ferrari fans
MILAN : Lewis Hamilton felt the force of the Ferrari fans as he and teammate Charles Leclerc sped around Milan's Piazza Castello on Thursday before heading to Australia for the start of the Formula One season.
Cross-country skiing-Klaebo takes Norway to gold in men's relay after early chaos
TRONDHEIM, Norway : Norway won gold in the men's relay at the Nordic World Ski Championships on Thursday, capitalising on early chaos to seize control and never relinquished their advantage.
Graham back for Scotland in only change to take on Wales
EDINBURGH : Wing Darcy Graham was drafted back into the Scotland side for Saturday’s Six Nations clash against Wales in the only change to the team narrowly beaten by England in their last game.