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Barca and Atletico return to La Liga top four after wins over Elche and Betis
MADRID: Barcelona and Atletico Madrid rejoined La Liga’s top four on Sunday after Barca needed a late penalty to beat Elche 2-1 before Atletico defeated Real Betis 3-1, Joao Felix scoring twice at the Benito Villamarin. It is the first time Barcelona and Atletico have both been in La Liga’s Champions League qualification spots since August. Atletico have struggled for solidity and consistency since winning the title last season while Barca are still recovering from a financial crisis and the departure of Lionel Messi.
Barcelona up to third after late win at Elche
Barcelona moved up to third place in LaLiga after Memphis Depay’s late penalty secured a 2-1 come-from-behind win at Elche.
Chelsea: Roman Abramovich’s 10 best and 10 worst signings as owner
Roman Abramovich’s 19-year spell as Chelsea owner is coming to an end as he looks to sell the west London outfit.
Juventus chief Andrea Agnelli will vow to fight Uefa over Super League breakaway plan
The Juventus president Andrea Agnelli will say on Thursday that he is prepared to take the fight back to Uefa over the European Super League, although it will be difficult for him to pledge to abandon its most unpopular measure without the support of English clubs who have said they want no further part in it.
Barcelona 4-0 Athletic Bilbao: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores again in win
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored his fifth goal in his past three Barcelona games as they beat Athletic Bilbao.
Karim Benzema Edges Real Madrid Past Rayo Vallecano, Atletico Madrid See Off Celta Vigo
Karim Benzema proved the difference again for Real Madrid on Saturday by scoring a late winner against Rayo Vallecano to send his team nine points clear at the top of La Liga. Atletico Madrid then backed up their encouraging performance against Manchester United in the Champions League by beating Celta Vigo 2-0 to go fourth, above Barcelona. Renan Lodi scored twice at the Wanda Metropolitano. Benzema struck in the 83rd minute, his 29th goal of the season enough to seal a scrappy victory at Vallecas but one that could put Madrid almost out of sight if Sevilla fail to beat local rivals Real Betis on Sunday.
Stop War message clear at La Liga games
Like so many times this season for La Liga leaders Real Madrid, when Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior click defences crumble.