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          Gareth Bale celebrates a goal in Real Madrid's La Liga match against Getafe last weekend. Susana Vera / Reuters / December 5, 2015

          Gareth Bale still ‘fundamental’ to Real Madrid, insists Rafa Benitez

          FootballDecember 12, 2015
          Lionel Messi, centre, and Barcelona will be racking up the frequent flyer miles to Tokyo for the Club World Cup then head back to Spain for Primera Liga play. Patrik Stollarz / AFP

          Around Europe: Barcelona’s exhilarating – and exhausting – 2015 arrives at Tokyo finish line

          SportDecember 11, 2015
          Barcelona's Neymar shown at a team training session last month at the club's Joan Gamper facility. Albert Gea / Reuters / November 3, 2015

          Barcelona forge ahead, now without Neymar + La Liga UAE times

          FootballDecember 11, 2015
          Thursday cover: Atletico Madrid quietly charging up for title challenge

          Thursday cover: Atletico Madrid quietly charging up for title challenge

          SportDecember 10, 2015
          Neymar of Barcelona shown in the stands during their Champions League win over Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday night. Guildo Kirchner / EPA / December 9, 2015

          ‘We have to hope it’s not as bad as feared’: Barcelona and Luis Enrique sweat out Neymar status

          FootballDecember 10, 2015
          Messi, Neymar, Suarez and Barcelona in chilly training to conclude UCL group stage – in pictures

          Messi, Neymar, Suarez and Barcelona in chilly training to conclude UCL group stage – in pictures

          FootballDecember 09, 2015
          Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema combine for seven in Real Madrid’s eight-goal rout – in pictures

          Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema combine for seven in Real Madrid’s eight-goal rout – in pictures

          FootballDecember 09, 2015
          Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madid train ahead of Champions League match – in pictures

          Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madid train ahead of Champions League match – in pictures

          FootballDecember 08, 2015
          Real Madrid's Gareth Bale, right, battles for the ball with Getafe's Mehdi Lacen during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Getafe at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015. Bale scored once in Real Madrid's 4-1 victory. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

          Rafael Benitez is not the problem: Gareth Bale believes Malmo visit key to Real Madrid resurgence

          FootballDecember 07, 2015
          Karim Benzema has been through troubled times recently to add to Real Madrid’s concerns. Getty Images

          Benitez says Benzema ‘makes those around him play better’ after 4-1 win win over Getafe

          SportDecember 06, 2015
          Neymar, right, and Lionel Messi of Barcelona speak during their Primera Liga match against Valencia at Estadi de Mestalla on December 05, 2015 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images)

          Luis Enrique says Barcelona ‘lacked that ease’ after rare off night from Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez

          FootballDecember 06, 2015
          Real Madrid manager Rafa Benitez shown as Denis Cheryshev walks off during their Copa del Rey match against Cadiz on Wednesday. Marcelo del Pozo / Reuters / December 2, 2015

          ‘We stand by our argument’: Real Madrid set for fight in Copa del Rey expulsion

          FootballDecember 05, 2015
          Napoli goalkeeper Pepe Reina celebrates his team’s victory over Inter Milan on Monday. The Spaniard has drawn ‘exceptional’ praise from teammates this season. Ciro Fusco / EPA

          Around Europe: Napoli goalkeeper Pepe Reina is a 'wizard' and finally has reason to cheer

          SportDecember 04, 2015
          Poll: How will Gary Neville’s Valencia fare against Barcelona?

          Poll: How will Gary Neville’s Valencia fare against Barcelona?

          FootballDecember 04, 2015
          Manchester City's David Silva shown in action during their Premier League match against Southampton last weekend. Peter Powell / EPA / November 28, 2015

          David Silva shows again he can be influence to swing title race Manchester City’s way

          SportDecember 04, 2015
          Valencia's new coach Gary Neville gives a thumbs up during his presentation at the Mestalla on Thursday. Heino Kalis / Reuters / December 3, 2015

          No small task for Neville-led Valencia in Barcelona + La Liga UAE times

          FootballDecember 04, 2015
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