Andy Mitten

Already criticised after hawking the national team around the globe to play friendlies to the highest bidders, the Federation has priced tickets for the Copa del Rey final between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid on May 17 between Dh281 and Dh1,192.40.

Tito Vilanova's return means that Lionel Messi and the rest of his Barcelona teammates will not fluff their lines the remainder of the season, writes Andy Mitten.

The Primera Liga's bottom club, who are on their third coach of the season, won 3-1, for only their fourth win in 28 games, writes Andy Mitten.

The Argentine and Spaniard are forming a lethal partnership now the latter is back in favour at Camp Nou, writes Andy Mitten.

Fourth in their domestic league, the Primera Liga, it has been their success in the Uefa Champions League that has Malaga turning heads. Andy Mitten reports.

Andy Mitten speaks to Wigan Athletic goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi, the only player from the Arabian Gulf currently playing in the English Premier League

Wigan No 1 Ali Al Habsi says Al Ain playmaker will make it in Europe.

Aggravated over lack of playing time, and frustrated by injuries, the Portuguese winger may be in search of other pastures at the end of this season, writes Andy Mitten.

The defender's pre-match prognostication pertinent as Catalans break yet another record in overcoming 2-0 deficit to AC Milan in Uefa Champions League, writes Andy Mitten.

The Basques are flying. The only undefeated team in Spain in their past eight games, La Real have risen to fifth and are level on points with Malaga in fourth, writes Andy Mitten.

No team has ever salvaged a two-goal first-leg away defeat without the benefit of an away goal, writes Andy Mitten.

Two recent victories over Barcelona and another one against Manchester United has solidified a complete turnaround for Real Madrid, writes Andy Mitten.

Barcelona wants to launch a special section for young, vocal fans behind one goal in an attempt to make Camp Nou one of the most atmospheric stadiums in the world, writes Andy Mitten.

If it all finally does go wrong with Real Madrid, successful vagabond would be unperturbed to leave the Bernabeu, writes Andy Mitten.

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo will look to step up again in El Clasico against Barcelona before crucial match with Manchester United, writes Andy Mitten.