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Coming round the mountains for David Villa
David Villa looked confident and deadly — and relieved after finding the net in what was Barca's best performance so far this term.
Power to the people at St Pauli
While many of the big German clubs have super stadia well away from their roots, the promoted side St Pauli – who are currently riding high in the Bundesliga – are firmly in touch with theirs.
Real Madrid and Ronaldo silence the critics
Only last month, Real Madrid fans whistled derisively at Cristiano Ronaldo.
Villarreal's chance to go first
Following an opening-day league defeat at Real Sociedad, Villarreal won their next five matches to surge up the table.
Optimism fades among the fans
The Manchester United fan message boards went into meltdown to discuss a subject that was unimaginable days ago: Wayne Rooney leaving the club.
Ferguson is unusually open
Sir Alex Ferguson walked into the packed press room in the bowels of the Old Trafford main stand, the grey Manchester clouds outside setting the ominous tone for what would follow.
Laporta's legacy at Barca not adding up
Allegations of financial misconduct and nepotism continue to cast a show over the previous regime at the Camp Nou.
AC Milan and Real clash laced with ill-feeling
The Spanish have a word for the rivalry and ill-feeling which Jose Mourinho churns up wherever he goes on his successful odyssey through Europe's leading football clubs.
Happy reunion ahead for Villa
The Barcelona striker goes back to his old team and the surprise leaders Valencia face tough test at Camp Nou.
A love affair that left a lasting bitter taste
Sir Alex Ferguson put his longevity as a manager down to four factors: enthusiasm, determination, delegation and the fact that he had learned to switch his mind away from football.
Torres unlikely to go down with ship
With Liverpool's terrible start meaning they look unlikely to again qualify for the Champions League next season, Torres will be questioning his future.
Spain's Del Bosque set for a triumphant homecoming
Vicente Del Bosque, the Spain manager, will return home with his World Cup winners.
A Basque boy in Dubai
Francisco Yeste, the Al Wasl midfielder, has enough skill to grace the Bernabeu and Camp Nou.
Mourinho's mark is being stamped
Mourinho's Iberian honeymoon was over this time last week but he dug his heels in, defended his players, confronted questioners and called Ronaldo "untouchable".
Rooney down but certainly not out
The striker has problems on and off the pitch but Manchester United have the fire power to cope without him - for now.
