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Real's injury worries are starting to ease with Benzema following Gareth Bale back into the squad, as Ancelotti's side continue their pursuit of Barcelona at the top of the table.

Juventus's win over Real Madrid has strengthened their conviction that they are good enough to rejoin European football's elite.

The 24-year-old Griezmann has had a record-breaking first season in Atletico Madrid, finding the net 22 times.

Bale has been sidelined by a calf injury for just over a week, while Benzema has not featured since hurting his knee in the Champions League quarter-final.

Thomas Vermaelen will have to win a place in the team like any other player now that he finally appears to have put his long-term injury woes behind him.

Chelsea's Brazil playmaker Oscar was taken to hospital after being clattered by Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina during the 0-0 Premier League draw at the Emirates on Sunday.

Manchester United's place in the top four - which appeared rubber-stamped after their derby win over Manchester City now remains insecure.

"I have a period of three years and I am sure I will win a championship or a title within the three years. Maybe we can do that next year," said Van Gaal.

Messi helped to set up Neymar's opener before scoring one himself to lead 10-man Barcelona to a 2-0 win at Espanyol.

The home side, on a rainy afternoon, dominated possession and struck as early as in the 22nd minute through Nigerian striker Dudu Omagbemi.

Sandhu became the first Indian footballer to play for a top-tier European club after the custodian made his debut for Stabek FC in a Norwegian Cup tie against Runar.

With Chelsea holding a 10-point lead in the Premier League with six games left, it's surely no longer a question of whether the team will win the title. To many, it's about when it will happen.

Monaco vice president Vasilyev says United will wait until the end of the season to decide whether to use its option to buy loan striker Falcao.

Defender Chris Smalling says, "this is a very exciting time to be at Manchester United."

During Madrid's 3-1 win over Malaga on Saturday, Bale made signs with his hands that looked like a tearing motion.

Manchester City climbed to within one point of third-placed neighbours United with a comfortable 2-0 Premier League victory over West Ham United.