Leagues

Real Scare

Real Madrid survived a real derby scare as Atletico scored twice in the last 10 minutes to push the issue. Two quick-fire goals from Kaka and Marcelo got Real on its way, but a Sergio Ramos red card allowed Atletico back in it. In the end, Gonzalo Higuain's strike proved the difference.

Barca Bubble

Fielding a team boasting a host of reserves, Barcelona got back on track with a 4-2 win over Real Mallorca. Pedro scored twice in the first half, and then Thierry Henry and Lionel Messi scored one apiece to wrap up a victory that keeps the Cules atop La Liga.

Raul The Reserve

Raul scored his first goal for Real Madrid against Atletico, the club where he started as a youth player, but could sit the bench against the derby rivals this weekend. David Mosse breaks down Raul's role, that clash, and the rest of the upcoming La Liga action in his feature.

On To Barca

Inter Milan find themselves above Barcelona in the Champions League table, and because of this their top man Massimo Moratti believes his side can take down the European champions when his side visits the Camp Nou later this month. Needless to say, confidence is running high in Milan.

Job To Do

Liverpool face stiff competition when they travel to France to take on Lyon in the Champions League. In other scheduled matches, Arsenal welcome AZ Alkmaar to the Emirates stadium while Barcelona will look to avenge their shocking loss to FC Rubin Kazan in Russia.

On To The Derby

Real Madrid's Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain has made it known he wasn't happy with how his team played against AC Milan in the Champions League, but you can't dwell on the performance and they now have to turn their attention to Derby Day when the face Atletico on Saturday.

Tit For Tat

Didier Drogba and Kun Aguero went blow for blow in Chelsea's 2-2 draw with Atletico Madrid. Both strikers notched a late brace in the draw that eliminates Atletico. Goal.com's Alex Diamond says the game should convince anyone still hesitant about a partnership between Drogba and Aguero.