Leagues

Barca Edge Closer To Cesc

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has reached a verbal agreement with Barcelona to return to Catalunya during the summer, according to Spanish publication Sport. The midfielder is now understood to have taken the first steps to completing a move.

Inter, Barca Were After CR9

Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has revealed that Barcelona and Inter were also in the race to sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United. Calderon also divulged how Los Blancos captured CR9 long before the summer of 2009.

Not In Favour

Atletico Madrid forward Kun Aguero has admitted he would love to beat Barcelona on Sunday - but for the benefit of his own club, not for Real Madrid. The Argentine says his side's only goal is to do well for themselves.

Madrid 'Til I Retire

Real Madrid's goal machine Gonzalo Higuain has confessed that he is living a dream playing in the famous white shirt and admitted that he would like to remain at the Santiago Bernabeu until the day he hangs up his boots.

Abidal Agony

Barcelona's absentee woes in defence has just hit crisis point after it was revealed that left-back Eric Abidal tore a muscle in his left leg during a training session. The Frenchman will now be ruled out for up to two months.

Lyon Reunion In Doubt

Real Madrid hitman Karim Benzema is expected to be sidelined for a week due to an injury. The Frenchman is certain to be ruled out this weekend against Xerez, but he is also doubtful to take on his former club Lyon in the Champions League.

New Deal Imminent

Marcelo last week extended his contract with Real Madrid until 2015 and in the next few days Argentine star striker Gonzalo Higuain could follow suit, as he is reported to be set to extend his contract with Los Blancos until June 2016.