The Madrid derby takes center stage in the round of 16 of the Champions League, with Atletico Madrid in a commanding position to try to finally get the best of rival Real Madrid in the European competition.

Real Madrid fans asked for a 'proper' rivalry. Now it's so intense it sometimes turns toxic. The next chapter is the Champions League

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Real Madrid has stumbled in the three-way race for the Spanish league title as Isco Alarcón guided Real Betis to a 2-1 comeback win over the defending champion.

Barca has been the best team in Spain this season, and has now taken a deserved lead in a three-horse La Liga title race.

Gerard Martín, Marc Casadó, Ronald Araujo and Robert Lewandowski scored a goal each to put Barcelona one point ahead of second-placed Atletico Madrid at the top of the Spanish league. Barcelona is three points ahead of third-placed Real Madrid, which lost 2-1 at Real Betis on Saturday, when Atletico beat Athletic Bilbao 1-0 at home.

After a great victory against Real Madrid, Manchester United have reportedly set the price tag of current Real Betis star Antony for the next season.

A court has found former Spanish soccer federation chief Luis Rubiales guilty of sexual assault for forcibly kissing player Jenni Hermoso after their World Cup win.

A referee says Real Sociedad fans chanted "Die" at Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio during the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals.

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti will make up to eight changes to his side when it faces Real Betis in La Liga on Saturday evening in Spain.