Real Madrid moved top of La Liga as Karim Benzema struck in each half to earn the visitors a 2-1 win over Athletic Bilbao at San Mames on Wednesday.

Catalonia may not be a state, but it can count on a small and symbolic red and blue army in the form of European football champions Barcelona.

Robert Lewandowski scored an incredible five goals in nine second-half minutes to propel Bayern Munich to a sensational 5-1 victory over Wolfsburg.

LFP president Javier Tebas has said that Barcelona and Espanyol would be unable to play in La Liga if Catalunya becomes independent from Spain.

Sir Alex Ferguson signed a contract with Manchester United in 2010 that ensured he would receive a higher salary than any of his players.

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique says that Lionel Messi's penalty issues do not make the Blaugrana superstar seem any less of a visitor from another planet.

Cristiano Ronaldo can move ahead of Raul as Real Madrid's top goalscorer of all time as Los Blancos take on Athletic Bilbao.

Argentina forward Lionel Messi displayed mixed form from the penalty spot whilst goals from Marc Bartra and Neymar helped Barcelona to victory.

The former Gunner is looking forward to facing Arsenal and says Chelsea must win after a poor start to the new Premier League season.

The Barcelona star has hinted that there is more magic to come after he celebrated 100 games in Champions League.

A stunning strike from Alessandro Florenzi gives Roma a 1-1 draw with holders Barcelona.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick in a 4-0 thrashing of 10-man Shakhtar Donetsk while Manchester United was beaten by PSV.

Without many new signings, Real Madrid’s coach Rafa Benitez will pin his hopes on the in-form Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale for Champion League glory.

Having helped the Blaugrana to four titles, the Argentine attacker is already the finest footballer to play Champions League.

Cristiano Ronaldo led Real Madrid will battle for supremacy with Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi.

Manchester City open their Champions League campaign against last season's beaten finalists Juventus on Tuesday.

Chelsea's start to the defence of their Premier League title went from bad to worse as they were beaten 3-1 at Goodison Park.

Club football is back with a bang this weekend with a number of huge matches from around the footballing world.

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is available for selection for the weekend's game with Atletico Madrid after the birth of his second son Mateo on Friday night.

When Brendan Rogers arrives at Old Trafford on Saturday, he will experience the defining game as the Liverpool manager this season.