FC Barcelona booked their place in the semifinal of the King's Cup knockout competition in Spain following a tempestuous match away to Atletico Madrid as they beat the opponents 3-2.
The goalmouth drama came in the first half of a game where the controversy continued into the halftime break and the start of the second half, which left Atletico with just 10 men and lucky to not be down to nine.
*Ronaldo escapes with light two game ban after Cordoba red card
Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo was on Wednesday handed a two-game ban by the disciplinary committee of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) for his sending off against Cordoba on Saturday night.
Ronaldo was given his marching orders for kicking out at Cordoba defender, Edimar, but the fact is that he was lucky not have been sent off earlier after appearing to try and punch one Cordoba defender at a corner kick 10 minutes earlier.
The decision is bound to cause controversy as defenders of the Real Madrid striker allege he was provoked by some tough defending, while his critics will point allege that given he actually committed two offenses, the punishment should have been much harsher.
The two game ban also conveniently means Ronaldo will be available to face Atletico Madrid in the Vicente Calderon Stadium in just under two weeks in a match which will be decisive in the battle for the BBVA Primera Liga title.
*Willian desperate for a trophy with Chelsea
Chelsea midfielder Willian has told reporters how badly he wants to win the Carling Cup and secure his first trophy for the club.
Willian
helped Chelsea progress to the final of the competition after an extra
time victory over Liverpool. The midfielder provided the assist for
Ivanovic to score and is now looking forward to the final.
"The feeling of winning a game like this is very good, because it is an important tie, with two very tough matches. I feel happy because my goal since I came to Chelsea was always to play for titles," said Willian.
Chelsea now play Manchester City this weekend in a game which could decide the fate of the Premier League title.
* Manchester United's Rafael takes up golf while recovering
It seems as if Rafael is enjoying himself while recovering from the fractured cheekbone that has ruled him out for the past few weeks.
The Brazilian right back posted a picture on Twitter that shows him dressed in his full golf gear. Perhaps his golf handicap has improved this season as he has struggled to get on the Manchester United team sheet ahead of Antonio Valencia.
Rafael recently returned to the Manchester United bench but will be hoping for playing time this weekend when United face Leicester. The last time the two clubs met was in September when the Foxes beat the Reds 5-3.
* Neymar dreams about first Olympic Gold medal
Neymar has revealed that he hopes to play in the Olympic Games hosted by Brazil in 2016.
Excited about wearing the Brazil shirt in the 2016 Olympics, the Barcelona forward revealed his dream of winning the Gold medal for the first time in the country's history. Brazil lost to Mexico in the 2012 London Olympics in which Neymar took part. Brazil coach Alexandre Gallo had already confirmed that one of the players above the age of 23 in the Brazil squad will be Neymar. Neymar told the official website of Rio Olympics: "If Brazil haven't won this long awaited Gold medal in football, then it's because our time hasn't yet come. I hope to be part of the group and bring the title to all Brazilians, even more so playing at home. A win at the Maracanã would be something amazing and unforgettable."
"The feeling of winning a game like this is very good, because it is an important tie, with two very tough matches. I feel happy because my goal since I came to Chelsea was always to play for titles," said Willian.
Chelsea now play Manchester City this weekend in a game which could decide the fate of the Premier League title.
* Manchester United's Rafael takes up golf while recovering
It seems as if Rafael is enjoying himself while recovering from the fractured cheekbone that has ruled him out for the past few weeks.
The Brazilian right back posted a picture on Twitter that shows him dressed in his full golf gear. Perhaps his golf handicap has improved this season as he has struggled to get on the Manchester United team sheet ahead of Antonio Valencia.
Rafael recently returned to the Manchester United bench but will be hoping for playing time this weekend when United face Leicester. The last time the two clubs met was in September when the Foxes beat the Reds 5-3.
* Neymar dreams about first Olympic Gold medal
Neymar has revealed that he hopes to play in the Olympic Games hosted by Brazil in 2016.
Excited about wearing the Brazil shirt in the 2016 Olympics, the Barcelona forward revealed his dream of winning the Gold medal for the first time in the country's history. Brazil lost to Mexico in the 2012 London Olympics in which Neymar took part. Brazil coach Alexandre Gallo had already confirmed that one of the players above the age of 23 in the Brazil squad will be Neymar. Neymar told the official website of Rio Olympics: "If Brazil haven't won this long awaited Gold medal in football, then it's because our time hasn't yet come. I hope to be part of the group and bring the title to all Brazilians, even more so playing at home. A win at the Maracanã would be something amazing and unforgettable."
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