Rodri back in training as City eye return ahead of schedule

Rodri has returned to training as the Manchester City midfielder looks to return ahead of schedule after suffering a serious knee injury in September.

Isco’s Betis upset Liga champions Real Madrid

Isco scored the winner from the penalty spot against his former side, who are level on points with league leaders Barcelona, who face Real Sociedad on Sunday.

Atletico go top after Real Madrid stumble at Betis

Diego Simeone’s side scraped a nervy 1-0 win against Athletic Bilbao, fourth, to lead Barcelona and Real Madrid by two points.

Watch: Real Betis v Real Madrid – Highlights

Real Betis’ Isco and Antony humiliated Real Madrid 2-1 at home, derailing Los Blancos’ La Liga title charge by two points behind leaders Atletico de Madrid.

Billing saves Napoli in draw with title rivals Inter

Philip Billing kept Napoli right on Inter Milan’s tail at the top of Serie A after scoring a late equaliser in Saturday’s exciting 1-1 draw in Naples.

Gallants deal Pirates massive blow in the title races

Marumo Gallants dealt Orlando Pirates a massive blow in the Betway Premiership title race, defeating the Soweto giants 2-0 at an atmospheric Free State Stadium on Saturday evening.

Ancelotti: Mbappe back to face Real Betis

Kylian Mbappe is fit to start at Real Betis tonight after missing Real Madrid’s midweek Copa del Rey game after dental surgery, coach Carlo Ancelotti.

Goalkeeper time-wasting to be punished by a corner

Goalkeepers who hold on to the ball beyond eight seconds will be punished by conceding a corner from next season after a rule change by football’s lawmakers IFAB.

Sundowns edge Chiefs to open 18-point lead

Mamelodi Sundowns have taken another step toward an eighth successive Betway Premiership title after they edged Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

UEFA fines Real Madrid for UCL ‘discriminatory behaviour’

Real Madrid on Friday were punished for the behaviour of their fans during the second leg of the Champions League play-off against Manchester City.