Talk about making an impact.

Thinking the unthinkable does not come easily to managers, least of all José Mourinho.

We’ve long passed the glory days when YouTube could claim a week as its own.

The Ireland Women’s team crashed to defeat against Algarve Cup hosts Portugal in Faro last night.

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Javier Aguirre has had his contract as first-team coach of Real Zaragoza terminated, the Primera Division club confirmed this morning.

Celtic have announced that Mexico international Efrain Juarez has joined Real Zaragoza on a season-long loan.

THIRTY seconds from the end of the game in the Bernabeu stadium on Saturday, with Real Madrid trailing 3-2 to Zaragoza, the fourth official flashed up a board indicating there would be 100 minutes of added time.

DANI ALVES was trying to sound measured.

UN final sin titulo: a final in all but name.

Barcelona captain Carles Puyol is back in training ahead of tomorrow’s Primera Division match at home to Zaragoza and looks set to be fit to face Arsenal in the teams’ Champions League last 16 second leg on Tuesday night.

MANCHESTER CITY are just a home win over Reading away from their first FA Cup semi-final since 1981 after a thumping victory over Aston Villa last night.

REAL MADRID overcame the second-minute dismissal of Iker Casillas to beat Espanyol 1-0 last night and move to within five points of fierce rivals Barcelona at the top of the Primera Division.

Sunderland have confirmed that defender Paulo Da Silva has completed his move to Spanish side Real Zaragoza for an undisclosed fee.

Tony Pulis says it was important Stoke waited “until the last minute” before completing the signing of Jermaine Pennant so as to ensure that the price of the deal was right.

Real Zaragoza have parted company with coach Jose Aurelio Gay and are set to name Javier Aguirre as his replacement, the Primera Division club have announced on their website.

Benfica will unveil Pablo Aimar later on Thursday after wrapping up a deal to sign the Argentinian playmaker from Real Zaragoza.

REAL MADRID fans were hoping to see their team crowned champions again last night when they met Athletic Bilbao in one of Spain’s traditional grudge games, but Villarreal in second place are still not prepared to throw in the towel despite being 10 points behind.

JUST when Real Madrid seemed to be building an unassailable lead, with an unbeaten run stretching back three months, the champions have lost two away matches in a row, and suddenly the gap at the top has closed.

IT was a happy new year restart for the two Catalan clubs, Barcelona and Espanyol, second and third in the league behind Real Madrid, as they both won crucial games.

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EL CLASICO once again lived up to its billing as Real Madrid traded blow for blow with Barcelona in Camp Nou on Sunday night and won to establish a commanding seven-point lead at the top of La Liga.

BARCELONA warmed up for next week’s ‘Clash for the Title’ against Real Madrid with a timely 3-0 win in Valencia — and an ill-timed injury to their one irreplaceable player, Leo Messi.

Thousands of people turned out in Seville to pay their final respects to Antonio Puerta, who died yesterday after collapsing on the pitch during last weekend’s Primera Liga match between Sevilla and Getafe.

Real Madrid coach Fabio Capello has admitted he would welcome the possibility of David Beckham remaining with the club beyond the end of this season.

David Beckham’s ankle injury is threatening to cast a shadow over what should be a fairytale ending to the former England captain’s Real Madrid career.

Real Madrid’s indifferent home form continued today as they were held to a 1-1 draw by local rivals Getafe at the Bernabeu.

REAL MADRID failed to take advantage of slip-ups from La Liga’s frontrunners with a woeful display at the Riazor as they went down to Deportivo last night.

RONALDINHO grabbed his 11th league goal of the season as Barcelona extended their lead at the top of La Liga to two points after a 1-0 win over Real Sociedad at the Nou Camp on Saturday, while Sevilla moved into second spot after a 2-1 comeback win at home to Real Madrid.

DUTCH striker Ruud van Nistelrooy scored four times as Real Madrid beat Osasuna 4-1 yesterday to move third in La Liga.

Sevilla moved to within one point of Primera Liga leaders Barcelona after a 2-1 win at Celta Vigo.

BARCELONA’S Cameroonian international Samuel Eto’o was targeted by racist taunts after scoring at Racing Santander in the Primera Liga last night.

Real Zaragoza are poised to complete a loan deal for Argentina international Andres D’Alessandro.

BARCELONA’S Cameroon striker Samuel Eto’o has called on the Spanish game to show “responsibility” in cutting out racism after twice being a victim of racist chanting in recent weeks.

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Rio Ferdinand has launched a scathing attack on UEFA for their failure to stamp out racism in football.

BARCELONA striker Samuel Eto’o wants tougher punishments for racist abuse after being subjected to insults in a league match against Real Zaragoza.

BARCELONA’s grip on the Spanish title shows little sign of loosening after another classy display saw them cruise past Real Mallorca 3-0 last night.

THE Primera Liga’s two form sides go head-to-head this weekend when leaders Barcelona travel to face a Juan Roman Riquelme-inspired Villarreal team.

BARCELONA striker Samuel Eto’o will get a hostile reception when he lines up against former club Real Madrid.

BARCELONA remain second in Spain’s La Liga following a 3-1 win away to Getafe last night.