“We were too emotional in the first game, and we were overwhelmed,” said Real Betis coach Pepe Mel ahead of Friday’s clash with Sevilla, where his side were looking to avenge their 5-1 hammering in November’s previous city derby.

AC Milan picked up an important victory and did their city rivals Inter a favour by beating Juventus 1-0 at the San Siro last night.

Spain 4 South Korea 1

Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea was today handed a maiden call-up to the Spain squad for the friendlies against Serbia and South Korea which precede this summer’s European Championships.