Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce says he may miss out on the chance of signing Real Madrid midfielder Guti as his priority is to sign a striker.

REAL MADRID’S dreams of a Champions League final at their Bernabeu home were crushed by Lyon last night as the Spanish giants were knocked out at the last-16 stage for the sixth successive season.

Real Madrid 1 Lyon 1 (Lyon win 2-1 on aggregate)

Bolton boss Owen Coyle admits he is still a big admirer of Arsenal youngster Jack Wilshere.

Cristiano Ronaldo has shrugged off Wayne Rooney's comments that he hopes Portugal do not qualify for the World Cup.

REAL MADRID looked fabulous in attack but frail at the back as they began their Champions League Group C campaign last night with a 5-2 win over Swiss champions FC Zurich.

FC Zurich 2 Real Madrid 5

CRISTIANO RONALDO is looking forward to a fresh challenge in his career as he moves closer to his dream switch to Real Madrid.

Real Madrid defender Pepe has been left devastated and disillusioned with football in the wake of Tuesday’s derby clash with Getafe where he “lost control” after conceding a late penalty and being sent off.

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Steven Gerrard has been named on the Liverpool bench for tonight’s Champions League last-16 first leg against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.

STRUGGLING Juventus are hoping for a confidence-boosting performance in the Champions League tonight when they face Group H leaders Real Madrid.

VILLARREAL will be in high spirits ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League trip to Old Trafford to face Manchester United after a 1-0 home victory over Deportivo La Coruna yesterday.

New Real Madrid signing Rafael van der Vaart has vowed to fight for his place in the Spanish champions’ team after completing his switch from Hamburg.

Arsenal 1 Real Madrid 0

REAL MADRID playmaker Guti insists the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo would not disrupt team spirit.

Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster insists the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo would not cause a problem for the club – but believes the “media explosion” would be a big test for the player.

REAL MADRID’S Champions League hopes were extinguished last night as Roma completed a classic smash-and-grab raid at the Bernabeu to move into the quarter-finals.

FABIO CANNAVARO has plenty of reasons for hoping Real Madrid can turn around their European tie against Roma tonight — not least because the Champions League is the main prize missing from his collection.

BATTLING Roma gave themselves a slender advantage after the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Real Madrid at the Stadio Olimpico.

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Real Madrid 2 Real Zaragoza 0

Barcelona will look to close the gap on bitter rivals Real Madrid to one point when they host the Primera Liga leaders at the Nou Camp on tomorrow night.

Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster paid tribute to his team’s attitude after watching the Spanish champions secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday night.

Real Madrid playmaker Guti admits he would consider a move to the Premier League if he was ever to leave the Spanish giants.

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.

Disappointed Real Madrid coach Fabio Capello believes his side should have been out of sight long before Lionel Messi’s netted his dramatic last-gasp equaliser in Saturday night’s 3-3 draw against Barcelona.

BAYERN MUNICH took their place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League thanks in part to the quickest goal in the tournament’s history.

FABIO CAPELLO has rubbished suggestions that player power is behind David Beckham’s surprise recall to the first-team squad at Real Madrid.

Real Madrid 3 Racing Santander 1

REAL MADRID booked their place in the next round of the Champions League, but they needed a farcical own goal from Banel Nicolita to see off battling Steaua Bucharest.

Real Madrid boss Fabio Capello has defended his handling of David Beckham after the former England captain last week complained about his role as a substitute.

David Beckham made his 100th Champions League appearance after coming on as a substitute in Real Madrid’s 4-1 victory over Steaua Bucharest in Group E.

David Beckham’s negotiations over a contract extension with Real Madrid will initially centre around the length of the deal, according to the Spanish club.

Real Madrid have confirmed Ruud van Nistelrooy has signed a contract with the club.

THIERRY HENRY insists Arsenal’s young starlets can secure a glittering future for the club - with or without him.

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David Beckham returned to London tonight to play his first club football in England since leaving Manchester United, nearly three years ago.

Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas denied Thierry Henry’s wonder goal in the first leg has given the Londoners the psychological edge in their Champions League tie.

ARSENAL’S Cesc Fabregas looks set for a senior Spain debut after being named in the squad for the friendly with the Ivory Coast in Valladolid next week.

Real Madrid 0 Arsenal 1

Arsene Wenger deployed a five-man midfield supporting Arsenal captain Thierry Henry for tonight’s Champions League clash with Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.

England captain David Beckham has pleaded with Real Madrid fans to show patience with Wanderley Luxemburgo after the midfielder’s late substitution against Lyon prompted a chorus of boos and whistles aimed at the coach.