For the first time in 13 years, we have a Madrid derby that really counts

The ’Group of Death’ was ready to claim its second victim today with World Cup favourites Argentina facing a win-or-bust situation.

Argentina have announced 12 out of the 23 players that they will take to the World Cup.

Gabriel Batistuta has been left out of the Argentina squad for their World Cup warm-up game with Cameroon on March 27.