Andrea Stramaccioni was overjoyed with his debut win as Inter Milan coach after his side edged Genoa 5-4 at San Siro yesterday.

NEVER renowned for taking a loss with grace, Jose Mourinho put Real Madrid’s weekend 3-1 defeat in ‘El Clasico’ down to luck.

RONALDINHO shrugged off claims about his weight as he helped Barcelona shrug off their mini-crisis and go two points clear in La Liga with a 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao last night. An own goal by Amorebieta, a fine volley by Xavi and a cool finish from the recalled Eto’o in a brilliant first half display saw Barca home.

A DREADFUL mistake from Barcelona keeper Victor Valdes gifted Valencia all three points and cut Frank Rijkaard’s side’s lead at the top of La Liga to six points at the Mestella last night.

INTER MILAN overcame an Adriano no-show to thrash Livorno 5-0 yesterday and move within six points of Serie A leaders Juventus.

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Deportivo La Coruna striker Pedro Munitis believes his side should be taking a much greater winning margin to Newcastle for the second leg of their Intertoto Cup semi-final.

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Newcastle kept their hopes of winning a UEFA Cup place alive with a battling performance against Deportivo La Coruna at the Riazor Stadium tonight.