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Iker Casillas has played down his controversial omission from Real Madrid’s line-up against Malaga, insisting he must accept coach Jose Mourinho’s decision and focus on regaining his starting berth.

Helder Postiga left it late to earn Real Zaragoza victory over 10-man Espanyol in the Primera Division.

ON the final day, The Greatest League in the World (copyright: Spanish Football Federation) ended with a whimper, not a bang.

FIFTEEN months after celebrating the greatest spending spree in football history, Real Madrid fans are having to face the fact their club will almost certainly have nothing to show for it.

Aston Villa manager Martin O‘Neill has refused to rule Emile Heskey out of Wednesday‘s Peace Cup clash with Atlante despite seeing the England striker stretchered off against Malaga following a clash of heads.

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

Malaga defender Josemi tonight claimed Rafael Benitez had returned to Spain to make him his first signing since becoming Liverpool manager.

Liverpool have agreed a deal to bring Malaga defender Josemi to Anfield, according to reports in Spain.

REAL MADRID reclaimed top spot in the Primera Liga yesterday after fighting back from two goals down to snatch a 3-2 win at Valladolid, thanks to a last-gasp strike from Ronaldo as both sides finished with 10 men.

Leeds have drawn 0-0 with Malaga at La Rosaleda tonight.