Real Madrid battle for survival

EUROPEAN champions Real Madrid need victory against a Lokomotiv Moscow side with nothing but pride to play for, if they are to progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

The Russians held Real to a 2-2 draw in Madrid in December and coach Yuri Syomin has promised not to go out quietly on home ground.

“The team's pride is at stake here,” he said. “Besides, the more points we get, the better Russia's UEFA ratings will be in future, so we also must play for the national honour as well.”