Two chances that cannoned off the post on Wednesday took the unfortunate forward up to seven for the season, more than any other player Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo is a match for any defender in the world, but it is a more static opponent that has most frustrated him so far in the 2016-17 season. Ronaldo brought his side back within a whisker of extra time on Wednesday in a Copa del Rey tie eventually won by Celta, who prevailed 4-3 on aggregate following a 2-2 draw in Galicia. Madrid dumped out of Copa del Rey Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in…

Paris Saint-Germain have been dealt some serious injury blows ahead of their Champions League clash at Manchester United. The two sides go head-to-head at Old Trafford tonight in the first-leg of their Round of 16 tie. Both exited Europe’s elite competition at this stage last season and will want to gain the advantage this evening as they strive to reach the quarter-finals. Surprisingly the two heavyweights have never faced each other in a competitive match but both have been in good form as of late. Man United vs PSG team news Antonio Valencia and Matteo Darmian are United’s only absentees for the visit of PSG. There had been fears that…

Celtic are six points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership as they seek to win their eighth successive title. Rangers are the team trailing them, with Steven Gerrard as manager, but they are within touching distance. If the Bhoys are to triumph again and lift the trophy, it’s their home form which will be vital along the final stretch. So far, Brendan Rodgers’ side are yet to drop a single point at Celtic Park, giving them the perfect platform for their bid. It, understandably, makes them the best in the division on their own patch, but how does the rest of the Scottish table look based on home…

The Brazilian will miss the rest of the season for the Catalan club, as the injury epidemic deepens at Camp Nou Barcelona midfielder Rafinha has been ruled out for six months after undergoing knee surgery on Tuesday, the club confirmed. The 25-year-old ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during the 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid last month and went under the knife in an effort to quicken his recovery. Rafinha has been unfortunate with injuries in recent years and in September 2015 suffered the same injury on his right knee. Two seasons ago he was also sidelined with a meniscus problem. Article continues below Editors' Picks Sarri…

Blackpool fans have been quick to share their delight following the news that Owen Oyston’s reign as owner is to come to an end. The club were put into receivership on Wednesday night, spelling the end of Oyston’s three-decade spell in charge of the Bloomfield Road club. The 85-year-old, who took charge in 1988, still owes former director Valeri Belokon a reported £25million following an ‘unfair prejudice’ case in 2017. Oyston is one of the most unpopular owners in English football and various incidents – including fans being sued and players, such as Charlie Adam, not being paid contract bonuses – have occurred during his tumultuous reign. On the morning…

The defender is Los Blancos’ 17th top scorer of all time having scored 80 times for the club Sergio Ramos netted his 100th career goal as Real Madrid took a 3-0 win against Leganes on Wednesday evening. The centre-back scored from the spot to give Real a 1-0 lead in the first leg of their Copa del Rey round of 16 tie against. That strike took Ramos to 80 goals for Los Blancos, making him their 17th top scorer of all time, while he also has three for Sevilla and 17 for the Spanish national team. Article continues below Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress…

Outside Preston Crown Court his wife Martina said: “While it is pleasing to know that Mr Mastrelli will serve 3-and-a-half years, he has given Sean and our family a life sentence.” Mr Cox’s daughter Shauna, 20, read a victim impact statement in court, saying: “Before this brutal and vicious attack my dad was a fit and confident man; a man of integrity with a huge passion for life. He represnted everything that is good.” She added: “Over the past ten months we have spent all our time by dad’s bedside. During that time we have celebrated birthdays and Christmas when all we want is dad to be home.” Mr Cox…

The former Valencia striker has been used sparingly since his move to Camp Nou, but he has no immediate wish to leave the club Paco Alcacer insists he is happy at Barcelona but knows his future is out of his hands after scoring in the Copa del Rey final. The latest Barcelona transfer rumours Standing in for the suspended Luis Suarez, Alcacer’s strike in the third minute of first-half stoppage time put Barca 3-1 up against Alaves at Vicente Calderon and proved to be the last goal of the match. Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent Mane takes centre stage…

The Brazilian’s superb individual season has been recognised by his coach, but the lack silverware is a regret for the departing boss Luis Enrique has hailed the progress of Neymar during his three-year reign at Barcelona, but rued the lack of trophies in an impressive individual season for the forward in 2016-17. Barca take on Alaves in the Copa del Rey final at the Vicente Calderon on Saturday, giving the head coach a chance of silverware in his final match. Chelsea revolution getting the better of Wenger Article continues below Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent Mane takes centre stage…

Alexandre Lacazette saw red during Arsenal’s shock 1-0 defeat to BATE Borisov, ruling him out of the second leg of the Europa League last-32 clash. The Frenchman was punished for lashing out with his elbow as the Gunners grew frustrated in Belarus. It came just moments after the 27-year-old thought he had found an equaliser, only to see the linesman’s flag raised for offside. Aleksandar Filipovic pulled Lacazette back as the striker turned, and taking issue with the close attention, he flung his elbow towards the BATE player’s face. He becomes the first Arsenal player to be sent off in European competition since Laurent Koscielny against Bayern Munich in the…