Uefa Chamions League

La Liga: Versatile Javier Mascherano is still a vital cog in Barcelona's XI

Barcelona is greatly aided by Javier Mascherano's versatility, which was displayed as he filled in for Sergi Roberto at right back against Manchester City.

Champions League: Ronaldo ends drought as Real equal record, Porto hold Basel

Cristiano Ronaldo ended a rare three game goalscoring drought with the first goal in Real Madrid's record equalling 10th straight Champions League win on Wednesday beating Schalke 04 2-0 in Germany.

Messi and Barcelona silence critics with dominant display

Messi, Champions League top scorer the past four seasons, was accused of failing to perform on the big occasions but proved on Tuesday against Milan that it was folly to question his form.