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The result kept Almeria near the bottom of the Spanish league while Espanyol stayed in the middle of the table.

4 teams each from England and Germany, 3 from Spain and a team each from France, Italy, Turkey, Russia and Greece are in last 16.

"The planning includes the final. We have to send that message," the Brazil coach said.

Porto had to settle for a place in Europe's second-tier after failing to qualify for the CL Round of 16.

AC Milan are through to the Champions League last 16 after holding Ajax to a goalless draw.

The titleholders said they had still accomplished their mission of finishing top of their group.

Ronaldo became the first player to score nine goals in the group stage of the Champions League on Tuesday.

Manchester City will rest key players against Champions League holders Bayern Munich with an eye on next weekend's game against Premier League.

Suarez scored his fifth goal in two games as Liverpool beat West Ham 4-1 on Saturday to keep the pressure on Arsenal at the top of the EPL.

Yohan Cabaye's 61st-minute goal earned Newcastle their first win at Old Trafford since 1972.

A Spanish court has sentenced the president of Sevilla's football club to seven years in prison for embezzlement and corruption.

Although there is no wow moment or a major revelation, it's a book that every football fan should read.

A superb start to the season has lifted Arsenal four points clear after 13 matches but they face seven games in 25 days in December.

Podolski will return to training this week after more than three months out with a left hamstring injury.

Terry marked his 400th EPL appearance with a goal as Chelsea fought back from an early deficit to beat Southampton 3-1 and move to second in the standings.

Ogba Kalu's first-half strike guided Sporting Clube de Goa to a solitary goal win against Salgaocar to move atop the table.