Real Madrid

Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp said on Monday that he believes his side's form could have come good just in time for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League last-16 clash against Real Madrid at Anfield on Tuesday.

Real Madrid moved back to within eight points of FC Barcelona at the top of La Liga after a comfortable 4-0 win at home to Elche.

Real Madrid have the chance to cut the gap with FC Barcelona at the top of La Liga to eight points when they entertain Elche on Wednesday night.

Real Madrid have the chance to cut the gap with FC Barcelona at the top of La Liga to eight points when they entertain Elche on Wednesday night.

FC Barcelona opened an 11-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of the La Liga table thanks to a 1-0 win away to Villarreal.

FC Barcelona face a difficult away game against Villarreal, while Real Madrid have to wait until well into next week before they play in La Liga.

LaLiga has filed a legal complaint for the racist insults against Real Madrid and Brazil player Vinicius Jr that took place in the match against RCD Mallorca, the Spanish Football League said.

FC Barcelona will be without veteran midfielder Sergio Busquets for between two and three weeks after he twisted his ankle early in Sunday's 3-0 win at home to Sevilla.

Real Madrid's injury problems continued to increase when goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois suffered a muscle injury in his groin.

Real Madrid are facing an increasing injury crisis as their season continues without let-up.