By Francisco Acedo Last updated: 24th August 2008
Real close on Musacchio
Real Madrid are closing on a deal to sign River Plate starlet Mateo Musacchio.
The 17-year-old, who is regarded as one of the brightest talents in South America, is keen on plying his trade in Europe.
River will meet with Real's officials in Madrid on Monday to thrash out the terms of the deal, believed to be $4million (£2.16m).
River's director Hector Grinberg has confirmed Real are leading the chase for the promising defender, although he is reluctant to divulge details until the contracts are signed.
"The kid wants to play in Europe and Real Madrid is the best offer, but we do not want to reveal any more details until the end of the negotiations," explained Grinberg.
| Time | Fixture |
|---|---|
| Saturday 13th February | |
| Spanish Primera Liga | |
| 17:00 | Sporting Gijon vs Valencia |
| 19:00 | Xerez vs Real Madrid |
| 21:00 | Villarreal vs Athletic Bilbao |
| Sunday 14th February | |
| Spanish Primera Liga | |
| 16:00 | Espanyol vs Deportivo La Coruna |
| 16:00 | Getafe vs Almeria |
| 16:00 | Racing Santander vs Malaga |
| 16:00 | Valladolid vs Real Zaragoza |
| 18:00 | Sevilla vs Osasuna |
| 20:00 | Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona |
| Monday 15th February | |
| Spanish Primera Liga | |
| 20:00 | Tenerife vs Mallorca |
| Saturday 20th February | |
| Spanish Primera Liga | |
| 17:00 | Deportivo La Coruna vs Xerez |
| 19:00 | Barcelona vs Racing Santander |
| 21:00 | Mallorca vs Sevilla |
| Sunday 21st February | |
| Spanish Primera Liga | |
| 16:00 | Athletic Bilbao vs Tenerife |
| 16:00 | Malaga vs Espanyol |
| 16:00 | Osasuna vs Valladolid |
| 16:00 | Real Zaragoza vs Sporting Gijon |
| 18:00 | Almeria vs Atletico Madrid |
| 20:00 | Real Madrid vs Villarreal |
| Monday 22nd February | |
| Spanish Primera Liga | |
| 20:00 | Valencia vs Getafe |
| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| Sunday 7th February | |
| Spanish Primera Liga | |
| Malaga 0 - 0 Deportivo La Coruna | |
| Athletic Bilbao 3 - 2 Xerez | |
| Osasuna 1 - 0 Tenerife | |
| Mallorca 1 - 0 Villarreal | |
| Real Zaragoza 2 - 1 Sevilla | |
| Racing Santander 1 - 1 Atletico Madrid | |
| Almeria 3 - 1 Sporting Gijon | |
| Saturday 6th February | |
| Spanish Primera Liga | |
| Valencia 2 - 0 Valladolid | |
| Barcelona 2 - 1 Getafe | |
| Real Madrid 3 - 0 Espanyol | |
| Sunday 31st January | |
| Spanish Primera Liga | |
| Xerez 2 - 1 Mallorca | |
| Villarreal 0 - 2 Osasuna | |
| Tenerife 1 - 3 Real Zaragoza | |
| Valladolid 1 - 1 Almeria | |
| Sevilla 2 - 1 Valencia | |
| Atletico Madrid 0 - 2 Malaga | |
| Getafe 0 - 0 Racing Santander | |
| Saturday 30th January | |
| Spanish Primera Liga | |
| Espanyol 1 - 0 Athletic Bilbao | |
| Sporting Gijon 0 - 1 Barcelona | |
| Deportivo La Coruna 1 - 3 Real Madrid | |
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 21 | 55 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 21 | 50 |
| 3 | Valencia | 21 | 42 |
| 4 | Real Mallorca | 21 | 37 |
| 5 | Sevilla | 21 | 36 |
| 6 | Deportivo La Coruna | 21 | 35 |
| 7 | Athletic Bilbao | 21 | 33 |
| 8 | Getafe | 21 | 31 |
| 9 | Osasuna | 21 | 29 |
| 10 | Villarreal | 21 | 26 |
| 11 | Racing Santander | 21 | 25 |
| 12 | Atletico Madrid | 21 | 24 |
| 13 | Sporting Gijon | 21 | 24 |
| 14 | Espanyol | 21 | 23 |
| 15 | Almeria | 21 | 22 |
| 16 | Malaga | 21 | 21 |
| 17 | Real Zaragoza | 21 | 20 |
| 18 | Real Valladolid | 21 | 18 |
| 19 | Tenerife | 21 | 17 |
| 20 | Xerez | 21 | 11 |
We look at the latest row between Barcelona and Real Madrid and talk to Getafe coach Michel.
Barca had two men sent off, Robbie Keane scored for Celtic while FC Twente finally lost in Holland.
When it comes to criticising referees Real Madrid have overtaken Barcelona, says Guillem.
Bojan Krkic is frustrated at a lack of opportunities at Barcelona but insists he has no desire to leave.
Ramon Calderon claims Cristiano Ronaldo resisted interest from Barcelona to move to the Bernabeu.
Gonzalo Higuain would relish the opportunity to commit his long-term future to Real Madrid.
Barcelona have announced that Eric Abidal is set to be sidelined for six to eight weeks.
Kaka has rejected reports that he is still being troubled by a sporting hernia and is ready to return to his best.