A member of the sidelined contingent at La Liga giants Barcelona could be afforded a return to matchday duties with the club this coming weekend.That’s according to Diario Sport, who point towards

(Reuters) -Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti promised his team will put up a good fight against LaLiga leaders Barcelona at the "El Clasico" next Sunday, as the defending champions look to reduce a four-point gap with their arch-rivals.

Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has admitted next weekend’s Clásico will be “almost” decisive in the LaLiga title race. Ancelotti was speaking to the media after Los Blancos beat Celta Vigo 3-2 on Sunday.

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka won a record-equaling Madrid Open title on Saturday, defeating the USA’s Coco Gauff 6-3, 7-6 (3) in the final.

Aryna Sabalenka has beaten Coco Gauff in straight sets to win her record-tying third Madrid Open MADRID — No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka beat No. 4 Coco Gauff in straight sets to win her record-tying third Madrid Open and 20th career title on Saturday.

Aryna Sabalenka overcame a spirited fightback from Coco Gauff to claim her third Madrid Open title with a thrilling 6-3 7-6 (7-3) win. World number one Sabalenka dominated the opening set but squandered a championship point in a fluctuating second set as Gauff forced a tie-break.