Luka Modric

Alfredo Relaño looks back on Real Madrid's 2-1 defeat to Man City in the first leg of the Champions League last-16 tie at the Bernabéu.

A reflection on the very poor standard of refereeing that was seen in the games involving LaLiga's big two clubs, against Osasuna and Betis.

Style is non-negotiable, something sovereign… This is often heard in football and hangs on the lips and keyboards of the many Barcelona journalists that monitor the life of the club.