VAR or no VAR, that is the question...? Actually it's not a question anymore as tonight, for the first time in the Champions League, as the competition reaches the Round of 16 stage, we´ll see the debut of the VAR system.

We in Spain find ourselves with a new minister for 'Culture and Sport', one who at times has shown little interest for the latter.

The picture of Sergio Ramos posing with a signed Iniesta shirt after El Clásico has redeemed my view ever so slightly after the intensity of some of the play we witnessed on Sunday night.

16 points adrift ! The odds are stacking up against Real Madrid although I imagine they will win their game in hand against Leganés...

It’s quite plain to see now - Real Madrid’s second choice side is not what it was