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Real Madrid's Gareth Bale, left, in action with Elche's Edu Albacar, right, during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Elche at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)

Real’s long wait over as it goes top in Spain

By PAUL LOGOTHETIS - Associated Press

Real's Luka Modric, 3rd left, celebrates his goal with teammates during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Getafe at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014. (AP Photo / Gabriel Pecot)

Madrid excelling, even without Ronaldo

By PAUL LOGOTHETIS - Associated Press

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema from France, left, celebrates his goal with Real Madrid's Gareth Bale from Great Britain, second right, and teammates during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Villarreal at the Bernabeu stadium stadium in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)

Madrid’s win & Atletico’s loss leaves tie at top

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Atletico's Diego Costa, 2nd left has words with Real's Pepe, 3rd right during a semi final, 1st leg, Copa del Rey soccer derby match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Wednesday Feb. 5, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul White)

5 things to know about the Spanish league

By PAUL LOGOTHETIS - Associated Press

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal, second right, discusses with Athletic Bilbao's Ander Iturraspe, right, after swiping his hand across the face of Athletic Bilbao's Carlos Gurpegi, left, following a shove from his opponent, during their Spanish League soccer match against Athletic Bilbao, at San Mames stadium in Bilbao, Spain, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos)

Real Madrid’s Ronaldo banned for 3 games

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Real's coach Carlo Ancelotti shouts during a semi final, 1st leg, Copa del Rey soccer derby match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Wednesday Feb. 5, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul White)

Bale misses Copa clash with Ronaldo banned in Liga

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Real's Pepe, center, and Cristiano Ronaldo, right, laugh as Pepe gets a yellow card during the semifinal, 1st leg, Copa del Rey soccer derby match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Wednesday Feb. 5, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul White)

Madrid spank Atletico in Copa semifinal, Barca win

By PAUL LOGOTHETIS - Associated Press

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal, second right, discusses with Athletic Bilbao's Ander Iturraspe, right, after swiping his hand across the face of Athletic Bilbao's Carlos Gurpegi, left, following a shove from his opponent, during their Spanish League soccer match against Athletic Bilbao, at San Mames stadium in Bilbao, Spain, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos)

Real Madrid’s Ronaldo suspended for 3 league games

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Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal, leaves the pitch after receiving a direct red card, during their Spanish League soccer match against Athletic Bilbao, at San Mames stadium in Bilbao, Spain, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos)

Ancelotti: Ronaldo will be available for Copa semi

By PAUL LOGOTHETIS - Associated Press

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal, second right, discusses with Athletic Bilbao's Ander Iturraspe, right, after swiping his hand across the face of Athletic Bilbao's Carlos Gurpegi, left, following a shove from his opponent, during their Spanish League soccer match against Athletic Bilbao, at San Mames stadium in Bilbao, Spain, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos)

5 things to know about the Copa del Rey semifinals

By PAUL LOGOTHETIS - Associated Press

FC Barcelona's players observe a minute of silence in memory of Luis Aragones prior to Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Valencia at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014. Former footballer and manager of Spain national team Luis Aragones died Saturday at the age of 75. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Atletico goes top in Spain for 1st time since ‘96

By PAUL LOGOTHETIS - Associated Press

Manchester City's Sergio Aguero, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring the third of his 3 goals past Watford's goalkeeper Jonathan Bond during their English FA Cup fourth round soccer match at The City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, England, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Aguero rescues Man City from shock loss in FA Cup

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Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, right, celebrates his goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Granada at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)

Ronaldo parades Ballon d’Or, scores in Madrid win

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Chelsea's Samuel Eto'o celebrates after scoring his 3rd goal against Manchester United's during their English Premier League soccer match at Stamford Bridge, London, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)

Chelsea and Samuel Eto’o top AP Global Football 10

By JACK BEZANTS - Associated Press

Quotes from voters in AP Global Football 10

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Chelsea's Samuel Eto'o celebrates after scoring his 3rd goal against Manchester United's during their English Premier League soccer match at Stamford Bridge, London, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)

Chelsea, Samuel Eto’o top AP Global Soccer 10

By JACK BEZANTS - Associated Press

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, left, celebrates with teammate Alvaro Morata, right, and Marcelo Vieira, centre, after scoring against Betis during their La Liga soccer match at the Benito Villamarin stadium, in Seville, Spain on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Angel Fernandez)

5 things to know about the Copa del Rey

By HAROLD HECKLE - Associated Press

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after scoring against Betis during their La Liga soccer match at the Benito Villamarin stadium, in Seville, Spain on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Angel Fernandez)

Ronaldo gets top Portuguese honor from president

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Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after scoring against Betis during their La Liga soccer match at the Benito Villamarin stadium, in Seville, Spain on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Angel Fernandez)

Ronaldo’s rocket sparks Madrid’s 5-0 rout at Betis

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal, center, duels for the ball with Osasuna's Oier Sanjurjo, second right, during their Spanish Copa del Rey round-16 second leg soccer match at El Sadar stadium, in Pamplona, northern Spain, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos)

Ronaldo on target as Madrid reach Copa quarters

By PAUL LOGOTHETIS - Associated Press