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Paulinho key to Barca’s big win at Madrid and Liga lead

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, left, helps Barcelona's Lionel Messi get back on his feet during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Barcelona leads Madrid by 14 points after 3-0 clasico win

By CHEMA GARCIA ALVAREZ - Associated Press

Zidane asks Madrid players to ignore Barcelona’s lead

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

The Latest: 2 hospitalized after Spain commuter train crash

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FILE - In this Saturday June 3, 2017 file photo Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo connects with an overhead kick during the Champions League final soccer match between Juventus and Real Madrid at the Millennium stadium in Cardiff, Wales. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File)

‘Best in history’ Ronaldo put to test by Messi in ‘clasico’

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates with teammate Lucas Vazquez, right, after scoring the opening goal during the Club World Cup final soccer match between Real Madrid and Gremio at Zayed Sports City stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Ronaldo goal gives Real Madrid its 3rd Club World Cup title

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Real Madrid's Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his side second goal during the Club World Cup semifinal soccer match between Real Madrid and Al Jazira Club at Zayed sport city in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Madrid rallies to beat Al Jazira, reach Club World Cup final

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Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring his side's third goal against Sevilla during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. Ronaldo scored twice in Real Madrid's 5-0 victory. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Real Madrid to face PSG in last 16 of the Champions League

By GRAHAM DUNBAR - Associated Press

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after missing a chance to score during the Champions League Group H soccer match between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Madrid could face coach who says he was better than Ronaldo

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017 file photo, Real Madrid's head coach Zinedine Zidane gestures during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Athletic Bilbao and Real Madrid at San Mames stadium, in Bilbao, northern Spain. Zidane has a big problem. Real Madrid’s coach is facing an important match against Sevilla on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017 with his defense in tatters. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos, File)

Zidane must patch up Madrid’s defense for tough Sevilla game

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Champions League Group H soccer match between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Ronaldo sets another record as Madrid defeats Dortmund 3-2

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Albuquerque man gets life in prison for 2015 murder of teen

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Real Madrid's Karim Benzema, center, celebrates after scoring the fourth goal of his team during the Champions League Group H soccer match between APOEL Nicosia and Real Madrid at GSP stadium, in Nicosia, on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias)

Madrid celebrates as Benzema and Ronaldo find the net again

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

"By backing the independence of Kosovo, formed and prosperous countries such as Spain put at risk their own fragile stability," Russian President Vladimir Putin said after Catalonia's independence vote. (Associated Press/File)

Russia meddling in Catalonia vote seen as plot against NATO

By Martin Arostegui - Special to The Washington Times

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, center, celebrates after scoring the fifth goal of his team during the Champions League Group H soccer match between APOEL Nicosia and Real Madrid at GSP stadium, in Nicosia, on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias)

Madrid thrashes APOEL 6-0 to make Champions League last 16

By MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS - Associated Press

Protesters gather outside Barcelona's main train station during a general strike in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017. A general strike in Catalonia was muted Wednesday, but pro-independence protesters blocked roads and stopped trains in Spain's northeastern region to protest the jailing of ousted Catalan government officials and secessionist activists. (AP Photo/Santi Palacios)

Catalan lawmakers testifying in separatist rebellion probe

By Aritz Parra - Associated Press

Demonstrators holding banners that read in Catalan: &quot;Freedom for the Political Prisoners&quot;, gather during a protest against the decision of a judge to jail ex-members of the Catalan government at the University square in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. A Spanish judge issued an international arrest warrant on Friday for former members of the Catalan Cabinet who were last seen in Brussels, including the ousted separatist leader Carles Puigdemont, who said he was prepared to run for his old job even while battling extradition in Belgium. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

The Latest: Tourism chief sees 10-12 pct drop in Catalonia

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Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after missing a scoring chance during a Champions League Group H soccer match between Tottenham Hotspurs and Real Madrid at the Wembley stadium in London, Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

Pair of losses enough to leave Real Madrid reeling

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Tottenham's Dele Alli celebrates scoring his side's second goal during a Champions League Group H soccer match between Tottenham Hotspurs and Real Madrid at the Wembley stadium in London, Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Tottenham comes of age, humbling Madrid to reach CL last 16

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo looks down after another attempt on goal during the La Liga soccer match between Girona and Real Madrid at the Montilivi stadium in Girona, Spain, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

After only 10 matches, Madrid already facing big deficit

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press