Carlo Ancelotti praised Federico Valverde as “the key” after the midfielder’s 93rd-minute goal gave Real Madrid a dramatic 1-0 win over Athletic Club on Sunday to react to their Champions League exit in midweek.
It’s been a long time since a vintage Barcelona performance, but Xavi has this team playing brilliantly. Now comes a date with Mark van Bommel, Xavi’s former Barca teammate and World Cup foe, and a physical Champions League clash.