Real Madrid — Best pictures!

Football fans could be forgiven to expect a serving of splendid football when Spanish champions Barcelona take on bitter rivals Real Madrid this coming Sunday at the Camp Nou in La Liga, with midfielder Xavi among the many expected to use the occasion

Chelsea’s Petr Cech and Real Madrid’s Iker Casillas (pictured) have broken free of the remaining competition in the FTBL world ranking of goalkeepers and are locked in a battle for the top spot.

Despite the fact that Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to action against FC Zurich yesterday in the Champions League was more symbolic than anything else (he played just 20 minutes), the Portuguese star all the same paid a high price in the FTBL ranking.

The top 3 of the FTBL world ranking of midfielders underwent changes after Wednesday’s group stage matches in the Champions League as Argentina international Gonzalo Higuain joined the group after scoring the only goal in Real Madrid’s narrow home win

Valencia’s prolific striker and Spain international David Villa (pictured left) captured the 2nd spot in the FTBL world ranking of forwards after the 3:1 away win over Osasuna yesterday. He is now just 3 rating points from the #1 forward in the world,