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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.

Real Madrid's Argentina international Gonzalo Higuain (pictured) scored the only goal as the Merengues narrowly defeated Racing Santander at the Santiago Bernabeu (1:0) to capture the # 1 spot in La Liga standings while Barcelona were held 1:1 at Athletic

Real Madrid’s Argentina international Gonzalo Higuain (pictured) scored one of the goals in the Merengues’ 3:2 win at struggling Atletico Madrid in La Liga yesterday to hold on to a spot in the top 8 of the FTBL world ranking of midfielders.

As Barcelona prepare to take revenge for the shock defeat they suffered home at the hands of Russia’s Rubin Kazan in the Champions League, superstar striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic (pictured) stands a good chance of returning into the top tier of the FTBL

Real Madrid’s Spain international Xabi Alonso (pictured) returned in the top 8 of the FTBL world ranking of midfielders after the Merengues’ 2:0 win over Getafe in La Liga last Saturday.