The deal for Karim Benzema was painfully close to go through in the summer, until Real Madrid offered more money and the striker made it clear he wanted a move to Spain.

Benzema was paraded around the Bernabeu, kissing his badge as he went, talking about how this was a dream come true.

Rumours persist that Real Madrid striker Ruud Van Nistlelrooy is heading out of Spain and may be on his way to Liverpool.
The former Man Utd striker, now 33, has said to his advisors that he wants to move to Anfield as back-up to injury hit Fernando Torres.
The Dutchman is way down the pecking order at the Bernabeu with the arrival of Ronaldo, Benzema and Kaka and the established Raul and Higuain.

Dutch midfielder Rafael Van der Vaart looks to be staying at Real Madrid, despite reports in his homeland claiming that Arsenal have made a £6 million offer for him. The Madrid star, who scored twice against Real Zarogoza on Saturday, has revealed that he's happy at the Bernabeu after battling personal issues off the field in [.

Wenger puts insane speculation to bed!

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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has laughed off talk linking him with a shock move for former Manchester United star Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Marseille v Real Madrid
Uefa Champions League
Tuesday, 8 December 2009
Kickoff: 20:45 CET

Real Madrid beat Marseille 3-0 at the Bernabeu earlier this season and Marseille will need to better that winning margin if they want a chance to progress to the next round in the Champions League.

The day after Spain learned its competition in the group stage of 2010 World Cup, La Liga continued toward crowning the best club team in Spain. League leaders, Barcelona went to the West Coast and beat Deportivo La Coruña 3-1 at the Riazor. The 2009 Balon D'Or winner Lionel Messi scored twice and Ibrahimovic added his 10th of the season to keep Barca undefeated.

Ruud van Nistelrooy's hopes of landing a New Year move to Anfield hinge on the Dutchman accepting a pay-as-you-play deal instead of the £100,000-a-week after-tax wages he earns at Real Madrid.
Sunday Mirror Sport revealed last month that Rafa Benitez had identified the former Manchester United striker as a January recruit.

Marca, Real Madrid's media mouthpiece, is foaming at the mouth at the prospect of legendary Brazilian full-back Roberto Carlos returning to play for Real again.

Carlos is set to play his last game for Fenerbahce in the Europa League on Thursday, and has admitted he'd love to return to the Bernabeu for a second spell, to help cover for the injured Pepe, who is out for up to six months with cruciate ligament damage.

Wenger plans January raid.

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Real Madrid midfielder Rafael van der Vaart linked with moves to Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur since the summer is set to be the subject of a swoop from Arsene Wenger.

Who drew the pots at the Champions League draw last night? I mean... it can't be Santa Sepp, now can it? Whatever the case.... the gifts they've bestowed upon us all are amazing! United vs Milan, Chelski vs Inter (all the action will be in the press conference room!

Real Madrid annihilated Real Zaragoza at the Bernabeu in this six goal drubbing.

1-0 Higuain

What a year it has been for La Liga and Spanish Football in general. To cap it off in style, here is my 'Livin La Liga Top Ten' for 2009:
1. FC BARCELONA: There's no doubt the lasting memory of 2009 will be the spectacular six trophy haul by Barcelona. That injury time goal from Iniesta at Chelsea, the famous 2-6 victory in the Bernabeu and Guardiolas tears after the World Club Cup win which sealed the unprecedented sextruplet.

Alan Kardec is now officially a Benfica player! Of course you remember him... he's the U-20 Brazil wanderkid from Vasco. Yes, there are thousands (and probably millions) of "Brazilian Wanderkids" but damn, tipo over here is a fineeeee one!