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Real Madrid will play Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final for the first time in 21 years.

Chelsea is reported to be willing to shell out $ 79.5 million for Fernando Torres' transfer from Liverpool.

While a lackluster Madrid scraped past Mallorca 1-0, Getafe got beaten 3-1 by Espanyol.

The 18-time champions host Birmingham and are unbeaten in the league this season.

The results left Japan top of the group with seven points, ahead of Jordan on goal difference.

Win over Malaga will help Barca break previous record of 27 games in 1973-74 season.

Also, Tottenham Hotspur moved back to fourth, while Liverpool clinched a 2-1 victory over Bolton.

Manchester United returned to the top of the Premier League table despite a draw.

Manchester City moved provisionally second with a 3-1 win at Newcastle.

Ferguson said on Thursday, "We are planning for this being his last season."

Reports said Spaniard Benitez was being removed because of his side's poor domestic form.

AC Milan leads Serie A with 36 points, three ahead of Napoli and Lazio.

After four matches, East Bengal have earned maximum 12 points to top the tally.

Liverpool was drawn against Sparta Prague in the last 32.

AS Roma striker Adriano was named the worst player after Serie A fans voted for him to win the Golden Bin prize.

"We have taken this decision as part of our wider plans and ambitions," said the club's website.