Kick Off: Madrid extend away Clasico run; UEFA to scrap away goals rule for UCL

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MATCH REPORTS

Barca 1-1 Real Madrid: Vazquez gives Blancos slender advantage in Copa semis

Malcom's second-half strike on Wednesday means Barcelona and Real Madrid are level after the first leg of their Copa del Rey tie. Lucas Vazquez's opener helped Los Blancos get away goal advantage.

Everton 0-2 Man City: New twist in EPL title race as City return to the top

Liverpool received no help from Everton, who were beaten 2-0 by Manchester City to send Pep Guardiola's team top of the table.

Hertha 2-3 Bayern (AET): Coman winner sends Bayern into DFB Pokal last 8

Bayern Munich advanced to the quarter-finals of the DFB Cup after a Kingsley Coman header gave them an extra-time victory over Hertha Berlin in the German capital.

SALA CASE

Body recovered from wreckage of plane carrying Emiliano Sala

A body has been recovered from the wreckage of the plane which crashed with Cardiff striker Emiliano Sala and pilot David Ibbotson on board, the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has said.

Nantes demand transfer fee of £15m for Emiliano Sala from Cardiff City

French club Nantes have demanded payment from Cardiff City over the £15m transfer of Emiliano Sala, BBC Wales has learned.

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

UEFA look to scrap away goals rule for Champions League

Last year Diego Simeone was very vocal about his disagreement on goals scored in the away leg having more value, and it appears they were listening.

Real Madrid extend record away Clasico run

With Vazquez goal, Real Madrid have extended their record for consecutive away matches at Barcelona with a goal, having now netted in 15 straight games and scoring a total of 26 times in those matches.

At 27 Neymar has more goals, assists AND trophies than Ronaldo did

Neymar marked his 27th birthday in style on Monday, partying on bright red crutches with friends, family and other members of the Paris Saint-Germain squad.

Chelsea will demand more than £100m for Hazard if Real Madrid make summer bid

Chelsea will demand more than £100million from Real Madrid if they try to sign Eden Hazard this summer.

Barcelona 'reject Nike new away kit because it is too white like Real Madrid'

Barcelona have reportedly rejected Nike's design for a new away kit - because it is too similar to the colours of rivals Real Madrid.

West Ham launch investigation after fan call Salah 'f****** Muslim c***'

West Ham are investigating after a video emerged of a fan racially abusing Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah during Monday's 1-1 draw at London Stadium.

Rookie Vinicius goes up against MVP Messi

Rookie Vinicius Jr will go up against one of football's greatest names when Lionel Messi and Barcelona host Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday evening.

Costa given Juve warning for attending Neymar's party after car accident (GdS)

Juventus have reportedly warned Douglas Costa about his future conduct after the winger went to Neymar’s birthday party hours after a car accident.

COLUMN & ANALYSIS

Malcom shines, Bale being kept out and things we learned in Clasico draw

Vazquez strike handed Real Madrid advantage as Malcom earned reigning Copa del Rey champions Barcelona a 1-1 draw in an entertaining Clasico semi-final first leg clash at the Nou Camp

OPINION: Real Madrid met the human version of Messi

The big news before Wednesday night's Clasico was that Lionel Messi was starting the game on the bench for Barcelona, yet the Argentine was relatively discreet in his 30 minutes after coming on as a substitute.

WEEK IN PIC: Sala, he is waiting for you; Black cat invades pitch leisurely

Hi AFers! Welcome to our column - Week in Pic. In this column, let's review what happened in the football world last week in pictures.

WHAT THEY SAY

'A Messi type of goal' - Chelsea fans excited about Pulisic after goal

Chelsea fans may be contemplating the prospect of life without Eden Hazard, but on Tuesday night incoming winger Christian Pulisic gave them cause for optimism beyond the summer.

Bartomeu: Barca will renew Messi's contract when he is ready

The Argentina captain's current deal runs for another two full seasons, but the Blaugrana will not force him into agreeing fresh terms just yet

Valverde insists Barca 'didn't want to risk Messi' despite he was 'fine'

Barcelona started without Lionel Messi in their Copa del Rey first leg against Real Madrid and had to come from behind to earn a 1-1 draw at the Camp Nou.

Benatia believes former team-mate Ronaldo can play 'at least until 40'

Former Juventus defender Medhi Benatia sent a message to his former teammates via Instagram as he tips Cristiano Ronaldo to play until 40.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Munich air crash survivor Harry Gregg remembers former team-mates with poem