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League still comes first - Hodgson

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson insists the Premier League is still his priority and will rotate his squad for the Europa League clash against Basle after victory against CSKA Sofia set up a showdown in Switzerland.

Fulham find top Gera

FULHAM 1 CSKA SOFIA 0 FULHAM'S hopes of continued adventures in Europe will go down to the last group game in Basle after they held on for a nervy victory against CSKA Sofia at Craven Cottage last night.

Ronaldo relishing Barcelona clash

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo was quick to switch his focus to this weekend's mouthwatering 'El Clasico' with Barcelona having made his return to action against FC Zurich after almost two months out through injury.

Cristiano Ronaldo returns in Real Madrid victory over Zurich

Cristiano Ronaldo delighted at victorious return from injury for Real Madrid.

Champions League round-up: Higuain puts Real on the brink of last 16 as Ronaldo returns

Real Madrid virtually clinched a place in the knockout stages of the Champions League last night with a 1-0 win over FC Zurich at the Bernabeu that also featured Cristiano Ronaldo's long-awaited return from injury.

Real Madrid 1-0 FC Zurich

• Forward showed no ill-effects after almost two months out• He hopes to play against Barcelona at Camp Nou on SundayCristiano Ronaldo made his long-awaited return for Real Madrid in the 1-0 Champions League win over FC Zürich, the Portuguese coming on in the 67th minute to the...

Real close on knock-out spot

Real Madrid edged closer to the knock-out stages of the UEFA Champions League with a 1-0 win over FC Zurich.

Alonso seeks birthday bonus

Real Madrid's Xabi Alonso intends to celebrate his birthday in style on Wednesday night with victory against FC Zurich.