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Vinícius: City banner gave me 'more strength'
Vinícius Júnior said a banner from Man City fans -- backing Rodri in their Ballon d'Or dispute -- helped inspire him in Real Madrid's 3-2 comeback win.
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LaLiga file appeal over Real Madrid ref letter
LaLiga have reported Real Madrid's formal complaint over referees to the Spanish football federation (RFEF) disciplinary committee, the league confirmed on Tuesday.
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Asencio appeal nixed in sex abuse investigation
A Spanish court has rejected an appeal by Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio to end the investigation into his alleged role in distributing a sexually explicit video of a minor.
Bellingham left on the floor after being nutmegged by Courtois (0:49)
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Sevilla chief: Madrid ref protests 'destroy football'
Sevilla president José María del Nido Carrasco hit out at Real Madrid on Sunday, accusing them of "trying to destroy Spanish football" with their complaints over refereeing decisions.
Flick 'happy' with Barcelona win over Sevilla (1:49)
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10-man Barça beat Sevilla, close gap on Madrid
Barcelona earned a hard-fought 4-1 home win at struggling Sevilla on Sunday thanks to goals by Robert Lewandowski, Fermin Lopez, Raphinha and Eric Garcia to edge them closer to the top of the LaLiga standings.
LALIGA Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Madrid | 23 | 15 | 5 | 3 | +29 | 50 |
| Atlético Madrid | 23 | 14 | 7 | 2 | +23 | 49 |
| Barcelona | 23 | 15 | 3 | 5 | +39 | 48 |
| Athletic Club | 23 | 12 | 8 | 3 | +16 | 44 |
| Villarreal | 23 | 11 | 7 | 5 | +12 | 40 |
| Rayo Vallecano | 23 | 9 | 8 | 6 | +3 | 35 |
| Real Sociedad | 23 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 31 |
| Girona | 23 | 9 | 4 | 10 | -2 | 31 |
| Osasuna | 23 | 7 | 10 | 6 | -4 | 31 |
| Mallorca | 23 | 9 | 4 | 10 | -9 | 31 |
| Real Betis | 23 | 7 | 8 | 8 | -4 | 29 |
| Celta Vigo | 23 | 8 | 4 | 11 | -3 | 28 |
| Sevilla | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | -9 | 28 |
| Getafe | 23 | 6 | 9 | 8 | +1 | 27 |
| Las Palmas | 23 | 6 | 5 | 12 | -10 | 23 |
| Espanyol | 23 | 6 | 5 | 12 | -13 | 23 |
| Leganés | 23 | 5 | 8 | 10 | -13 | 23 |
| Valencia | 23 | 5 | 7 | 11 | -13 | 22 |
| Alavés | 23 | 5 | 6 | 12 | -10 | 21 |
| Real Valladolid | 23 | 4 | 3 | 16 | -33 | 15 |