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Chelsea exorcised the ghosts of Moscow by defeating Bayern Munich on penalties to win its first Champions League, writes James Martin.

Michael Cox, Simon Kuper, Roger Bennett and others share their thoughts on the upcoming Champions League final.

On the back of an amazing and mesmerizing La Liga season, Graham Hunter dishes out the unofficial awards for its best, its worst and its most memorable moments.

With his peerless ability to play at the back and in midfield, Bilbao's Javi Martinez should be one of the most coveted players in the transfer market, writes Graham Hunter.

Real Madrid wrapped up its richly deserved title after beating Bilbao, writes Graham Hunter.

Sure, Barca fans covet and treasure the trophies, but in stepping aside, Pep Guardiola has taken the correct decision, writes Graham Hunter.

It was a tough week for Barcelona and Real Madrid. What did we learn after the two sides crashed out of the Champions League? Graham Hunter takes a closer look.

Having tried for years to topple Pep Guardiola and Barcelona, Jose Mourinho finally found the right combination of personnel and tactics to seal a famous win, writes Graham Hunter.

With both Barcelona and Real Madrid struggling in their Champions League semifinal first legs, the stakes are raised even higher for this Saturday's derby, writes Graham Hunter. And can Jose Mourinho finally beat Barca in La Liga play?

Roberto Soldado and Valencia have punched above their weight in La Liga, despite the club's financial hardships, yet their fans have turned on them, writes Graham Hunter.

Barcelona booked its place in the Champions League semifinals for a fifth straight season after defeating AC Milan 3-1 in the return leg at Camp Nou, writes Graham Hunter.

Jose Mourinho has gotten virtually everything right this season, but there are subtle signs he's starting to lose his focus, writes Graham Hunter in this week's La Liga report.

Real Madrid should win La Liga, but a few hurdles remain to give Barcelona hope, writes Graham Hunter.

It's a golden age for Lionel Messi, who can credit Pep Guardiola's decision to play him closer to goal for helping him achieve greatness, writes Graham Hunter.

Athletic Bilbao will be ready for Manchester United when the two teams face off in the Europa League at Old Trafford, writes Graham Hunter.

Dennis Seese says Graham Hunter strikes a delicate balance between wise football writing and perceptive portraiture in his new book Barca - The Making of the World's Greatest Team.