Today's front-page headlines from Marca, AS and Mundo Deportivo.
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Sparks without shining
Mou: We can play better but we were a team"
A soothing victory...with little punch
Madrid get a first away victory
Benzema shows the way with a great team goal
Los Blancos create 16 chances but again lack conviction
They are the third least effective team
Cristiano seals the game with a penalty against a brave Rayo team who were weak at the back
Iniesta in the final straight: he has recovered from his injury and it is possible he will play against Sevilla and in El Clasico
Real Valladolid President Carlos Suarez speaks to Marca: "I dream of making El Pucela happy"
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A ray of hope
Madrid recover their calmness following some turbulent days
Mourinho: "We are a team but we can play better"
Martin Presa: "The fans gave an example of public spirit"
Sevilla leave Riazor in a Champions League place
Falcao is a doubt for Betis: serious injury ruled out
Del Bosque receives an ovation from Europe's national team bosses at a meeting in Warsaw
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Barca, the best
Nobody in Europe can beat the results of Tito Vilanova's team in League or European competition
Only Bayern can today equal La Blaugrana
Thiago Alcantara: "I don't see myself being compared to Xavi or Iniesta...I only want to have their character and attitude"
Puyol's sprint: he trained alone yesterday and said it was an 'incredible' session with Juanjo Brau
The captain steps up his recovery so he can play in El Clasico
Michel's men strike a blow in La Coruna
Sergio stands up to Mou: Ramos says things should be 'resolved from within'