Today’s front-page headlines from Marca, AS and Mundo Deportivo…
The Chosen One
Zidane
Benitez’s future depends on both football and results: if he fails, Zizou will be the Coach to replace him
Florentino is not considering anyone else
He believes the Frenchman would be the ideal wake-up call for the team and for the fans
Madrid return to training
Benitez welcomes them back with a double session
Maximum tension before the match against Real Sociedad
Denis, a steal for Luis Enrique
Barca accelerate the midfielder’s return
Van Gaal bordering on the sack
Fourth consecutive defeat for Manchester United
Benitez cracks his whip
The Coach is already in Madrid and announces a double workout and weight control for the entire squad
Madrid make contact with playmaker Ante Coric, the new pearl of Croatian football
“Jackson wants to succeed with Atletico, but the club will decide”
Pompeo, representing the player, does not deny interest from Chelsea
City complicate Neymar’s renewal
They will use the €376m cash injection from Chinese consortium CMC to sign one of La Liga’s stars
Sampaoli: “The best team in the world are Bayern”
"Madrid and Barcelona both have players who can decide games by themselves”
Arsenal want Krychowiak
They will pay his €40m release clause
Mission 179 goals
The final match of 2015 against Betis has an extra incentive: beating Madrid’s record in a calendar year
Barca restart training today
No happy ending at Camp Nou
51,244 fans attended Catalonia-Basque Country, which was decided by Aduriz
Aleix Vidal debuted at Barca’s stadium and showcased his attacking edge
Real Madrid
A-Z review of a blank year for Los Merengues
Premier League
Bojan sinks Van Gaal further after a fourth consecutive defeat
