Today's front-page headlines from Marca, AS and Mundo Deportivo.
Cristiano’s word...
“I’ve seen the team do well without me”
“Even Arbeloa has scored. Imagine that!”
“Xabi’s return has been very important”
“In the World Cup I prefer to avoid Spain, Brazil and Germany”
Pique admits to a critical moment for Barcelona and tells Tello and Montoya: “The door is open”
“We either continue sinking or pick ourselves up”
‘Killer’ Suarez – four goals for Liverpool against Norwich
World Cup upset
Match-fixing in Segunda B and the ladies’ League
Copa stories: Araujo, an Atletico fanatic against Atletico
Ancelotti makes a plea to Florentino
“As a Christmas present I’d like Xabi’s renewal”
“Isco reminds me of Zidane”
“I’m worried about Varane’s knee”
Platini: “In the finals the golden goal would be better than a penalty shoot-out”
UEFA’s team: Madrid and Atleti beat Barca
Nominated: Cristiano, Bale, Isco, Ramos, Diego Costa, Courtois, Filipe Luis, Messi and Pique
Koke turns down offers from Manchester and Liverpool; the midfielder does not contemplate leaving
Pique: “We either continue sinking or pick ourselves up”
Pique sends a message of optimism to Blaugrana fans
“I trust in this team”
“There are two options: We can sink or pick ourselves up, so we must lift ourselves”
“We lost two consecutive games with Pep and nobody questioned the way we play”
Don’t rule out a central defender
Barca are thinking of signing Balanta and Vergini, who are in the shop window
Valencia – the club is for sale
Real Madrid – Cristiano decides to go to the Ballon d’Or awards
Scolari: “Spain are champions and favourites”
