Dukla Praha U21 Overview

Michael Owen has told GOAL that “stars need to align” in order for Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice to achieve what Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard could not. Two iconic midfielders from England’s not too distant past never savoured Ballon d’Or glory. Could a couple of Three Lions superstars in the present eventually go on to land the prestigious Golden Ball?

Real Madrid head into the Madrid derby looking to extend their brilliant form under the spotlight. Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has warned his side about their opponents' "incredible attacking strength" ahead of Sunday's crunch clash at the Metropolitano.

Real Madrid star mocks Barça

The gap between Barcelona and Real Madrid may not lie solely in the quality of their stars or the number of their victories. There is a detail that becomes clearly apparent as matches progress, and it could turn, as the season unfolds, into a decisive weapon in the La Liga race.