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Real Madrid's season is teetering, and now they face Atléti
Real Madrid appeared to be in a renaissance in mid-February but now, just two weeks later, their season could be on the line.

Why Real Madrid have struggled to meet expectations this season
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MLS Power Rankings: No Messi, no problem as Miami goes No. 1

WEEKEND REVIEW
Marcotti's Musings: Real Madrid's 'bad game,' Amorim is least of Man United's issues, more
Real Madrid put in a bad performance vs. Real Betis, while Man United went out of the FA Cup. Plus: Napoli miss their chance vs. Inter and Leipzig's struggles continue as Gab Marcotti recaps the weekend.
European soccer review: Chaos in the FA Cup and Spain's title race
It was a wild FA Cup weekend in England, while LaLiga's title race has taken yet another twist.

GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD

UNITED OUSTED FROM FA CUP
Can anything be salvaged from Man United's mess of a season?
Out of the FA Cup and languishing in 14th place in the Premier League. Ian Darke picks through the pieces of what's left of Man United's disastrous campaign.
Amorim, Man United's big week opens with FA Cup humbling for the holders vs. Fulham
A pivotal week for Manchester United is off to a disastrous start with Sunday's FA Cup exit.

UNFAIRLY JUDGING THE FA CUP?
Is Pep Guardiola justified in criticizing FA Cup ball?

TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Madrid eye surprise move for Wharton
Scouts from Real Madrid have reportedly been sent to watch Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Simeone: Atletico ready for whatever comes in Madrid derby

READY TO RULE
Soccer's future power rankings: Which teams are tipped to dominate beyond 2025?
Right now, it's clear which teams are owning the present tense (hello, Liverpool), but which teams are set to dominate in the next 3 to 5 years? Let's crunch the numbers and figure it out.
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- United's Obi ineligible for Europa League games
- San Diego FC preps plan to stop anti-gay chant
- Miami CB Allen files to switch from U.S. to Greece
- Geyse: Being at United is 'agonizing, lonely'
- Vinícius Jr. wants new Madrid deal ASAP
- Arteta: Arsenal can still go to a 'different level'
- Forest snag last FA Cup quarters spot in shootout
- Sources: Ex-Atleti SD Berta in talks with Arsenal
- Soccer's future power rankings
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