We have two great games tonight to look forward when Copa Del Rey returns for second leg.

Sevilla - Valencia

First leg was very entertaining. Valencia managed to with the game 3-2 and I am sure that we will see few goals tonight also. Valencia will be without their most important player David Villa.

Our prediction - 3-1

To watch the game over the net try these links when the games starts:

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These teams have made it to the last 16:

Group A
Nothing decided yet although Chelsea should win against Cluj in the last game and be joined by Roma who should beat Bordeaux.

Group B
Inter are through and will be joined by Panathinaikos or Anorthosis (they play each other in the last game)

Group C
Barcelona are through and so should Sporting if they dont lose to Basel as Barcelona crash at home to Sjachtar.

Group D
Liverpool and Atletico Madrid are through to the last 16.

Group E
Man Utd and Villareal shared the points last time, which meant they are both through

Group F
Lyon and Bayern Munich are expectedly through

Group G
Arsenal (trouble in the league) and Porto are through

Group H
Giants Real Madrid and Juventus are of course through.

Our list so far
1. Inter
2. Barcelona
3. Liverpool
4. Atletico Madrid
5. Villareal
6. Man Utd
7. Lyon
8. Bayern Munich
9. Arsenal
10. Porto
11. Real Madrid
12. Juventus
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13. Chelsea?
14. Roma?
15. Sporting?
16. Panathinaikos?

Now this would make the last 16 really symbolize the best teams in Europe.
Although Milan and Valencia are missed due to a weak 2007/2008 domestic season…

Almeria - Mallorca 2-1
Getafe - Sevilla 0-2
Real Betis - Santander 3-1
Espanyol - Numancia 3-4
Malaga - Villarreal 2-2
Atl Madrid - La Coruna 4-1
Bilbao - Osasuna 1-0

Recreativo - Barcelona 21.00 CET

Serie A

Siena - Bologna 1-1
Atalanta - Napoli 3-1
Cagliari - Fiorentina 1-0
Udinese - Reggina 0-1
Catania - Torino 3-2
Milan - Chievo 1-0
Sampdoria - Lecce 3-2

Roma - Lazio 20.30 CET

Everton - Middlesbrough 1-1

Just as we predicted, Everton and Middlesbrough shared the points at Goodison Park in an early encounter. Everton should be happy Yakubu was back in the starting XI to save the face of Moyes. In the first half Gary O’Neill had shocked the Blues with a finish in the bottom right corner in the 8th minute already.

Everton fought their way back into a fairly even game, had a possession of 64% and 11 corners against 1 for Middlesbrough. Everton super hero Yakubu was assisted by Mikel Arteta and scored the equalizer in the 65th minute from a very close range. Yakubu was substituted in the dying minutes and the match ended 1-1.

Let’s say Middlesbrough were a bit more happy with a point than Europe aiming Everton.

Ajax took some very important three points against PSV in Amsterdam today. Suarez opened the scoring in the first half. PSV levelled the match through the promising Afellay but they never got close to beat Ajax at the Arena. But it took 74 minutes before Ajax scored the 2-1 goal and soon after Suarez completed his brace. Leonardo definitely finished PSV off to make it 4-1 in this heavy weight Dutch encounter.

Ajax go top, level with surprise team NAC. PSV trail behind and have left a 7 point gap. It is still early season though and PSV may still make amends when Ajax travel to Eindhoven later…

Ajax - PSV 4-1

We start off with the Premier League…

Two games are to be played today. An early clash at Goodison Park 13.30 CET between Everton and Middlesbrough. Yakubu returns for this important Sunday clash.

Our tip: 1-1, it should be a close fight for places up the table

The later fixture is at 16.00 CET. Hull City host a falling Manchester City side as pressure piles on Mark Hughes to start producing. Hull on the other side need to keep on winning at home soil as their honey moon seems to be over. The Tigers should be able to shake an inconsistent Man City side.

Our tip: 2-1, a tough game to predict but with players such as Robinho on the pitch there should be goals at least.

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Serie A

Siena - Bologna
Atalanta - Napoli
Cagliari - Fiorentina
Udinese - Reggina
Catania - Torino
Milan - Chievo
Sampdoria - Lecce

The interesting game will take place at the Olimpico in the eternal city of Rome.
Roma - Lazio!!!

There is an incredible 15 point gap between the two Rome teams and Lazio have produced fine results in the Serie A to climb up to an honouring 5th spot in the table. Roma however have done the opposite and Spaletti is under huge pressure despite winning against Chelsea in the Champions League.
You know how a derby works… the league table counts for nothing and it will be a very interesting match indeed… As usual when it comes to a Rome derby.

Our tip: 2-1, Roma must win this game for the players to dare show themselves at the training ground on Monday.

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La Liga

As we stated last night, Real Madrid crashed away to Valladolid and leaves room for Barcelona to extend their gap to the capital team. Fixtures of Sunday:

Almeria - Mallorca
Getafe - Sevilla
Real Betis - Rac Santander
Espanyol - Numancia
Malaga - Villarreal
Atl Madrid - La Coruna
Bilbao - Osasuna
Recreativo - Barcelona

Tricky games for top teams Barcelona and Villareal…

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One Bundesliga fixture

Werder Bremen - FC Cologne
Werder need a win to start show their true worth…they have been a dissapointment so far…

May the best teams win…or draw…

Zlatan Ibrahimovic was in terrific mood when his brace was enough to see off Sicilian team Palermo.
Mourinho’s team is as hot as fire and the Portuguese coach must be very happy with the Swedish heavy striker. Inter’s win puts pressure on Milan and the other top teams.

Palermo - Inter 0-2
Goals: Ibrahimovic 47′, 66′