The Indian ace thrashed former World champion Veselin Topalov 1.5-0.5 to jump to joint second place after the fourth round at the Blindfold Chess World Cup.
Lionel Messi proved too hot to handle for Real Zaragoza as he inspired Barcelona to a 4-1 home victory with two goals in the Primera Liga.
Barcelona, who are struggling for goals, host Olympique Lyon in Wednesday's Champions League opener in Group E.
Javier Saviola and Wesley Sneijder set up champions Real Madrid for a laboured 3-1 victory over 10-man Almeria in the Primera Liga on Saturday.
Real Madrid thrashed Villareal 5-0 while arch-rivals Barcelona beat Athletico Madrid 3-1 on Sunday.
Atletico Madrid grabbed the unlikeliest of points when they came back with ten men to draw 4-4 at Villarreal in the Primera Liga on Sunday. Barcelona tore apart Almeria 5-0 with another irresistible first-half display at the Nou Camp to go top of the Primera Liga on Saturday.
Viswanathan Anand's incredible winless streak continues unabated as the World Champion played out yet another draw with Teimour Radjabov of Azerbaijan to slip to the joint fifth spot in the Bilbao Grand Slam Final in Bilbao, Spain.
The Real Madrid striker will miss the club's King's Cup match against Athletic Bilbao
It is not the first time the midfielder has received a reprieve after initially being banned for picking up a fifth yellow card.
Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard said his side's profligacy in front of goal was a concern.
With seven games left to play in the Primera Liga, Barcelona are one point ahead of Sevilla and two clear of arch-rivals Real.
David Beckham returned from a six-week injury absence to set up Real Madrid's winner in a 2-1 victory over Primera Liga title rivals Valencia at the Bernabeu on Saturday.
Striker Raul scored after 24 minutes and late in the second half Robinho broke away to seal the side's third win in a row.
Real Madrid staged a classic smash-and-grab to beat Celta Vigo 2-1 away and move back to third in the Primera Liga on Sunday.
The England defender's calamitous start to his Real Madrid career continued as he scored his second own goal in three outings for the Primera Liga side.
Barcelona forward Ronaldinho recaptured his form on Sunday when he struck twice to lead his side to a 2-0 win at home to Racing Santander that put them three points clear at the top of the Primera Liga.
Real Madrid crushed Athletic Bilbao 3-0 at the Bernabeu on Sunday to edge closer to the Spanish title but Villarreal's 1-0 victory at Real Betis put their celebrations on hold for at least another week. Real's victory means that with four games left to play they remain 10 points clear of Villarreal at the top of the table on 75 points and will claim their 31st league title if they win next week's match at Osasuna.
Valencia's drive to rejoin the title race gathered momentum when they swept aside Real Mallorca 3-1 in the Primera Liga on Tuesday.
World champion Viswanathan Anand salvaged a draw from a losing position against Magnus Carlsen of Norway in the seventh round to occupy joint-second spot in the Pearl Spring Chess tournament in Nanjing, China.
Real Madrid's Brazilian striker Ronaldo has said he cannot win in the continuing debate about whether he is overweight or not.
Espanyol fought back from a goal down to beat Sevilla 2-1 at home in the Primera Liga on Sunday, denying the Andalucians first place in the standings.
Barcelona were held to a 1-1 draw away to Levante in the Primera Liga.
A goal from captain Raul allowed Real Madrid to snatch a 1-0 win against Valencia in the Primera Liga.
The result left Manchester United top of the EPL standings on 35 points, three ahead of Chelsea.
Barcelona forward Ronaldinho turned on the style as he steered his side to an emphatic 4-0 win at home Villarreal that put them four points clear at the top of the Primera Liga.
Barcelona closed to within two points of leaders Real Madrid after thumping Levante 5-1.
A Ronaldinho double and solo goal from Lionel Messi gave Barcelona a 3-1 home win against high-flying Sevilla.
Real Madrid took full advantage of slip-ups from the chasing pack by beating Villarreal 3-2 to move nine points clear in the Spanish Primera Liga.
Barcelona eased to a 3-0 win over Racing Santander to keep pace with leaders Sevilla in the Primera Liga.
Real Madrid's Jonathan Woodgate has confirmed he will play on loan in England, but the team hasn't been confirmed.
Mohun Bagan will be first Indian club to play in the under-15 Manchester United Premier Cup.
The English champions have agreed to sell defender Asier del Horno to Valencia.\n
Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o finished with 26 goals as he scored in his side's 3-1 defeat at Athletic Bilbao.
Real Madrid full back Roberto Carlos has said English champions Chelsea are interested in signing him.
Real Madrid lost 4-3 at Sevilla but still finished second in the Spanish Primera Liga.
Ronaldinho's goal gave Barca a 1-0 win at home to relegation-threatened Cadiz.
The Real Madrid striker has been left out of the squad to play Athletic Bilbao this weekend because of a minor leg strain.
Real Madrid ran riot to sink Espanyol 4-0 at the Bernabeu in the Spanish Primera Liga.
They beat Athletic Bilbao 4-0 at the Bernabeu on Thursday to make the grade.
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