Real Madrid maintained their lead at the top of La Liga with a 2-1 victory over an inspired Cordoba side that deserved at least a point from a tetchy encounter at the Nuevo Arcangel.

Carlo Ancelotti insisted before the match that he does not need to rotate his team but performances so far in 2015 present compelling evidence that the Italian should reconsider his stance, especially with sterner examinations against Sevilla and Atletico on the horizon.

Real Madrid were disjointed and jaded and Cordoba...

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Manchester United dominated possession but could manage only a goalless FA Cup draw with Cambridge United. Chelsea and Manchester City also endured embarrassing defeats in their FA Cup matches, while Arsenal survived a scare of their own vs. Brighton Hove and Albion.

Financial advisors Deloitte released...