The nightmare before Christmas for Ronaldinho, Rijkaard (Reuters)

 
Barcelona's Frank Rijkaard and Ronaldinho were in the media's crosshairs on Monday after Real Madrid's psychologically crushing 1-0 victory at the Nou Camp sent them seven points clear in the Primera Liga. [link]

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