Cristiano Ronaldo is probably trying to get Rafa Benitez fired

Fresh off a Clásico in which Real Madrid stood around and did a lot of nothing, it looks like Cristiano Ronaldo is trying to get Rafa Benitez fired. He reportedly told Florentino Perez that either him or Benitez would have to go, which sounds plausible in light of other recent reports about their relationship. Real Madrid have called a press conference for 1:30 p.m. ET, but don’t be so sure Benitez is getting fired. It’s possible that Perez shows his support for the boss.

We have a tie. First, Columbus Crew scored in NINE SECONDS.

Not to be outdone, Portland Timbers produced this screamer. (r/soccer)

The Crew say that goal came from a planned play. (MLS)

Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini could be banned from soccer for seven years if they’re found guilty of corruption. (BBC)

Arsenal’s Francis Coquelin is going to miss some serious time with a knee injury. (Guardian)

Carlo Ancelotti is fanning the Andrea Pirlo to Inter Milan flames. (Football Italia)

Bacary Sagna says the terrorist attacks in Paris affected his performance on Saturday. (Telegraph)

Manchester United are going to struggle to field an actual team against PSV. (Mirror)

St. Pauli want all of the teams circumventing Germany’s ownership rules to stop getting TV money. (Der Spiegel)

James Yorke asks if Tottenham are for real, among other stats stories from the weekend. (Stats Bomb)

On this site, Michael Caley says yes, Spurs are very good, and spells out why.

James Bhamra on the great Carles Puyol. (These Football Times)

Elliott Turner on Messi and Ronaldo distracting from what’s really going on at Madrid and Barca. (Soccer Gods)

Here’s what happened as Barcelona destroyed Madrid.

And here’s a recap of Saturday in the Premier League, with highlights.

Spurs beat West Ham, 4-1. (Cartilage Free Captain)

Chicharito scored again, and he has 10 goals in his last seven games. (ESPN FC)

Guess what, Bayern won. (Bavarian Football Works)

Inter Milan bulldozed their way to the top of Serie A. (Inter Offside)

La Liga: Getafe vs. Rayo Vallecano (2:30 p.m.) -- The other other Madrid derby.

Premier League: Crystal Palace vs. Sunderland (3 p.m.) -- Watch the future England boss in action.