Premier League: Chelsea recall Ake from Bournemouth loan

Chelsea have brought Nathan Ake back from Bournemouth after the defender impressed on loan in the first half of the season.

Nathan Ake has been recalled by Premier League leaders Chelsea from his loan spell at Bournemouth.

Villarreal 1 Barcelona 1: Messi rescues point with late free-kick

Following their Copa del Rey defeat to Athletic Bilbao, Barcelona were held to a 1-1 LaLiga draw by Villarreal.

Lionel Messi rescued a point for Barcelona with a late free-kick in a 1-1 draw at Villarreal on Sunday, although the Catalans' failure to win dealt their pursuit of LaLiga leaders Real Madrid a further blow.