Former Real Madrid and Spain national team striker Raul Gonzalez scored a brace vs Athletico Bilbao to extend his goal tally in European club competitions to 76, 6 goals more than Filippo Inzaghi, the AC Milan poacher. 
Raul Gonzalez 76 goals summaryChampions league 71Real Madrid 66Schalke 04 FC 5EUSA Cup or Intercontinental CupReal Madrid 1UEFA Super CupReal Madrid 1UEFA Europa LeagueSchalke 04

Demba Ba has now proved without doubt that he can take on any team any defender when he scored his 15th premier league goal, to be second after top scorer Robin Van Persie. He was a nuisance to United, denied call for a penalty early on after Rio brought him down on penalty box though the referee saw otherwise. He went on to be denied call for fouls and miss to connect a mouth watering cross.

Giovanni Trapattoni team, Republic of Ireland enjoyed 4-0 victory over 9 men Estonia in Euro 2012 play-off. Republic of Ireland are now set to take the first leg advantage to home ground and should only avoid a more than 4 goal difference lost to confirm their place in Poland and Ukraine Euro 2012 finals.

Republic of Ireland are on the edge to end the lack on big competition as their last were