Barcelona must wait at least another week to wrap up the Spanish title after drawing 2-2 at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday before second-placed Real Madrid won 2-1 at city rivals Atletico.
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![Paul Lambert said: “I trust Randy [Lerner]. That’s the kind of relationship I have with him. I spoke with him after the game the other night and we have a good conversation every time.'](http://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/article8466207.ece/ALTERNATES/w80/68-millwallplotmore-PA.jpg "Paul Lambert said: “I trust Randy [Lerner]. That’s the kind of relationship I have with him. I spoke with him after the game the other night and we have a good conversation every time.'")
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Wednesday 09 January 2013
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Tuesday 08 January 2013
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Wednesday 02 January 2013
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Thursday 15 November 2012
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Friday 02 November 2012
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Wednesday 17 October 2012
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