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Rayo Vallecano are finally in a position to dream of La Liga survival. Photograph: Javier Etxezarreta/EPA In the middle of Rayo Vallecano's dark days, when they'd been beaten 15 times in 20 games and the goals were flying in; when they'd let in five from Atlético Madrid, five from Málaga, five from Villarreal, four from Espanyol, four from Sevilla, four from Barcelona, three from Madrid, three from Osasuna, and three from Valladolid; when they plummeted to 19th and stayed there for 11 long weeks; when the only reason they didn't fall further was that Betis were even worse; when even a glimmer of hope, a 4-1 win over Málaga, immediately gave way to a six-goal hammering; and when relegation wasn't an "if" but a "when"; there was a phrase that got repeated over and over: Paco Jémez will die with his ideas. Paco Jémez, though, had other ideas. Not because Rayo's coach was going to back down on his principles - "any club that signs me knows what it's getting," he insisted - but because he didn't have any intention of dying at all. Even when Rayo were a disaster, Jémez had his defenders. Off the pitch, that is. Last season, only two teams in Europe had the ball more than Rayo did: Barcelona and Bayern Munich. Early this season, when Rayo played Barcelona, they had more possession than them, the first team to manage it in 316 games. They threw men into attack, they were fun to watch, and parading the touchline in a dizzying array of multicoloured elbow patches and waistcoats, pink shirts and purple ties, Jémez urged them forward, always. In a country that values the aesthetic, or in which some do, he was eulogised for the way his teams played de tú a tú: as equals. Rayo didn't simply defend - sometimes they didn't defend at all - but instead they went for it. And, mostly, they lost. Rayo took the ball off Barcelona and Jémez declared himself "very proud". But they were beaten 4-0. They went to the Camp Nou where they were praised by Barcelona's

Red Bull Salzburg take the slight upper hand into their Europa League last-16 second-leg clash at home with Basel. The Austrian outfit settled for a 0-0 stalemate in their away leg in Switzerland and hold a perfect record at home in the Europa League this season. The draw at Basel halted Salzburg's 16-match winning streak in all competitions, although Roger Schmidt's men bounced back with a 5-0 win over Wolfsberger AC in the Austrian Bundesliga. Similarly, Basel enjoyed a 5-0 league win over Aarau to find their feet after the home stalemate. Salzburg's form at home extends beyond their five wins in the tournament this season, as they have been beaten just once at their Red Bull Arena fortress since August 2012. They have won 14 in succession at home, including European wins over Zalgiris (5-0), Elfsborg (4-0), Standard Liege (2-1), Esbjerg (3-0) and Ajax (3-1). Conversely, Basel have not won an away fixture in the Europa League in their past 10 outings in the second-tier continental competition, but they travel to Austria in the knowledge a score draw would see them progress to the quarter-finals. Murat Yakin's Basel have had success away from home in the Champions League, chalking up wins at Ludogorets and Chelsea earlier this season, before they bowed out in the group stage to join the Europa League knockout rounds. They began their journey in the last-32, dispatching of Maccabi Tel Aviv 3-0 on aggregate, as they look to at least emulate their semi-final appearance from the previous campaign. It will be a tough task against home-town favourites Salzburg, though, who have been the highest scoring side in the competition this term with 21 goals. Firing in a third of those has been tournament top-scorer Jonatan Soriano, who has recently had to refute suggestions he was Salzburg's equivalent of Lionel Messi. Salzburg's Kevin Kampl and Alan are tied for the most assists, with four apiece.

Showing firm and fat- free buttocks is not a thing of the other world; however, it is a "hard to crack" zone. The excess of fat that is deposited in hips, buttocks and thighs, can favor the appearance of hemorrhoids , varicose veins and cellulite . Therefore, it is important to prevent with exercises to reduce fat in the buttocks. these 5 exercises will help you burn fat and look firm buttocks. 1.- Squatting. It is considered the best exercise to tone legs and glutes. You can do them using a barbell, a pair of dumbbells or using your body weight as resistance. Start by standing with your legs spread at shoulder height. Tilt both legs at the same time and lower your buttocks to the ground, without touching it. Hold this position for a second and then push yourself with both legs to resume the initial position. Make sure your knees do not get hurt while doing it. 2. Half squat. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, your back straight and your butt a little out. Leave your chest straight, with the abdomen firm and look straight ahead. Flex your legs at a 90 degree angle. Perform three sets of 15 repetitions. 3. Hip extensions. Lie on the bed so that your legs are hanging by the edge. With the muscles of your buttocks and thighs lift both legs at the same time until they are at the same height of your hips. In this position, he raises one leg over the other and begins to alternate the leg that is higher in a movement similar to the kicking that takes place when swimming. You have 3 repetitions of 20 kicks. 4. Lifting backwards. Stand up with your hands in front or at the waist and simply lift one leg back (as far as you can reach) from there on you have 2 sets of 10 repetitions per leg. If you have problems with balance, you can hold the wall or a chair. 5. Skating. If you prefer something more extreme and you do not like the repetition exercise, the skates can help you to remove the fat from your buttocks without realizing it. Roller skating is one of the most

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England will host India at the Oval in London, when these sides face each other in the fifth Test. India have already lost the 5-match series. Indian players would need to be on their toes and go all out to not let England walk away. Let's look at the records scripted by these two teams at the Oval.

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Trade marketing is a discipline of marketing that relates to increasing the demand at wholesaler, retailer, or distributor level rather than at the consumer level. However, you need to continue with your Brand Management strategies to sustain the need at the consumer end. A consumer is the one who identifies and purchases a product from a retailer

India are set to clash with Australia tomorrow in their fourth Test at Melbourne. Both teams will have to be extra careful during the match with the series being presently tied at 1-1. Both squads have made certain changes in their fold. Who will edge past before the last match at Sydney?

RR vs SRH: "Invincibility lies in the defence; the possibility of victory in the attack" - Sun Tzu. The SunRisers Hyderabad look unbeatable at the moment. How much is a defendable score in the IPL? At least 8 per over many teams would suggest but ask the SRH bowlers about it. They'll have a cheeky grin on their faces and nonchalantly challenge the batters' egos. That's how good they've been. SRH are currently 2nd on the league table with 5 wins under their belt. RR vs SRH will be a huge test for the home side but at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Rajasthan have battered teams with fervent deftness. RR have won 3 games out of 6. Can they stop the immovable force in SRH?

The Indian team from the first day of their inclusion in tests way back in 1932 didn't have bowlers who could clock consistently at 145 kmph. In fact, our fastest pacer before the 21st century was Javagal Srinath. He could bowl in the higher 130's and sometimes breach the 140 mark.Do we now have pacers in our country who can hurl deliveries at 90 miles/hour? Welcome to the new and fast India. Here we look at 5 Indian bowlers who can bowl 150 kmph.

The IPL moves to the North after an enthralling weekend of cricketing action. Two teams who've been on either end of the league table are all set to lock horns. Delhi Daredevils are struggling at the bottom of the table with only 2 points in 5 games, while Kings XI have been in dreamland ever since the mighty Jamaican was included in their squad. They are placed 2nd on the table, only decimals away from the southern kings. Two new skippers, two brilliant students of the game and 2 massive points at stake. Moreso, for Kings XI who this year are certain to make it to the playoffs. It's DD vs KXIP, match number 22 at the Feroz Shah Kotla.

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