Bernabéu Bites, 11.14.2013: International Break Edition

• It would appear that most of the football world is getting amped up for what is sure to be a clash of the titans when Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic face off for their respective countries as a berth for the World Cup is on the line. Two of the deadliest, most creative legends going toe-to-toe with national pride on the line? This should be good, and Squawka has a preview of the match.

• San Iker Casillas appears to have a new Twitter account if you'd like to follow him.

• In today's daily transfer-rumors-which-are-most-certainly-rubbish-but-oh-well: Modric and Benz to Inter, Xabi to Manchester United, Xabi re-signing with Madrid, Pepe to Manchester City,Benz to Arsenal yet again, no takers for Nacho.

• The four-letter network (ESPN) has Real Madrid ranked #3 in their power rankings. How do you feel about that - too low, too high, just right?

• Lionel Messi's camp deny Barca fallout - ESPN.

• Want to see Sergio Ramos as a goalkeeper? Well you're in luck, here's Sergio minding the net after yesterday's training.

• Throwback Thursday clip: Roberto Carlos to David Beckham. Sublime.

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