Madrid and Villarreal are the only unbeaten clubs in the leagu

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- As if figuring out how to slow down Vikings running back Adrian Peterson wasnt tough enough, the Green Bay Packers must prepare for two unique variables when they visit Minnesota this weekend.The Vikings are opening a sparkling new stadium when they host the Packers. Theyre also trying to keep mum about who will be playing quarterback on Sunday night.It could be Shaun Hill. It could be Sam Bradford.Weve taken the approach that we could see either one of the quarterbacks. My understanding is that its probably going to be Sam Bradford, but I have a lot of respect for Shaun Hill, Packers coach Mike McCarthy said Wednesday.Vikings coach Mike Zimmer had other ideas.Youll have to wait until Sunday, he told reporters in Minneapolis.Let the mind games begin between these longtime NFC North rivals . Even Peterson got in on the fun.Ive been practicing throwing the ball deep and everything. Once Im back there, Im just going to let loose, the 2012 NFL MVP cracked in a conference call.Starter Teddy Bridgewaters season-ending knee injury prompted Minnesota to bring in Bradford in a deal with Philadelphia the week before the Vikings season-opening 25-16 win at Tennessee. But Hill got the start, going 18 of 33 for 236 yards, with no turnovers.You just prepare for both. You really dont know what youre going to get, Packers safety Morgan Burnett said.Theyre also not quite sure what to expect at the new U.S. Bank Stadium, which the Vikings will debut to great fanfare in a Sunday night game to be played on national television.They do expect it to be loud, though.I guess the Viking on the motorcycle is not going to be there, so it will be a little quieter in pregame, said Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers, referring to the former Minnesota mascot. But we expect it to get rocking when we get out there on offense.Minnesota fans will be celebrating their teams NFC North title one last time after the Vikings snapped Green Bays four-year reign atop the division last season.Last week, the Packers had communication breakdowns in the season-opening, 27-23 victory over Jacksonville. Cleaning up those mistakes will be especially important Sunday night amid the din of a noisy stadium.Green Bay will pump up the noise in practice, like the Packers typically do ahead of games at loud venues. But the Packers dont plan to see the stadium any earlier than they usually would ahead of a night game.McCarthy said the team will go through its usual pregame walkthrough on Sunday afternoon. Getting used to the translucent, space-age roof that would allow daylight to stream on to the field shouldnt be an issue with the evening start, McCarthy suspected.Rodgers, in his 12 years in the league, has played in just about every conceivable situation. Top priorities in preparing to play in a new stadium include knowing where the play clocks are located, and preparing for the noise.And then just withstand the surge, Rodgers said. So its a big game, a division game, so weve got to withstand the initial surge.INJURY REPORTVeteran Sam Shields remains in the concussion protocol after getting hurt late in Sundays win. The Packers top cornerback missed four games last season because of a concussion. ... S Chris Banjo and LB Jayrone Elliott, two top special teams players, did not participate in practice. Banjo and Elliott, who have hamstring injuries, were inactive last week.TRANSACTIONThe Packers released third-string RB Jhurell Pressley, who was claimed off waivers on Sept. 5 after being released by the Vikings. Pressley was inactive in Week 1.QUOTABLEPeople say, `Hey you reached the top. But theres everyone coming in after you trying to take that spot. 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Kelly Olynyk Jersey . -- Three close looks at the bucket, three misses. Daequan Cook Jersey . Pert has formerly spent time as an assistant coach with Cardiff City, Coventry City, and Bahrain mens national team. "Martyn is a highly-respected coach with experience at the top levels in England," said Whitecaps FC head coach Carl Robinson. MADRID -- Coach Jorge Sampaoli felt Sevilla needed a big win against a top opponent to establish itself as a true contender in Spain.He got just that on Sunday as his team defeated previously unbeaten Atletico Madrid 1-0 to stay near the top of the Spanish league.French midfielder Steven NZonzi netted the winner in the 73rd minute at a packed Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium to give the hosts their third straight win.It was an important game to consolidate ourselves against a team that looked unbeatable, Sampaoli said. We did well against one of the best teams in the world. This victory makes me proud.Sevilla, which has won six straight at home, reached 20 points from nine rounds, one point behind Real Madrid, which is top after a 2-1 home win against Athletic Bilbao.Barcelona, which defeated Valencia 3-2 Saturday thanks to an injury-time penalty kick converted by Lionel Messi, is third with 19 points.Its going to be tight like this the entire season, Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said.There had been some early doubts about Sampaoli as Sevilla lost in the Spanish Super Cup to Barcelona and the UEFA Super Cup to Real Madrid. But after the up-and-down start, the Argentine coach has finally been able to put Sevilla on track. As well as contending in Spain, the Andalusian club is also in a good position to advance to the knockout stages of the Champions League.Atletico, which had the lead coming into the weekend, dropped to fifth place, three points behind Madrid.Diego Simeones team played with 10 men from the 77th on Sunday because of a second yellow card shown to midfielder Jorge Koke Resurreccion.Sampaoli made key adjustments at halftime, allowing his team to take control of the game and earn the hard-fought victory under pouring rain in Seville.NZonzi scored the winner on a fast breakaway, speeding past two defenders after receiving a great throughball from striker Luciano Vietto. The Frenchman entered the area and calmly sent a low shot into the far corner as Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak charged from the net.---REAL MADRID 2, ATHLETIC 1Real Madrid needed an 83rd-minute winner by substitute Alvaro Morata to earn a hard-fougght win against Athletic Bilbao.ddddddddddddKarim Benzema put Madrid ahead just seven minutes into the game at the Santiago Bernabeu, but Sabin Merino equalized in the 27th and held on for most of the match.Morata, celebrating his 24th birthday, scored from close range less than 10 minutes after replacing Benzema. Athletic goalkeeper Gorka Iraizoz made the initial save but Morata persisted and found the open net off the rebound.I feel like a 10-year-old, Morata said. We won and we are in the lead, it couldnt have been better.It was Madrids second straight win after three consecutive draws in the league.Madrid and Villarreal are the only unbeaten clubs in the league after nine rounds.Athletic is sixth on 15 points, six behind Madrid.---VILLARREAL 2, LAS PALMAS 1French striker Cedric Bakambu scored the winner in second-half injury time for Villarreal, but it was Las Palmas Kevin-Prince Boateng who attracted all the attention with a remarkable goal before halftime.Boatengs side volley from inside the area came after a mid-air, back-heel pass by Pedro Tana, who flicked the ball across the area for Boateng to shoot firmly into the corner.Still unbeaten in the league this season, Villarreal has won three of its last four games and is in fourth place with 19 points.---CELTA 4, DEPORTIVO 1Celta Vigo rebounded from two consecutive losses with a comfortable home win over Deportivo La Coruna behind a pair of goals by striker Iago Aspas.After a 4-3 loss to Barcelona and a 5-0 defeat against Villarreal, Celta cruised to victory against struggling Deportivo to move to eighth place with 13 points.The teams were tied 1-1 when Aspas converted a 60th-minute penalty kick. Chilean midfielder Fabian Orellana added to the lead in the 78th and Aspas closed the scoring in the 83rd at the Balaidos Stadium.Deportivo, which has lost four of its last five games, dropped to 17th in the 20-team standings.---Tales Azzoni on Twitter: http://twitter.com/tazzoni. His work can be found at http://bigstory.ap.org/content/tales-azzoni ' ' '