Search results

Bayern hopeful of last four spot even without Schweini By Karolos Grohmann Wed Apr 2, 2014 8:35am BST Bayern Munich's Bastian Schweinsteiger gestures to Manchester United's Wayne Rooney (R) after fouling him during their Champions League quarter-final first leg match at Old Trafford in...

Only Real Madrid and Barcelona can challenge Bayern, claims Dominguez Apr 1, 2014 2:26:00 PM The defender is confident the Bundesliga champions can repeat their treble success from last season and believes Atletico Madrid can triumph over Gerardo Martino's men By Alberto Pinero Borussia...

Modric: We must not concede against Dortmund By Myfanwy Garman Apr 1, 2014 3:02:00 PM The midfielder believes it is vitally important to deny the Bundesliga outfit an away goal in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric believes it is...

Manchester United need to be 'realistic' about beating Bayern, says Neville By Alex Fisher Apr 1, 2014 3:17:00 PM The former Red Devils captain says the club should be "hopeful rather than confident" as they prepare to take on Pep Guardiola's all-conquering Bundesliga champions...

Ibra among greats without playing in best league - Mourinho By Julien Pretot PARIS Wed Apr 2, 2014 3:38am BST Chelsea's Samuel Eto'o celebrates after scoring a goal against Arsenal during their English Premier League soccer match at Stamford Bridge in London March 22, 2014. REUTERS/Eddie...

Blanc relishing Chelsea challenge Published: Tuesday 1 April 2014, 18.45CET Paris Saint-Germain coach Laurent Blanc hopes his side can overcome their quarter-final inexperience as Chelsea FC arrive, declaring they will "stay true to our beliefs". by Aurélien Sagnier from Paris Laurent...

Ancelotti prepares Madrid for Dortmund reprise Published: Tuesday 1 April 2014, 20.08CET After analysing Real Madrid CF's exit to Borussia Dortmund last year, Carlo Ancelotti said they were "100% ready" to play a side Jürgen Klopp knows are facing "adversity". by Marcos Prieto from Madrid...

Ibrahimović welcomes Chelsea test Published: Tuesday 1 April 2014, 18.17CET "The tougher the games you play, the better you become," said Zlatan Ibrahimović as Paris Saint-Germain bid to get a measure of their European standing against Chelsea FC. by Aurélien Sagnier from Paris Paris's...

Lavezzi in confident mood ahead of Chelsea meet Ezequiel Lavezzi firmly believes that Paris Saint Germain will overcome Chelsea in the Champions League quarter-final clash. Tuesday 1st April 2014 The two capital outfits face each other in the first leg in Paris on Wednesday - a game you can...

Pelvic injury puts Pique out for four weeks Apr 2, 2014 12:26:00 AM The Spain defender landed awkwardly after winning an aerial duel with Diego Costa and is now facing a month on the sidelines Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has been ruled out for four weeks after suffering a pelvic...

Neymar lets himself down with his diving, says Simeone By Miles Chambers Apr 1, 2014 11:32:00 PM The Argentine says that the Brazil international goes to ground too easily, but he had nothing but praise for Diego Ribas after the midfielder's stunning strike at Camp Nou Atletico Madrid boss...

Martino: I've failed if Barcelona lose to Atletico By Miles Chambers Apr 2, 2014 12:08:00 AM The Argentine was delighted with his team's intensity at Camp Nou and has confidence that they can can follow up the 1-1 draw with a win, despite potentially being underdogs Gerardo Martino believes...

Robben: Bayern not bothered by Man Utd draw By Miles Chambers Apr 1, 2014 10:38:00 PM The Bavarians were held at Old Trafford but the winger insisted that the Red Devils were never going to be easy pickings, despite their poor form in the Premier League Arjen Robben insists Bayern...

Pep: United 'one of the best teams in the world' Apr 1, 2014 11:14:00 PM The FCB boss hailed David Moyes' men after a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final Pep Guardiola hailed Manchester United as “one of the best teams in the world” after watching his...

Atletico Madrid lose Diego Costa to injury against Barcelona By Miles Chambers Apr 1, 2014 8:18:00 PM The striker was a doubt going into the European encounter and lasted less than 30 minutes at Camp Nou, while the hosts also saw Gerard Pique forced off Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa...

Moyes: Manchester United have a 'fighting chance' of beating Bayern By Jamie Dunn Apr 1, 2014 10:27:00 PM Bastian Schweinsteiger scored the equaliser and away goal for Bayern to cancel out Nemanja Vidic's opener, but the Scot is optimistic ahead of the quarter-final second leg David Moyes...

Manchester United 1-1 Bayern Munich: Schweinsteiger hands holders the advantage despite late dismissal The midfielder bagged a second-half away goal to hand the initiative to the German side, despite Nemanja Vidic's brilliant header Bastian Schweinsteiger scored a vital away goal as Bayern...

Barcelona 1-1 Atletico Madrid: Neymar bails out Blaugrana after thunderbolt from Diego The Rojiblancos midfielder opened the scoring with a sensational strike from distance only to see his fellow Brazilian level matters from a sublime Andres Iniesta pass Neymar's composed finish cancelled...

Moyes evokes United of old for Bayern match Published: Monday 31 March 2014, 20.45CET "It is the sort of night where in recent history United have risen to the occasion," said David Moyes as Manchester United FC gear up to meet on-song FC Bayern München. by Claire Gray from Manchester...

Barcelona will stick to guns to counter Atlético Published: Monday 31 March 2014, 21.19CET 'Stay true to yourself' was the mantra as FC Barcelona vowed not to compromise on their ideals, while Diego Simeone urged Club Atlético de Madrid to fight fire with fire. by Lucy Turner from Barcelona...