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Reus: Barcelona favourites for Champions League The Dortmund star believes the Liga leaders are the front runners to win this year's tournament but his club, who have not lifted the trophy since 1997, have a good chance, too Inan miffed by 'Madrid' decisions The Turkey international blames...

UEFA Champions League preview: Barcelona v PSG 9 April 2013 Barcelona head into their midweek Champions League quarter-final clash with PSG buoyed by a 5-0 win over Mallorca in La Liga on Saturday. The Catalans' European hopes were thought to be in jeopardy after star Lionel Messi suffered...

UEFA Champions League preview: Juventus v Bayern Munich 9 April 2013 Few times in the past two seasons have Juventus been as comprehensively outplayed as they were in Munich last week. The Turin giants went down 2-0 in the Champions League quarter-final first leg and on the balance of play...

Beckham: Paris Saint-Germain have what it takes to upset Barcelona By Stefan Coerts Apr 9, 2013 6:50:00 AM The Englishman is optimistic about his side's chances of reaching the semi-finals and has insisted there is more to the team than just Zlatan Ibrahimovic David Beckham believes that...

Juventus are not dead yet, insists Zoff By Stefan Coerts Apr 9, 2013 7:15:00 AM The Bianconeri icon believes his old club cannot be written off just yet and has singled out Mirko Vucinic as the Old Lady's dangerman Former Italy goalkeeper Dino Zoff has insisted that Juventus still have...

Schmelzer: Borussia Dortmund want Champions League progress By Stefan Coerts Apr 9, 2013 9:45:00 AM The left-back has spoken of the 'spine-tingling' feeling of lining up for BVB in Europe and is determined to go as far as possible in the competition Marcel Schmelzer is eagerly anticipating...

Lippi: Juventus can overcome Bayern By Stefan Coerts Apr 8, 2013 8:37:00 AM The former Bianconeri coach has insisted that the Italian champions can still make it to the semi-finals at the expense of the Bundesliga giants Marcello Lippi believes that Juventus have what it takes to overcome...

We won't miss our chances again - Klopp By Chris Kvesa Apr 8, 2013 4:57:00 PM The BVB boss feels his side will improve their effectiveness ahead of the difficult encounter against Manuel Pellegrini's men on Tuesday Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp has promised that his side will score...

Ancelotti plays down Messi absence By Shane Callaghan Apr 8, 2013 10:00:00 PM The 53-year-old says the absence of the Ballon d'Or winner will not aid his team in their task of beating Barcelona on their own turf Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti has played down the significance of...

Anything is possible, says Terim By Will Jones Apr 8, 2013 6:00:00 PM The Galatasaray boss says has acknowledged that his side have a tough task in beating Real Madrid by four goals but stressed that football can be unpredictable Galatasaray coach Fatih Terim believes his side's Champions...

Lopez expects 'tough' Galatasaray tie By Peter Sharland Apr 7, 2013 5:49:00 PM Despite a 3-0 victory in the first leg, the Blancos goalkeeper has warned his team-mates that they have to be aware of the Turkish side's threat Diego Lopez has sent his side a clear warning not to underestimate...

Zidane: I'm supporting PSG against Barca By Andrew Wychrij Apr 7, 2013 11:19:00 AM The ex-Real Madrid midfielder has revealed that he will be cheering on the Ligue 1 leaders in the Champions League encounter as he sees the game as a positive for French football Zinedine Zidane has thrown...

Beckenbauer apologises for Buffon pensioner jibe By Stefan Coerts Apr 6, 2013 8:55:00 AM The former Germany international has made it clear that the didn't intend to insult the goalkeeper, but still feels his performance was not good enough Bayern Munich icon Franz Beckenbauer has...

Juventus and Prandelli hit back at Buffon 'pensioner' jibe By Joe Wright Apr 4, 2013 4:30:00 PM Director Beppe Marotta joined the Italy coach in defending the veteran keeper after Franz Beckenbauer ridiculed his performance against Bayern Munich in the Champions League Juventus director...

Barcelona send Uefa protest letter over PSG referee Apr 4, 2013 7:25:00 PM The Blaugrana have complained to the governing body about the mistakes made by the official in their draw in the Champions League Barcelona have written a formal letter of complaint to governing body Uefa about the...

UEFA Champions League preview: Galatasaray v Real Madrid 8 April 2013 Galatasaray have a colossal task on their hands to overturn a 3-0 deficit in their Champions League quarter-final tie with Real Madrid. Goals from Christiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Gonzalo Higuain led Real to a very...

UEFA Champions League preview: Borussia Dortmund v Malaga 8 April 2013 Borussia Dortmund will be hoping to end Malaga's dream Champions League debut season in the second leg of their quarter-final on Tuesday. The two sides played out a goalless draw in the first leg at La Rosaleda with...

Istanbul will be difficult for Madrid, says Okocha By Lolade Adewuyi Apr 4, 2013 11:00:00 AM The former Fenerbahce midfielder believes that los Blancos will be met with a hostile reception when they travel to Turkey to face Galatasaray Former Fenerbahce midfielder Jay-Jay Okocha has warned...