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Simeone wary of Chelsea depth 28 April 2014 Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone is wary of Chelsea's strength in depth ahead of their UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg. The Argentinian led his side to a 1-0 win at Valencia on Sunday - Raul Garcia's strike shortly before half-time...

Schwarzer swansong proves to be Mourinho's latest Chelsea masterstroke Apr 28, 2014 12:41:00 AM Bringing in the veteran goalkeeper has proved to be a crucial move for the Portuguese coach after the Australian excelled against Liverpool and Atletico Madrid COMMENT By Iain Strachan...

"We'll see if the trees burn" - Marcelo hits back at Rummenigge By Andrew Wychrij Apr 27, 2014 10:08:00 AM The Real Madrid full-back was delighted to make his comeback from injury in a 4-0 win over Osasuna but immediately turned his attention to Tuesday's Champions League encounter Real...

Ronaldo, Bale & Benzema will be fit for Bayern - Ancelotti Apr 26, 2014 10:42:00 PM The trio of attackers have been fitness uncertainties in the past week but the Real Madrid boss expects his first-choice trident to be in his next XI Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed key Real Madrid trio...

La Decima has become an obsession, admits Ronaldo By Mark Doyle Apr 25, 2014 7:54:00 PM The Portuguese has revealed that he has put all thoughts of the World Cup to one side on account of his desire to help end Los Blancos' 12-year wait for a 10th European title Real Madrid ace...

Ancelotti: Positive atmosphere can propel Madrid past Bayern By Andrew Wychrij Apr 27, 2014 12:10:00 PM Los Blancos boss believes his side can channel the buoyant mood at Santiago Bernabeu to overcome the Bavarians en route to a historic tenth Champions League crown Carlo Ancelotti is...

Strunz: Madrid will offer Bayern similar test to Bremen By Andrew Wychrij Apr 27, 2014 11:20:00 AM The former midfielder expects the Spanish outfit to play defensively on Tuesday, posing a very similar challenge to Saturday's opponents Werder Bremen Thomas Strunz believes Bayern Munich...

Bayern defending worries Pizarro ahead of Real clash Dejan Kalinic Apr 27, 2014 7:40:00 AM The 35-year-old feels such defending on Tuesday men will see them exit the Champions League at the hands of Carlo Ancelotti's men Bayern Munich striker Claudio Pizarro is worried about his side's...

Guardiola: Bayern need to find tiki-taka balance By Miles Chambers Apr 25, 2014 6:24:00 PM The Spaniard has defended his tactics following widespread criticism of the Bavarians' Champions League performance at Real Madrid in midweek Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola has admitted that he...

Scolari: I hope Atletico knock Chelsea out of Champions League By Mark Doyle Apr 24, 2014 9:29:00 PM The 65-year-old would rather not see the Blues' Selecao stars - David Luiz, Oscar, Willian and Ramires - play in the final, just over two weeks before the World Cup starts Brazil boss...

'I like Pep's style' - Ancelotti defends Bayern tactics Apr 25, 2014 1:50:00 PM The Real Madrid boss praised the ex-Barcelona boss amid criticism, while rejecting the possibility of ditching the Blancos to coach Manchester United Carlo Ancelotti has defended the style of play that Pep...

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Manchester City & PSG will not be banned from Champions League over FFP, insists Platini By Stefan Coerts Apr 24, 2014 11:25:00 AM The Frenchman has made it clear that there will be tough sanctions for those who don't comply with the rules, but no teams will be excluded from European...

Ancelotti: Bayern’s slow pace suited Real Madrid By Robin Bairner Apr 23, 2014 11:00:00 PM The Italian believes the Champions League holders played into his side's hands and praised Cristiano Ronaldo for his efforts upon his return from injury Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted that...

There is no better team than Real Madrid, admits Guardiola By Miles Chambers Apr 23, 2014 11:30:00 PM The ex-Barcelona boss was unable to continue his excellent record at Santiago Bernabeu but insists he was proud of his players despite their defeat Bayern Munich head coach Pep Guardiola...

Ramos hails 'great defence' as Real Madrid beat Bayern By Miles Chambers Apr 23, 2014 10:26:00 PM The Real Madrid stopper was delighted with the result in the semi-final first leg and paid tribute to Iker Casillas for his late save from Mario Gotze Real Madrid centre-back Sergio Ramos...

I was afraid to return from injury, admits Ronaldo By Miles Chambers Apr 23, 2014 11:49:00 PM The Ballon d'Or holder was thrust back into the startng line-up in the win over Bayern Munich but says he felt ready after three weeks out Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted he was afraid to return in...

Neuer: Bayern did a good job against world-class Madrid By Stefan Coerts Apr 24, 2014 12:54:00 PM The goalkeeper feels Pep Guardiola's men did enough to earn a better result and is determined to turn things around next week Manuel Neuer has admitted that Real Madrid made life difficult...