FC Barcelona beat Málaga CF 4-2 to set up a Copa del Rey semi-final against Real Madrid CF while Club Atlético de Madrid earned a tie with Sevilla FC by quelling Real Betis Balompié. FC Barcelona will meet Real Madrid CF in the Copa del Rey semi-finals after overcoming Málaga 4-2 to seal a 6-4 aggregate passage. The match started in explosive fashion as Barcelona hit the front when Daniel Alves burst through and crossed for Pedro Rodríguez to nod in after nine minutes, but the hosts levelled three…
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La Liga Preview: Valencia – Real Madrid
Ernesto Valverde’s side will have revenge on its mind after it was aggrieved by the manner of its loss to the Castilian giant in the Copa del Rey quarterfinal first leg. VALENCIA Alves Barragan, Rami, R Costa, Guardado Gago, T Costa Piatti, Banega, Jonas Soldado REAL MADRID Casillas Arbeloa, Albiol, Varane, Coentrao Khedira, Alonso Ozil, Modric, Ronaldo Higuain Valencia duo Daniel Parejo and Joao Pereira will sit out Sunday’s Primera Division clash against Real Madrid through suspension. Sergio Canales (knee) and Jeremy Mathieu (ankle) are also unavailable, while…
Read MorePremier League Preview: Chelsea – Arsenal
The Blues have been horribly out of form at home recently, and take on a Gunners team that will be eager to close the gap on their rivals for a Champions League spot. CHELSEA Cech Azpilicueta, Ivanovic, Luiz, Cole Ramires, Lampard Oscar, Mata, Hazard Ba ARSENAL Szczesny Sagna, Koscielny, Vermaelen, Gibbs Wilshere, Diaby Oxlade-Chamberlain, Cazorla, Podolski Walcott Chelsea has an almost fully fit squad to choose from, with Oriol Romeu (knee) the only long-term absentee. John Terry has returned to fitness but is unlikely to start. Nigerian duo…
Read MoreFrank Lampard may join Los Angeles Galaxy
According to a source that is close to Lampard, the Chelsea midfielder has reached an tentative agreement to play for the LA Galaxy in MLS. Less than two months after David Beckham’s departure, the LA Galaxy have found their star replacement. Frank Lampard has agreed to join the LA Galaxy, a source close to the Chelsea midfielder told Goal.com. “It’s all but done,” the source said. A team spokesman would not confirm or deny the rumor, only telling Goal.com that head coach Bruce Arena publicly acknowledged interest in Lampard…
Read MoreBayern played the long game to get Guardiola
“Pep is already learning German,” said FC Bayern München chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge as he gave the story behind Josep Guardiola’s appointment as their next coach. “Pep has an unbelievable aura and charisma,” said FC Bayern München chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge in the aftermath of Josep Guardiola’s appointment as the club’s next coach. “Although he’s only 41, he’s a very experienced and smart person. He knows exactly what he’s doing and doesn’t decide on a gut feeling, but with his heart.” Former FC Barcelona boss Guardiola will return to football in the…
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