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Max Allegri reveals what Sergio Ramos said to trigger heated bust-up
Suspended Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos argued with Massimiliano Allegri over Wednesday’s controversial penalty decision and could now face another ban. The Spain international watched from the stands as Juventus scored three times at the Bernabeu before coming down to the touchline to try and cheer up his teammates. There was a five-minute delay between […]
Gianluigi Buffon angrily insults referee in interview after red card
Gianluigi Buffon continued to insult referee Michael Olivier in his post-match interview after his red card in Juventus’ Champions League match with Real Madrid on Wednesday. Juventus were hoping to overturn a 3-0 defeat from the first leg and were given hope when Mario Mandzukic struck twice in the first-half. Blaise Matuidi then scored the […]
Marcelo aims dig at Barcelona over Champions League exit
Marcelo said Real Madrid were never going to capitulate like rivals Barcelona after the Champions League titleholders were able to survive against Juventus. Madrid were able to scale through with a 4-3 aggregate victory over Juventus in the quarter-finals, despite Wednesday’s 3-1 loss to the Old ladies. Madrid were widely expected to qualify for the […]
Barcelona did nothing to cause Roma problems, says Florenzi
Alessandro Florenzi believes Barcelona were tactically outclassed by Roma and performed “perfectly” as they were able to pull off one of the Champions League’s greatest comebacks to reach the semi-finals with a 3-0 win. Barca went into Tuesday’s quarter-final second leg with a 4-1 lead, making them massive favourites to progress semis. But things did […]
Fernandinho accuses Klopp of long ball tactics just like United
Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho has accused Liverpool of being a long-ball team ahead of their important tie with Klopp’s men on Tuesday. City find themselves 3-0 down after a defeat against Liverpool in the first-leg at Anfield, but Fernandinho believes that his side can turn the deficit around. ‘They are a team that like to […]
UEFA confirm Champions League and Europa League finalists can name 12 substitutes
UEFA have confirmed that teams that make it to the final in the Champions League and Europa League can name 12 substitutes on the bench. The new rules which will take effect next season, also state that teams can make use of a fourth substitute in extra-time during the knockout phase. The governing body also […]
Marcos Alonso questions Chelsea transfer policy
Marcos Alonso has questioned Chelsea’s lack of signings after their exit from the Champions League. The Blues were defeated 4-1 by Barcelona on aggregate with Lionel Messi scoring three goals all together on both legs. Speaking after the game, Alonso pointed out the club’s lack of squad depth. It’s a complaint that has been said […]
Some United players were hiding, says Lukaku
Manchester United forward Romelu Lukaku has said some of his teammate “were hiding” after the Champions League second leg loss to Sevilla due to disappointment. “Something was wrong with some players, some players were hiding,” Lukaku told BT Sport. “I think we started the game well, but then we let them get a bit of […]
Barca confirm Iniesta might miss Chelsea clash
Ernesto Valverde has suggested an hamstring injury could rule Andres Iniesta out of the second leg Champions League match with Chelsea. Iniesta had to be substituted in their 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid in the first half with a hamstring injury. The Barca captain is expected to be out of Barca’s game against Malaga on […]
Draxler blasts PSG coach Emery After Champions League exit
Julian Draxler has admitted he is furious at Paris Saint-Germain boss Unai Emery following their exit from the Champions League. The Ligue 1 leaders lost 2-1 in the second leg of their last-16 clash against Real Madrid, as goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Casemiro were enough to seal a 5-2 aggregate win for Real. The […]