Premier League

Zaragoza Beats Almeria 1-0

Zaragoza moved one point clear of the relegation zone in the Spanish league after beating Almeria 1-0 on Monday from an own goal by goalkeeper Diego Alves. Midfielder Gabi Fernandez’s shot hit the post, bounced off the back of a prone Alves and landed in the back of the net in the 70th minute at […]

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Schalke v Man United Champions League Preview

Schalke coach Ralf Rangnick has described his team’s semi-final against Manchester United as the biggest game of his, and many of his players’ careers. By contrast Sir Alex Ferguson pointed to his squad’s experience of this stage as a cause for confidence, along with their freshness, but admitted there was always apprehension with the final […]

Premier League

Sevilla Stun Villarreal

Villarreal remain six points behind third-placed Valencia in La Liga after a 3-2 loss at Sevilla. Valencia were beaten 6-3 by Real Madrid on Saturday, but have a six-point cushion over Villarreal for that all-important Champions League automatically qualifying spot. Against Sevilla, the Europa League semi-finalists were two down inside 14 minutes after goals from […]

Premier League

Barca Injuries Piling Up Ahead Of Real Madrid Rematch

Barcelona’s injuries woes continue ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League first-leg semifinal at Real Madrid after medical scans revealed injuries to Maxwell and Gabriel Milito. According to the Barcelona web site: “This Sunday morning Milito and Maxwell were subjected to various medical tests. It was confirmed that Milito suffered a pull to his right calf, and […]