Real Madrid edged their way into a second leg clash with German powerhouse Bayern Munich with a 1 nil win at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium breaking Guardiola’s 100% record against the “merengues”. On another note, FIFA have kindly lifted the ban on Barcelona that prohibited the club from signing any new players for a year. More on these two stories
Madrid show Pep who’s boss and Barcelona ban overturned
Atlético “uncontrollable” says Martino
FC Barcelona were knocked out of the Champions League last night by a very well organised Atlético Madrid. Simeone’s men didn’t allow Barça to settle into their usual passing game and Gerardo Martino admitted that “Atlético were uncontrollable”. More on this story
Barcelona to go with Clasico formula against Atletico Madrid
Barcelona are to go with the Clasico formula against Atletico Madrid tonight at the Vicente Calderón stadium in Madrid in a bid to outwit their counterparts in their quest for a seventh semi final of the Champions League in succession. More on this story here
Barcelona must steal the limelight from Atlético says Xavi
Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernández believes his side “must steal the limelight” against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night if they are to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League for the seventh season in a row. More on this story
Atlético happy with “complete” performance at Nou Camp
Atlético Madrid spoke about a “complete performance” at the Nou Camp on Tuesday night to hold Barcelona to a 1-1 draw ahead of next week’s decider. Diego Ribas scored a wondrous goal and Barcelona will be without Gerard Piqué for 4 weeks after bruising his pelvis. More on this tie here
Diego Costa expected to miss out on Nou Camp battle
Atlético Madrid top gun Diego Costa is not expected to play tonight in the Champions League quarter final clash at the Nou Camp against Barcelona. Costa left training early yesterday with Simeone stating to Spanish TVE: “I do not see Costa playing”. More on this quarter final clash
Barca defy critics and book place in quarter finals
FC Barcelona defied the critics once again to prove they are still one of the best team’s in Europe. With a superb display of football, Barça outwitted Manchester City to progress into the quarter finals of the Champions League. More on this story here
Barcelona receive a damaged City on Wednesday
FC Barcelona will receive a damaged and hurt Manchester City on Wednesday in their second leg clash of the last 16 of the Champions League. City went down to Wigan at the weekend by 2 goals to one and come away reeling from anger. More on this story here