Schalke 04 0 - 2 Manchester United

Half the tickets already held Manchester United final

Before the first half whistle blew, it is difficult to predict the final outcome of this party because both teams are equally strong. Schalke's unbeaten at home during this season's Champions League while Manchester United also have never swallow away goal.

And of course there are good reasons behind the brilliant appearance of the cage Schalke. Good reason that standing under the crossbar, back numbered 1 and named Manuel Neuer. Yes, Neuer was the main cause of the spearhead of the Red Devils look like invaders from the amateur league.

A new game was 30 seconds when Edwin Van Der Sar was forced to save his goal. But it was only a welcome kick, because United and master the game.

Javier Hernandez has a few golden opportunities to score. And only two things that make it fail to get into the list of scorers in the first half, the offside flag raised signs and Manuel Neuer. A similar fate happened to Wayne Rooney and Ryan Giggs. Their chances of crude on hand, who else if not, Neuer.

The first round ended, goalkeeper Neuer is still a virgin.

Entering the beginning of the second half, the hosts have not changed much. Pedal control of the match still under the foot of the Red Devils. Patrice Evra had the ball but Neuer menyudul the situation under control swiftly and brushed out.

But how long Neuer able to maintain his goal of swift terror opponent? The question was answered in minute 66. Bait breakthrough Giggs and Rooney met the foot this time able to bamboozle Neuer Giggs. Schalke 0-1 Manchester United. The advantage is that only lasted 3 minutes only. Still from the same process, this time of breakthrough bait released by Hernandez to Rooney. Neuer was deceived for a second time.

Scores did not change until the end of the game. United's fans have started to book tickets for transportation to the Wembley semi-final tickets they already hold.

The composition of players:

Schalke: Neuer; Uchida, Matip, Metzelder, Sarpei (Escudero 71), Farfan, Papadopoulous, Jurado (Draxler 82), Baumjohann (Kluge 52); Raul, Edu

Manchester United: Van der Sar, Fabio, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra; Valencia, Carrick, Giggs, Park (Scholes 72), Rooney (Nani 82), Hernandez (Anderson 72)

Schalke 04 vs. Manchester United: Red Devils in the German Trauma

It was no secret that the Bavarian team unfriendly to the United

Manchester United will try out the stadium grass to the Veltins met the host Schalke in the Champions League semi-finals. This is the inaugural meeting of both sides in the great arena of Europe. This may be because the travel Die Koenigsblauen which is not classified as a hit.

Although tradition and history in Europe can indirectly affect the final outcome of a match, United had to stay on alert ahead of the game. Schalke already taking big steps before successfully reaching the big four. Defending champion Inter Milan away with a fantastic way. The Blue has been proved that they could be devastated predictions.

Not only Schalke who proved his class. Their flagship Striker Raul Gonzalez, also showing the world that he has not run out. Former prince Santiago Bernabeu that helped contribute big time to get rid of Inter in the quarterfinals. United certainly can not let go of his view of Raul, especially when considering Raul has scored four goals in three meetings with United when still costumed Madrid.

Quite a lot of Schalke players who should be absent in this match. Noted ranging from Christian Pander, Mario Gavranovic to Klaas-Jan Huntelaar. They also threatened with losing services midfielder Peer Kluge and central defender Benedikt Howedes. In the stronghold United, Dimitar Berbatov and Darren Fletcher have certainly not rise to the plane that left for Germany.

Schalke are also unbeaten at home in the Champions League this season. Even so, there remains a gap for United to be able to achieve positive results at once to remove the trauma of a series of poor results at the time they met representatives of Germany. This is where history and tradition play a role. Mental troops clear the Red Devils are used to pressure in the Champions League semi-final match of this caliber. The victory by the slim not impossible to achieve.

Ferguson: "Chicharito" Inspiration MU

Alex Ferguson assess Javier Hernandez is an inspiration Manchester United's game when run over Schalke 2-0, on Tuesday (26/04/2011).

According to manager Alex Ferguson, despite not scoring goals, striker Javier "Chicharito" Hernández also determines the success of Manchester United to a 2-0 win over Schalke in the Champions League semi-final first leg on Tuesday (26/04/2011).

A pair of goals in Manchester United (MU), scored by Ryan Giggs (67) and Wayne Rooney (69). Prior to that, MU creates a golden opportunity at least five who failed a goal because of Schalke goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.

According to Ferguson, his team almost lost the spirit and intellect to solve the impasse, until goalkeeper Neuer Chicharito break in the 50th minute.

Goals that were not counted because the referee Carlos Velasco Carballo evaluate the off-side. However, according to Ferguson, the goal was shown that Neuer could not be conquered.

"There is a sense of frustration toward the end of the first half, when he anticipates (header from Ryan Giggs) with extraordinary. When the movement was broken, I feel a sense of frustration when the players stepped back. I have to correct the time halftime," said Ferguson.

"When Hernández scored a goal and he was off-side, I think it's as if telling other players that they can beat the goalie," said Ferguson.

Giggs, "Old" which The Mighty

Taro elders, the older the more so. Proverb that seems appropriate to describe the Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs.

Taro elders, the older the more so. Proverb that seems appropriate to describe the Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs. Although he turn 37 years old, does not mean that Giggs has been exhausted. He even proved himself worthy to be role models the young players of Manchester United with a game full of determination.

One evidence is visible when Giggs led the 'Red Devils' 2-0 win over Schalke 04 in the first leg of the Champions League on Tuesday or Wednesday (4/27/2011) early morning hrs. In such action, players from Wales is not lost with the young players of Manchester United (MU), like Wayne Rooney, Javier Hernández, Antonio Valencia, as well as Park-Ji Sung.

Giggs appeared ciamik and as tirelessly to keep moving. He even opened the MU advantage over the German representative. He no longer shows fear pascacedera ankle which he had experienced earlier this season. Throughout the match, Giggs managed to release six threats (three meet the target) to the goalpost Schalke. One opportunity he managed to convert into goals and Manchester United who broke the deadlock in this match indeed appear to dominate.

In minute 67, Giggs break Schalke goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is escorted by, the goalkeeper who performed beautifully throughout the first half by making eight glorious rescue. With trusty left foot, Giggs scored a goal, use of bait Wayne Rooney.

This goal also is to be triggering the spirit of the United players who eventually double the advantage in the 69th minute Rooney's through action.

It was the fifth goal Giggs for Manchester United this season from 36 matches. This entry proves that Giggs was not yet finished. In fact, Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is willing to rule out a young player full of talent, such as Gabriel Obertan, because the glories of the player who began his career at United since the Year 1990. Ferguson also very much hope, Giggs will soon extend his contract, at least one more season. Ferguson could not imagine if Giggs eventually follow in the footsteps Edwin van der Sar, who decided to retire the end of this season.

Compliments Fergie To Neuer

Neat appearance of the goalkeeper did not escape the attention of Sir Alex

Manuel Neuer became the most brilliant figure in the match Schalke vs. Manchester United last night. The action under the crossbar to save Schalke from defeat with a score greater. Compliments rolled out from Fergie's lips.

"It's one of the best performances I've ever seen from Manchester United. I think we already know that he will move to Bayern Munich next season, but he was fantastic tonight, "said Ferguson on Sky Sports. Neuer was already long entry in the Red Devils radar observation.

Praise is not just out for a merely Neuer. Fergie did not forget to laud troops. "The level of concentration and intensity of the game and also passes the speed we were very good last night. It is a appearance in peak performance. When Hernandez scored a goal and offside, then I'm sure if we can score goals. "

United will melakoni matches within seven days. Arsenal had to wait on weekends, while Schalke will visit in the middle of next week and next weekend United must face Chelsea. Fergie also explained his plan.

"Based on the results this weekend, I'll probably make some changes to deal with the second leg. Seven days ahead is a crucial period for the team. But I know that these kinds of games that awaited the players. I think we reach peak performance in time. "

Scramble One Position In League Season Home

Forget the super-tight first competition of Manchester United and Chelsea at the top. There is one more battle in the Premier League spot that is not less exciting: Scramble one place in the Champions League next season.

Same as the top three last week, to fight for fourth position is now there are three teams that chance. Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, and Liverpool. City and Spurs at odds 4 points, while Spurs and Liverpool 3 points only. But Liverpool has already played one game more than both rivals.

Interestingly, this triangular battle are still going to involve all who are in it to compete with one another. So we can expect a huge fireworks explosion-or any-time City to meet the Spurs in the summer. While Liverpool do need a miracle-but with their appearance and condition now, there are still opportunities.

Let's see one by one chance this team in their remaining matches.

Manchester City

City in the final game of the season up and down like a rollercoaster. They can look great as when conquering Manchester United and Sunderland, or look too bad as when beating Liverpool 0-3. But definitely a victory over Blackburn Rovers at home to opponents yesterday, giving them little room to breathe.

In their five games remaining, the City will face the teams 'hard'. Starting from West Ham, Everton, Stoke City, and Bolton. Do not forget, in the middle there is the showdown against the Spurs on 10 May. Looking at this schedule, the chance of Manchester Blue large enough to maintain their position. However, their chances of slipping are also the same size. Edin Dzeko cs will prove what they can accomplish in these last five games. Is it good enough or will end in vain.

Tottenham Hotspur

Spurs had seen had the upper hand after a fall at the feet of Liverpool's City a few weeks ago. But the rows of a draw in the last two games to make them scattered four points behind his rival and looked very worried to return to qualify for the competition where they almost create a surprise this season.

Rest of the game they are also too horrible. In addition to the showdown against the City, the Spurs still had to face Chelsea and Liverpool. There is also Blackpool and Birmingham who are struggling in the lower zone. Opportunities lost or at least lose a lot of points wide open for the kids upbringing Harry Redknapp this. And if that's the case, saying goodbye to the Champions League should be said earlier. Determinants is this weekend against Chelsea. If you manage to win or at least steal the points, the Spurs are still in the competition zone. If you lose? The position could be threatened with their fifth Liverpool.

Liverpool

Awakening the Reds in the last few games quite impressive. The team is now successfully stuck to their distance with the Spurs just three points only. And lurking City with seven points. Looks much, but they certainly have not ended their chances. All I can do is continue to win every game remaining, hoping the Spurs and City slip-badly.

What is unfortunate is the number of games the kids care that Kenny Dalglish was already going out soon. They've played one times more than the two rivals at the top. This is definitely not a good omen. Pool remaining opponents are also not exactly easy. There are Newcastle United, Fulham and Aston Villa. And of course tight battle against Spurs at Anfield on May 15 later. This team needed a miracle (read: stupidity City and Spurs to lose points) to penetrate the top four. And then again, nothing is impossible in this season. Nothing.



Who will qualify for the Champions League next season? If they can maintain their current performance, foster children Roberto Mancini will feel the sweetness of the highest caste persainga in Europe next season. The advantage of four points and feels lighter schedule becomes a big chance that they should be able to exploit.

Spurs? Need a super great performance from them to be prying City. And if this can be done, then they escape this season will be far more memorable than last season. And if in fact Liverpool are finally getting this position, well, the football gods must have been very good with them.

What do you think? Who is eligible to qualify?

Get More Near Chelsea Lukaku

Chelsea striker getting closer to getting labeled 18 Million Pound dubbed the "new Drogba".

Barcelona has opened wide opportunities for Chelsea to get Romelu Lukaku after pleading no longer pursue the Anderlecht star.

The new wound was 17 years old, is also being targeted by Arsenal and also some other European big clubs.

But Stamford Bridge seemed to be the main objective at this time. Especially after the Barca manager Pep Guardiola has decided to be more focused pursuit of Giuseppe Rossi.

Chelsea are looking for a new striker, with Drogba and Nicolas Anelka who is getting older. And Danie Sturridge is considering opportunities to move permanently to Bolton next season.

And Lukaku seem to meet all requirements. With 35 goals from 87 he created the game in Anderlecht.

Wound himself had joked in The Sun, "I'm flattered compared with the same class striker Didier but I wanted to become a player himself."

"My style would be very appropriate in the Premier League. So the move to England would be more logical than to Spain or elsewhere in Europe. "

Liverpool And United's fight for Blackburn defender

Kenny Dalglish is ready to compete with Sir Alex Ferguson to fight for Blackburn defender, Phil Jones, which is worth around 15 million Pounds.

Liverpool's coach and director of football, Damien Comolli, see England players U-21 was at the time of Jones entertain Manchester City at Ewood Park, on Monday night.

Dalglish is an admirer of 19-year-old player, but seems to have problems with financial aka after bringing Andy Carroll in January with a fantastic price.

Ferguson also wants Jones last summer, he will put up as Rio Ferdinand sukseskor later. Jones also teamed with Chris Smalling at England U-21.

Not only two teams were rivals, Arsenal and Chelsea also wanted it, and it will toss the player's price.

Although Jones has extended his contract for five years, last month, apparently will not dampen the ambitions Dalglsih to bring it.



Did Jones really brought to Anfield next season?

Rooney Regrets Ever Want to Go from United

Wayne Rooney last night admitted his guilt when he tried to leave Manchester United a few months ago.

England striker was indeed had expressed his desire to leave Old Trafford about six months ago after questioning the strength and ambition of this club in public.

Now, United is in a position very close to win two titles in the Champions League and Premier League Champions.

And Rooney was said in The Sun, "When I saw it again now, how wrong I was!"

"Obviously, I understand I made a mistake. I admit it and apologize for it. And I want to try and prove myself again in front of Manchester United fans. I think this is what I'm doing now. "

"I think the incident has been very long. And, hopefully, now I'm helping this team to succeed. "

"It would be great to end the season by playing in the Champions League Final and won the League. I am 100 percent committed to this club. "

Rooney created the second goal in a 2-0 win over Schalke in the Champions League semi-final first leg yesterday. And it was his eighth goal in 12 games last.

And this clearly opens wide opportunities for United to reach the final at Wembley will face Real Madrid or Barcelona.

Meanwhile in the League, United will be hosted Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium this weekend. Victory will continue to bring them to the title to 19.

Defoe Ready champions Chelsea Destroy Dreams

Jermain Defoe has warned Chelsea, Spurs are ready to destroy their dream to clinch the title this season.

And the England striker is also believed they could return to the seizure of one position to the Champions League next season as well with a victory at the weekend.

Hope the Spurs to back competing in the Champions League a little faded after only capable of playing a draw with West Brom, while City managed to conquer Blackburn yesterday.

City are now four ahead at the top of them. While Liverpool is only three points below the foster children Harry Redknapp this.

And to make things worse, this team still must face tough row party. Including face City and Liverpool. Add another tight battle at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea on Saturday.

Chelsea are on-fire and try to secure the three points in order to keep their championship hopes. But Defoe believes he and his team-mates can create surprises.

Told The Sun, Defoe said: "This is a big game. I think they've battled back from a bad performance, but we are always able to perform well to face the big teams. And we felt good enough to go there and win. "

"We are looking forward to this match and I am sure all players are very confident we can do it!"

Vermaelen Arsenal Ready to Strengthen Again

Thomas Vermaelen is ready to return to the main squad for Arsenal, after his name added to the Gunners reserve team against Manchester United's reserve team.

He was sidelined for eight months after suffering an Achilles injury, and had undergone minor surgery in January.

Belgian national team players are sorely missed by Arsenal, particularly in the last two months. The presence and leadership in the back line is needed to end six years of fasting the team title.

As we know together, in the past two months Arsenal have tough times, once frozen out of the three competitions at once, and threatened not capable of winning the Premier League (again) this season because of some disappointing matches.

Vermaelen might not be ready when his team entertain United at the Emirates on Sunday. But his name can be entered by Arsene Wenger in the main squad, although they had to sit on the bench.

United's match is the match face-off Arsenal, if they fail to win in this match, they almost certainly could not win the Premier League this season.

Arsenal are now nine points away from United at the top of the standings, and only four matches to play before the season closed.

Real Madrid 0-2 Barcelona

Lionel Messi's spectacular action brought Barcelona to the grass one foot Wembley.

Whether, how to tell the mega-volume duel El Clasico four nights earlier. Everything hot as Jose Mourinho would met Pep Guardiola, nine times in the last 2 seasons satirical Barcelona coach in front of reporters. Einstein was a respectable analogy of glorifying Mou turned out to be a boomerang. In the field, although Pep's team appears far from ideal, Mou strategy jammed.

Reporter who covered the 1200 to the Santiago Bernabeu to record impressions of sales in 37 countries, shows how interesting this duel. All the great success lifted the trophy after the Madrid Copa del Rey. Plus a calf injury suffered by Andres Iniesta, all pediksi slightly favor Mou.

But the breakthrough five minutes Xavi at Barca's early opportunities to deal with the tight midfield Madrid. The host wore 4-6-0 formation when we lose the ball this time make Xavi who accompanied Keita and Busquets trouble unpacking Pepe sturdy appearance. Mou install formations similar to last game at the Mestalla as Valencia cleared 6-3 last weekend.

Mou Unexpectedly, the players did not memforsir Barca attack. As usual, the dominance of the ball from foot to foot Xavi cs. far superior. The host is only seen goalkeeper Victor Valdes could endanger the five minutes of beginning and end of the first half of the match.

Score draw in the first round may seem boring for the fans the action gelontoran a lot of goals. But this is the beginning of the story the heat of the duel El Clasico. Pinto, Barcelona's reserve goalkeeper was almost a fight with the players about to enter the host when the players locker room tunnel after the end of a half-time whistle Wolfgang Stark. Clearly, the expulsion of a fixed price with a penalty after an investigation Uefa after aftershock.

The position of Barcelona in the second round to be prone to injury if Victor Valdes. Mou Apparently even tried installing Mezut Ozil replace Adebayor. With the front-line composition Ronaldo Adebayor-Di-Maria, Pepe, Xabi trio-Lass become weak. As a result, routine records expulsion Madrid player in El Clasico three times before returning. Pepe is too sharp to take Alves leg straight red card. Incidents in the 61st minute it entailed the expulsion of Jose Mourinho from the technical area. Protest over-certainly not allowed in football.

Inequality quantity of players, making the Barca attack that tends to flow slowly, turning into fast. A few moments before replaced Ibrahim Afellay, Pedro should be able to rebound the ball Casillas who managed to ward off dangerous shot David Villa. But instead of action Afellay on the left side of Madrid's defense was, Messi's 10th goal in the Champions LC created. Bait into the mouth of the goal that is released Afellay successfully resolved with lightning precedes Messi Sergio Ramos. Groin Casillas became the victim.

Goal in the 76th minute seemed to wipe out bad results Barca in El Clasico each semi-final match earlier. In the season 1959-1950 and 2001-2002, Barca failed to pass hadangan Madrid. Similar to the success of Sir Alex, who remove the curse against the representative of Germany, this time Guardiola quietly enjoy the rest of the game that is absolutely dominated army.

An action which certainly will be remembered by all fans the ball in the corners of the world, Lionel Messi weaving through 4 players plus Iker Casillas. Action Messiah begins with escape from hadangan Lass. Forwarded by surging into the penalty town, hadangan Raul Albiol, with both he dodged. Marcelo tried to steal the ball, but the momentum Messi is so fast. Sergio Ramos is aware goalkeeper Casillas threatened to try to close the space shot, and an advanced Casillas could only be gawking at Messi's right foot kick slowly rolled into the right corner of the goal keeper is La Furia Roja.

Two goals from Messi clean make final chance 2009 in Moscow seems to be repeated again. Although there are still 90 minutes at Camp Nou, minus Sergio Ramos, Real Madrid's chance this time thinning. Mou failed to take advantage of the players bertumbangnya Guardiola.

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The composition of players

Real Madrid: Iker Casillas, Raul Albiol, Sergio Ramos, Marcelo, Alvaro Arbeloa, Pepe, Lassana Diarra, Xabi Alonso, Angel Di Maria, Crstiano Ronaldo, Mesut Oezil (Emmanuel Adebayor 46)

Barcelona: Victor Valdes, Sergio Busquets, Gerard Pique, Carles Puyol, Dani Alves, Javier Mascherano, Seydou Keita, Xavi, David Villa (Sergi Roberto 90), Lionel Messi, Pedro (Ibrahim Afellay 71)

MU One Step Final Party

Gelsenkirchen- nested Two goals from Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney in the second half to bring MU stepped down on one step in the final of the Champions League.

Appeared dominant since the early minutes, the team 'Red Devil' was made to conquer difficulties Schalke 04 goalkeeper who guarded both by Manuel Manuer.

Down with Manchester United's best formation directly stomping since the early minutes.

Action Wayne Rooney on the edge of the field almost brought Chelsea ahead quickly passing shot into the upper right corner speculation Schalke 04 goalkeeper, unfortunately the ball is still capable of a tip by Manuel Neuer.

Lapse of two minutes turn to Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez who threaten the goal Schalke 04. Bait gastric Anderrson greeted with loud by Chicharito header, but the ball is still capable of controlled Neuer well.

Entering the 11th minute Schalke began to venture out to attack through the energetic midfielder, Jefferson Farfan. Action Farfan on the edge of the field almost bring disastrous for the Red Devils if not immediately blown away by Vidic.

Continuous attack, Schalke leave gaping holes in the defense sector. Conditions were nearly fatal when Chicharito escaped the offside trap, but again Neuer is a hero to the German representative.

Impressive game 'Chicharito' in front of the MU sector continues to spread terror to the defense of The Royal Blues. Noted there are three golden opportunities that should be converted into goals by the Mexican boy.

10 minutes before the game ended the attack raised MU becomes increasingly likely. Fabio, Giggs and Park Ji Sung go down directly bombard Schalke 04 goalkeeper who was a virgin.

But the alertness of Manuel Neuer at the bar once again brought into a solid barrier to the attack which was built by a team made by Sir Alex Ferguson is. Until halftime score gap persisted glasses.

Entering the second interval, Manchester United could open in three minutes early advantage through Chicharito, but the referee annulled the goal as judged offside.

Entering the middle of the second half, the game increasingly heated. Action Raul Gonzalez on the edge of the field nearly bring disaster to Chelsea's goal, if not rescued Rio Ferdinand.

Lapse of two minutes elapsed Jose Jurado try speculation fired from outside the penalty box, but the ball fell in the arms of Van der Sar.

Entering the 67th minute bombardment by the MU forces throughout the game finally bearing fruit. Remarkably, the Red Devils at once bought up two goals within two minutes.

Constantly attack, 'Red Devils' could finally breathe easily when Giggs scored the opening goal. This goal apiknya created through partnership with Wayne Rooney, Manchester United winning 0-1.

Lapse of two minutes turn to Wayne Rooney who destroyed the walls of sturdy Manuel Neuer. Chicharito able to pull the bait properly resolved by Rooney, Manchester United Enlarge advantage 0-2.

After netted two goals, Sir Alex Ferguson began to change the focus of his game to the midfield sector. Chicharito Duo-Rooney pulled out and replaced by Nani and Paul Scholes.

This tactic was used to muffle the game Sir Alex quickly Schalke courtier who often make a sharp jab from the edge of the field.

The decision is fairly accurate, able to block the movement of action Nani Raul Gonzalez, as a result the score 0-2 for Manchester United victory last until the referee blew the long whistle.

Barcelona The Wounded promises revenge on Real

MADRID - Barcelona, ​​after being wounded by defeat in the Cup finals, are now withdrawing from their headquarters to take revenge on their main rivals Real Madrid in the first leg Champions League semi-final at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday.

This is the third meeting of these two sworn top Spanish teams were within 12 days and Barcelona try to maintain their impressive record at the Bernabeu, as well as revenge for the 0-1 defeat in extra-time King's Cup when they defeated Real five days ago.

It is the first Cup for coach Jose Mourinho as new coach Real Madrid and now coach of Portugal's European Championship after the 10th of Madrid, in an attempt to become the first coach to win the Champions League title in three different clubs.

Mourinho humiliated when their goal dicocor Barcelona 0-5 last November, but finally managed to stop Barca Real drew 1-1 in league matches at home following a victory in the King's Cup.

"We can overcome them in two games, we just do that," Mourinho said, "No reason for us to not beat them in the Champions League because, as we managed to hold them and then beat them."

History is on Madrid's club when they perform better over Barcelona in the previous two semi-finals at Euro 1960 and recently in four of the Champions League 2002, when Madrid finally got the second trophy in the competition.

Barcelona advanced to the Champions League semi-final for the fourth time and coach Pep Guardiola hopes his team performed better than last season when they dikandaskan farm team Mourinho, Inter Milan, at the same stage.

Barcelona beat Osasuna 2-0 on Saturday and maintain a distance of eight points clear of Real and was approaching the La Liga title for the third time in a row.

But Guardiola admitted his team got the influence of the length and density of this season's competition.

"We will go to Madrid is not in the best physical condition, but we came up with interest and confidence in our own self," said Guardiola.

"We recognize that Madrid might be favorites but we went to the Bernabeu for the attack, creating a goal and try to win games," he said.

Lionel Messi who scored his 50th goal this season at Osasuna and give birth every three goals in their visit to the Bernabeu and Barcelona excited with the results of two victories and one series in their three matches in the capital.

Goals that were created Messi and David Villa at the weekend, ending famine goals in 11 matches in all competitions, is generating enthusiasm for Barca but the injuries suffered by players from Brazilian Adriano great concern to them in team defense.

Pure defender Adriano will miss the match of the season because of a thigh injury, so coach Guardiola seems to be watching captain Carles Puyol who are struggling with muscle problems as well as French players Eric Abidal who had surgery in the treatment of liver tumors sertelah.

Real lucky

Real is more fortunate because of Argentin forward Gonzalo Higuain and Brazilian playmaker Kaka back in action after a long rest.

Higuain scored a hat-trick and two goals from Kaka made when Real won 6-3 victory over Valencia on Saturday, so the team spirit is very strong because of their core players support it
"He (Kaka) played very fantastic in his position, I very like it," Mourinho said, "It is also very fantastic for her confidence.

Mourinho rested key players such as Pepe, Marcelo, Xabi Alonso and Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored the winning goal in the Cup finals, but his team crippled by the absence of experienced central defender Ricardo Carvalho who is being punishedGermany's midfielder Sami Khedira also not go down the field due to muscle injury, so players from France Lass Diarra directed to replace it.

City Keep Competed in the Champions League Opportunities

MANCHESTER - Single goal Edin Dzeko bend escort Manchester City 1-0 Blackburn Rovers continued paa Premier League at Ewood Park, Lancashire, on Tuesday (26 / 4) early morning hrs. This victory makes the City extend the distance to four points with Tottenham Hotspur, while keeping the chance of competing in the Champions League next season.

City coach, Roberto Mancini, said this victory makes the City a chance to compete with Chelsea and Arsenal fight runner-up position. However, he was more pleased when his team focused on next match when entertain West Ham at the weekend.

"If Chelsea lose in all games and we won, we were able in second position. Everything is possible. But the most important thing is to continue this good performance against West Ham when," Mancini said as reported by the club's official website.

City currently has one more game than Arsenal and Chelsea. They are in fourth position. The Citizens left behind eight points from Chelsea in second place with 67 collection points.

The difference is big enough it makes Mancini did not want to be careless. Moreover, the match against Blackburn shows the remaining five games will be just as difficult for the City. "Blackburn made ​​the game is not easy. Now we just have to think of West Ham. Because, this will be a fight the same weight," says Mancini

This How To Beat Manchester United Schalke 04

Manchester: We get rid of Valencia in the last 16 Champions League, Schalke 04 are still not taken into account. They're just lucky to get through to the quarter-finals. In the next round, defending champion Inter Milan was waiting. However, what happened was unexpected. Who would have thought that was so powerful Inter finished 5-2 at home to Schalke. They completed a 2-1 victory in game two.

Successfully advanced to the semi-finals by eliminating Inter Konigsblauen make the die can not be underestimated. And, a fatal error when Manchester United Schalke underestimated.

Schalke are already more than half a century or precisely 53 years of not winning the German Bundesliga. The best achievement in the Champions League Konigsblauen die cutting through the quarter-finals in 2007. Their ultimate success is only a UEFA Cup winners 2007.

However, as written Goal.com, fighting spirit in European competition could be a threat to United. There are some things that overthrew the power of Schalke for the Red Devils.

Advantages No favorites

Advantages as a team that is not considered really under-estimated. Schalke clearly disadvantaged compared to United's much favored. As a result, United's heavy pressure to win. Exchange has always placed them as superior despite United's poor record when the teams meet Bundesliga.

In contrast, Schalke actually appear without the load. They're nothing to lose and can play loose. Especially for players who previously drowned from the hustle and bustle of football stars in the giant clubs.

Last year, who knows quality Kyriakos Papadopoulos and Atsuto Uchida. Now, they are growing rapidly and are ready to maximize the opportunity to compete in Europe's biggest competition.

Ralf Rangnick genius

The change of coach Felix Magath seamlessly to Ralf Rangnick. Magath brought Schalke into the quarter-finals and the four major Rangnick. The approach is different both in training. But the result is the same: success in European competitions.

Rangnick consistent with a 4-4-2 scheme. However, it is not rigid formation. Raul Gonzalez could have a chance for layering defenses to play more inside. Meanwhile, winger was given the freedom to play in the middle.

It is difficult to reveal the characteristic pattern of play from team Rangnick. He's not a coach that dogmatic, but tend to be pragmatic because the build teams based on existing personnel. In this case, it is similar to United's manager, Sir Alex Ferguson.

Rangnick play attacking football. It's very visible when they won 5-2 at the Giuseppe Meazza. They play attacking. In fact, the midfielder has revealed Rangnick attacking character. Attacking Midfielder Jose Manuel Jurado is positioned as a defensive midfielder. To deal with Wesley Sneijder, who was assigned Papadopoulos enough.

In addition, Alexander Baumjohann and Jefferson Farfan often switching positions. This forced Javier Zanetti to focus on defense.

A Solid Defense

Rangnick team was aggressive. But a big mistake when calling Schalke could only attack. They have a balance because the defense is solid.

Evidently, Samuel Eto'o was unable to make a goal for 180 minutes. No other team can do except Schalke. Schalke defender is not the largest. But the record speaks how their quality.

The main strength at the back was none other than the goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. He's not afraid to take risks to leave the wicket. However, the calculation is always right. The speed and ability to anticipate the ball cross is also very good. Raul is the added strength at the back and Neuer being targeted by United is an important pillar in the back.

Fitness

The last aspect is no less important for Schalke to take them to the next level is the fitness. Although the players suffer because of rigorous training Magath, but they realize that the method gives a good effect.

Players are always in a condition of staying fit. In fact, Raul who are aged 33 states he should feel in the best condition today.

With stamina still excellent, tail opponent teams got suspicious. Even Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas blamed Schalke players using doping.

The reason, they do not know tired to move into every corner of the field. United familiar with the football that did not stop moving the style of the English Premier League. However, they should prepare themselves better yet if you want to face Schalke.

Special Guard to SEA Games Participants

Jakarta city administration will not release the vehicle crossed paths Transjakarta for SEA Games officials and athletes of 2011. However, promising traffic escort to ensure athletes do not be late to the venue because it stuck in traffic.

Vice Governor of Jakarta, Prijanto, said it shared the Greater Jakarta Metropolitan Police set up diversion routes and escort. Options that are predicted to overcome the congestion problem.

"Line busway will continue to use the busway. Engineering traffic we can do. Have not the President delayed until the event?" Prijanto said, after the release of Komodo 'Modo and Modi' as the mascot of the SEA Games, in Jakarta on Monday (24 / 4) night.

Prijanto said it arranged for the contestants participating country inn adjacent to the sports venues respectively. "The accommodation close to this would facilitate movement of athletes," he said.

Prijanto said renovation of the venue was in the process of auction. In Jakarta, there are 19 venues to be used as an arena for the SEA Games. Of these, six are in the area of ​​West Java, such as fencing at the University of Indonesia, Depok.

Secretly Honda 1000cc Motor Test

Do not want to miss a Ducati, Honda Repsol had also secretly tested a prototype 1000cc motor that will be used from Japan's team in MotoGP 2012.

Ducati has tested their prototype GP12 1000cc motor with Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden at the Jerez Circuit, Spain, 8-9 April. This is done in preparation Ducati 1000cc era that will be used in MotoGP next season.

Do not want to miss a Ducati, Honda was also tested. MotoGP official site launch, the test rider Kousuke Akiyoshi and Tady Okada has tested a prototype motor 1000cc Honda at Suzuka Circuit Japan, 14-15 April.

There has been no official word from Honda when their rider, Casey Stoner, Dani Pedrosa and Andrea Dovizioso will try their 1000cc motor. However, the party had confirmed Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha and Ben Spies will try their 2012 M1 at Mugello Circuit, Italy, early July.

While Suzuki has not revealed their test plan after only one motor running this season with Alvaro Bautista on the Rizla Suzuki team. This further strengthens the rumors that Suzuki MotoGP will disappear in 2012.

MotoGP 2012 will be a new era of MotoGP after going to use the 1000cc. MotoGP 2011 will be the last series 800cc engine is used. Next season also be the last season and was replaced by the era of 125cc 4 stroke class Moto3....

Milan Coach Allegri Target Four Crucial Points

Rome - AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri said Monday, he was very focused on four points that is needed to deliver their teams to the league title Jura-18 for the club that fosterage.

Milan are top of Serie A with eight points and the distance remaining four matches to play and will have a better record than their rivals Inter Milan's second team, if they get four points are very crucial in the remaining matches.

They can even win the competition this season at the end of the week, when they beat Bologna at home Monday and defending champion failed to win away games in Cesena on the previous day.

"Maybe Monday is still not enough but we have to figure out how to get four points, and after that we will win games this season," said Allegri told Sky.

Milan are likely to get two titles this season, because they also were in the Italian Cup semi-final round, although last week they were a 2-2 draw at home to Palermo opponent.

The only thing that made retroactive Allegri record this season when Milan eliminated early in the Champions League.

After being defeated and in second group stage, when the formidable team against Real Madrid, they were eliminated in 16 of the current match against Tottenham.

"We have done everything possible," he said, "Of course we're supposed to beat Tottenham. We were not able to do it but we're not worried about the next game. Now one when thinking about next season, we should think about the title."

"There is also the Italian Cup semi-finals, so we tried to target these two titles (league and cup) is very important to us," he said.

Allegri deplored the appearance of forward Antonio Cassano who failed to take advantage of three golden opportunities when against Brescia on Sunday.

He also had to play second player occupies a position of powerful players such as Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Robinho and Pato since I arrived - because it is less fit and overweight - in January.

"But I till now I am very happy with what has been done to them. They were as decisive in some games," said Allegri.

"It's normal when people expect more than a great player but it is not always possible," he said.

Caroline Wozniacki in Charleston Champion

South Carolina: World number one tennis player Caroline Wozniacki won the third title in 2011 when a straight sets win over Elena Vesnina in the final of the Family Circle Cup tennis tournament in Charleston, South Carolina, on Sunday (10 / 4).

Top seed from Denmark was defeated Vesnina 6-2, 6-3 to add his title after winning in Dubai and Indian Wells, California.

Wozniacki secured all four break points "when against Vesnina, including two in the seventh game of the second set so that dispelled the German tennis players an opportunity to take revenge.

Vesnina tried to resist the pressure his opponent in the second set, by making five times the fracture service, but turned deadly Wozniacki serve and lead 5-3.

Wozniacki then launched a service and achievement won the match point first.

Ferrari Team Disappointed Malaysian GP Results

Sepang: Team Formula One (F1) Ferrari reap only 18 points in the Malaysian GP at Sepang Circuit, Malaysia, Sunday (10 / 4). Achieving that the team has not satisfied the Horses Jingkrak Italian.

From the results the day before qualifying, Felipe Massa can go up two levels from the starting point to finish in the top five drivers in the race which was won Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel. Meanwhile, Fernando Alonso, twice world champion, finished sixth or worse than at the beginning of the race with the start in fifth position.

Ferrari will not be considered competitive after disappointing results in qualifying, the day before the race. But during the race, the speed of a red car they were able to fight back against three other teams that Red Bull, McLaren, and Renault.

"We actually have been able to increase the speed of the car. It is true, the speed of our car is very different from the performance when appearing in qualifying," said Massa, Brazilian racing driver.

"It (the performance of the car) is very positive, but the position at the start to be very important, so we should put more effort into the future," explained Massa again.

In addition, the constraints Ferrari ausnya tire that is fast making them have to enter the pit stops. Obstacles facing pit stop too, because Ferrari was not able to do it perfectly.

"It's pathetic, I have to lose a few seconds during the first pit stops. In fact, I had the chance to occupy the podium (top three)," added Massa.

While Alonso also showed Ferrari's capable of much faster than McLaren. It is shown when double world champion kept stalking Lewis Hamilton to fight for third position. But Alonso eventually have to enter the pit because my car was broken because wing crashed into Hamilton's tires.

"We were finally able to express our cars are competitive and able to compete for the podium," said Alonso, who along with Hamilton's penalty 20 seconds from being in contact on lap 46. "It gives extra motivation to face the race next week in China," added Alonso, who had a team with Hamilton at McLaren.

"We were a little unlucky after damage to the wing on my car. I have a chance to easily pass through Hamilton, but he fought hard," said Alonso.

"He survived very well, but then we both collide so that makes my car's front wing damaged. The opportunity I had to be missing the podium," said Alonso.

Now Ferrari can get ready to climb the podium at the next race. Alonso said one driver who may still have not touched that is Sebastian Vettel, German racing driver of the Red Bull team that won two series earlier this season. "But with other drivers, we are able to compete," said Alonso optimistic.

Confident Djokovic beat Nadal on Clay Field

Monaco: This year, Novak Djokovic twice successfully beat world number one Rafael Nadal and maintain a record 24 matches without defeat. Now, the Serb had determined to beat Nadal on clay, Nadal's favorite field.

Despite record Djokovic faces Nadal on clay is very bad - of the nine meetings of both, Djokovic has not even win - the Australian Open champion was optimistic after successfully defeating Nadal at the Sony Ericsson Open tennis tournament and BNP Paribas Open despite lagging advance first.

"Achieving victory over Nadal is very important for me mentally. I now have the confidence to be able to defeat him. Something that I lacked in previous years," said Djokovic.

"If I want to be world number one tennis player so I have to play consistently all year. If not, I do not have the opportunity to pursue Rafa and Roger because they must perform consistently," he added.

However, Djokovic had to postpone the match against Nadal on clay after he withdrew from the Monte Carlo Masters tennis tournament because of a knee injury. Djokovic will return to practice next week before the Serbian Open.

Winner For Week Defining Survived LC

This week becomes a decisive match for Inter Milan in the European arena. If re-swallow the bitter pill against Schalke in the quarter-final second leg, Inter must be sincere eliminated from the Champions League (LC) this season.

"It may seem difficult, but anything can happen in football. In fact this is not a dream," said striker Samuel Eto as reported from Tribal Football.

Inter fly to Germany with a deficit of three goals after the first leg 5-2 at the Giuseppe Meazza collapsed last week. If you want to get a ticket semifinal, defending champion must win at least 4-0.

For Eto'o, catch up from Schalke is not difficult. Because, he never had the experience can reverse the situation while still costumed Barcelona.

"When I was playing for Barcelona, we were initially lost 5-1 against Getafe at the first meeting, then at the second meeting we can win 4-0," said Eto'o.

After Inter hit two consecutive games against AC Milan in Serie A and Schalke in the Champions League first leg last week pocketed Inter valuable capital. In the arena of Serie A, Inter win over Chievo, 2-0.

The victory will certainly be a capital to lift mentally after hit hard by the defeat the previous two games. "Inter are a team that has decent quality and qualified for the semifinals,"said Eto'o.

Doohan: Rossi's Up Glory Era

Jerez - five times MotoGP world champion from Australia, Mike Doohan, expressed confidence that the heyday Valentino Rossi will soon be over. Rossi who has entered the 12th year in motor racing event is expected to accelerate the end of his career in MotoGP. Moreover, Rossi suffered a shoulder injury that do not heal since last year.

As quoted from the Super Sport, Doohan said period of 10 years is the maximum time an active athlete in the sport that he wrestled. Doohan, who retired because of a severe accident in the final season was also a little regret Rossi's move to Ducati Corse.

From the first two MotoGP races this season, Rossi with his new team failed to achieve maximum results. He was only able to reach the seventh position when the race was held in Qatar. Rossi could only finish fifth race at Jerez.

Rossi is currently only earned 20 points from two races. Position 25 points adrift of the first inhabitants of the position standings MotoGP, Jorge Lorenzo, on a Yamaha.

"This year will be heavier for Rossi. Through the past decade, it will be more difficult,''said Doohan. ''Especially when you never achieve such brilliant prestai Rossi had ever achieved.''

Cavasin not want to quit

Genoa: Defeat for the defeat of Sampdoria increasingly dragged into the relegation danger zone alias. Results 1-2 (0-1) was achieved when entertaining fellow team under the board Lecce in Serie A at the weekend continued into the 32 that took place at the Luigi Ferraris on Sunday (10 / 4), making Il samp only one point adrift with a Cesena occupy the danger zone.

However, coach Alberto Cavasin recently appointed club manajemem replace Domenico Di Carlo on March 7, admitted to not having the slightest intention to resign his post off alias. Since given a mandate to deal with Angelo Palombo et al, recorded Cavasin could only give one point from four games the played a goalless draw at home to Chievo Verona.

I do not think to resign. I am not a figure that could make such a policy. Other (board directors) who must evaluate the current situation. Indeed, I admit if this squad has a few problems, ranging from the physical condition of players to the issues that occurred in the internal team, I Cavasin, 55 years old.

Although only reap an additional one point, Cavasin still assessing the performance of Palombo et al on the gridiron has improved. I think that Sampdoria have played well and deserved the victory. Indeed, at this time all parties only see the result (victory). We know we have to fix it. Therefore, this squad has the quality to survive in Serie A, the firm Cavasin.

Clijsters Possible Cancel Participate France Open

Brussels: Tennis world number two Kim Clijsters likely to miss the Grand Slam tennis tournament at next month's French Open after suffering an injury while attending a cousin's wedding.

The Belgian who went on to become a finalist twice in the French Open is currently sidelined for four weeks due to shoulder and wrist injuries they experienced.

"Kim suffered an ankle injury. He will not be able to compete for four to six weeks. Therefore, the possibility of him appearing at the French Open event can not be ascertained," said an official statement quoted by the official online page Clijsters, www.kimclijsters.be, Monday (11 / 4).

"In his cousin's wedding team, Kim suffered an ankle injury. The ankle is now could not be moved, and he certainly could not walk for several days," added the official statement. Grand Slam French Open will begin in the next six weeks.

Champions League Last Hope the Blues

MANCHESTER - After the exit from the FA Cup and the competition for the English Premier League titles, Chelsea won the title last hope is to stay in the Champions League. However, that desire would be difficult to realize because in the second quarter-final match on Wednesday (13 / 4) early morning hrs later the Blues had to come to the cage Manchester United (MU) with a position behind 0-1.

Single goal Wayne Rooney at the party at Stamford Bridge last week was enough to make United play a little relaxed. Sir Alex Ferguson's squad only needed a draw only to step into the semifinals.

Chelsea manager, Carlo Ancelotti, knows his team must play better than ever before if you want to win at Old Trafford. Moreover, throughout its history in the Champions League, Manchester United had never failed to qualify for the next round after winning the first fight in the cage opposite.

Manager Don Carlo was dubbed the states since the first minute of the players have to think that they could win the match. "To do that, we have to play 100 percent," said Ancelotti as reported Soccernet.

If the talk last season, Ancelotti may be slightly jumawa because skuatnya moment can beat Manchester United at Old Trafford in a crucial Premier League game with the score 2-1. If the Blues back can make these achievements, it is they who will be eligible to qualify for the Champions League semi-final.

Frustrated Hamilton Pit Stop Too Fast

Sepang - Lewis Hamilton must accept the fact that quite bitter at the Malaysian GP, Sunday (10/4/11), because although the start from second position, the McLaren driver was actually finished seventh. According to him, too fast into the pit stops made ​​him frustrated at having to pay dearly.

After the start, Hamilton looked very competitive so they can continue stalking driver Red Bull Racing, Sebastian Vettel, who became the winner. However, the condition of the tires to make him have to forget the dream to climb the podium on the second series Formula1 2011.

"I think, throughout the race my car tires were destroyed," said Hamilton told the BBC. "We had to get in the pit, before the other rider to do it, and tire out in the end.

Hamilton admitted, finished in seventh position was a very disappointing result. In fact, this weekend he continued to put pressure on Vettel and the start of the first grid during the race.

"I think this is racing," said 2008 world champion is. "I start from the position of the two and do everything to survive, and I really can not say much."

Alonso admits Ferrari Lose

Sepang - Fernando Alonso admitted that Ferrari should immediately make improvements if you want to fight for victory. If Scuderia late "wake up", then they are difficult to pursue its rivals who immediately appear impressive since the start of the season.

Alonso could only finish in fourth position on the opening series of Formula One in 2011 in Australia, two weeks ago. Then, in the second series qualifying at Sepang, Malaysia, Saturday (04/09/2011), the Spanish rider is in fifth place and left with a time of almost one second from pole position winner, Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing team.

This fact makes Alonso could only surrender. Former world champion 2005 and 2006 were admitted, there was nothing that could be covered that at this time Ferrari has not been too fast to be able to compete with Red Bull and McLaren, the master grid 1-2 (the qualification, Vettel's pole position, followed by Lewis Hamilton, Mark Webber , and Jenson Button).

"Tires that used the same for all riders, so I'm not sure the tires became an issue," said Alonso. "The car is not too fast."

"On this day, 90 percent of aerodynamic performance, so I think there is one area that we need better analysis. Usually each repair you do on the car, again, 90 percent of the time is updated aerodynamics. So, there is something in which they do it better than our current work. "

"Unfortunately, we were not fast enough in Australia, is also not fast enough here to fight for pole. So, I think the race would be difficult. We'll see. At the moment we only have to score many points."

Nonetheless, Alonso was not too worried when touched on the chance to become world champion. The reason is, there are many races who have acted so that they have a long enough time to clean up.

"Last year we had difficulty in many series, such as in Turkey when I was thrown in Q3 and then next week I was fighting for pole position in Monaco. We have to really concentrate."

"Yes, we have to change. We must make improvements in several series in the future because we are not too fast at the moment. But also, we must remain calm, very focused because the competition is very long."

Morales Wants duel Again

LAS VEGAS - veteran Mexican boxer, Erik Morales wanted boxer battles back to face Argentina, Marcos Maidana.

Morales lost the absolute numbers in the battle for the title of interim WBA super lightweight class at the MGM Grand Arena, Sunday morning GMT.

But in this fight Morales demonstrate the experience and cleverness as a boxer who has aged 34 years. He was able to reduce the malignancy of Argentine boxer who is 27 years old.

"I just want to show those watching that I was a good boxer. Maybe Maidana win the battle but not absolute," said Morales who had defeated big names like Marco Antonio Barrera and Manny Pacquiao.

"I would have thought I won because I was more clean punches. I also faster because the fight with heart and pride. I want to fight back," he said.

Keinginann Morales responded well by boxing promoter Oscar De La Hoya. "I told you you should never underestimate the Erik Morales. Look what happened to Kelly Pavlik yag, Bernard Hopkins, Manny Pacquiao and Oscar De Lahoya. Every battle must be wonderful to be repeated. It is better we give him a chance," said De La Hoya.

In the battle to face Maidana, Morales showed age is not something to be underestimated. He even just carelessness Maidana tapped the younger (27 years) to offset his opponent.