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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Schalke's Form Makes Me Apprehensive - Sir Alex Ferguson |
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Tuesday, 26 April 2011 08:28 |
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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson admits he is apprehensive ahead of the Champions League semi-final first leg against Schalke 04. United have never beaten German opposition in a two-legged European tie during Ferguson's long reign. And the Scot insists he is not taking surprise package Schalke lightly, saying: "Semi-finals are never easy.
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Copa del rey: Barcelona 0-1 Real Madrid |
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Thursday, 21 April 2011 09:43 |
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Cristiano Ronaldo's extra-time header gave Jose Mourinho his first trophy as Real Madrid coach as his side beat Barcelona 1-0 to win the Copa del Rey.A foul-ridden encounter was decided in the first period of extra-time when Ronaldo powered in his 42nd of the season from Angel di Maria's cross. Real had Iker Casillas to thank after the keeper denied Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta with brilliant saves. Di Maria received a second yellow deep into extra-time but Real held on. Both Barca's best chances occured late in normal time with the cavaliers from Catalonia prevented from playing their normal game by the dogged and relentless chasing of Real.
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