SOCCER NEWS David Moyes slammed Manchester Uniteds worst UEFA Champions League performance this term after they lost 2-0 at Olympiacos. Alejandro Dominguez and on-loan Arsenal forward Joel Campbell struck either side of half-time for the hosts, who were superior to the Premier League champions for the vast majority of the contest. Borussia Dortmund were close to their fluent best in Tuesdays 4-2 UEFA Champions League win over Zenit, according to coach Jurgen Klopp. Goals from Marco Reus and Henrikh Mkhitaryan in the opening five minutes put the Bundesliga side in control of the last-16 first-leg tie and, although they let Zenit back into the game, last years beaten finalists remained ruthless in front of goal. Roberto Mancini has suggested that Chelsea have an 80 per cent chance of eliminating his Galatasaray side from the UEFA Champions League. The Turkish champions play host to the Premier League leaders on Wednesday in the first leg of a last-16 tie. Benfica president Luis Filipe Vieira led the tributes to Mario Coluna following the former Portugal captains death at the age of 78. Coluna passed away in his native Mozambique on Tuesday, the Primeira Liga club confirmed. A Benfica legend, he made 677 appearances for the club across 17 seasons, scoring 150 goals and twice winning the European Cup. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti expects UEFA Champions League opponents Schalke to pose plenty of attacking threat on Wednesday. In what will be the first meeting between the sides, Real will hope to improve on a dismal return of just one victory from 25 trips to face German opposition on home soil. Inter midfielder Fredy Guarin has revealed that he expects to sign a new long-term deal at San Siro in the near future. The Colombia international was the subject of a bid from Juventus in January, and initially looked set to join the Serie A champions in a swap deal that would have seen Mirko Vucinic head to Milan. Roma have been fined €50,000 after their fans attempted to break down a gate at Bologna on Saturday. Radja Nainggolan scored the only goal as the men from the capital claimed a 1-0 triumph in the Serie A clash, but some supporters caused damage outside the ground in the build-up. Alexis Sanchez has played down any rivalry with fellow Barcelona winger Pedro, insisting that they work together for the team. The Chilean has scored 15 goals in 21 La Liga appearances for the Camp Nou outfit this season, with Barca sitting second, three points behind leaders Real Madrid. Juventus have been fined €25,000 after their fans displayed banners referencing the Superga air disaster in Sundays 1-0 win over Torino. Carlos Tevez scored the only goal of the encounter after 30 minutes at Juventus Stadium, but a section of home fans caused controversy when they appeared to mock the 1949 crash, which killed 18 members of the Torino squad, along with club officials and journalists. Jose Mourinho believes Samuel Etoo has no reason to be upset at criticism from the Chelsea boss that has been made public. Mourinho was recorded making negative comments about Etoo and Chelseas other strikers at a sponsorship launch when he was unaware he was on camera, but feels his words have been taken out of context. Fiorentina midfielder Borja Valero has been handed a four-match ban following his red card in the 2-2 draw with Sampdoria on Tuesday. Arsenal vice-captain Mikel Arteta believes the addition of Mathieu Flamini has had a significant impact on their fortunes this season. Serie B club Bari have announced plans to seek bankruptcy as their financial struggles continue. The Stadio San Nicola outfit have finished in mid-table in both seasons since returning to the Italian second tier in 2011, but now face an uncertain future. Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany is keen to avenge last seasons FA Cup disappointment with victory in Sundays League Cup final. City travel to Wembley to face Sunderland as they aim to secure their first silverware since the Community Shield back in 2012. Galatasaray striker Didier Drogba admits he will be emotional when he comes up against Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. The Ivorian is likely to feature when the sides meet in their last-16 first-leg clash at the Turk Telekom Arena, coming up against his former club for the first time since leaving in 2012. Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa insists the club have never been title contenders in this seasons La Liga. Diego Simeones men currently sit three points adrift of leaders Real Madrid in the Spanish top flight, having kept pace with their local rivals and Barcelona for the duration of the season so far. Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has backed Jese Rodriguez to force his way into the Spain squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The 20-year-old has turned in a string of impressive performances for the Liga leaders in his breakout season, scoring five goals in 16 league appearances.
Posted on: Wed, 26 Feb 2014 04:11:31 +0000
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