Cristiano Ronaldo double sees Real Madrid past Celta Vigo
Agence France Presse | Monday March 11, 2013
Jose Mourinho again rested a number of first-team regulars as he made seven changes from the side that defeated Manchester United in midweek.
De Gea kept us in the FA cup, admits Alex Ferguson
Agence France Presse | Monday March 11, 2013
United had appeared to be cruising into the semi-finals after early goals from Javier Hernandez and the recalled Wayne Rooney put them in control on a wintry afternoon at Old Trafford. Their poise disappeared in the second half though, as goals fro...
Referee insists Nani red card was right decision
Agence-France-Presse | Friday March 8, 2013
The referee who controversially sent-off Manchester United winger Nani in their 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid on Tuesday has claimed he still believes he made the right decision.
Manchester United 'cheated' by referee: British press
Agence-France-Presse | Wednesday March 6, 2013
British newspapers were unanimous on Wednesday that Manchester United had been cheated out of victory in their Champions League tie against Real Madrid after Nani was sent off for catching Alvaro Arbeloa in the chest.
Lucky Real Madrid in dreamland, says Spanish press
Agence-France-Presse | Wednesday March 6, 2013
Madrid's sporting press on Wednesday hailed a dream win for Real as they took a step closer to a 10th European club crown but rival papers said their victory at Manchester United was a gift from the referee.
Wayne Rooney wary of Cristiano Ronaldo but makes Man United favourites
Agence France Presse | Monday March 4, 2013
Real midfield star Kaka meanwhile said that the Spaniards were not feeling they had missed their chance by failing to obtain an opening leg lead.
Resurgent Real Madrid travel to Manchester United in hope
Agence France Presse | Monday March 4, 2013
Mourinho could even afford the luxury of resting several of his most important players in Saturday's 2-1 win at the Santiago Bernabeu, with Cristiano Ronaldo coming off the bench to turn the game in the hosts' favour. United's squad has also been ...
Jose Mourinho eyes residency on Old Trafford return
Agence France Presse | Monday March 4, 2013
Mourinho is widely expected to leave the Bernabeu at the end of the season, although his stock has risen in recent weeks after back-to-back wins over Barca in the Copa del Rey and the league.
Iker Casillas wary of Barcelona backlash
Agence France Presse | Friday March 1, 2013
And with another huge Champions League game to come against Manchester United on Tuesday, many expect Jose Mourinho to make a number of changes. Casillas will definitely miss the match as he continues his recovery from a broken bone in his hand an...
Ahead of clash vs Real, Ferguson warns United to stay focussed
Agence France-Presse | Wednesday February 27, 2013
United host Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League last 16 tie on Tuesday, which will once again leave Ferguson facing awkward decisions about who to select.
Phil Jones faces fitness race to make Real return
Agence France Presse | Thursday February 21, 2013
Jones has struggled with a variety of injury problems since joining from Blackburn in 2011. Former United captain Bryan Robson has commented on Jones' tackling style, saying that he had a similar approach, which resulted in plenty of injuries durin...
UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid, Manchester United finish all square
Agence-France-Presse | Thursday February 14, 2013
Danny Welbeck and Cristiano Ronaldo headed a first-half goal apiece as Real Madrid and Manchester United played out a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday.
Pressure all on Jose Mourinho ahead of Real Madrid-Man United clash
Associated Press | Tuesday February 12, 2013
Veteran midfielder Paul Scholes remains out for United with a knee problem, but winger Ashley Young and goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard are back in the squad after injuries. Both Phil Jones and Jonny Evans were on the flight to Madrid on Tuesday afte...
Cristiano Ronaldo-inspired Real Madrid ready for Manchester United
Agence-France-Presse | Sunday February 10, 2013
Real Madrid assistant manager Aitor Karanka believes his side are hitting form at the right time as they swept aside Sevilla 4-1 thanks to a Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick.
Real Madrid's Pepe back in time for Manchester United game
Associated Press | Saturday February 9, 2013
Madrid hosts United on Wednesday in the first leg of their round-of-16 series.
