Villarreal and Atletico Madrid set up two intriguing Copa Del Rey quarter-final ties after respective aggregate victories against Valencia and Espanyol. Goalless heading into their return at the Madrigal, Valencia scored two early goals through Banega (5) and Roberto Soldado (23) and looked to be heading to the quarter-finals. But Villarreal produced a remarkable comeback, scoring […]
Deportivo La Coruña and holders Sevilla moved into the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey on a night when Josep Guardiola saw his Barcelona squeak through on away goals. Having been frustrated by Athletic Bilbao in a goalless first leg two weeks ago, Barcelona once again found their opponents difficult to break down. It wasn’t […]
According to the Real Madrid website, Gonzalo Higuain will undergo back surgery for a herniated disc. Here is the full statement from Real Madrid: A magnetic resonance determined at the end of the year that Gonzalo Higuain suffers from a herniated disc. Knowing this, during the first week of December, the Club consulted with several experts […]
Arsenal hit the post twice but could find no way past Manchester City as the Premier League title rivals drew 0-0 on Wednesday. Robin van Persie and Cesc Fabregas both hit the post in the first 30 minutes, but Arsenal were not able to turn their possession into goals. Both sides finished with 10 men […]
According to the Real Madrid website, Gonzalo Higuain will undergo back surgery for a herniated disc. Here is the full statement from Real Madrid: A magnetic resonance determined at the end of the year that Gonzalo Higuain suffers from a herniated disc. Knowing this, during the first week of December, the Club consulted with several experts […]
Manchester United moved three points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League after a 2-1 victory against Stoke City. With City and Arsenal, two points behind City in third, meeting on Wednesday, United were in a fine position to open up a cushion. They took 27 minutes to unlock Stoke’s defence, […]