Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri hailed the impact Cristiano Ronaldo was having on the Italian champions as the Portuguese star became the first player to achieve 100 Champions League wins in Tuesday’s 1-0 success over Valencia that clinched their passage to the knockout rounds. “Ronaldo gives us a sense of security and confidence,” said Allegri of […]
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Barca lose points at Mestalla despite Messi goal
It was a usual day at business for Barcelona captain Lionel Messi as he scored his 6th league goal of the season, but his team continued their downward spiral in the Spanish league as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Valencia at Mestalla. Barcelona, who enjoyed 76 percent of the ball, had 5 […]
Valencia look to break Barcelona curse as Messi oozes with confidence
Spanish club Valencia will be looking to break their 12-year-old win-less record against champions Barcelona at Mestalla as the two teams square-off in Round 8 of the Spanish league. The Blaugranas have not lost to Valencia at Mestalla since 2006-07 when they managed to beat Rijkaard’s Barca 2-1. Since then, it has been either Barcelona […]
Rodrigo strikes as Atletico held by Valencia in La Liga opener
Atletico Madrid failed to get their La Liga title bid off to a winning start, as Rodrigo earned Valencia a 1-1 draw at the Mestalla Stadium on Monday. Angel Correa gave Diego Simeone’s visitors a 26th-minute lead, but Rodrigo struck in the second half for the home team and last season’s runners-up Atletico failed to […]
Coutinho’s maiden goal helps Barcelona reach Spanish Cup final
VALENCIA: Barcelona’s record signing Philippe Coutinho on Thursday scored his maiden goal for the club helping the Blaugranas reach Spanish Cup final after a convincing 2-0 win against Valencia. Coutinho, who was signed from Liverpool in January for a record fee of £142 million, came off the bench at half-time and poked home a cross from […]