Roberto Carlos: Real Madrid Have Shown Against Barcelona That Favourites Do Not Always Win

Previous Real Madrid left-back Roberto Carlos has claimed that the Spanish giants have previously proven that favorites do not forever win ahead of the club's Champions League semi-final in opposition to bitter rivals Barcelona.

The 38-year-old was referring to his former side's 1-0 Copa de Rey triumph over Barca last Wednesday; a game that many alleged Barcelona would come into sight victorious.

"Madrid has shown that favorites do not forever win," Roberto Carlos told Radio Marca. "Madrid has the latent to play even improved and this could make a decision the tie.

"But we must be sensible as there are no favorites for this game as both squads are very close [in terms of quality]. Though, Madrid is in improved form after beating Barca in the cup and then trouncing Valencia 6-3 at the Mestalla."

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Schalke 0-2 Manchester United: Giggs And Rooney Hit Quickfire Double To End Incredible Manuel Neuer Resistance

Manchester United are taking a two goal pillow back to Old Trafford as they overcome a immovable and forceful FC Schalke side at the Veltins-Arena in their Champions League semi-final. Goals from Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney were the fruits of hard labour in Gelsenkirchen following Manuel Neuer established that the attention shown in him in recent months is not groundless.

The German keeper was a enormous thorn in the side of United and time and time once more he was custody United scoreless in a game that was one-sided in the English sides favors.

Schalke, who beat Inter in the preceding round showed little of the attacking flair and seemed content to hold United for as long as they possibly will. They managed this until the final third of the game but United's control shone through in the end.

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‘Do I Want To Go To United? It's A Beautiful Club’ – Manchester United Target Wesley Sneijder

Inter playmaker Wesley Sneijder has fuelled conjecture linking him with Manchester United by recitation the club as 'beautiful'.

The Dutch international has long been linked with Sir Alex Ferguson’s side - dubbed a potentional long-term substitute for the aging Paul Scholes - and it come into view Sneijder could be ready to consider a move to the Premier League, but insists that he is happy will playing in Milan.

Speaking on Dutch local television Studio Ajax: "Do I want to go to United? It's a striking club. But I'm fine in Milano and not at the point to think in relation to it."

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Blackburn Rovers 0-1 Manchester City: Supersub Dzeko Scores Within Three Minutes To Open Four-Point Gap Above Spurs

Manchester City showed their strength of mind to finish in the top four this term with a hard-fought 0-1 win over demotion threatened Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park on Monday night.

City took the lead in the 76th minute through Edin Dzeko and with the victory; they handled to open up a four point gap stuck between themselves and Tottenham who currently occupy fifth.

Manchester City started the match very much on the front foot, aggressive from the off with David Silva crashing a lovely volley in opposition to the post in just the 4th minute.

Pablo Zabaleta charged up the right wing and angry, with Gareth Barry in-turn teeing the ball up nicely for the Spaniard who let rips from the edge of the box, but Paul Robinson’s right-post kept the score-line goalless.

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Barcelona's Victor Valdes: It's An Honour To Play 400 Games For Barcelona

Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes has spoken of his enjoyment in playing his 400th match for the Catalan huge in yesterday's 2-0 victory over Osasuna.

The 29-year-old made his first appearance back in 2002 and has so far earned an imposing 13 impressive main titles with the Spanish giants.

Valdes is only the second goalkeeper in Barcelona's history to reach the 400-game milestone with the famous Andoni Zubizarreta making a total of 410 appearances for the club.

"It's an honour for me. I don't pay much consideration to these things, but it's a pretty good stature and I would like to thank all those who have been there for me. Without them I wouldn't be enjoying this split second," the player told Barca TV.

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Dimitar Berbatov Out Of Manchester United Squad To Face Schalke In Champions League Semi-Final First Leg

Manchester United person on strike Dimitar Berbatov has not travelled to Germany as part of the team to face Schalke in the Champions League semi-final first leg in Gelsenkirchen.

The Premier League features Ralf Rangnick's side on Tuesday but the Bulgarian, who was missing from United's victory over Everton on Saturday due to a groin injury, has not been risked and will stay at home alongside Darren Fletcher, Owen Hargreaves and Bebe.

Berbatov has not been in a united squad since his side went down 1-0 to Manchester City at Wembley in the FA Cup semi-final and is said to be disconcerted at Old Trafford, having been relocated by Javier Hernandez in Sir Alex Ferguson's first XI.

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Newcastle 0-0 Manchester United: Ferguson’s Men Extend Lead To Seven Points But Stalemate Offers Arsenal Hope

Manchester United completes their lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points subsequent to drawing 0-0 with Newcastle at St. James’ Park.

In a high octane clash on Tyneside, Sir Alex Ferguson’s side failed to break down their pliant hosts and have on hand slim hope of title beauty to both Arsenal and Chelsea ahead of their respective games on Wednesday night.

With the celebrations of their noisy neighbors still ringing in the ears of the United squad, Ferguson looked to erase the memories of Wembley by making five changes to his side. Wayne Rooney returning from a much talked concerning two-game ban for his foulmouthed tirade at Upton Park the most notable boost to the company. The man he substitutes, Dimitar Berbatov, didn’t even make the bench.

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