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After the red card, Nani talking to friends while Crying
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After eliminated from the Champions League, relevant information or conditions of reaction stronghold Manchester United is minimal. A friend of Nani, who can be a red card in the game, now gives leaks.

Nani to be one of the central figures in the MU removal of the Champions League. In the second leg round of 16 Champions League against Real Madrid, on Wednesday (03/06/2013) pm dawn, he received a red card after the rated breaking Alvaro Arbeloa.

Assessed a red card itself controversial, although certainly not the referee's decision is final so MU, who was then a 1-0 lead, had to play with 10 men since the 56th minute. Chelsea eventually lost 1-2 and was eliminated from the Champions League.

After the match, Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson handed affair attended the press conference to Mike Phelan, his assistant. Besides the players, including Nani, is also not allowed to speak to the media. As a result, the flow of information was so limited.

However, as reported by 7MSport, a friend of the unnamed Nani gives leaks about the condition of the Portuguese players. It said after the match Nani call and vent to her friend as she cried.

"He was in a state of hurt and kept saying, 'Do I deserve it? Did I deserve it?'. It was one of the biggest nights of his life, and after all end up like that, his heart was broken," said the friend.

While the source of the Daily Mail in Manchester after the match confirmed that Nani did call to his home, sobbing. "Nani was inconsolable. Portugal he called crying, wondering if he had done something wrong."

After the red card, Nani talking to friends while Crying

Manchester United finally knocked out of the Champions League season 2012/2013. Two goals scored by Luka Modric and Cristiano Ronaldo buried dreams United. Schematic design of Alex Ferguson went really well until the 56th minute when Nani received a red card due to the incident with Arvalo Arbeloa.

Since that's the way the game turned into the hands of Real Madrid. Possession dominance Madrid were previously not a lot of opportunities, slowly but surely began to present a threat. Until finally created Modric scored 2 goals and Ronaldo.

Despite playing 10 men, interestingly United still provide a threat not play for Madrid. Aggregate two goals that should be pursued United is not impossible if only Diego Lopez did not play brilliantly. There are at least three golden opportunities United defeated Lopez.

What makes the United looked dangerous for 56 minutes while Madrid dominated possession? Why continuously United remained dangerous despite playing 10 men? And, finally, what makes Madrid a 2-1 win?

4-2-3-1 vs 4-2-3-1
 Both teams fell to the basic 4-2-3-1 formation. United actually lose two players with more natural position as a striker, Van Persie and Welbeck, but Welbeck practice playing more inside, standing on the second line. While Madrid Gonzalo Higuain just lower as a single cutting edge.

Higuain was the only change made Mourinho. He replaces Benzema revealed that less productive in the first game. 10 players remaining are those that are also down as a starter in the first game ended in a 1-1 draw. In this situation the lagged aggregate goals scored in the cage opposite, Mourinho did not have the option to sharpen the lines attacked. Higuain is expected to meet that expectation.

While Alex Ferguson made four changes. Injuries to Phil Jones, the first game was pretty good at keeping Ronaldo, replaced by Tom Cleverley. Johnny Evans, who also played well in the first game position is replaced by the captain, Nemanja Vidic. While Kagawa [who played brilliantly through his hat trick goal to Norwich at the weekend] and Rooney [who never miss the important match-game in the last 5 years if not injury] is surprisingly reserved and was replaced by Nani and Ryan Giggs.


Giggs As Defensive-Winger
 Giggs is surprisingly better than Rooney selected to fill the right side in front of Rafael da Silva. The right side is indeed a concern of any team facing Madrid. The presence of Ronaldo in there to force the opponent to give extra attention. In the first match, Rooney was assigned to cover Rafael who would have to fight with Ronaldo, assisted by Coentrao. Rooney played no maximum. At least he was responsible for two golden opportunities to get Coentrao in leg I.

Then Giggs was lined replace Rooney. This is a surprising choice. Usually, when Ferguson needed a winger who has the ability to survive, the choice fell on Valencia. The results did not disappoint. Giggs, who used to be a mentor Ronaldo, very well portray himself as a defensive-winger. Site whoscored called Giggs as the best player in the first half statistically.

Throughout the round I, at least he made 8 times defensive action to wrest control of the ball from the opponent. He managed to ensure maximum support is not Ronaldo, Coentrao. Beyond the goals printed, Ronaldo practically helpless. Throughout the round I, he only made 3 trial of scoring goals, everything is off-target, two of them from outside the penalty box.When attacking, Giggs was very controlled movement. He rarely enters third Madrid final. When entering the final third, he often directly off the bait. This is where the comb Rafael Madrid left side of defense, exchanging positions with Rafael.

Role Suffaco by Welbeck
 If in the first leg Welbeck played brilliantly on the left, this time playing in the middle of replacing Welbeck Kagawa. Its position right behind Persie. Welbeck task not only help Persie with movements of the second line. He was also given the task to put pressure on Xabi Alonso, Madrid playmaker [deep-lying midfielder].And, once again, Welbeck plays as good as the first leg in his new position. When attacked, he was not only diligently moving to the left to collaborate with Nani, but also effectively a second attacker. OG Ramos also thanks to the emergence of Welbeck into the penalty box. When attacked, Welbeck soon returned to his position as much as possible to limit the playing comfort Alonso.Sam Tighe, writer for the site Bleacherreport, mention the role played Welbeck as "suffaco" or "advance destroyer". Position behind a striker similar to the player no. 10 ["regista"], but he was also burdened with the task to become strike breakers through stringent marking playmaker who plays as a deep-lying. Ferguson is famous for his experiments in the lethal Andrea Pirlo in the quarter-finals of the Champions League 2008 with Ji-Sung Park put behind the striker in order to interfere with playing Pirlo.

Dual-shaft on Cleverley Carrick
 In the first leg, shoulder to shoulder with Phil Jones Carrick defense shield. Jones is assigned to prevent attempts Ronaldo has a tendency to cut into the middle of [cutting inside] in order to find space shot. Position Jones this time Cleverley replaced.

With the isolation of collaboration Giggs Ronaldo by-Rafael on the right, then the left Cleverley motion tends to filter out attacks that come from collaboration between Angel di Maria and Mesut Oezil. In the first leg, in Maria is constantly damaging United's defense from the left side of the United defense that kept Evra. This tactic can also be said to be successful. Maria before finally replaced Kaka ahead of the break, the attacks from the left side also can be controlled by a relatively practical United.

The success of United neutralize both wings Madrid Madrid's lead inevitably to attack from the middle. This, too, is constrained due to interference Plavix Welbeck on Alonso. Khedira who practically live into hope. No wonder if the only golden opportunity gained Madrid in the United penalty box from a long pass to Ronaldo Khedira on 28 minutes.

Nani Out, Modric In




Madrid did dominate possession, but the creation of opportunities created by both teams balanced, even United looked more dangerous. The turning point came when Nani, who played well and creating an own goal by Ramos, received a red card in the 56th minute. Winning players definitely makes Madrid so much more comfortable playing the ball.

But the superior number of players alone can not produce anything if not accompanied by appropriate changes in tactics. Here Mourinho "reply" tactics Ferguson wins the whole 56 minutes managed to anticipate the tactics of Mourinho. The Special One answer Nani red card with the appropriate reaction: Luka Modric put Arvalo replace Arbeloa. Modric put option, and not put extra attacker through Benzema, proved lethal.

With the influx of Modric, then Madrid playing with only three defenders - something previously suggested del Bosque. Modric's presence makes practical Madrid has three players who have the ability to control the game in the final third. Besides Modric, in the field also have Madrid Kaka and Ozil on the left to the right.

On the other hand, United's Welbeck was forced to shift to the left side in place of Nani. It makes Alonso free from pressure, so that Madrid can really tear apart United's midfield. Madrid midfielder 5 [Ozil, Modric, Kaka, Khedira, Alonso] vs 4 quarterback United [Welbeck, Giggs, Carrick, Cleverley].

Ronaldo and Higuain at Home

Another effect of the dominance of Madrid's midfield is more constant Ronaldo can get into the penalty box because of its position on the left can be filled by Kaka. He was no longer fixated on the left side, but can more often be in the penalty box.

Ronaldo as rising position, changes also occur in Higuain. If previously he has always been in the penalty box, its position slightly shifted to the right, especially after Oezil pulled out replaced by Pepe.

In this situation the second goal was born. Ronaldo previously trouble getting into the penalty box, the bait can freely cross from the right side of the United defense. Who but Higuain who gave feedback ripe.

The attack of the wing, which Bumping Lopez

Behind 1-2, United have scored 2 goals if it is to qualify. There is no other option for Ferguson than entering players more aggressive. Started by Rooney came on for Cleverley, Welbeck and Ashley Young replaces, and finally replacing Rafael Valencia injured.

Draw attention to how the United still managed to put pressure on Madrid despite dangerous to play with 10 players. No wonder the majority of the opportunities that come from the wings, something that was expected and planned by Ferguson. Welbeck's header on target on 73 minutes came from crossing Evra. A shot from inside the penalty box from Welbeck on 80 minutes from Rafael crossing. Carrick's header on target on 83 minutes came from crossing Giggs. Last Vidic header on target in the 92nd minute also from crossing Giggs.

Almost all attempts to score was thwarted by the glories of Diego Lopez, substitute Iker Casillas is still not fit. If in leg 1 De Gea perform acrobatic acts to secure United's goal, this time Lopez, who steal the show. And thanks to him anyway Madrid conceded only 1 goal, when United actually has a chance to score at least 3 goals.   

Anticipation Ferguson, Mourinho Reaction

about Rooney, Mourinho defend Fergie Decision
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Decisions Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson Wayne Rooney with no decrease since the early minutes against Real Madrid have invited questions. However, Madrid tactician Jose Mourinho judge's decision not deserve to be questioned because Fergie must have a reason.

Rooney only appeared as a substitute in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 on Wednesday (06/03/2013) pm dawn, when Manchester United lost to Madrid, and was eliminated from the event.

Fergie strategy by not making Rooney as a starter was then invited questions. But the question was not directly answered the Scottish manager who so far has yet to speak following his team's defeat.

Even so, Mourinho said that considering the figure of Fergie as a manager full of experience and full of accomplishments, decisions related to Rooney certainly had good reason.

In this case it may be related to the fact that the 'Red Devils' are still chasing another title in the FA Cup and the Premier League. "Sir Alex is the right that any decision can be called right and there is no question," said Mourinho in Sportinglife.

"He is the best. He is in the top position. Guys (journalists) are nobody to question such things. I was a nobody. He has done a good job," he defended Fergie.

about Rooney, Mourinho defend Fergie Decision

Interesting Facts MU Vs Madrid


Big match 16 second leg Champions League between Manchester United and Real Madrid will take place at Old Trafford on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 local time (Wednesday morning GMT). Here are interesting facts ahead of the game :
  1. Real Madrid is one of two Spanish teams ever defeat Manchester United at Old Trafford in the Champions League. Formerly was Deportivo La Coruna a 3-2 victory on 19 April 2000.
  2. MU just one defeat from 14 home games in the Champions League last (9 wins, 4 draws). The defeat last obtained from CFR Cluj in the group stages this season.Meeting MU against Madrid at Old Trafford in the Champions League has produced 12 goals.
  3. Madrid have won only once in five Champions League away games, most recently in the UK (2 draw, 2 lost). Los Blancos won last win against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane in April 2011.
  4. Madrid only once failed to score from Champions League last 32 games. It happened against Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu on April 2011.
  5. Madrid has always failed to perform a clean sheet in the Champions League this season. Jose Mourinho's team have conceded 10 times.
  6. Madrid is teragresif teams in the Champions League this season, with a kick into the net as many as 154 times. The amount is 56 times more than that made ​​MU.
  7. Sir Alex Ferguson just two wins from 15 competitive matches against Jose Mourinho (6 lost, 7 draws).
  8. Four assists conducted Angel Di Maria in the Champions League this season came against teams from Manchester. 3 against Manchester City, and one against Manchester United.
  9. Ronaldo always full play in the Champions League this season. CR7 doing 31 kicks at goal, the highest in the Champions League this season.

Interesting Facts MU Vs Madrid


Fergie: Ronaldo Goal is Fantastic

Football following - Sir Alex Ferguson high rate Cristiano Ronaldo scored a goal against Manchester United and even to make it not be angry with Patrice Evra were not keeping Ronaldo.

In the first leg round of 16 Champions League tie at the Santiago Bernabeu on Thursday (14/02/2013), MU is pressed from the beginning capable of winning first goal by Danny Welbeck.

But ten minutes later Madrid reciprocate in the same way through the header but countless fantastic. Angel Di Maria's cross from the left towards the far post.

Ronaldo, who ran from the back was ready for him, he jumped as high as avoiding tight Evra and headed the ball into the bottom left corner of the net without being able to arrest David De Gea. Score became 1-1 and lasted until the game was over.

Ronaldo scored a trademark header and is reminiscent of the goals printed in the Champions League final Chelsea counter in 2008. Beautiful goal without the slightest celebration of the Portuguese footballer. What is Fergie's comments about that?

"They really fantastic heading. Unbelieavable. You can not stop it, jump and lentingan to hold her in the air," said Fergie at the BBC.

"I said to Patrice Evra in the first half, 'Why do not you keep it?' and then I saw repeated impressions and thought 'What did I say?' We really can take care of it well, "he continued.

"I think it's hard for him against his former club and sedikt emotionally draining for him to play for us for six seasons, but he's still the biggest threat to us. When he gets the ball then you have a lot of praying," said Fergie.

Fergie: Ronaldo Goal is Fantastic


Mourinho: Madrid-MU Opportunities Still 50:50
Football following - Real Madrid coach, Jose Mourinho, assess counter draw Manchester United is not a bad thing. He believes the two teams are still equal opportunities.

Madrid failed to beat Manchester United in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Thursday (14/02/2013). Los Merengues had to accept a draw with the score 1-1.

In the game, Manchester United went ahead through Danny Welbeck. But not long after, Madrid equalized with Cristiano Ronaldo.

"The game or the result is not a surprise," said Mourinho told Sky Sports 2.

"Basically, my guess is appropriate, in which everything is still open, it is open for the second leg. I think this will be decided until the last minute," he added.

The second leg will be held at Old Trafford on March 5. To qualify for the quarterfinals, Madrid needed to win or draw with a score of more than 1-1.

"If you are asking me about the percentage (chance), I will not change the score.'s Still 50/50. We could have scored more than one goal in there," said Mourinho.

"Now is the time to go to Old Trafford. I think 1-1 is not a bad result because everything is still open and we could have scored more than one goal in there," he said.

Mourinho: Madrid-MU Opportunities Still 50:50


Still Love United, CR7 Not Celebrate Goal

Football following - There was no celebration when Cristiano Ronaldo goals made ​​him Manchester United's goalkeeper. This he did as a form of gratitude and love for the 'Red Devils'.

For the first time since leaving Manchester United, Ronaldo was confronted with his former club. With Real Madrid, CR7 host the Red Devils in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16, Thursday (14/02/2013) morning earlier.

Ronaldo Real Madrid failed to win the match, but he remains a hero for goals scored in the 30th minute of his side avoid defeat. Then ending the game with the score 1-1.

After goalkeeper David De Gea with his head, Ronaldo did not make the celebration. The Portuguese footballer was only raised his hands in the air and used his hand to kiss aimed at fans.

Ronaldo fulfilled his promise not to make a goal celebration. In a statement after the game, it's the world's most expensive player admitted that he was still in love with The Red Devils.

"(MU) is my home, where I played for six years and I have a special love. I always want to win but I respect other people, especially those who have given me so much," said Ronaldo in an interview with Canal and quoted from the U.S. .

On 5 March, for the first time Ronaldo will return to Old Trafford. He awaited heavy duty there because they have to give Los Merengues win, or at least draw with scores greater than 1-1, to give Madrid a ticket to the quarterfinals.

Still Love United, CR7 Not Celebrate Goal


Mourinho Not Feeling Failed If No win Champions League

Football following
Champions League to be the biggest challenge for Jose Mourinho this season with Real Madrid. Even so, the man from Portugal was not going to feel like a failure if Real Madrid could not win the competition.
Left behind 16 points from Barcelona to make the Champions League and Copa del Rey Madrid finished the last chance to win a trophy this season. Since the level and prestige is much higher, bringing home the Champions League trophy Mourinho clearly be the biggest shot and El Real. Moreover, it will be the 10th title in the history of Madrid.

"We've won the Spanish Super Cup, the league's off, we are now in two competitions where we can win or not win. We have to wait until the end of the (competition) to see results," Mourinho said at a news conference ahead of the game.

Opportunities champions Madrid so obviously wide open. And the struggle will begin again at the Santiago Bernabeu on Thursday (02/14/2013) pm dawn at home to Manchester United. If later Los Merengues still fail to be champions, Mourinho insists that he will not feel like a failure.

"No. There are many big clubs who have never become champion. Madrid and I have the honor. Madrid to win the tenth title and I want to win for the third time. I believe in my work. I'm not going to finish career with only two Champions League trophy , "he said as quoted by AS.

Mourinho Not Feeling Failed If No win Champions League


Ronaldo Hat-trick, but Manchester United Will Win 4-3Football following - Real Madrid will host Manchester United in the Champions League round of 16. Former 'Red Devils', Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, did not want to miss to give the prediction results of the game.

There are several factors that make the meeting Los Blancos and the Red Devils a game worth waiting. Rivalry between Sir Alex Ferguson with Jose Mourinho, as well as the return of Cristiano Ronaldo to Old Trafford since moving to Madrid in 2009 to name a few.

Solskjaer who knows Ronaldo is currently earning with El Real, estimates that the world's most expensive player will be able to find the net with his former team three times. The Portuguese footballer scored a total of 36 goals in 35 games with Madrid in all competitions.

But for the outcome of the game, Solskjaer remains a candidate MU will reap positive results. He predicted victory with the final score 4-3 to Wayne Rooney et al.

"I can not see for sure his favorite team. Both are outstanding team players who have extraordinary with a tremendous history behind it," said Solskjaer in Marca.

"Those are the two teams led by two highly respected coaches. Cristiano will play against Manchester United for the first time since leaving them."

"For the first time in my life, I'm not sure what will happen. Obviously I want Manchester United to win. Seems like the game would end with the score 4-3 (to win MU), with three goals from Cristiano to Real Madrid," he said.

Ronaldo Hat-trick, but Manchester United Will Win 4-3


PSG defeat Valencia, Ibra get red card

Football following - Paris Saint-Germain won in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16. They beat Valencia with a final score of 2-1, which was stained red card for Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

In a match that took place at the Mestalla, Valencia, on Wednesday (13/02/2013) early morning local time, Les Parisiens packing two goals in the first half.

The first goal was registered in the name Ezequiel Lavezzi scored in the 10th minute. While Javier Pastore successfully doubled the advantage on 43 minutes.

At the last minute, Adil Rami managed to minimize lag with a goal kick from close range.

PSG had to play with 10 men after Zlatan Ibrahimovic red card in injury time.

With this result, PSG agregrat bagging one goal advantage over kids 'Bats Mestalla' and two away goals when changing host three weeks.

The team from Paris it was needed a draw to advance to the quarterfinals of the highest European club competition this season.

The game of PSG vs Valencia


Lavezzi cooperation sat-two touch with Pastore on the left side of defense El Che in the 10th minute.

The Argentine striker could escape from the escort line behind Valencia and hard kick into the goal guarded by Vicente Guaita.

Ten minutes later Valencia threatened by Ever Banega behind. PSG defender Christophe Jallet, weak throw the ball with a header, which successfully controlled Banega. He then kicks off speculation that is still not meeting targets.

Three minutes later Andres Guardado's turn to waste opportunities to obtain Valencia. His shot from inside the box also can not be fruitful goal.

Lucas Moura threatened goalkeeper Guaita in the 27th minute. He could break away from the convoy Valencia defenders could kick off of the right side of the goal box host. Guaita lucky yet still spry.

In minute 43, PSG successfully doubled the advantage through the legs Pastore. The goal was originated from the movement of the right wing Lucas.

Lucas could send perfectly horizontal crossing Pastore greeted with a right leg kick. The ball hard into the net host.

Carlo Ancelotti's team were leading 2-0 when the first half ended.

PSG had the opportunity obedient consecutive game runs 61 minutes. Ibrahimovic hard kick can still be ignored Guaita, who struck the ball rebounds while Lavezzi is still widening.

Clement Chantome scored in 72 minutes Ibrahimovic kick the ball gag. But the goal was disallowed because Chantome was off-side position.

Rami dropping while keeping Valencia opportunity to escape with his goal when the game entered the 90th minute. The goal was his pack of melee continued feedback Tino Costa's free kick.

Ibrahimovic red card during the game entered injury time after a hard foul on Maxwell.

Soon after the game ended. PSG still won with a final score of 2-1.

Lineup of PSG vs Valencia


Valencia: Vicente Guaita, Adil Rami, Joao Pereira, Andres Guardado, Tino Costa, Sofiane Feghouli, Ever Banega (Sergio Canales 46), Ricardo Costa, Daniel Parejo, Jonas (Nelson Valdez 46), Roberto Soldado (Jonathan Viera 82)

PSG: Salvatore Sirigu, Alex, Marco Verratti, Christophe Jallet, Mamadou Sakho, Ezequiel Lavezzi, Blaise Matuidi, Lucas Moura (Clement Chantome 53), Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Javier Pastore (Sylvain Armand 87)

PSG defeat Valencia, Ibra get red card


Champions League, Juventus defeat Celtic 3-0
Football following
Juventus are set one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals. Landslide victory by a score of 3-0 at Celtic make The Old Lady had a great chance to qualify.

Juve actually more stressed when appearing in the round of 16 first leg at Celtic Park on Wednesday (13/02/2013) pm dawn. Statistics Soccernet record their possession only 47 percent and just off ten shots, four of them on target. Compare with Celtic who made 17 test score, with seven of them led to the goal.

However, teams are more effective in taking advantage of opportunities. They even could have scored three goals of the opportunity that is not too much of it.

In the first half, Juve one-goal lead through Alessandro Matri leg. Claudio Marchisio and Mirko Vucinic Juventus completed the rout in the second round.

These results make Juve had the upper hand. To get through to the quarter-finals, they just need a minimum of a draw in the second leg to be held in Turin, 6 March. Defeated by a margin of two goals were not going to stop Antonio Conte's side step it.

Meanwhile, Celtic need a miracle to be able to turn things around. They must win by a margin of four goals at home to Juve.

The game


Victor Wanyama spread the threat to Juve's goal in the early minutes. However, his shot from outside the box can be pushed Gianluigi Buffon.

Juve make goal when the game was barely three minutes old. Starting a long pass from midfield, Ambrose failed to block the ball and make a living encounter Alessandro Matri goalkeeper Fraser Forster.

Matri cheat the ball past Forster, but the ball can be driven Kelvin Wilson. Stray ball led to Marchisio, who without difficulty menceploskannya into the goal.

This goal was finally declared as belonging Matri as the ball had already crossed the goal line when driven Wilson.

Celtic chance to equalize the score in the tenth minute through trial Kris Commons in the tenth minute. However, shots of Commons before the penalty could be defeated Buffon.

Entering the 27th minute, Juve goalkeeper almost Commons. He fired overhead kick for a cross Mikael Lustig. But, the ball is still sideways.

Celtic continued to press to get the opportunity again in the 38th minute. Wanyama welcomes a corner kick with a header, but the ball flew over the bar.

At halftime, the score has not changed. Juve still lead 1-0.Celtic still dominated the game in the second round. Ambrose have a good chance in the 62nd minute, but his header can be secured by Buffon.

Juve a lot more locked down can actually doubled his lead in the 77th minute. In a counterattack, Simone Padoin feedback directly reflected towards Matri Marchisio. Marchisio who was in the penalty box and then outwit Scott Brown before conquering his right foot shot past Forster.

Six minutes later, Juve scored his third goal. Starting from errors Ambrose, Marchisio send feedback breakthrough that makes Vucinic faced with Forster. Without difficulty, Vucinic sends the ball into the goal.

Lineup

Celtic: Forster; Lustig (Matthews 59 '), Wilson, Ambrose, Izaguirre; Forrest, Brown (Kayal 80'), Wanyama, Mulgrew; Commons (Watt 73 '), Hooper

Juventus: Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Caceres; Lichtsteiner, Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio, Peluso (Padoin 70 '), Matri (Pogba 81'), Vucinic (Anelka 86 ')

Champions League, Juventus defeat Celtic 3-0


Buffon believes will not Intimidated Atmospheric Celtic Park

Gianluigi Buffon knew if Celtic FC, ​​Celtic Park, has an incredible atmosphere. However, Juventus goalkeeper admitted undaunted.

Buffon never feel the atmosphere of Celtic Park when it come to Juve in the Champions League 2001-2002 season if only from the bench. At that time, Juve lost 3-4 of the host.

Besides with Juve, Buffon also played in Glasgow playing for Parma in the game counter Glasgow Rangers in the UEFA Cup in 1998.

Now Buffon will return to Glasgow and competed at Celtic Park with Juve to carry out the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 on Wednesday (02/13/2013) pm dawn. Despite knowing the audience in the stadium are going all out to support the host, Buffon will not be intimidated.

"I've never played here (Glasgow) two or three times with Parma and Juventus despite the last 10 years ago I was on the bench," said Buffon told Sky Sports.

"It was the last match in the group and we have gone through. Atmosphere that is very English, but as I recall, no fans ever scored," he added.

"Of course the audience can help Celtic but only in certain points. Opponents should not be complacent with this and should focus on his own game," said 35-year goalie.

"The atmosphere is the most heat where I've played maybe Turkey, Fenerbahce and Galatasaray. Course here Celtic and Rangers, they have had a full stadium when the atmosphere was incredible, we had this year and we greatly respect," he said.

Buffon believes will not Intimidated Atmospheric Celtic Park


Pique Support MU Beat Madrid

Manchester United will be faced with Real Madrid in the round of 16 that started in the middle of this week. Barcelona central defender Gerard Pique support MU to qualify to the next round.

Pique support the 'Red Devils' and not just because Barca rivalry with Madrid is getting warmer. The Spain international defender has been a sweet story with MU.

26-year-old footballer defended the Red Devils for three seasons. Although it rarely gets a chance to play, Pique helped Manchester United won the Premier League title and Champions League in the 2007-08 season.

MU will first visited the Santiago Bernabeu on Thursday (02/14/2013) pm dawn to melakoni perdelapanfinal leg innings. Pique claimed to have contacted the senior United defender, Rio Ferdinand related games.

"I want United to escape because of my history," said Pique told Marca.

"I've spoken to Ferdinand and the team is in the best performance," he added.

Pique and Barcelona will be flying to Italy next week to face AC Milan in the San Siro.

Pique Support MU Beat Madrid

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