Leagues

Lyon Reunion In Doubt

Real Madrid hitman Karim Benzema is expected to be sidelined for a week due to an injury. The Frenchman is certain to be ruled out this weekend against Xerez, but he is also doubtful to take on his former club Lyon in the Champions League.

We Will Beat Inter

Carlo Ancelotti has said Chelsea will beat Jose Mourinho's Inter in their Champions League last 16 double header. Ancelotti is keen to silence rival and former Blues coach Mourinho, who has already boasted: "Of course Inter will beat Chelsea."

I Won't Celebrate At OT

Speaking ahead of AC Milan's UEFA Champions League tie with Manchester United, David Beckham has promised he won't be jumping for joy inside Old Trafford - even if the Rossoneri are victorious.

Respect, Not Fear

Inter midfielder Thiago Motta insists that he and his team-mates are aware of the strength of Champions League round of 16 opponents Chelsea, but are not afraid of taking on Carlo Ancelotti's Blues.

Win Bonuses

Florentino Perez has reportedly told the Real Madrid squad that they will each receive individual player bonuses if they win the UEFA Champions League or La Liga this season. The European cup final will be held at the Bernabeu this year...

Owen Axed

Owen Hargreaves has suffered another blow in his bid to return to first team action, after Manchester United omitted him from their squad for the latter stages of the Champions League. The ex-Bayern man has not played in 16 months...

Roo Can't Stop Us

Clarence Seedorf says he is unfazed by Manchester United and in-form striker Wayne Rooney as he looks ahead to Milan's Champions League showdown against the Red Devils. Seedorf claims the rich history his side have in this tie will help them win.