Augusto the greatSince joining Atlético in January, Argentinian international Augusto Fernández has made a name for himself as a tough-tackling, no-nonsense midfielder alongside skipper Gabi. If it took him a few games to develop an understanding with his team-mates, he has now become a fixture in the middle of the park – and this was his best display yet for the Rojiblancos.The 30-year-old covered every blade of grass, charging down shots, breaking up play and getting in the right place at the right time. His efforts helped subdue an opposition midfield containing Arturo Vidal, Xabi Alonso and Thiago Alcántara – no mean feat. It was a world-class per...
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Five questions after City v Madrid first leg
In many ways, Tuesday's UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg between Manchester City and Real Madrid threw up more questions than answers. UEFA.com investigates.Who will blink first?Joe Hart, arguably City's saviour on Tuesday, described the first leg as nothing more than "a sparring session" when speaking to UEFA.com afterwards. "Now we go again and it'll be a ding-dong at the Bernabéu," he added. "That's the beauty of it – we love being here and we love being part of this competition."
Snap shot: Sevilla’s salvation in Donetsk
Coach Mircea Lucescu says he has revenge in mind as Shakhtar prepare to face Sevilla in the UEFA Europa League semi-finals – the conclusion to their sensational round of 16 tie in 2006/07 took some getting over.The Spanish side were heading out of the competition deep into added time in Donetsk when they won a corner. Dani Alves delivered it and, peeling off his marker like a striker, goalkeeper Andrés Palop headed in a stunning equaliser to force extra time. Ernesto Chevantón then completed the comeback and Juande Ramos's team went on to lift the trophy.
City want passion and poise against Real Madrid
Manuel Pellegrini, up against former club, says City "need our emotions under control" City unbeaten in seven; Real Madrid on five-game winning streakCristiano Ronaldo expected to play after missing weekend matchYaya Touré the only significant absentee for CityZinédine Zidane says Madrid could be in best form of 2015/16Possible lineupsMan. City: Hart; Sagna, Otamendi, Kompany, Clichy; Fernando, Fernandinho; Navas, De Bruyne, Silva; Agüero. Out: Touré (muscular pro...
How the UEFA Futsal Cup was won
1 Ugra Yugorsk (RUS) – victory on their debut2 Inter FS (ESP) – hosts denied a fourth title3 Benfica (POR) – A bronze medal to add to 2004 silver and 2010 gold4 Pescara (ITA) – first team to reach last four from preliminary roundFinals: Andrei Afanasyev (Ugra Yugorsk) 4Overall tournament: Eder Lima (Ugra Yugorsk) 13• Ugra beat Inter 4-3 in pulsating final having come through semi against Benfica on penalties• Ugra follow previous winning debutants Sinara Ekaterinburg (2008), Montesilvano (2011) and Barcelona (2012).• Second title for Ugra's Robinho (after Action 21...
Lyon blow Paris away to move to verge of final
Lyon put on awesome show against last season's runners-up in semi-final openerLyon's Camille Abily scores free-kick and becomes first player to win 50 UEFA women's club gamesLotta Schelin gets 40th European goal for Lyon, equals competition record for one club22,050 crowd best for European club game other than final and French women's recordSecond leg moved to 20.45CET on Monday 2 May at Parc des PrincesFinal on 26 May in Reggio Emilia v Wolfsburg or FFC FrankfurtEven by their standards, two...
Three points for Madrid, Atlético, Bayern and City
Manchester City 4-0 Stoke City (Fernando 35, Agüero 43p, Iheanacho 64 74) City are unbeaten in seven following a rout in Saturday's early game. Fernando headed Manuel Pellegrini's side in front, and Sergio Agüero made it 2-0 from the penalty spot following a foul on Kelechi Iheanacho. The 19-year-old went on to steal the show, scoring City's third from close range before rounding the goalkeeper to make it 4-0.Rayo Vallecano 2-3 Real Madrid (Embarba 7, Miku 14; Bale 35 81, Lucas Vázquez 52)Real Madrid recovered from going 2-0 down inside 15 minutes to earn a fifth successive victory in all competitions. Embarba and ...