Pepe: Think Barcelona? For What?

Barcelona continued to dominate until the current La Liga. They are ranked number one in the domestic league standings and ahead of Real Madrid. But lately Blaugrana slightly decreased following the negative results that they get time against Ajax and Athletic Bilbao. How Pepe opinion about this?

"We are only thinking about our own team and the game. That's what we always try to do because we only rely on ourselves and all the hard work we've done," said the defender, who plays for the Portuguese national team was brief, according to the explanation derived by the club's official website.

Real Madrid itself has already qualified for the Champions League group winners position, although still leaving the game.

While on the other hand, Barcelona need at least a point when they host Celtic at Camp Nou middle of this week to get away from the pursuit of AC Milan in second. (RMA / rer)

Ready Guardiola City Welcomes Challenge

Bayern Munich's main coach, Josep Guardiola, admitted he was ready to accept the challenges that come to the Allianz Arena early day. Yes, Manchester City will be the opponent Die Roten in the last matchday of the Champions League and this will be an opportunity to ensure the club to qualify for the next phase as group winners.

"Can get 18 points would be a good result. Manchester City have a lot of quality players. They need to score three goals to be in the first place. If we do not play well, they will have the ability to hurt us. We are ready to challenge the existing , "he explained.

"We won against Bremen (in the Bundesliga last week), but I think tomorrow's game will be tight. They will not give us the space between the lines, so we have to look my best," added Guardiola.

Manchester City lost 3-1 to Bayern Munich in the first meeting between the two teams at Etihad Stadium. (uefa / rer)

Buffon: Juve Seek Impossible Series

Juventus only need a draw when playing against Galatasaray early day to get through to the last 16 of the Champions League. However, according to the team's main goalkeeper, Gianluigi Buffon, they play just impossible to target the draw.

"Every game, our players out of the hall without making any calculations," he said according to a report quoted by the official UEFA website.

Buffon also admitted that his team performed better in Europe than in Serie A this season. He hopes in Turkey later Juventus will play best when competing in the domestic league.

"We hope that tomorrow we will be able to show a good game, like what we showed in the league," added Buffon.

Juventus currently ranked second in the standings with a collection of 6 points. They only won once against FC Copenhagen in Turin. (uefa / rer)

Jenkinson: Arsenal Will creamed Napoli

Carl Jenkinson , one of the guards Arsenal back line , confident that his team will successfully crushed Napoli at the San Paolo middle of this week , when the two teams meet each other in the Champions League .
Although a draw is more than enough for the Gunners to qualify for the next round , Jenkinson apparently wants his team to keep trying to play better to win .
" When we reach peak performance , I think we can beat anyone , so it is very important for us to do the same thing next Thursday , " he said according to a report revealed by The Express .
" It will be a tough game - they will fight hard because they also want to qualify for the next round , just like us . However we will work hard and show high confidence . We just hope that the results we achieve will be useful later on , " Jenkinson closed .
The Gunners will certainly face heavy resistance , because Napoli need to win three goals without reply to get through to the next round . ( exp / rer )

Targeted Barca, United Mention for RVP

Manchester United sends a signal ready to release Robin Van Persie to mention the price they are asking for the Dutch striker.

Daily exercise is based on Catalan, Sport claimed that Barcelona are now entering the queue to try to hook the former Arsenal captain. In fact they've been asking for information about the availability of Van Persie ahead of the transfer window reopens.

According to the report anyway, the Red Devils management sales do not close the door and claimed to be ready to listen to offers in the range of 45 million euros for the services of RVP - nicknamed alumnus Feyenoord.

Van Persie own future news lately become crowded with speculation he was unhappy at Old Trafford - especially with the drop in form United. In fact, he was said to have filed a request for sale, even though it has been denied by manager David Moyes. (Hitc / row)

Hamann: City Able to Defeat Bayern? Of course!

Big-match action presented in the final matchday of Group D while Bayern Munich and Manchester City will face each other at the Allianz Arena tonight ( 10/12 ) . Although titled a big match , but the match threatened tension and prestige declined significantly since both teams now have to make sure ticket to qualify for the next round . Die Roten now three points clear at the top of the Citizens and are favorites to finish as group winners .
One of the former Bayern and City penggawa , Dietmar Hamann , has another opinion . He considers that the action does not determine later a golden opportunity for the fleet Manuel Pellegrini to beat the defending champion .
" I expect a great game between two teams presented the best European . Bayern is the winner of the tournament last year and this season they still look impressive , " said the German man .
" City also has a fantastic pemainyang material , this year is their chance to be able to reverse the prediction . Beating the European champions , I think they can certainly do it . "
In the first meeting at the Etihad Stadium last October , the City was forced defeated 1-3 by Bayern . City will certainly eyeing revenge when they travel to Bavaria change tonight . ( Tds / mri )

Preview: AC Milan vs Ajax, Who is the Most Worthy?

AC Milan will host Ajax Amsterdam at the last party of the Champions League group stage this season . This game would be a battle of life and death as the two teams will determine the fate of each to the round of 16.
Il Rossoneri only need a draw to be able to accompany Barcelona towards the knock - out phase . On the other hand , Frank De Boer 's side need 3 full points to advance to the next stage in the competition among the most prestigious European club this year .
Both teams are currently separated by only one point . Milan is in second place with eight points and Ajax stalking behind with seven points . Massimiliano Allegri 's side would be able to seize the top position in the final standings , if they were able to win over Ajax and elsewhere Barcelona , who had already qualified for the round of 16, losing to Celtic .
But it was not easy , had difficulty keeping in Milan wait on resistance when Ajax in Amsterdam when the two sides met on matchday two some time ago . At that time Diavollo Il Rosso requires a penalty in the final minutes that were executed by Mario Balotelli just to earn a point .
Balotelli will most likely go down in the game against Ajax . He would seem to be accompanied by Stephan El Shaarawy in the front lines . Egyptian descent players that have participated in the team sitting on the bench in two of their last Serie A , after an injury for several weeks .

Demichelis: Manchester City Will Demanding Reply

Martin Demichelis said that his team, Manchester City, will avenge the humiliating defeat caused by Bayern Munich when the two fight at the Allianz Arena early day.

At the first meeting, held at Etihad Stadium, Sergio Aguero cs beaten 3-1.
 
"The manager has shown what he can do in the Champions League. We continue to grow in every game, every day, every week and every month. We have a good future ahead of us," he said according to a report in The Express.

"We came here to avenge the way they beat us at home, but you know that it will not be. We should strive very hard because it is not easy to win here," Demichelis lid.

Manchester City need to win by a distance of 3 goals if they want to seize the top position of the group Bayern Munich in the Champions League. (exp / rer)

Melo's ambition to beat his former club Juventus

Felipe Melo, who is now so penggawa Galatasaray, wants to prove to his former team, the club, that the club would be able to pass through the Italian team to win and qualify for the round of 16. It was recently revealed in an interview he had with the official UEFA website.
 
"When the draw was going on, a lot of people mention that Real Madrid and Juventus will qualify," said the player who is now 30 years old.

"But we, with feet flat to the ground, crushing do the job right. Now we have a chance to advance to the next round. So we'll go out and get it done, show respect for opponents, who memant strong, but also know that we can do, "Melo closed.

Melo was originally loaned to Galatasaray in 2011, but eventually he decided to move permanently to Turkey this summer. (uefa / rer)

Opponents Copenhagen, Madrid Can Field Poor

Real Madrid seem to have difficulty going back related field conditions , ahead of the match in the Champions League against FC Copenhagen early day .
Marca reports that the surface of the ground at the Parken Stadium , which became home to FC Copenhagen , considered too soft . This occurs due to the storm that slammed northern Europe some time ago , apparently impact on the poor condition of the pitch was located in Denmark .
Marca also reports that Madrid training session held at the Parken Stadium attended by the general director Jose Angel Sanchez and Emilio Butragueno . The latter name was explained that the terrain Copenhagen : " Not too good . "
Some time ago , Madrid also been exposed to field conditions that are not in line with expectations . When they travel to the Olimpic de Xativa in the Copa Del Rey , the team could only draw 0-0 . At that time Carlo Ancelotti called his team to play hard on the field with artificial turf . ( mar / rer )

Muller taunted City striker As Lazy

Bayern Munich attacker Thomas Muller try heating the ear penggawa Manchester City ahead of the two teams clash in the Champions League this week.

Die Roten will host City at the Allianz Arena in the last match of Group D in the middle of the week. 3-1 win in the first leg at the Etihad Stadium, Muller pout the builders knocked City called lazy work.

"City got two strikers (Sergio Aguero and Edin Dzeko) that - my little exaggerating, sit on the halfway line when we had the ball. Nobody attacker is allowed to do it at Bayern and the German national team," he sneered.

Muller also prides itself with the determination he has. "I'm not the type of player who wants to get the ball in situations one-on-one with defenders. I am a player who likes to get down to the back and try to break through the wing, and always helps the team in defense," he said. (Tri / row)

Higuain: Arsenal Face With Cold Head

Gonzalo Higuain wants his team to stay calm ahead of Champions League match against Arsenal at the San Paolo middle of this week. Napoli task is actually quite heavy, they need to score three goals without reply to win to be assured of qualifying for the round of 16.

Even if Napoli also won 12 points, they would not qualify if not scoring enough goals against the Gunners.

"We just have to think to win the game later. If you win and was eliminated with 12 total points, then it would be a disadvantage," said Higuain on Sky Sports 24.

"We can win the title this season. We want to make the fans happy. This is an important week for you, but we must keep calm and live action on Wednesday with a cool head and a hot heart," he concluded.

Naples currently has a number of points with Borussia Dortmund in Group F. Both teams both collected nine points. (sky / rer)

Ronaldo: Ibra Always Shown at Top Level

Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic had adorned the sports news media around the world when Portugal and Sweden meet each other in the play-offs World Cup. Ibrahim was eventually must recognize the benefits of Ronaldo, who scored four goals to get rid of Sweden and advance to the finals.

So how about the ability of opinion Ronaldo is owned by Zlatan?

"He is a good player. Through the years he showed his quality as a great player by displaying the highest level of the game," he explained in an interview with Sport Bein.

"If there are many players on the field, then he is one of the best," added Ronaldo.

This is quite interesting because in some previous occasions, Ibrahimovic has been reluctant to acknowledge the ability and prowess Ronaldo. (bein / rer)

Buffon not bother with Galatasaray Star Players

Gianluigi Buffon apparently not afraid to face Galatasaray, the Turkish club although it has some star players should be wary.

Buffon coach, Antonio Conte, on a previous occasion had called Didier Drogba and Wesley Sneijder would be a potential danger for Juve.

"When you play at this level, sooner or later you will find a quality opponent, so the risk of conceding a goal will always be there," said Buffon according to official reports from the club's website.

"Galatasaray have a lot of world class players, so we will have some problems. Yet the most important thing is to always find the right solution," added the goalkeeper.

Juventus are only required to draw against Galatasaray in order to qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League with Real Madrid. (JUV / rer)

Preview: Marseille vs Dortmund, Simple Terms

Terms break-out Borussia Dortmund to the knockout round of the Champions League 2013/14 is fairly simple . The representatives of Germany just need to beat the game host Marseille in Group F. pemungkas
That's the mission that carried troops to the Stade Velodrome Jurgen Klopp , Thursday ( 12/12 ) . However , despite Les Phoceens 've certainly excluded from the European scene , the squad equally lame , is not going to be easy for Die Borussen to bring home three points while ensuring yourself be one of the representatives ' Group of Death ' in the round of 16.

At the first meeting at the Signal Iduna Park , Dortmund crush Marseille 3-0 through Robert Lewandowski brace and one goal Marco Reus . This time , it looks like the runner - up last season should strive to repeat it .
Foster children Jose Anigo ( substitute Elie Baup newly fired ) certainly do not want to end the trip in this elite competition without being able to reap any one point in six games . What's more , the closing party held at home. Motivation could be a threat to Dortmund .
The other is the counter party leaders Arsenal Napoli at the San Paolo . Napoli have beaten Arsenal at least three goals without reply to qualify for the round of 16 , while the Gunners only need a draw or lost by a score of no more than two goals .
Dortmund did not need to think about the game. Escaped or not , they themselves determine . Victory over Marseille , with any score , enough for Dortmund to proceed to a higher level . Because the superiority bagging Dortmund head-to -head over Arsenal and Napoli .
Dortmund should not slip because it could give Napoli a chance to take advantage if Arsenal failed to silence the requirements needed .
For Dortmund , the extra three points means a guarantee to the round of 16. However, they must first go through the final test which will be presented Marseille in France .

Preview: Napoli vs. Arsenal, Never Relax

Arsenal a step advanced to the last 16 of the Champions League , but they remain abstinence relax when challenged Napoli at the San Paolo on Thursday ( 12/12 ) .
The Gunners flew to Italy with the status of the Group F standings - three points ahead of Borussia Dortmund in second place . While Napoli displaced in third position on goal difference , although equivalent Die Borussen collecting points .
Arsene Wenger does have a lighter duty to ensure themselves into the knockout round . Understandably they only demanded no less - by a margin of more than two goals , to lock the round of 16 tickets .
However, the cannon penggawa London would certainly draw relax and hunt alone . Victory remains pegged to the rate established for the sake of the next round while emphasizing their status as one of the candidates team European champions this season .
While Napoli 's mission more difficult . If you do not want to rely on the counter Marseille Dortmund match , Rafael Benitez 's men must win by a margin of three goals . If you win one or two goal difference alone , Napoli certainly hope Dortmund stay hampered or even lost in France to advance to the next round .
Arsenal won 2-0 in the first leg at the Emirates Stadium and will try to maintain their away record in Europe nan outstanding this season . However, their struggle will not be easy at the San Paolo stadium seangker .