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Two Lionel Messi late goals at the Santiago Bernabeu in a heated Champions League semifinal between Barcelona and Real Madrid to give the Catalans a vital away goal before the second leg next week.

In the third edition of the El Classico marathon, Real Madrid host Barcelona in the Champions League semifinal in what promises to be an enthralling contest.

In the third edition of the El Classico marathon, Real Madrid host Barcelona in the Champions League semifinal in what promises to be an enthralling contest.

Before the crucial Champions League El Classico semifinal between Real Madrid and Barcelona, Guardiola responded sharply to Mourinho's comments about his reaction to refereeing decision.

Manchester United had the easiest Champions League semifinal against Schalke 04 as the English leaders won 2-0 at the Veltins-Arena and will take the lead into the second leg at Old Trafford next week.

Manchester United had the easiest Champions League semifinal against Schalke 04 as the English leaders won 2-0 at the Veltins-Arena and will take the lead into the second leg at Old Trafford next week.

Before Schalke's biggest game in their history against Manchester United in the Champions League semi final, the German side couldn't resist cheeky jibes aimed at Manchester United and England in general.

English giants Manchester United make the trip to Germany to face the surprise package Schalke 04 at the Veltins-Arena in the semi finals of the Champions League on Tuesday.

It has been confirmed that Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov will be out of the Champions League first leg against German side Schalke after failing to recover from a groin strain.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has rushed to the defence of his squad after their loss at Bolton left them with a mere mathematical possibility of winning the title.

After Real Madrid's extra-time win over Barcelona in the Copa Del Rey on Wednesday, the Catalan's coach Pep Guardiola has claimed that Madrid are favourites for the two remaining Champions League encounters between the two rivals.

Arsenal remain with just a mathematical chance of winning the title after a 2-1 loss at Bolton Wanderers left them nine points behind leaders Manchester United in the English Premier League.

Arsenal remain with just a mathematical chance of winning the title after a 2-1 loss at Bolton Wanderers left them nine points behind leaders Manchester United in the English Premier League.

In a water-logged Stamford Bridge, Chelsea kept pace, and their title hopes, alive with a 3-0 win over cross town rivals West Ham United in Saturday's late kick-off in the English Premier League.

Manchester United went closer to a record 19th League title after Javier Hernandez scored in the 84th minute against Everton to send United nine points clear of Chelsea who play later in the day.

Fernando Torres scored his first goal for Chelsea as the Blues secured a 2-0 win in the West London derby against West Ham to cut back Manchester United's lead at the top to six points.

Manchester United went closer to a record 19th League title after Javier Hernandez scored in the 85th minute against Everton to send United nine points clear of Chelsea who play later in the day.

As the finale draws near, Manchester United will face Everton at Old Trafford, looking to maintain their six-point lead at the top in a bid to win a record 19th title.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has pinpointed Chelsea over Arsenal as the greater threat to their pursuit of a 19th league title.

Manchester United right back Rafael is fit enough to feature against Everton on Saturday, while Darren Fletcher has recovered from his virus to return to training.

Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur battled out an exhilarating 3-3 draw at White Hart Lane, though the result diminishes either side's hopes for this season.