ANDRE VILLAS-BOAS will make a move for Real Madrid bad-boy Pepe in the summer – if the defender fails to repair his damaged relationship with the club.
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Pepe: Real Madrid were very superior to Barcelona in Copa del Rey Clasico
Pepe reckons Real Madrid were the stronger side in the 2-2 Copa del Rey draw against Barcelona at Camp Nou on Wednesday evening.
Match Preview: Real Madrid vs. Athletic Bilbao
In any other weekend that didn’t contain the first Seville derby for three years, this fixture would have undoubtedly claimed top billing as a buoyant Athletic travel to the capital to take on the league leaders still in a state of shock after another Clásico defeat in midweek.
Mourinho won’t punish Pepe for Messi hand stamp
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho will not punish Pepe for stomping on the hand of Barcelona’s Lionel Messi, saying that the defender’s apology was sufficient.
Real Madrid defender Pepe to miss two weeks of action
Real Madrid defender Pepe is set to miss the next two weeks for his side with a hamstring problem, according Marca.
The 28-year-old was the centre of attention in Wednesday’s Clasico clash, receiving wide-spread criticism for his boisterous performance that included an alleged stamp on Lionel Messi’s hand.
Former Real Madrid midfielder Michel: It is too late for Pepe to change
Former Real Madrid midfielder Michel does not believe that Pepe will be able to improve his behaviour on the field.
The Portugal defender has come under fire for stamping on Lionel Messi during his side’s 2-1 loss to Barcelona in the first leg of the Copa del Rey quarter-finals.
Copa del Rey Preview: Real Madrid – Barcelona
Jose Mourinho will be hoping to draw first blood in the first leg of the Copa del Rey quarter-final tie versus their Catalan rivals at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday
Jose Mourinho will be without the suspended Alvaro Arbeloa who failed in his attempt to get his one-match ban overturned. Fabio Coentrao is expected to deputise at right-back. Pepe is a doubt with a thigh strain although the Portuguese defender is expected to pass a late fitness test.
Real Madrid’s Pepe doubtful for Barcelona Copa del Rey clash
The Portugal international has picked up a knock, and could consequently miss Wednesday’s cup game against the Catalan giants in the final-eight
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho could be forced to make do without the services of defender Pepe in the first leg of the Copa del Rey quarter-final against Barcelona on Wednesday as the Portuguese centre-back has picked up a thigh injury.
Real Madrid defender Pepe: We must be sharper against Barcelona
Real Madrid defender Pepe admits he’s worried about their sluggish starts going into their Copa clash against Barcelona.