Benfica maintained their two-point advantage at the top of the Portuguese Liga with a 3-1 win over Gil Vicente, while second-placed FC Porto triumphed by the same scoreline at home to Vitoria Guimaraes.
Nani admits injury relief
Manchester United ace Nani claims he was lucky to escape serious injury following Vincent Kompany’s controversial tackle on him.
Tiago eyes English return
Tiago, who is currently at Atletico Madrid, is thought to be a target for a number of Premier League clubs.
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.
【VIDEO】Iceland 1-3 Portugal 12/10/2010 EURO2012 Qualifying round
Goals:
[0-1] Cristiano Ronaldo 3′
[1-1] H. Helguson 17′
[1-2] Raul Meireles 27′
[1-3] Helder Postiga 72′
Villas-Boas defends Torres as drought continues
Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has declined to blame Fernando Torres for his side’s latest setback.
The Spain forward, a £50-million signing from Liverpool a year ago, failed to add to his tally of just two Premier League goals this season.
【VIDEO】Antalyaspor 1-2 Beşiktaş 20/1/2012
Goals:
[0-1] Hugo Almeida 63′
[0-2] Manuel Fernandes 90′
[1-2] Tita 90+5′(PK)
‘We are aware of Athetlic Bilbao’s set-piece potential’ – Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho targets tighter defence of dead balls
Ahead of Real Madrid’s encounter with Athletic Bilbao this weekend, Jose Mourinho has demanded his side improve their discipline around the penalty area to avoid giving away dangerous set piece opportunities.
The Special One said the Spanish league leaders’ habit of conceding goals from free kicks is a worrying sign, adding that these mistakes could prove costly.
【VIDEO】Portugal 3-1 Denmark 8/10/2010 EURO2012 Qualifying round
Goals:
[1-0] Nani 29′
[2-0] Nani 30′
[2-1] Carvalho 79′(o.g.)
[3-1] Cristiano Ronaldo 85′
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Goals:
no goal