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Sunday, March 18, 2012

La Liga

Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao striker Fernando Llorente could still feature against Valencia, despite picking up an injury in the win over Manchester United.

Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has a complete squad to choose from as he predicts a very intense match in their trip to Real Mallorca.

Barcelona
Lionel Messi scored his 31st La Liga goal of the season as Barcelona registered their 8th away victory following the match against Sevilla.

Espanyol
Koffi Romaric N'Dri believes Espanyol are facing the most important week of the season, ahead of the match against Racing, Betis and Malaga.

Getafe
Inigo Martinez scored and own goal late in the game to allow Getafe registered their fifth home victory following the match against Sociedad.

Granada
Guillherme Siqueira scored his third La Liga goal of the season as Granada registered their sixth home win following the match versus Sporting.

Levante
Levante midfielder Vicente Iborra said his team will remain humble when facing Villarreal, but hopes to seal their La Liga status at home.

Malaga
Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini rued the absense of French midfielder Jeremy Toulalan, who he considers as a very important player to his team.

Osasuna
Roversio scored his first La Liga goal of the season as Osasuna registered their eighth away draw following the match against Real Zaragoza.

Racing Santander
Racing boss Alvaro Cervera has stressed that he will pick his line-up for the clash against Espanyol according the what he saw in the training.

Rayo Vallecano
Emiliano Armenteros scored his first La Liga goal of the season as Rayo registered their sixth home win following the match against Real Betis.

Real Betis
Emiliano Armenteros scored his first La Liga goal of the season to condemned Betis to their tenth away defeat following the match against Rayo.

Real Madrid
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has revealed winger Angel Di Maria will return to training next week after six weeks out with a thigh problem.

Real Mallorca
Real Mallorca coach Joaquin Caparros is likely to have Marvin Ogunjimi and Tomas Pina available again for their clash against Atletico Madrid.

Real Sociedad
Inigo Martinez scored and own goal late in the game to condemned Real Sociedad to their ninth away defeat following the match against Getafe.

Real Zaragoza
Helder Postiga scored his sixth La Liga goal of the season as Zaragoza registered their fourth home draw following the match against Osasuna.

Sevilla
Lionel Messi scored his 31st La Liga goal of the season to condemned Sevilla to their 5th home defeat following the match against Barcelona.

Sporting Gijon
Guillherme Siqueira scored his 3rd La Liga goal of the season to condemned Sporting to their 10th away defeat following the match at Granada.

Valencia
Valencia coach Unai Emery has stated that his side will face a tougher test against AZ in the Europa League than they did versus PSV Eindhoven.

Villarreal
It was reported that Roma are preparing a EUR20 million bid to bring Villarreal striker Giuseppe Rossi to the Stadio Olimpico in the summer.

Serie A

AC Milan
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his 20th Serie A goal of the season as Milan registered their 10th away victory following the match against Parma.

AS Roma
It was reported that Roma are preparing a EUR20 million bid to bring Villarreal striker Giuseppe Rossi to the Stadio Olimpico in the summer.

Atalanta
Atalanta coach Stefano Colantuono has dropped German Denis from the squad to face Inter after he pulled out of training with a calf problem.

Bologna
Gaby Mudingayi's agent has confirmed that Fiorentina and Udinese did make concrete offers in January, but Bologna have refused to let him go.

Cagliari
Cagliari president Massimo Cellino has taken a swipe at sacked Davide Ballardini, stating that at least Massimo Ficcadenti will train the team.

Catania
Gianluca Atzori admits he is not surprised by Catania's position in the league as they are reaping the rewards of their smart investments.

Cesena
Cesena manager Mario Beretta will take four strikers for the Cagliari clash after naming Iaquinta, Mutu, Rennella and Malonga in the squad.

Chievo
Chievo coach Di Carlo will take five strikers to face Bologna after naming Paloschi, Pellissier, Moscardelli, Uribe and Thereau in the squad.

Fiorentina
Mirko Vucinic scored his fifth Serie A goal of the season to condemned Fiorentina to their fourth home defeat following the visit of Juventus.

Genoa
Kakha Kaladze admits that such has been Genoa's drop in form, that he and his teammates cannot think of anything beyond avoiding relegation.

Inter Milan
Inter coach Claudio Ranieri insists there is not row with Diego Forlan and that the striker is simply upset at not being able to give his best.

Juventus
Mirko Vucinic scored his fifth Serie A goal of the season as Juventus registered their sixth away win following the match against Fiorentina.

Lazio
Coach Edy Reja has warned Lazio they need to put in a very different performance from the one against Bologna if they are to conquer Catania.

Lecce
Lecce striker Luis Muriel is reportedly set to stay at parent club Udinese this summer, despite interest from Juventus, AC Milan and Napoli.

Napoli
Napoli boss Walter Mazzarri has stated his side will try to put their Champions League elimination out of their heads when they face Udinese.

Novara
Coach Attilio Tesser believes Novara can register their second consecutive victory if his players are aggressive and focused against Siena.

Palermo
Palermo coach Bortolo Mutti has confirmed Matias Aquirregaray will feature against Lecce and that the defender has big room for improvement.

Parma
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his 20th Serie A goal of the season to condemned Parma to their 4th home defeat following the match against Milan.

Siena
Siena manager Giuseppe Sannino is adamant that his team deserve to stay in Serie A and admits it is vital for them to beat Novara on Sunday.

Udinese
Udinese star striker Antonio Di Natale is disappointed to exit the Europa League and believes his side and Napoli will be affected physically.

EPL

Arsenal
Harry Redknapp has told Arsenal keeper Wojciech Szczesny to focus on his own performances and stop talking about rival Premier League clubs.

Aston Villa
Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given hopes Richard Dunne will return to action before the end of the campaign as the defender eyes Euro 2012.

Blackburn
Blackburn coach Steve Kean has played rumours about Ruben Rochina leaving in the summer, insisting the young striker is commited to the club.

Bolton
Tottenham's FA Cup quarter-final against Bolton has been abandoned after Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba suddenly collapsed and was given CPR.

Chelsea
Ryan Bertrand is hoping to make the most of a rare chance to catch the eye for Chelsea, allowing him to stake a claim for a more regular role.

Everton
Steve Round believes Everton's second half performance should have secured them the victory over Sunderland following the draw in the FA Cup.

Fulham
Fulham manager Martin Jol admitted that his team were no match for Swansea, who sailed through to the FA Cup semi-finals at the Craven Cottage.

Liverpool
Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish has backed midfielder Steven Gerrard emulate Ryan Giggs by extending his playing career well into his late 30s.

Manchester City
Man City's Joe Hart has labelled Mario Balotelli as one of the best penalty takers he has ever faced, claiming it is almost impossible to stop.

Manchester United
Wayne Rooney says Man Utd have finally overcome their poor Premier League away form, after already doubling their record from last season.

Newcastle United
Newcastle Utd defender Mike Williamson insists the Magpies can silence any talk of a 'mini-crisis' and revive their push for a European spot.

Norwich City
Norwich City striker Simeon Jackson is loving life in the Premier League and is determined to retain his spot in coach Paul Lambert's side.

Queens Park Rangers
Preston North End manager Graham Westley is pleased to bring in young German defender Max Ehmer on loan from QPR, as he provides versatility.

Stoke City
Stoke are aiming to clinch a third Wembley appearance in 12 months to kick off what Tony Pulis believes is their toughest week of the season.

Sunderland
Sunderland head coach Martin O'Neill was 'delighted' to still be in the FA Cup after being second best for much of the draw against Everton.

Swansea City
Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers hails his side's 'phenomenal' performance against Fulham and admits he wants Sigurdsson on permanent basis.

Tottenham
Tottenham's FA Cup quarter-final against Bolton has been abandoned after Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba suddenly collapsed and was given CPR.

West Brom
West Brom boss Roy Hodgson was happy with his side's battling display as they fought back to hold Wigan Athletic to a point at the DW Stadium.

Wigan Athletic
Roberto Martinez felt Wigan suffered a 'footballing injustice' as they were held to a draw by West Brom despite his side's dominant display.

Wolverhampton
Coach Terry Connor has called for unity between Wolves players and supporters if they are to have any chance of staying in the Premier League.