Full-time: Real Madrid 1-0 Man City

Real Madrid are through to the Champions League final.

Fernando’s first-half own goal proved the difference as Manchester City slumped to a narrow defeat at the Bernabeu.

City failed to muster a meaningful effort on goal throughout the game as they went down with a whimper.

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— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) May 4, 2016

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane revealed that he sees the Champions League final as a "50-50" fixture, after Los Blancosbooked their spot in the showpiece against Atletico Madrid with a win over Manchester City on Wednesday evening.

Real Madrid V Man City: Captain Kompany forced off early in Madrid semi

Manchester City suffered a huge injury blow less than 10 minutes into their decisive Champions League semi-final second leg against Real Madrid on Wednesday as captain Vincent Kompany limped off injured. 

The Belgian defender has been blighted by a series of muscle injuries this season and pulled up holding his right leg before being replaced by Eliaquim Mangala. The tie is finely balanced after a goalless draw in the first leg in Manchester last week.

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Real Madrid V Man City: Ronaldo Fit For City; Benzema, Casemiro Out

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane claimed three-time World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo is 100 percent fit for his side’s Champions League semifinal, second leg showdown with Manchester City on Wednesday.

Ronaldo missed last week’s 0-0 draw in the first leg due to a thigh injury, but took a full part in training on Monday and Tuesday.

However, Zidane confirmed that Madrid will be missing two other key players in striker Karim Benzema and defensive midfielder Casemiro through injury.

“Cristiano is fine, he is 100 percent, that is why he trained this week and will be there tomorrow,” Zidane said on Tuesday.

“Karim and Casemiro are another thing. In the scan today Karim still has a problem and we don’t want to risk him.

VAN GAAL'S VERDICT ON LEICESTER DRAW

Louis van Gaal believes Manchester United are still in the race for the Barclays Premier League top four, although the manager accepts it will be difficult following Sunday’s 1-1 draw against champions-elect Leicester City. This is what he said to MUTV afterwards…
ASSESSMENT OF THE MATCH

“We deserved more, we were the better team but we didn’t score. I think we played one of the best matches of this season and it was significant that the fans were applauding a draw. Normally they are not applauding a draw but they were applauding because this was an exciting game.”

TIME FOR CHANGE: Wenger protesters clash during Arsenal game

Arsenal fans opposed to long-serving manager Arsene Wenger were drowned out by supporters backing him during the north London club's Premier League home game with Norwich City on Saturday.

In a pre-planned protest, hundreds of fans held up A4 posters bearing the words "TIME FOR CHANGE" in the 12th minute of the game at the Emirates Stadium, in a nod to Arsenal's 12-year league title drought.

But in response thousands of fans chanted "There's only one Arsene Wenger!", with some holding aloft placards in support of the under-fire Frenchman.

No Deal Between United And Mourinho - Sky Sources

No agreement has been reached between Manchester United and Jose Mourinho over the manager's job at Old Trafford reports Sky Sports News HQ. 

Jos Mourinho is reportedly keen on the post should United look to replace Louis van Gaal in the summer.

The former Chelsea and Real Madrid boss reportedly signed agreement with the Manchester United as speculation continues to surround Van Gaal's future despite the Dutchman leading United to their first FA Cup final for nine years and with them still in contention for a place in next season's Champions League.

Paris Saint-Germain head coach Laurent Blanc is another linked with the post but Tottenham's Mauricio Pochettino is out of the running after agreeing a new five-year deal with the Londoners.

Champions League: #ManCity need leap of faith against Real Madrid

Until this season Manchester City's progression in the Champions League could be measured in baby steps but on Tuesday they can make a huge leap forward when they host Real Madrid in their first European semi-final for 45 years.

The Abu Dhabi-backed English club have already broken new ground this season, moving past the last 16 stage that proved their limit for the past two seasons having failed even to survive the group stage prior to that.

In seeing off Paris St Germain, who have similar financial muscle, in the quarter-finals they delivered a powerful statement of intent to reach their first semi-final since a European Cup Winners' Cup defeat by Chelsea in 1971.

Bale Rescues Ronaldo-less Real Madrid At Rayo

Real Madrid C.F. was without Cristiano Ronaldo but Gareth Bale stepped up and delivered after Madrid had gone 2-0 down to Rayo Vallecano. He struck twice to inspire a Real Madrid fightback from two goals down to win 3-2 at Rayo Vallecano and move top of La Liga on Saturday.

Real Madrid Coach Zinedine Zidane  Immidiately after the match confirmed Ronaldo will travel for the Champions League semi-final first leg against Manchester City.

Bale inspired Real Madrid to come from two goals down to win 3-2 at Rayo Vallecano in a testing workout ahead of the UEFA Champions League clash with Manchester City. Without the injured Cristiano Ronaldo, Real’s title hopes looked in tatters when early goals from Adrian Embarba and Miku put Rayo 2-0 in front.

Kelechi Iheanacho Stars as City Hammer Stoke

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho was Manchester City’s best player in the 4-0 win over Stoke City in the Barclays English Premier League yesterday.

The 19-year-old Nigerian won a penalty and scored twice as the Citizens thumped the Potters in comprehensive style at the Etihad Stadium.

He won the penalty in the 42nd minute as his turn of pace following a give and go with Yaya Toure hoodwinked the Stoke captain, Ryan Shawcross who was left with the option of wrestling the exciting starlet to the ground.

Man Utd are suffering, says Louis van Gaal

LOUISE VAN GAAL

Manchester United are "suffering" after six matches in 18 days, said boss Louis van Gaal following his side's 2-1 Champions League win over Wolfsburg.

Juan Mata's first-half penalty and Chris Smalling's 53rd-minute goal gave United their first Group B victory.

The Premier League leaders, who visit Arsenal on Sunday, had to hold on as Wolfsburg pressed for an equaliser.

Van Gaal admits he is not the same type of manager as Arsène Wenger and Sir Alex Ferguson, having required different challenges throughout his 24-year career. While Ferguson led Manchester United for 26 years and Wenger celebrated his 19th anniversary at Arsenal on Thursday, the Dutchman’s longest tenure at any club is six years.

Ahmed Musa Impresses Reds Scout

According to British Tabloid, The Metro, Ahmed Musa's two goals against Argentina might earn him a move to Liverpool after impressing the Merseyside outfit scout who watched the Super Eagles lose 3-2 to Argentina.

Aside from the team's scout watching Reds boss Brendan Rodgers is reportedly a fan of Musa, and he’ll definitely be an even bigger admirer when he sees the manner in which Musa took his goals. Liverpool Scouts Fernando Troiani and Stephen Aptroot watched Musa draw Nigeria level twice with two well taken strike in the fourth minute and 47th minute respectively to match Lionel Messi before Marcos Rojo scored what ended up being Argentina's winner three minutes later.

See The Brazil's Samba Squad For The World Cup

Brazil head coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has chosen his squad for the upcoming World Cup finals, making a pretty straightforward selection.

With the World Cup just 35 days away, the hosts’ squad has been officially selected with the obvious inclusions of Neymar, David Luiz, Hulk, Oscar and Thiago Silva. Queens Park Rangers’ goalkeeper Julio Cesar, who is out on-loan, has also been selected alongside Jefferson and Victor in the goalkeeping department.

In terms of the biggest stars, the likes of Dante, Ramires, Paulinho, Dani Alves and Fred have all been selected with no real surprises in the squad. One of Liverpool’s midfield duo of Lucas Leiva and Philippe Coutinho were thought to be in contention for a spot in Scolari’s squad, but he has instead chosen Chelsea’s Willian and Manchester City’s Fernandinho.

Willian was thought to be the direct rival to Coutinho for a place. Meanwhile, Brazilian legend Ronaldinho has been left out with late rumours suggesting that he was in contention.

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Mourinho Continues to Downplay Chelsea’s Title Hopes

Jose Mourinho has told his squad that he fully expects them to win the league this season, according to the Daily Mirror.

Chelsea are top of the table with 13 matches to go after a comfortable home win against Newcastle, on the same day that title rivals Arsenal and Manchester City both failed to win.

But Jose Mourinho still does not think Blues can win the title. One cannot help but think that Mourinho is playing mind games with the rest of the Premier League so as to avoid pressure on his team.

Mourinho has played down talk of his side winning the league in the media, but behind closed doors the Portuguese maestro told his players that they will win the league.

After a disappoint draw at home to West Ham, Chelsea have impressed with wins against Manchester City and Newcastle.

The Blues face Arsenal, Tottenham and Everton before the end of March as well as big games in the Champions League and FA Cup but Mourinho remains confident.

A Daily Mirror source said: “Jose told the players before the West Ham game that they would hear him talk down their title chances.

“He told them to pay no attention because his intention was to take the pressure off the team and put others under the microscope.

“He also told the players that he believes they will be champions this season.”

Manchester City's manager, Manuel Pellegrini, mocks José Mourinho's 'little horse' comment, saying Chelsea may be small but they are very rich. 

Mourinho's comments have been widely teased, especially in light of Chelsea's move to the top of the table. 

Pellegrini also comments on the Premier League title race and its top contenders.