La Liga news

Manchester City to offer Aguero new deal to ward off Real Madrid interest.

Manchester City will offer Sergio Aguero a new five-year deal this summer in a bid to end Real Madrid's interest in the striker.
The Argentine, who netted a stunning solo goal to win the Manchester derby for the Premier League champions on Monday evening, has three years remaining on his existing deal but City's owners want to put him further out of bounds.

 

 Thiago Silva refuses to rule out Barcelona move.

The former Milan defender has stressed that anything can happen in the future amid ongoing speculation linking him with the Catalans

Paris Saint-Germain defender Thiago Silva has hinted that he would be open to a move to Barcelona if the Primera Division giants came knocking again.

The Blaugrana already showed an interest in signing the Brazil international last summer, but he eventually left the Serie A giants for PSG instead.

But after putting in a commanding display in the first-leg of les Parisiens' Champions League quarter-final with the Catalans, rumours have again linked the player with a move to Camp Nou and he has hinted he would be open to a possible switch.

 

 

Premier League Results

These are the results of the Premier League that were played on Sunday the 7th of April:
Liverpool 0-0 West Brom.

Liverpool and West Ham fought out a largely disappointing goalless draw which damages the home team's European ambitions but eased relegation concerns for their opponents.

The Hammers were denied their first win at Anfield for 50 years when Lucas Leiva cleared Jack Collison's late header off the line.
Luis Suarez was marshalled expertly by West Ham defender James Collins, although the Uruguay forward did force an injury-time save from Jussi Jaaskelainen at the goalkeeper's near post with a low shot.

Tottenham 2-2 Everton.

Gylfi Sigurdsson scored a late equaliser for Tottenham against Everton to cap a riveting match between two Champions League hopefuls.

Spurs took the lead after just 33 seconds when Emmanuel Adebayor converted Jan Vertonghen's low cross.
But Everton levelled through Phil Jagielka and took the lead from a fine solo goal by Kevin Mirallas.
In a frantic finale, Adebayor struck the post and Sigurdsson slotted home the rebound to claim a vital point.
There was still time for Everton to go close as Victor Anichebe ran through on goal and saw his shot smothered by Spurs keeper Hugo Lloris.

Chelsea 2-1 Sunderland.

Paolo Di Canio's reign as Sunderland manager began with a defeat at Chelsea that leaves The Black Cats deep in the fight to stay in the Premier League.

The Italian had the start he wanted when Cesar Azpilicueta's own goal gave Sunderland a surprise lead moments before half-time.
Sunderland's renewed optimism was short-lived, however, as Chelsea were in front 10 minutes after the interval as a result of another own goal, this time a deflection off Matt Kilgallon, and Branislav Ivanovic's touch on a David Luiz shot.

Newcastle 1-0 Fulham.

Papiss Cisse scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner as Newcastle deservedly beat Fulham to move five points clear of the relegation zone.

After hitting the post and missing a number of other chances, Cisse volleyed home with one of the game's last kicks.
Mid-table Fulham went close in either half through Dimitar Berbatov, but they were under pressure for long periods.

QPR 1-1 Wigan.

Shaun Maloney's 94th-minute free-kick earned struggling Wigan a point and denied 10-man QPR what would have been a vital win at the bottom of the table.

Loic Remy hit the post early on but Rangers had to play for 70 minutes with 10 men after Bobby Zamora was sent off for a high challenge on Jordi Gomez.
Wigan struggled to make their extra man count and QPR thought they had won it through Remy's superb breakaway goal. But Maloney replied in injury time with a curling shot into the top corner.

Premier League results

These are the results of the Premier League that were played on Saturday 6th of April.

Reading 0-2 Southampton.

Reading's hopes of avoiding relegation suffered another massive blow as they were well beaten by a Southampton side who have all but secured safety.

The Royals, managed by former Saints boss Nigel Adkins, made a bright start but faded badly after Jay Rodriguez slid in to give Southampton the lead.
The visitors' dominance brought further reward when Adam Lallana slotted the second past Adam Federici.
Reading rarely threatened as they slumped to a seventh successive loss.

Norwich 2-2 Swansea.

Luke Moore's fifth goal of the season rescued a point for Swansea against Norwich at Carrow Road.

Michael Turner put the Canaries ahead early in the second half after Robert Snodgrass equalised Michu's opener for Swansea.
And the Spanish midfielder missed a glorious chance to give Swansea all three points in added time.
The result leaves Norwich in 13th place, still only five points clear of the relegation places.
It was Norwich's fifth draw in their last six home matches, and their continued failure to open a comfortable gap over the teams in the bottom three will be a worry for manager Chris Hughton.
For much of the second half they looked the stronger team after Swansea dominated possession for the opening 50 minutes.

Stoke 1-3 Aston Villa.

Aston Villa moved out of the relegation zone by beating Stoke, whose own survival fears grew after the loss.

Gabriel Agbonlahor gave Villa the lead when he side-footed in from close range at the second attempt.
Villa almost added a second when Andreas Weimann's effort came back off the post, before Michael Kightly slammed in a shot to level for Stoke.
But a spectacular Matthew Lowton strike restored Villa's lead and Christian Benteke slotted in to wrap up the win.
It was a storming finish to the game from Villa as they claimed a third victory in four games to lift them three points above the relegation zone.

West Brom 1-2 Arsenal.

Tomas Rosicky scored in each half as 10-man Arsenal withstood a West Brom fightback to move above Chelsea into fourth place in the Premier League.

Rosicky cleared a Claudio Yacob effort off the line before putting Arsenal ahead with a powerful diving header.
The Czech midfielder struck again after half-time, drilling into the bottom corner at the second attempt.
James Morrison converted a penalty as Per Mertesacker was sent off for a foul on Shane Long, but Arsenal held firm.
They go a point clear of Chelsea in the final Champions League spot, but have played a game more than the Stamford Bridge club.

Uefa Champions League results

These are the results of the Champions League that were played on Wednesday:

Real Madrid 3-0 Galatasary.

Real Madrid took a huge stride towards the Champions League semi-finals by brushing aside Galatasaray in the first leg of their quarter-final tie.

Cristiano Ronaldo handed the hosts an early lead by coolly chipping over goalkeeper Fernando Muslera.
Karim Benzema deftly controlled Michael Essien's cross to stroke in the second, before substitute Gonzalo Higuain nodded in after the break.
Didier Drogba and Emmanuel Eboue wasted the Turkish champions' best chances.
Galatasaray were far from outclassed in the opening 70 minutes and created a number of decent opportunities, particularly in the first half, as they searched for a vital away goal.

Malaga 0-0 Borussia Dortmund.

 Borussia Dortmund wasted a clutch of chances as they were held to a goalless draw at Malaga in their Champions League quarter-final first leg.

Mario Gotze was the chief culprit for the Germans, twice denied by goalkeeper Willy after going clean through.
Robert Lewandowski's composure in front of goal also deserted him as he scuffed wide early in the second half.
Weligton's well-saved header and Isco's fierce shot were as close as the hosts came to breaking the deadlock.

Uefa Champions League results

These are the results of the Champions League matches that were played on Tuesday the 2nd of April.

 PSG 2-2 Barcelona.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored one goal and set up the other as he inspired Paris St-Germain against former club Barcelona in a thrilling Champions League quarter-final first leg match.

The Swede stabbed home from an apparently offside position to cancel out Lionel Messi's well-made opener.
Xavi's 89th-minute penalty after Salvatore Sirigu fouled Alexis Sanchez seemed to have secured Barca's win.
But Ibrahimovic's 94th-minute knock-down was swept home by Blaise Matuidi.
It was a disappointing end for Barcelona, who had lost Messi to a hamstring strain at half-time and Javier Mascherano to another injury in the second half.

Bayern Munich 2-0 Juventus.

Bayern Munich produced an authoritative performance at home to leave Juventus facing an uphill task to reach the Champions League semi-finals.

The German league leaders made the perfect start when David Alaba's deflected 35-yard shot spun past Gianluigi Buffon inside 30 seconds.
Thomas Mueller tapped in Mario Mandzukic's square pass to double Bayern's lead after the break.
Juventus' best chances fell to Arturo Vidal who twice shot at Manuel Neuer.

FA Cup result

On Monday the 1st of April the replay of the FA Cup quarter-final was played between Chelsea and Man Utd at Stamford Bridge. The result ended in a 1-0 win to Chelsea, which progresses them into the semi-final.

Demba Ba's winner ended Manchester United's quest for the domestic Double and secured holders Chelsea an FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City at Wembley.

Ba's athletic finish early in the second half leaves United concentrating on winning the Premier League title - with a 20th title all but secured as they currently hold a 15-point advantage.
Chelsea's interim manager Rafael Benitez, meanwhile, was able to celebrate victory over old adversary Sir Alex Ferguson and remains in contention to win the FA Cup and Europa League.

Premier League result

Today on the 1st of April Fulham hosted relegation strugglers QPR to Craven Cottage. Fulham were off to the best of starts when Dimitar Berbatov scored in the 8th minute from the penalty spot. He then added another goal in the 22nd minute. 4 minutes from half time Clint Hill gave Fulham a comfortable 3-0 lead with an own goal. Then just on half-time Adel Taarabt got a controversial goal for QPR. In the second half there was only one goal and that goal was scored on the 51st minute by QPR striker Loic Remy. So at the end of that game QPR remain well hidden from reaching 17th place to stay up out of the relegation zone.