Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will have to inspire another miracle at the Nou Camp to keep Manchester United’s Champions League dreams alive after Luke Shaw’s own goal proved the difference in a narrow quarter-final defeat to Barcelona.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has challenged Paul Pogba to “put his stamp” on Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final against Barcelona after dismissing talk of the mercurial midfielder leaving Manchester United this summer.
Diego Simeone suggested Atletico Madrid were not receiving fair treatment from officials after late goals condemned his side to a 2-0 defeat at Barcelona following Diego Costa’s red card.
Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi struck late goals as Barcelona broke down the stubborn resistance of 10-man Atletico Madrid to move 11 points clear at the top of LaLiga with a 2-0 win.
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde refused to excuse his side’s dependence on Lionel Messi after the Argentina international came off the bench to spark a dramatic late comeback against Villarreal.
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde’s gamble in resting Lionel Messi backfired against lowly Villarreal and it took a Luis Suarez goal with the last kick of the game to rescue a point in a 4-4 draw.
