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UEFA Champions League 2013: PSG advances past Valencia

Two more teams joined Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund in the draw for the Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday, as Juventus eased past Celtic with a 2-0 win (5-0 on aggregate) and big-spending Paris Saint-Germain squeaked past Valencia with a … read more »

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UEFA Champions League 2013: PSG v Valencia Preview

David Beckham could make his return to the UEFA Champions League stage when Paris St Germain host Valencia with a place in the quarter-finals at stake on Wednesday night. Beckham has been named in coach Carlo Ancelotti’s 20-man squad, which … read more »

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UEFA Champions League 2013: Valencia v PSG Preview

TEAM NEWS Defender Antonio Barragán is suspended for the home side, but Roberto Soldado returns from a ban. Sofiane Feghouli could also feature after his stint at the African Cup of Nations. But full-back Aly Cissokho misses out with a … read more »

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Lionel Messi strikes but Barcelona held to a 1-1 draw at Valencia

Barcelona:  Lionel Messi extended his record streak by scoring in his 12th consecutive Spanish league game to give leader Barcelona a 1-1 draw at Valencia, while Atletico Madrid remained perfect at home through 20 games in all competitions. Midfielder Ever … read more »

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Mourinho slams Real for ‘unacceptable’ defeat

Madrid: An angry Jose Mourinho gave his Real Madrid players a rare public tongue lashing after they squandered the lead and slumped to a 2-1 defeat at city neighbours Getafe in La Liga on Sunday. The shock reverse ended the … read more »

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La Liga preview: Real look to bounce back

Reigning champions Real Madrid will look to bounce back from their midweek 3-2 Supercopa de Espana defeat to arch rivals Barcelona on Sunday. Jose Mourinho’s men travel to Getafe for their second match of the La Liga season still looking … read more »

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Real Madrid held by Valencia

Valencia are starting to enjoy their trips to the Bernabeu. Last season, a goalless draw saw them become the only visiting side to keep a clean sheet at the nerve-inspiring home of Real Madrid, and on Sunday night they started … read more »

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2012/2013 La Liga: Real Madrid v Valencia Preview

TEAM NEWS Real Madrid defender Pepe picked up an ankle knock while on international duty with Portugal in midweek in the 2-0 win over Panama, but is expected to be fit for the visit of Valencia. Similarly, striker Gonzalo Higuain … read more »

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2012 UEFA Europa League Live: Valencia 4 v 2 PSG

The referee ends the second half. A remarkable match comes to an end with Valencia still very much in pole position to reach the last eight. PSV, though, are in the tie thanks to two late goals. In truth, they … read more »

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2012 UEFA Europa League Live: Valencia 1 v 0 Stoke (2-0 agg)

You did not have to read the respectful match programme notes of home manager Tony Pulis to appreciate the stature of last Thursday night’s visitors to Stoke City FC – a simple glance around the directors’ box was reminder enough … read more »

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Spanish La Liga 2012: FC Barcelona vs Valencia CF Live Updates

Barcelona came from behind to beat Valencia 5 – 1 Barcelona will be looking to build upon Tuesday’s comfortable win tomorrow when they play host to Valencia in a fixture that has almost become a weekly occurrence for Pep Guardiola’s … read more »

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