Pellegrini about Guardiola and Champions League won

The Chilean coach of Manchester City , Manuel Pellegrini said - in an interview with marked that although had won the Champions League twice, also in the English side had opted for Guardiola to replace him .

" I do not feel that has not valued my work here, on the contrary. I do not think I will change because the City expected more. The club has always wanted to work with Guardiola, and it is logical, because the relationship comes from Barcelona . Pep was in the market and it seemed clear that they would take when go free. If I had it won two Champions and two Premier League , Guardiola would have been the same , "he said.

Looking ahead to the semifinals of the Champions League, I was emphatic in stating that "Madrid is favorite name and history. In football it remains to be seen. We face the PSG and go as favorites. We are two teams with great players. The Madrid has with a small advantage of playing the second leg at home. "

And in the same vein, he acknowledged that trusts his team to strike: "The results have improved and confidence has risen There is something fundamental to Manchester City. Think and play as a big team That does not change anything.. not go to the Bernabeu to try to hold the result, or here to hold at Real Madrid . We will go to attack. We will do the best possible balance, because Madrid is lethal , "he closed.

MLS has contacted Iker Casillas

Although it is not being one of his best seasons, Iker Casillas remains one of the intended market porters, and it is not the first time been linked with the Major League Soccer American.

Lino di Cuollo, vice president of MLS, has acknowledged in statements to the Portuguese medium Maisfutebol, which have held talks with agents of international goalkeeper Oporto.

"We have been in touch with agents and there have been talks between the two sides. When it comes to a goalkeeper is always more difficult, since MLS teams do not want to spend much money on a goalkeeper, but when talking about Casillas would obviously be a great acquisition. we are talking, "he says.

What it does have clear Di Cuollo is the method to follow, always with gentleness: "He has a contract with Porto and we are saying that if you want to come to MLS should talk to your club Here we do things and therefore also depends. Porto. anyway it can not be this year and be next. Everything is open ".

Levante - Athletic: No room for error

Levante lost more than three points in Granada . The heavy defeat of the Valencians to the Nazari , 5-1, leads the 'granotas' back to the bottom of the table, with salvation more than one match away.

It is not the only bad news for men of Ruby. The 'goalaverage' lost to the Andalusian rival, and the expulsion of Simao are two other burdens that bring the Catalans to Valencia in their suitcases.

Front will be one Athletic who sees the Champions League as a nearby sleep, are six points behind Villarreal , while distant, while consolidating its position in Europe League. A place that ensures each day more by the vagaries shown by Sevilla in the domestic competition.

Lions reach with three sensitive Orriols low, as are the absences through injury of Laporte and Aduriz. Sabin Merino has also joined a nursing that at this time of year usually grows in all clubs and has Valverde hit him in two of his key men.

In short, it is a vital game for the locals, who is not worth them other result than victory. A meeting without margin of error for their interests. A luxury that can afford itself the rojiblancos in their three-way battle to return to Europe.

Sevilla - Betis: The derby is taking Colour

Few games in the league have the incentive, colorful and rivalry derby betweenSevilla andReal Betis . Therefore , and although there is not athletically much at stake and the League watch the duel in the head and the needs of the bottom of the table, the curiosity is palpable in each of the streets of the Andalusian capital.

In addition, recent statements by Rami in Instagram have been responsible for stoking social networks in this confrontation that started undramatic in the classification- and Betis have sealed their salvation and something Nervion walk off the hook of European plazas thinking League - Europe, and that is picking tune with the day thanks to phrases crossings between players from both templates.

Betis Sanchez-Pizjuan come to with the intention of getting even the losing streak that dragged against its eternal rival, who sign five derbies unbeaten in all competitions.

A duel is expected to at least improve in quality this season lived in Villamarin, where warnings and foul play were the stars. Something not very hard to beat.

Arjen Robben will not play against Atletico

Next week will roll the ball of the stars ushering in the semifinals of the Champions League between Manchester City and Real Madrid and Atletico and Bayern Munich .

The set of Pep Guardiola will face downward finallyArjen Robben , with the adductor muscle problems, will not be present at the Vicente Calderon stadium for the first leg.

Which is not ruled is Jerome Boateng , who has not entered the squad for the game this Saturday against Hertha Berlin, but that it has returned to training after overcoming a thigh injury.

Competition Committee maintains the yellow wrong Danilo

As each week, the Competition Committee has announced the resolution of the appeals filed by the teams concerning sanctions last weekend, among which the punishment Danilo .

The Brazilian saw a yellow card against Villarreal wrongly, it is that the lack in question was committed by Casemiro and not by Danilo, something the referee did not notice.

Despite the appeal presented by the Real Madrid , the Competition Committee has not rectified and keeps the admonition to '23' Real Madrid: "The Committee agrees admonish Danilo by dangerous game with an accessory fine of 180 € to the club, pursuant to Articles 111.1ay 52.3 of the RFEF Disciplinary Code ".