Domestic
Manchester United appeared firmly in control for 20 minutes, but substitutions helped Chelsea get back into the game.
Sir Alex Ferguson recalled Wayne Rooney, using him behind Javier Hernandez, with Shinji Kagawa left and Nani right. Jonny Evans also returned.
Rafael Benitez surprisingly named Ramires and Frank Lampard in midfield, allowing him to play three attackers,...
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Tottenham recorded an important victory over their North London rivals, thanks to two identical goals towards the end of the first half.
Andre Villas-Boas used Gylfi Sigurdsson rather than Lewis Holtby, while Jermain Defoe was fit enough for the bench.
Arsene Wenger used Santi Cazorla on the flank rather than in the middle, which meant Aaron...
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Sergio Ramos nodded in a late winner, as Real beat Barca for the second time in a week.
Jose Mourinho rested his entire midfield and attack ahead of the game against Manchester United, and reshuffled in defence, too.
Jordi Roura was without Xavi Hernandez so played Thiago Alcantara. He played Javier Mascherano instead of Carles Puyol,...
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Second-placed Napoli performed well after the break, but a draw puts Juve in a great position to retain their title.
Walter Mazzarri continued with Miguel Britos on the left of his back three, and favoured the experience of Goran Pandev rather than Lorenzo Insigne’s directness.
Antonio Conte selected Federico Peluso as his left-wing-back rather than Kwadwo...
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Arjen Robben’s superb goal won the game, but Bayern’s nine shots on target to Dortmund’s one demonstrates the home side’s overall dominance.
Jupp Heynckes used the XI that triumphed over Arsenal last week, with one exception – Franck Ribery was out, so Robben started on the left. Daniel van Buyten was alongside Dante again.
Jurgen Klopp...
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