Milan derby, meeting leaders and examples of the last chance to van Gaal. What surprised Europe?
In the traditional category Sportbox.ru tells about the most exciting confrontations of the future of the European weekend.
Spain
"Barcelona" - "Atletico" - text translation
For the first time in a long time in the title race will involve only the "Barca" and "Atletico". "Real" is that getting used to the demands of Zinedine Zidane, and have the feeling that its backlog at 4 points from the leaders in the near future will increase rather than decrease.
The Catalans on Saturday could take the first big step towards a 24th title of champion of Spain. At the moment they are divided from the point of the first in the table with just "Atletico", but in the case of a victory will come off from a competitor, in fact, six points, as they still have a game in hand. In the example, this advantage is often retained until the final stages, and given the current form of "Barcelona" - 25 matches without defeat in all competitions - in what was going to happen and this time, believe it is not too difficult.
It is gratifying that the match both teams approached almost optimal formulations. The "Barcelona", in addition to being treated for a long time Rafinha, play may not be able to only Jordi Alba, having experienced the week muscular discomfort. A "Atletico" have to do without Tiago and Fernando Torres, but to call them rather difficult to key players in Madrid. In addition, due to the disqualification of the "mattress" on the field will not be able to go Ángel Correa - is not the most terrible loss.
By the way, last time "Atletico" won at "Camp Nou" back in 2006 (3: 1), and the current composition of that game will remember only three - Andres Iniesta, Lionel Messi and Fernando Torres, who celebrated then double. Since then, the capital club 11 times staying in Barcelona and managed to take home only three draws. Moreover, "Atletico" Catalans lost the last five meetings, and his last victory dated March 2014 (1: 0), when Barça were defeated in the second quarterfinal match of the Champions League.
England
"Derby" - "Manchester United" - text translation
Philosophy Time Louis van Gaal at "Old Trafford" can come to an end as early as this weekend. To do this, "MU" is enough to lose in the next meeting of the FA Cup with the "Derby", as he said at the Dutch pre-match press conference. True, he did it rather ironically, saying that in the course of the season he had three times been on the verge of dismissal, but still holds the post.
Interestingly, many British publications in connection with the upcoming match remembered in 1990 when Alex Ferguson remained at about the same situation today that van Gaal. Scottish specialist then was on the verge of retirement, which could happen in case of defeat, the team in the FA Cup match with "Nottingham Forest". But the "Red Devils" have managed to win with minimal score, and Ferguson went on to become the most successful coach in the history of English football. When in Van Gaal asked if the cup be the salvation for him, he replied. "Of course"
Italy
"Milan" - "Inter" - text translation
Rumors about the resignation of Sinisa Mikhailovich also been around for a long time, but Serbian expert is still coached by "Milan". It was believed that he would be dismissed in the event of the defeat of the "Roma" on January 9, but his team was able to take away from the capital of the draw and then won three more matches and shared the points in a party with "Empoli" (2: 2). Milanese Things gradually went up the hill - they now occupy the sixth place, and with luck may well fight for getting into the Champions League. And M. altogether to celebrate, he said a week ago that his players can wipe the victory in the series A.
Catch up with the "Rossoneri" have including neighbors of the "Inter", which is the case in recent times just are not the best way. In the course of the season the team was provided on the first line a few times, but a series of unfortunate results threw it on the fourth place. The current "Inter" can win away from the championship leader "Napoli" (2: 0), but can lose the house, "Sassuolo" (0: 1). In short, fans of Roberto Mancini's charges must be prepared in the Milan derby to any outcome.
It is worth noting that this will be the 175 th confrontation between the teams, and that is a slight advantage on the side of "Inter" - 64 victory against 56. Unfortunately, the last Milan derby on the story and the content gets pretty boring. More than two goals per 90 minutes competitors not scored since 2012 (4: 2 in favor of "Inter"). Since then, the most popular for them to make it 1: 0 - 4 of 7 follow-up meetings have ended this way.
Spain
"Barcelona" - "Atletico" - text translation
For the first time in a long time in the title race will involve only the "Barca" and "Atletico". "Real" is that getting used to the demands of Zinedine Zidane, and have the feeling that its backlog at 4 points from the leaders in the near future will increase rather than decrease.
The Catalans on Saturday could take the first big step towards a 24th title of champion of Spain. At the moment they are divided from the point of the first in the table with just "Atletico", but in the case of a victory will come off from a competitor, in fact, six points, as they still have a game in hand. In the example, this advantage is often retained until the final stages, and given the current form of "Barcelona" - 25 matches without defeat in all competitions - in what was going to happen and this time, believe it is not too difficult.
It is gratifying that the match both teams approached almost optimal formulations. The "Barcelona", in addition to being treated for a long time Rafinha, play may not be able to only Jordi Alba, having experienced the week muscular discomfort. A "Atletico" have to do without Tiago and Fernando Torres, but to call them rather difficult to key players in Madrid. In addition, due to the disqualification of the "mattress" on the field will not be able to go Ángel Correa - is not the most terrible loss.
By the way, last time "Atletico" won at "Camp Nou" back in 2006 (3: 1), and the current composition of that game will remember only three - Andres Iniesta, Lionel Messi and Fernando Torres, who celebrated then double. Since then, the capital club 11 times staying in Barcelona and managed to take home only three draws. Moreover, "Atletico" Catalans lost the last five meetings, and his last victory dated March 2014 (1: 0), when Barça were defeated in the second quarterfinal match of the Champions League.
England
"Derby" - "Manchester United" - text translation
Philosophy Time Louis van Gaal at "Old Trafford" can come to an end as early as this weekend. To do this, "MU" is enough to lose in the next meeting of the FA Cup with the "Derby", as he said at the Dutch pre-match press conference. True, he did it rather ironically, saying that in the course of the season he had three times been on the verge of dismissal, but still holds the post.
Interestingly, many British publications in connection with the upcoming match remembered in 1990 when Alex Ferguson remained at about the same situation today that van Gaal. Scottish specialist then was on the verge of retirement, which could happen in case of defeat, the team in the FA Cup match with "Nottingham Forest". But the "Red Devils" have managed to win with minimal score, and Ferguson went on to become the most successful coach in the history of English football. When in Van Gaal asked if the cup be the salvation for him, he replied. "Of course"
Italy
"Milan" - "Inter" - text translation
Rumors about the resignation of Sinisa Mikhailovich also been around for a long time, but Serbian expert is still coached by "Milan". It was believed that he would be dismissed in the event of the defeat of the "Roma" on January 9, but his team was able to take away from the capital of the draw and then won three more matches and shared the points in a party with "Empoli" (2: 2). Milanese Things gradually went up the hill - they now occupy the sixth place, and with luck may well fight for getting into the Champions League. And M. altogether to celebrate, he said a week ago that his players can wipe the victory in the series A.
Catch up with the "Rossoneri" have including neighbors of the "Inter", which is the case in recent times just are not the best way. In the course of the season the team was provided on the first line a few times, but a series of unfortunate results threw it on the fourth place. The current "Inter" can win away from the championship leader "Napoli" (2: 0), but can lose the house, "Sassuolo" (0: 1). In short, fans of Roberto Mancini's charges must be prepared in the Milan derby to any outcome.
It is worth noting that this will be the 175 th confrontation between the teams, and that is a slight advantage on the side of "Inter" - 64 victory against 56. Unfortunately, the last Milan derby on the story and the content gets pretty boring. More than two goals per 90 minutes competitors not scored since 2012 (4: 2 in favor of "Inter"). Since then, the most popular for them to make it 1: 0 - 4 of 7 follow-up meetings have ended this way.
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