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By David Garth
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Xabi Alonso Wants To Keep It Cool In Bayer Leverkusen-Bayern Munich Showdown
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso said keeping a cool head would be the secret to making his side's recent dominance of Bayern Munich count in the Champions League last 16. Managing in the top flight for just a second full season, Alonso may be inexperienced in coaching terms, but the Spaniard knows a thing or two about Champions League success from his playing days. Alonso won the Champions League with both Liverpool and Real Madrid. During a career in which he also spent three seasons at Bayern, he reached the final three times and the semi-finals on a further six occasions.
Exquisite Pedri Gonzalez At Peak Of Powers As Barcelona Visit Benfica
Barcelona face Benfica on Wednesday in a Champions League last 16 first leg clash with their status as one of Europe's elite sides restored, midfielder Pedri Gonzalez playing a key role in their revival. Hansi Flick's side have been hailed as the most entertaining in the competition and the Canary Islander's genius and creativity fuels the team's engine. Five-time European champions Barcelona scored 28 goals in eight group stage matches as they finished second, behind Liverpool whose haul was 17, with Borussia Dortmund the next highest on 22.
Prolific PSG Appear A Formidable Prospect Ahead Of Liverpool Showdown
The doubts about Paris Saint-Germain's ability to remain a force in the Champions League following the departure of Kylian Mbappe have faded amid a stunning run of form which sets the French club up perfectly for their mouthwatering last-16 showdown with Liverpool. "We will need to replace him with the team as a whole, and with maybe four, five or six new signings," was the response of coach Luis Enrique at the end of last season when he looked ahead to life without Real Madrid-bound Mbappe.
Manchester United fans showed they are losing patience - we just don't know who with yet
Old Trafford was a restless place to be on Sunday, what with the protest chants against both arms of Manchester United's ownership structure and the frustration with what was being served up on the pitch.
Nottingham Forest Overcome Ipswich Town On Penalties To Reach FA Cup Last 8
Nottingham Forest needed penalties to beat Ipswich and book a place in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Monday after a 1-1 draw at the City Ground. Jack Taylor was the only man who failed to score from the spot as Matz Sels' save edged the shootout 5-4 in Forest's favour to set up a last eight trip to Brighton. The sides are separated by 15 places and 31 points in the Premier League, but with Forest's priority securing Champions League football next season, Nuno Espirito Santo rested a number of his key players.
Juventus See Off Verona To Stay In Serie A Top Four
Juventus moved back into Serie A's Champions League places on Monday by beating Verona 2-0 on Monday to dampen rumbling fan discontent. Khephren Thuram's fine first-time finish in the 72nd minute and a late strike from Teun Koopmeiners saw off struggling Verona. Juventus climbed two points above Lazio who briefly moved into the top four by winning at AC Milan on Sunday night, and next week host third-placed Atalanta with only three points separating the two teams.
FIFA Lifts Ban On Pakistan Football Federation After Necessary Constitutional Changes
FIFA, the world governing body of football, has lifted the suspension on the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) after the necessary constitutional changes were made to ensure smooth governance of the sport in the country. FIFA had imposed the suspension on the PFF on February 5 due to the failure of Congress members to amend the constitution as required by the global body. However, last Thursday, PFF Congress members reached a consensus to implement the necessary amendments. A PFF official confirmed that FIFA informed them on Sunday that the suspension had been lifted.