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Football: Mourinho wants more aggressive Madrid

Agence France-PresseApril 29, 2013 09:30
Jose Mourinho has called on his side to be more ruthless when they face Borussia Dortmund in the second-leg of their Champions League semi-final on Wednesday night. Madrid need an incredible comeback after four goals from Robert Lewandowski helped the Germans romp to a 4-1 victory in the first-leg last week and Mourinho believes his side have to perform with the type of aggression they did in the 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid on Saturday.

Football: Di Maria leads Real to derby victory

Agence France-PresseApril 27, 2013 17:00
Atletico Madrid's 14-year wait for a win over neighbours Real Madrid continued as Real came from behind to win 2-1 at the Vicente Calderon. Radamel Falcao had got Atleti off to a flying start with a simple header from Diego Godin's cross just three minutes in. However, Real were level just nine minutes later when Juanfran turned Angel Di Maria's free-kick into his own goal and Di Maria struck the winner himself with a fine low drive from Karim Benzema's pass just after the hour mark.

Football: Atletico looking for long-awaited derby win

Agence France-PresseApril 25, 2013 20:30
Atletico Madrid captain Gabi believes his side have a great opportunity to end their hoodoo against neighbours Real Madrid when they host the Spanish champions this weekend. Atletico have not won a Madrid derby since 1999, but have rarely had a better opportunity as Real are expected to rest plenty of first-team regulars with Tuesday's Champions League semi-final second-leg against Borussia Dortmund in mind. "There are 14 years worth of desperation to win this game," he told a press conference on Thursday.

Football: Real performance 'lamentable' - media

Agence France-PresseApril 25, 2013 07:00
Spain's media on Thursday picked over Real Madrid's 4-1 defeat to Borussia Dortmund, just 24 hours after Bayern Munich's 4-0 demolition of Liga leaders Barcelona. But while there was recognition of Poland international Robert Lewandowski, who scored all four goals for the German side, the focus for the Madrid media was on the failings of their own side. "Madrid thrown into the abyss," said sports daily Marca. "A lamentable performance without shots, play or defensive rigour."

Real left reeling as European focus found wanting

April 25, 2013 05:45
By Mark Elkington MADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid's nightmare in Dortmund comes as a greater surprise than Barcelona's mauling in Munich, given coach Jose Mourinho has given up on La Liga to focus on the Champions League. The nine-times European Cup winners were overwhelmed 4-1 by a dynamic Borussia Dortmund in their semi-final first leg on Wednesday, though Cristiano Ronaldo's away goal gives them a glimmer of hope for the return at the Bernabeu next Tuesday.

Football: Mourinho defiant as Real crash in Dortmund

Agence France-PresseApril 24, 2013 20:45
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has insisted his side can still reach the Champions League final, despite being routed 4-1 at Borussia Dortmund in the semi-final, first-leg. Poland striker Robert Lewandowski netted all four of Dortmund's goals to strengthen the possibility of an all-German final at Wembley on May 25, but Cristiano Ronaldo's away goal gives Real a slim second-leg life line.

Football: Mourinho defiant as Real crash in Dortmund

Agence France-PresseApril 24, 2013 19:15
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has insisted his side can still reach the Champions League final, despite being routed 4-1 at Borussia Dortmund in the semi-final, first-leg. Poland striker Robert Lewandowski netted all four of Dortmund's goals to strengthen the possibility of an all-German final at Wembley on May 25, but Cristiano Ronaldo's away goal gives Real a slim second-leg life line.

Mourinho aghast over Real's handling of Lewandowski

April 24, 2013 18:30
By Karolos Grohmann DORTMUND, Germany (Reuters) - Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho could not understand how his well-drilled side let Robert Lewandowski score four goals in Borussia Dortmund's 4-1 win on Wednesday but vowed that his team could still reach the Champions League final. The nine-times European champions have a huge task on their hands in Tuesday's home second leg after Mourinho acknowledged they had been outplayed in the semi-final first leg in Germany.

Football: Lewandowski hits four as Dortmund rout Real

Agence France-PresseApril 24, 2013 17:31
Poland striker Robert Lewandowski netted all four goals in Borussia Dortmund's 4-1 win over Real Madrid in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final, first-leg. Dortmund's impressive victory along with Bayern Munich's 4-0 hammering of Barcelona on Tuesday sets up the strong possibility of the first all-German Champions League final at Wembley on May 25.

Di Maria back with Real Madrid for big game against Borussia Dortmund

Agencia EFEApril 24, 2013 09:46
International Sports Desk, Apr 24 (EFE).- Angel di Maria has rejoined his Real Madrid teammates, who are taking on Borussia Dortmund in a Champions League semifinals match on Wednesday night. Di Maria was unable to travel with the team to Germany on Tuesday because his wife gave birth on Monday. The Argentine winger traveled to Dortmund on Wednesday morning. Di Maria is at the team's hotel near the stadium. He was congratulated by his teammates, the coaching staff and Real Madrid president Florentino Perez.
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