David Luiz: The victory is the victory

Defender of PSG David Luiz shared his opinion about the match with Chelsea (2:1) in the framework of the 1/8 finals of the Champions League.

"The victory is the victory. It gives us an advantage. But the Chelsea a great team. We gave all the game, but could do more. But we controlled the ball, and most importantly - we managed to win," - said Luiz.

Iniesta due to injury will be out for at least four weeks

Head coach of FC Barcelona Luis Enrique will be working without the midfielder Andres Iniesta in the team over the coming months.

The player injured his leg in a home match of the group stage of the Champions League with Leverkusen, Bayer, where the blue-garnet won with a score of 2:1. The player of the Spanish team got hamstring of the right leg. In the result of injury Iniesta ruled out at least for four weeks.

In addition to Iniesta currently in FC Barcelona there are also injured players such as striker Lionel Messi, midfielder Rafinha Alcantara, defender Thomas Vermaelen and goalkeeper Claudio Bravo.

Jose Mourinho: Casillas? We shook hands and wished each other a good luck

The head coach of Chelsea Jose Mourinho commented on his meeting with the goalkeeper of Porto Iker Casillas. It took place in the group stage match of the Champions League between the two teams, in which the English club lost with a score of 1:2.

“Casillas? We shook hands and wished each other a good luck. As it is befitted to well-mannered people. We have worked together for three years. There have been remarkable and difficult periods. But the meeting did not have a the past” - said the Portuguese expert.

Mourinho and Casillas worked together in Real Madrid. In the last season, Mourinho in the Royal Club had developed a very strained relationship with the guardian of the gates of the Spanish national team. Casillas got a hand injury, and when he returned to the ranks, Mourinho before the end of the season put him on the bench of replacement. Many believe that all this largely contributed to his leaving from the Spanish giants.

Luis Enrique: I will ask Messi to do less for the FC Barcelona after his return

Head coach of FC Barcelona Luis Enrique defended the offensive speech towards Neymar after the home match of the group stage of the Champions League with Leverkusen, Bayer. Some Spanish media criticized the Brazilian football player, considering that he was not up to scratch. The game itself ended with the victory for Barça with a score of 2:1.

“I believe that Neymar played very well. This is a mistake of some media. When Messi will return to the system, I will ask him to do for the FC Barcelona less. After all, this team and our players always lay out on the field as much as possible. They are not able to do more- he said. Regardless of whether Messi is on the pitch or not,” - said Luis Enrique.

Earlier it was reported that Messi has injured knee ligaments in the home match of the sixth round with Las Palmas, which won the Catalans with a score of 2:1. In FC Barcelona all hope that the Argentinian will be able to participate in a guest game of the 12th round with Madrid’s "Real", which will take place on 22nd of November.

Mourinho: I will greet Casillas, and do not ask me about it anymore

The head coach of Chelsea Jose Mourinho said that he greeted with the Porto’s goalkeeper, Iker Casillas when met him. The teams will play with each other in the group stage of the Champions League.

“I will greet Casillas at the beginning and at the end of the match. And do not ask me questions on this topic,” - said the Portuguese expert.

Mourinho and Casillas worked together in Real Madrid. In the last season, Mourinho in the Royal Club had developed a very strained relationship with the guardian of the gates of the Spanish national team. Casillas got a hand injury, and when returned to service, in the end of the season Mourinho to put him on the bench of replacement. Many believe that all this is not passed in vain for Casillas and contributed to his withdrawal from the Spanish giants.

The meeting between Chelsea and Porto will be held on 29th of September on the field of Portuguese club.

Florenzi: My goal was very important, because it brought a point to the team

Midfielder of Roma Alessandro Florenzi shared his impressions of the home match of the 1st round of Champions League group stage with FC Barcelona (1:1). Florenzi scored the only goal of the Romans.

“My goal was very important, because it brought a point to the team. Frankly, the goal gained prominence.

I saw that Edin Dzeko is not ready to accept a pass, and decided to strike. In the worst case, Barcelona would be entitled to a goal kick. Before the game, I thought, as long as that does not spoil. We have conquered Everest as the best team in the world. Roma fought to the end and remained in one piece,” - said Florenzi.

Bale due to a foot injury ruled out indefinitely

Head coach of Real Madrid Rafael Benitez said that midfielder Gareth Bale will have a little time off from the team trainings. Welsh footballer on 17th of September has undergone a medical examinations, following which he diagnosed the injury soleus muscle of his left leg, - the official website of Royal Club reported.

Doctors find it difficult to say how long the player ill stay out of football.

Bale suffered an injury in the home match of the group stage of the Champions League with the Donetsk Shakhtar which won the “Blancos” with a score of 4:0.

Kahn: Marc-André ter Stegen should be defended

Former goalkeeper of the Bavaria Oliver Kahn defended goalkeeper FC Barcelona Marc-André ter Stegen. Last missed the goal from midfield in the abroad match of the group stage of the Champions League with the Roma. The game itself ended in a draw with a score 1:1.

“If you ask me about whether the goalkeeper made a mistake, I would have given a negative answer. Ter Stegen comes out of the gate and pushed forward, as it is his style of play. Today, this is what is waiting for the keeper. This game has its advantages for curbing the opponent's attacks, but also has its risks. In my time in such a manner I acted only with Jens Lehmann, and it draws attention. And now, this style came to dominate,” - said Kahn.

Mourinho: Win or lose Chelsea, I will remain a fantastic coach

The head coach of Chelsea Jose Mourinho commented that fans were chanting his name during a match of the 1st round of the group stage of the Champions League against Maccabi (4:0).

“Win or lose Chelsea, I will remain a fantastic coach. And the fans are well aware, they understand that the club has won three league titles and one with me - with my team. We understand that we can win and fifth title that I'm pretty good. Why do not they support me?

For example, Rooney is now considered the best player in England's history record, and yet not so long ago he played not so well. He remains a fantastic player, whether he scores or not,” - said Mourinho.

Messi: I am very happy that I spent 100 games in the best club

Forward of FC Barcelona Lionel Messi said that he is very pleased to overcome a mark in 100 games conducted in the Champions League. Anniversary for the Argentinian became the guest meeting of Barça with Roma (1:1) in the 1st round of the group stage of the tournament, in which he noted no effective action.

“I am very happy that spent 100 games in the best club competition in the world. Many nights left in the memory ahead of many other magical evening,” - Messi wrote in Facebook.

Buffon: Manchester City - one of the three or four clubs who can pay crazy money

Goalkeeper of Juventus Gianluigi Buffon expressed his delight regarding the fact that his teammate midfielder Paul Pogba has remained faithful to the Turin club, despite the offers of number of wealthy teams.

“The level of play that showed last season Pogba did not show anyone in the world, including Messi and Ronaldo. When you show this kind of level, constantly people write stories about your possible future.

Manchester City - one of the three or four clubs who can pay crazy money for the players. It is so, of course, I was interested in Paul Pogba. But he has made clear that he would remain in Juventus. It is important for us and also for the whole world of football. So, money does not always win” - said Buffon.

Allegri: Juventus is not afraid of Real Madrid and believes in the victory

Head coach of Juventus Massimiliano Allegri said that his team is not afraid of Real Madrid. Juve meet with the Blancos in the Champions League semi-final and the first confrontation will take place on May 5 in Turin at the stadium of Juventus.

“It will be exciting match against European champion. We know what we can and we will do everything possible until the end for wining. We are not afraid, but we respect Real very much.

If we go to the final, it will be a special achievement. Of course, we do not want to stuck in the semifinal. These are the 117-year traditions of Juventus. We want to reach the final, and we believe that we can win Real” - said Allegri.

Became known to all the semi-finalists in the Champions League

All the participants were announced the semifinal stage of the Champions League. Final fight FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Juventus.

The draw for the semi-final pairings will be held April 24 Champions League in Nyon (Switzerland). In the semifinal pairs will be determined by a blind draw without prior sowing. One association can meet each other.

Team ball with which they get from the basket first, will play the first match at home 5/6 may; the response will be meeting 12/13 May. In addition, it was determined the winner of the semi-final will be thenominal owner of the final match. The finals will be held in Berlin at Olympia stadion on June 6.

Buffon: We can enjoy this result

Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon after Champions League win against Monaco (0:0) shared his impressions about the game. The Turinians side at home victory with a score 1: 0 in the semi-finals for the first time since 2003 year.

“I thought the Champions League semi-finals have to wait less when I played at this stage 12 years ago. But seeing how difficult was the path, we can enjoy this result even more. Of course, we understand that nothing is achieved.

Wanted to break through to the next round at any cost. Understand that this is a great opportunity, 12years later, wished to pay tribute to the history of Juventus. Monaco was greater than the voltage in Dortmund since playing against Monaco harder. In addition, we have had only a slight advantage, so any small mistake could pay double price,” - said Buffon.

Mancini: We want to get back into the Champions League

Head coach of Inter Roberto Mancini made it clear that he prefers to win in the Europa League third place in the standings in Serie A at the end of the current season, solving the problem of return of the club from Milan in the Champions League. Starting this season, we recall, victory of the Europa League will get a place in the main European club football tournament.

“We want to get back into the Champions League and we know what to do. What would you choose? Well, Europa League would be preferable on the third place in Serie A, as it would mean that we have raised over his head trophy after only six months” - said Mancini.

As a reminder Inter got the right to participate in the playoffs at the end of the UEFA Europa League group stage, while in Serie A standings on 11th place after 13 rounds.

Lampard: Aguero is the best striker in the world

Midfielder of Manchester City Frank Lampard, the rights of whom are belong to New York City, spoke about his team's play, and also praised striker Sergio Aguero, who scored a hat-trick in the home match of the fifth round of the group stage of the Champions League with Bavaria (3:2).

“Taking into consideration the strength of our staff, I think we'll just have to progress. We do not much sadness over the fact that we’re not on the top, but continueing to hunt, that's what the majority of the team is doing. We will try to improve our game more and achieve victory in Rome.

As for Aguero, he is the best striker in the world. We are in the Premier League are very fortunate that we have such a striker. Last year it was Luis Suarez, and now Aguero and Diego Costa. They are both among the best strikers in the football world. Although their styles are different, they are both fantastic players. Aguero won the match for us with Bavaria.

In Chelsea I played with Drogba, who was always considered as the best striker, but Aguero is on a different level. Compare them is difficult, because the styles are so different, in terms of the completion of the attacks, sharpness, speed... Aguero just does not stop scoring goals” - said Lampard.

Mourinho: Our team now has joy, originality and beauty

Head coach of Chelsea Jose Mourinho spoke about a new component of the game of his team, which he saw in the outside match against Schalke 04, held on 25 November in the group stage of the Champions League and completed a crushing victory of Londoners with a score of 5:0.

“Chelsea in the game has a component that was not there before - joy, originality and beauty. We are very happy with the performance of players. Chelsea shows good results and is playing very, very well at the moment”- said Mourinho.

Real Madrid repeated the record by winning in a row

Real Madrid won the 15th consecutive victory in official matches, by winning in the fifth round of the group stage of the Champions League, Basel with a score of 1:0.

Previously, Real Madrid was close to the the 15 victories one by one in a row in 1961 under the supervision of Miguel Munoz in 2011 and Jose Mourinho. Last time blancos lost points on 13th of September in the third round of La liga by losing at home Atletico (1:2).

In order to establish a new record Real Madrid will need to win Malaga abroad in the 13th round of the championship of Spain.

Aguero and Jovetic will help Manchester City in the game with Bavaria

Strikers of Manchester City Sergio Aguero and Stefan Jovetic will be able to help their team in the match of the fifth round of the group stage of the Champions League with Bavaria. This was announced by the head coach of “Citizens” Manuel Pellegrini. Both players missed the last training of the team.

“Aguero and Jovetic hit the bid for the match with Bavaria”- said Pellegrini.

Allegri: We spent a couple of great matches and deserves more than three points in the group

Head coach of Juventus Massimiliano Allegri shared expectations of the home match of the fourth round of the group stage of the Champions League with Olympiacos. According to Allegri, his team needs a victory tomorrow, with reigning champion Italy wants to win by two goals to improve the goal difference.

"We must stay calm and concentrate. We have to show a good, intense football game. During these 95 minutes we will be playing for their future in the Champions League. We just need the victory. We have to play better in technical terms than it was in Greece, where we allowed many marriage programs. Especially in the first half.

Our goal - a victory, moreover, we will try to win with two goals, as it is then it may be important at the registration of personal meetings. But you first need to get three points, and then consider the goal difference. We spent a couple of great matches and deserves more than three points in the group", - said Allegri.

As a reminder in Greece Juventus lost Olympiacos with the score 0:1, and is currently in the third place in the group behind the leaders by three points.