Barcelona through, Suarez to Miss Copa Del Rey Final
Luis Suarez helped Barcelona into another Copa Del Rey final but he will not be able to play due to a red card that he acquired in a dramatic 1-1 all draw with Atletico Madrid at Camp Nou that secured a 3-2 aggregate win. Suarez scored for Barcelona by tapping in after Miguel Angel Moya had saved a Lionel Messi’s effort in the 43rd minute. Substitute Kevin Gameiro scored for Atletico seven minutes before end of the match. Barcelona progressed to the final with a 3-2 aggregate after a 2-1 win at the first leg encounter. Suarez’s involvement in the Copa Del Rey ended after he booked for an offense and he will miss the final.
Ranieri to stay at Leicester
Despite the Foxes enduring a miserable season and being a point above relegation zone, the Club owner have backed Claudio Ranieri to foresee the survival of the team. Despite recent speculation that Ranier’s days as boss are numbered, the Foxes owners and players has shown their support to the coach. The club issued a statement saying,
“ In light of recent speculation, Leicester City Football Club would like to make absolutely clear its unwavering support for its First Team Manager, Claudio Ranieri.”
Toure warns City fans not to be too excited.
Manchetser City veteran midfielder Yaya Toure has warned fans and players not to get “too excited” over the prospect of the new signing Gabriel Jesus.
The young Brazilian forward arrived in January and has made major contribution to the team, scoring 3 goals in three appearances. Yaya is keen to see the youngster not to be burden from the expectations so soon in his career, as he believes there is more that needs to be done and games to be won.
“He is a very good player. He’s very quick, sharp and clever,” Toure told the official Manchester City website.
“We realise we have to be careful, though, and we shouldn’t get too excited because he has to be focused. What we want to do is just continue to keep going and at the end of the season we can talk about him
He believes that with the kind of players they have now, all they need is to find form and win the games. City have to keep focused because they have important games coming up and we have to be ready for that as well. They are currently 3rd place trailing with 10 points gap from the log leaders Chelsea.