UEFA tells Atletico to step aside at Barca request
Barcelona were rebuffed twice by UEFA in quick succession. First, the complaint about the refereeing in last week’s Champions League match against Atletico Madrid was declared inadmissible. Then Atletico were also upheld in the dispute over the pitch.
Bayern keep feet on the ground despite huge edge over Real Madrid
Bayern are staying cautious despite a vital first leg win over Real Madrid, with the club determined to avoid complacency before the decisive night in Munich.
Brighton cannot persuade Van Hecke
Jan Paul van Hecke, 25, seems to be in his final weeks at Brighton & Hove. The defender is enjoying an excellent season, which he hopes to cash in on this coming summer. With a World Cup appearance for the Netherlands, but also with a transfer.