Bale not surprised by Alonso dismissal
Gareth Bale is not surprised that Xabi Alonso has already been dismissed in his first season at Real Madrid. According to the Welshman, who won the Champions League five times with Los Blancos, you do not need to be a great tactician to be Real Madrid coach.
Lyon lose to Lens in the French Cup quarter-finals
Lyon crashed out of the French Cup after a dramatic quarter-final defeat to Lens on penalties, despite fighting back from 2-0 down to force a 2-2 draw.
Forgotten man Malacia made the scapegoat after his role in Newcastle late winning goal
After seven consecutive unbeaten matches, Manchester United have tasted defeat again, and for several reasons it hurts Michael Carrick. It happened against ten man Newcastle, thanks to a superb goal by William Osula, with Tyrell Malacia role in the move coming under criticism.