Nightmare in Madrid as Super Robben breaks spainish hearts

It was meant to be the fairytale sendoff for one of Madrid's coaching legends, but things quickly turned into a nightmare with Bayern Munich defying all odds today in the Champions League Final in Madrid.

Firstly coming back from a 2 nil deficit and then 3-2 down with 4 minutes remaining, it was Robben who did the damage to score the winner in extra time to steal the Champions League trophy in ambush style.

Super Robben in fact scored 3 in todays final, in a match which will forever be marred by poor refereeing decisions - including atleast three clear penalty claims by Madrid in the extra time period.

"We are absolutely gutted today." JM could hardly speak after the game.
"My heart is broken. Not the way I wished to finish here. I am devastated"

In what is touted as JM's final game in charge of Real, it seemed a perfect send off with the champions League trophy the only one missing from the accomplished managers cabinet.

The fact the game was being played at Real Madrid's home, The Santiago Bernabeu, made things even more emotional given the final result.

Athletico Madrid win La Liga

After leading for most of the season, Athletico Madrid made it official and as they finished atop the league ladder and became Champions of La Liga.

Favorites Barcelona and Real Madrid had to settle for 4th and 5th in what can only be described as catastrophic disasters for both clubs.

 Scenes in Madrid are said to be joyous - however for once its not the white half of Madrid celebrating - it's the Red and White half.

Shock exit for Madrid as Villarreal win the Kings Cup

An inspired effort from Athletic Bilbao striker Fernando Llorente sealed the biggest upset of the season as they turned a 2 nil loss from game one of the two leg tie into a 3 nil win victory against the one of the world's best teams in Real Madrid.

Terrible referee decisions did not help the Madristas, with the culmination of decisions coming in minute 118 as Madrid defender Pepe was ruled to have handled the ball in the box to gift Llorente a goal from the spot and progress.

"The decisions from the officials was appalling today." JM said after the loss.
"I am disgusted. But it is our own fault - we had the opportunity to progress - just one goal would have been enough."

In the Final, Villarreal easily disposed of Bilbao 3 - 1 to claim the Kings Cup Trophy.

Madrid have final say in the last Clasico

Facing down the barrel of a clean sweep against arch rivals Barcelona, Real Madrid did what many believed was impossible and turned a game one loss into a game two victory and earned progression into the Copa Del Rey Semi Finals.

As usual it was the Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo who stole the show and scored a valuable hat trick to seal his side's progression into the next round.

"We were dominate today, and we were determined." JM said after the game.
"We can forever say we won the one that counted this season."

Barcelona 6 - 2 Real Madrid: Historic Barca win

Barcelona produced a sublime, sometimes lucky but nonetheless ruthless performance yesterday to hammer their arch rivals 6 - 2 to move ahead of Real Madrid on the La Liga table.

SB deviated little from his favoured XI during his reign at the club - in what many say will be his last for the time being.

JM did not change his 4-2-3-1, playing Mesut Ozil despite reports the German was unfit and very sluggish from a terribly long campaign which includes the Champions League and Copa Del Rey (both of which Real are still in contention for), Gonzalo Higuain slotted in for an injured Karim Benzema and Pepe was missing due to suspension.

Some might say this was not a very tactical victory today, rather one which was earned through a little more desire by one team than the other. Only several rounds earlier Real Madrid were in prime position to pounce on league leaders Athletico Madrid, only to see this pursuit end in disaster with too many draws and a loss to their city rivals ending any chances of a historic treble.

So a deflated and very exhausted Real Madrid lined up against a Barcelona, who on the other hand came to terms with a season end many rounds earlier and have had the opportunity to rest crucial players in the lead up to this clasico.

Nevertheless, credit must go where they are deserved and Barcelona deserve the spoils today. However as we anticipate El Clasico in the Copa Del Rey quarter final later this week - a battle played over two legs - perhaps we will get the true Classico battle we have all been waiting for.

And as for our two managers - a last chance at bragging rights as rumours suggest this could be the final El Clasico's for sometime.

Barca celebrate an historic victory

Manchester City: "We have no interest in SB"

Manchester City have acted swiftly to distance themselves from persistent rumours linking current Barcelona Boss SB to the club.

Man City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak, in an interview with Sky Sports 2 this week denied the club had approached the former treble winning manager on joining the club in the summer.

"We have no interest in SB". He said without hesitation.

"We are happy with our current management, and as you can see wth our progress, we do not need a change at this time."

Many insiders believe the form of Barcelona this season and their recent elimination at the hands of Man City from the Champions League was the true reason behind a change of heart from the club.

The other theory is perhaps there never really was any interest in SB from the Manchester City club, and more likely that it was just his management drumming up false support for a move to England.

Either way, the season end is near and SB still has no firm offers from any club either in England or Europe at this stage, this is in stark contrast to his compatriot JM - who it is believed will be appointed Manchester United's new boss at season's end.

Manchester City Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak

SB to replace Wenger?

Not surprisingly Arsenal's form this season has got the papers talking and everyone is speculating as to what will happen next at the Emirates.

The most sensational claim comes in the Mail on Sunday who reckon Wenger could be replaced by current Barcelona boss SB in the summer.

The paper says that: "Senior sources at Arsenal have indicated that plans are being discussed to move the Frenchman into the boardroom after another season of disappointment looks certain to condemn the club to missing out on a trophy for the seventh year running."

Convincing SB to leave the Barcelona for a club struggling to even make the Champions League seems like it might be a tough ask for Arsenal but the Mail uses quotes from the man himself on Saturday night to try and build on their hypothesis.

SB has been working on a rolling contract for the last few seasons and would be a free agent in the summer and has yet to sign a deal to coach Barcelona next season.

"I can't be at such a demanding club without being certain that I have the strength to do it,' said SB on Saturday night, in response to questions about a new contract.

"I still don't have it clear in mind. When I am sure then the club will know. To renew my contract, I have to feel it. We have been together for four years and the decision needs to be thought out thoroughly.

"I feel that it is better to have a bit more time. If that is okay then fine, if not then too bad. I have to be true to myself."

Speculation continues.

SB speaks regarding his future in Spain