Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said his side will be at full strength for the Champions League final after defeating Schalke.
United accounted for their Bundesliga opponents 6-1 on aggregate thanks to a 4-1 demolition in the second leg of the semi-final tie at Old Trafford on Wednesday, with Ferguson fielding a largely second-string side that had nine of 11 players missing from the side that took on Arsenal in the English Premier League on Sunday.
Ferguson said United will have no excuses should they come up short against Barcelona on May 28 at Wembley in what will be a rematch of the European final from 2009, and intimated he would be selecting the best team available to tackle the La Liga club.
I think it will be a fantastic final. It is some wee…
Zinedine Zidane was less than impressed with Real Madrid s 1-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid, and suggested his position could come under threat at the end of the season.
Antoine Griezmann settled the derby with a clinical finish in the 53rd minute at Santiago Bernabeu, as Real fell nine points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona, who host Sevilla on Sunday.
Some Madrid fans called for president Florentino Perez to resign during the game, although those chants were swiftly drowned out by whistles from Perez s supporters.
And with hopes of a first Liga title since 2012 seemingly fading away, Zidane conceded his job may come under pressure.
Next year there might be changes, players and coach. But for now we must keep going as we have something to aim for, Zida…
Netherlands captain Robin van Persie claims he has been playing in pain for the past five to six years.
The Manchester United striker sparked fears over his fitness ahead of the FIFA World Cup when he was substituted after the first half of the Netherlands 2-0 friendly victory over Wales on Wednesday due to a groin issue.
However, the 30-year-old was quick to allay any fears he could miss the tournament in the aftermath of that fixture, insisting his withdrawal was merely a precaution.
Van Persie scored 12 goals in 21 Premier League appearances for United last season, but was dogged by thigh and knee problems.
The former Arsenal man is adamant there is no cause for concern, however, because he is used to playing through pain.
I ve been playing with pain for…