Luis Suarez and Patrice Evra will face each other on the field for the first time since the controversial racism charges against Suarez when Manchester United and Liverpool renew their rivalry in today's marquee match-up.

Suarez will be key to the Reds chances of knocking off Manchester United in a vital match-up for both teams.

Spanish Primera Division (La Liga) Match Predictions 11 February 2012 - The 90th Minute Soccer Blog

Below are predictions for all the La Liga matches on February 11, 2012. Times listed below are GMT or local UK time.

Spanish Primera Division (La Liga) Match Predictions

Saturday, 11 February 2012

Racing Santander v Atletico Madrid, 17:00 Atletico wins 2-1

Osasuna v Barcelona, 19:00 Barcelona wins 2-0

Real Betis v Athletic Bilbao, 21:00 1-1 Draw

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Spanish Primera Division (La Liga) Match Predictions 11 February 2012 - The 90th Minute Soccer Blog

Today, a guest post from Abdul Rahman Al Ze'bi, who thinks Our Beloved Valencia needs a lot of stuff, like a new coach.

Agree? Disagree? Think Emery is over-caffeinated?

Have a read and post your opinions!

Take it away, Abdul ...

What Does Valencia CF need?
This has been the question everyone asks.

Images: MadridAtleticos.com & Autobild.es.

The Atletico Madrid men were out in full press call-posing force last week, making nice with their club's newest sponsor, Volkswagen.

After the flash bulbs took a breather, the squad was given instructions on how to activate the automatic hair gel dispensers that were custom fit to each player's new (free) Beatle.

A big snowstorm hit England on Saturday, threatening to jeopardize the slate of matches set for today, but the big headliner between Chelsea and Manchester United will go on as planned, and it will serve as the marquee match of a busy day in the soccer world.

While the Super Bowl dominates the American sports landscape today, soccer fans here will have plenty to choose from for their viewing pleasures, topped off with the big Chelsea-United clash.

When Atletico Madrid sold Sergio Aguero to England's Manchester City during the summer, there was all sorts of rumors that Aguero really wanted to move to city rivals Real, but that Atletico refused to sell him to their bitter rivals.

There were also rumors at the time that Aguero was only heading to Manchester for a season and that in 2012 he would be heading back to the Madrid, this time to play for the the white side of the capital.

A whole gaggle of interesting matches to watch this weekend. We've chosen a handful each on Saturday and Sunday, including the quarterfinals of the African Cup of Nations, a couple each from the big leagues (Premier League, including Chelsea-ManUtd; Serie A, highlighted by AC Milan-Napoli; La Liga the one we're most interested in is Atletico Madrid-Valencia), plus a few wild cards (e.

All the stuff being covered outside the unfriendly confines of the award-winning Dirty Tackle...

Varese beat Livorno 3-1 during a snow storm last weekend and both goalkeepers probably cried the whole time. [YouTube]

Barnsley goalkeeper David Preece says it's the media keeping gay footballers in the closet.

Rich made a comment in my previous post that got me thinking, "just how hard was our first half?"

Well, unfortunately, soccer is a bit behind on the sabermetrics such as SOS and RPI and Power Rankings or other crazy mathematic formulas/systems that determine, well, everything.

What we can figure out is our points haul from one half of the season to the other.

One of the perks of being a professional futbolito is obviously getting new cars sent to your doorstep every season (listen up, AC Milan fans!) While the European elite get to drive their shiny new Audis, Atletico Madrid's players received keys to our favourite car of all time instead a Volkswagen Beetle!

31.01.2012 - Un día, entre los últimos de 2011, súbitamente renunció a Racing (horas después de haber sido reconfirmado en el puesto por el flamante presidente electo). Apareció en escena Natalia, su hermana y abogada: "el respeto no se negocia". Y, pocas horas después, cuando Manzano (DT colchonero) leía su retiro en la prensa, Diego Simeone llegaba a Madrid.

Atletico Madrid's revival under new coach Diego Simeone continued on Monday as Diego Godin fired the winner in a battling 1-0 victory at Osasuna that lifted Atletico up to seventh in La Liga.

The Uruguay defender bundled in from close range at a corner just before the break and forwards Adrian and Radamel Falcao missed gilt-edged chances to extend the lead.

Saturday 15th October 2011.
Celtic, fresh from a defeat at Tynecastle, are 3-0 down at half time to Kilmarnock.
Winning the title looks a long way off, Neil Lennon's managerial coat seems to hang on an ever shooglier peg.
They came back to draw 3-3, three goals in a 10 minute burst from Anthony Stokes and Charlie Mulgrew salvaging a point.

Chasing the Big Leagues Deportivo La Coruna (Spain Segunda) is a post from: Just Football

Just Football's Tales from Tier Two series continues now with a look at the promotion chances of Deportivo La Coruña in Spain's Segunda Division:

Deportivo La Coruna

Deportivo have a three point lead on Valladolid and Hercules going into week 22 as the blanquiazules aim to bounce back to La Liga at the first time of asking.

A trip to Wembley and Liverpool's first cup final in nearly five years are on the line on Wednesday, with Manchester City heading to Anfield for the second leg of the League Cup semi-final. Liverpool have a 1-0 advantage from the first leg after a Steven Gerrard penalty capped a dominant opening spell for Kenny Dalglish's squad, but there's little illusion that they'll be able to coast into the final, with City more than capable of turning the tie over.

24.01.2012 - Aprovechando la inercia del "efecto Simeone" y cierta revitalización del goleador Radamel Falcao, Atlético Madrid publicita su spot para la campaña de abonados de la segunda vuelta de la Liga española.
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A trip to Wembley and Liverpool's first cup final in nearly five years are on the line tomorrow, with Manchester City heading to Anfield for the second leg of the League Cup semi-final. Liverpool have a 1-0 advantage from the first leg after a Steven Gerrard penalty capped a dominant opening spell for Kenny Dalglish's squad, but there's little illusion that they'll be able to coast into the final, with City more than capable of turning the tie over.

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Espanyol extended their unbeaten run to five league games and moved into fifth place in La Liga thanks to a comfortable 3-0 win over Granada. The hosts started brightly and took the lead when Raul Baena headed in from Thievy Bifouma's flick-on after 26 minutes.

Espanyol doubled their advantage just before half-time as Allan Nyom was harshly penalised for a trip on Vladimir Weiss and Joan Verdu slotted home the penalty.

21.01.2012 - Después de 8 meses (21.05.2011, tres de Aguero) el Atlético de Madrid vuelve a ganar de visitante. Pasaron nevadas, lluvias, soles, lunas, decepciones, jugadores y técnicos...
Y ganó claramente (0-4) en casa de una Real Sociedad que traía siete partidos de invicto.

Landon Donovan is coming off an outstanding match in Everton's 1-1 draw vs. Aston Villa last week, and he will look to post an even better performance against struggling Blackburn today.

Donovan will look to jump-start an offense that has has its share of struggles, but an offense that could have a field day against struggling Rovers.

Goalkeeper David De Gea has not exactly lived up to expectations in his first season with Manchester United, and there is pretty legitimate reasoning to explain what has gone wrong.

He might need be able to see clearly.

De Gea reportedly requires laser surgery to repair a case of farsightedness.

The Manchester United goalkeeper seems set to undergo eye surgery in the summer, just after the end of the English Premiership campaign and just before Spain's Olympic football participation begins.

The goalkeeper is unlikely to be called up by Spain for the 2012 UEFA European Championships.

Valencia midfielder Ever Banega has agreed to stay in La Liga by signing a contract that will keep him at the Spanish outfit till 2015.

Banega, 23, has attracted the interest of both Merseyside clubs in the past while also being linked to Arsenal and German giants Bayern Munich more recently.

The Philadelphia Union's Veljko Paunovic has decided to announce his retirement from professional soccer for the second time, according to the team. His beginning in Philadelphia wasn't a celebrated one, but by the end of his time in the city, he was appreciated.

"It is with great sadness that I announce my retirement from soccer due to family reasons but I will never forget the Union fans and the atmosphere at PPL Park every game," Paunvoci said to PhiladelphiaUnion.

Yes, you're looking at the sticky note belonging to Jose Mourinho from Saturday's match between Real Madrid and Mallorca. Granted, his handwriting looks a little like your 7-year-old sister's when she's penning a poem about Prince Charming in a pink cape, but who cares?

Thierry Henry has already made a dramatic return to Arsenal, but today he will have his chance to try and top his game-winning FA Cup goal against Leeds by scoring in his first English Premier League match of his comeback.

The Gunners take on Swansea City in what should be an entertaining encounter, and could bring us Henry's first start since coming back to Arsenal.

Atletico Madrid's new coach Diego Simeone talks about his first game at home and about playing against Villarreal this weekend.

FC Porto striker Hulk is fast becoming a major target for a number of clubs this winter transfer season with the likes of PSG, Anzhi and Chelsea reported to have joined the race to acquire his signature.

Having scored 36 times in all competitions last year with a further 21 assists to his name, Hulk is currently one of the top strikers in the game at the moment.

08.01.2012 - Conocidas y efusivas arengas llegaron – al fin - al banco del Atlético de Madrid. Presión y desconexión en 3/4, las características que pudieron verse en el último semestre de Racing (2011), se vieron en La Rosaleda, donde los colchoneros enfrentaron a Málaga (rival directo de aspiraciones europeas).

Look! It's the Epiphany parade in Malaga. Traditionally Children in Spain receive their Christmas presents on the morning of January 6 from the 'Three Wise Men' . Perhaps a win tonight over Atletico Madrid would suffice? / via Reuters

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WEEKEND WRAP!

It's the FA Cup weekend, so you'd be forgiven for finally creeping out from under your blankets and rubbing your eyes... except it's another case of 'Back to the Future' and Thierry Henry has returned for Arsenal! Although you'd all like to believe this is one of monsieur Arsène's secret master plans, his arrival is meant to support the loss of Fútbolitos Gervinho and Chamakh Challo to the three-week long African Nations Cup, which kicks off on January 21st!

The third round of the FA Cup is littered with the typical David vs. Goliath matchups that the tournament boasts every year, but there is one matchup featuring a pair of giants that is sure to capture everyone's attention.

Premier League front-runners Manchester City and Manchester United square off in an early-round encounter that has plenty on the line.

January, the start of a new year, is often seen as a month of hope. Resolutions made as the previous year came to an end are still fresh in the mind as is the belief that they will be maintained. That similar resolutions were made (but not kept) before doesn't matter. This time round will be different, this time round I will make it.

Malaga player Martín Demichelis met with the press today to talk about the midweek Copa Del Rey loss to Real Madrid and this weekend's La Liga match with Atletico Madrid (In Spanish). English Translations below:

COMMENT 1: Copa Del Rey 1st leg last 16 defeat to Real Madrid
Question: Defeat against Real?

Here is Malaga player Martín Demichelis talking about the Copa Del Rey loss to Real Madrid and this weekend's La Liga match with Atletico Madrid (In Spanish). English Translations below:

COMMENT 1: Copa Del Rey 1st leg last 16 defeat to Real Madrid
Question: Defeat against Real?

Abidal, Kanoute and Marcos Senna top the list of La Liga players who will be available on a free Bosman transfer according to Goal.com.Real Madrid's Ricardo Carvalho was on the list, but the club recently activated a clause that automatically renewed his contract for another season:

La Liga Team By Team Bosman Guide

ATHLETIC BILBAO Raul Fernandez 13 Mar 1988 Goalkeeper Koikili Lertxundi 23 Dec 1980 Defender Aitor Ocio 28 Nov 1976 Defender Igor Gabilondo 10 Feb 1979 Midfielder Gaizka Toquero 9 Aug 1984 Striker Ibai Gomez 11 Nov 1989 Striker ATLETICO MADRID Antonio Lopez 13 Sep 1981 Defender Luis Perea 30 Jan 1979 Defender BARCELONA
Eric Abidal 11 Sep 1979 Defender Isaac Cuena 27 Apr 1991 Midfielder BETIS Miki Roque 8 July 1988 Defender Jose Isidoro 1 Aug 1986 Defender Nacho Perez 24 Jun 1980 Defender Iriney Santos 23 Apr 1981 Midfielder Juanma 29 May 1981 Midfielder ESPANYOL Kiko Casilla 2 Oct 1986 Goalkeeper Ernesto Galan 17 Jun 1986 Defender Cristian Gomez 27 Jul 1989 Midfielder Walter Pandiani 27 Apr 1976 Striker Thievy Bifouma 13 May 1992 Striker GETAFE
Jaime Gavilan 12 May 1985 Midfielder Pedro Rios 12 Dec 1981 Midfielder GRANADA Jose Juan Figueras 25 Jan 1979 Goalkeeper Diego Mainz 29 Dec 1982 Defender Inigo Lopez 23 Jul 1982 Defender Dani Benitez 7 Apr 1987 Midfielder Abel Gomez 20 Feb 1982 Midfielder Alex Geijo 11 Mar 1982 Striker LEVANTE Nano 7 Jul 1980 Defender Juanfran 15 Jul 1976 Defender Asier del Horno 19 Jan 1981 Defender Javi Venta 13 Dec 1975 Defender Sergio Ballesteros 4 Sep 1975 Defender Javier Farinos 29 Mar 1978 Midfielder Juanlu 18 May 1980 Midfielder Valdo 23 Apr 1981 Midfielder Rafa Jorda 11 Jan 1984 Striker Carlos Aranda 27 Jul 1980 Striker Ruben Suarez 19 Feb 1979 Striker MALAGA Javier Malagueno 27 Oct 1982 Defender Wellington 28 Aug 1979 Defender Helder Rosario 9 Mar 1980 Defender Enzo Maresca 10 Feb 1980 Midfielder Ruud van Nistelrooy 01 July 1976 Striker MALLORCA Pablo Caceres 22 Apr 1985 Defender Nunes 7 Mar 1977 Defender Marti Crespi 15 Jun 1987 Defender Pau Cendros 1 Apr 1987 Defender Pedro Bigas 15 May 1990 Defender Gonzalo Castro 14 Sep 1984 Midfielder Josep Lluis Marti 28 Apr 1975 Midfielder OSASUNA
Ricardo 30 Dec 1971 Goalkeeper Roversio Rodrigues 17 Jan 1984 Defender Sergio Fernandez 23 May 1977 Defender Patxi Punal 6 Sep 1975 Midfielder Javier Calleja 12 May 1978 Midfielder Raul Garcia 11 Jul 1986 Midfielder RACING SANTANDER
Mario Fernandez 30 Apr 1988 Goalkeeper Jose Picon 13 Mar 1988 Defender Osmar Barba 5 Jun 1988 Defender Bernardo Espinosa 11 Jul 1989 Defender Gonzalo Colsa 2 Apr 1979 Midfielder Pedro Munitis 19 Jun 1975 Midfielder Kennedy 22 Nov 1980 Midfielder Julian Luque 27 Mar 1992 Midfielder Adrian Gonzalez 25 May 1988 Midfielder Jairo 11 Jul 1993 Midfielder Edu Bedia 23 Mar 1989 Midfielder Christian Stuani 12 Oct 1986 Striker Mamadou Kone 25 Dec 1991 Striker RAYO VALLECANO David Cobeno 6 Apr 1982 Goalkeeper Daniel Gimenez 30 Jul 1983 Goalkeeper Tito 11 Jul 1985 Defender Jose Manuel Casado 9 Aug 1986 Defender Alejandro Arribas 1 May 1989 Defender Raul Bravo 14 Apr 1981 Defender Jordi Figueras 16 May 1987 Defender Sueliton Pereira 19 Aug 1986 Defender Rafa Garcia 14 Jan 1986 Midfielder Jose Movilla 8 feb 1975 Midfielder Michel 30 Oct 1975 Midfielder Piti 26 May 1981 Midfielder Nestor Susaeta 11 Dec 1984 Midfielder Javi Fuego 4 Jan 1984 Midfielder Raul Tamudo 19 Oct 1977 Striker Koke 27 Apr 1983 Striker Andrija Delibasic 24 Apr 1981 Striker REAL SOCIEDAD Enaut Zubikarai 26 Feb 1984 Goalkeeper Tono 23 Nov 1986 Goalkeeper Mikel Aranburu 18 Feb 1979 Midfielder SEVILLA
Andres Palop 22 Oct 1973 Goalkeeper Emiliano Armenteros 18 Jan 1986 Midfielder Tom De Mul 4 Mar 1986 Midfielder Frederic Kanoute 2 Sep 1979 Striker SPORTING GIJON Andre Castro 2 Apr 1988 Midfielder Alberto Rivera 16 Feb 1978 Midfielder Ivan Hernandez 27 Feb1980 Midfielder Nacho Novo 26 Mar 1979 Striker VALENCIA Cristiano Pereira 29 Nov 1990 Goalkeeper Bruno Saltor 1 Oct 1980 Defender Hedwiges Maduro 13 Feb 1985 Defender Angel Dealbert 1 Jan 1983 Defender Miguel 4 Jan 1980 Defender David Albelda 1 Sep 1977 Midfielder VILLARREAL Cesar Sanchez 2 Sep 1971 Goalkeeper Diego Marino 9 May 1990 Goalkeeper Angel Lopez 10 Mar 1981 Defender Mario Gaspar 24 Nov 1990 Defender Marcos Senna 17 Jul 1976 Midfielder Gerard Bordas 11 Sep 1981 Midfielder ZARAGOZA Leo Franco 20 May 1977 Goalkeeper Javier Paredes 5 Jul 1982 Defender Antonio Tomas 19 Jan 1985 Midfielder Leonardo Ponzio 29 Jan 1982 Midfielder

Bayern Munich have arrived in Doha, Qatar for a training camp, and all Arjen Robben and Thomas Mueller really wanted to do was to play on their iPads. Or rather, just Robben's. It's painfully obvious that they are on Instagram, editing some glamour shots of themselves.

Games come thick and fast at this time of the year and this evening's match against Fulham follows hot on the heels of Saturday's one nil win at home to QPR.

Founded in 1879 Fulham Football Club are the oldest professional team in London.

Atletico Madrid forward Jose Antonio Reyes has confirmed that he has asked coach Diego Simeone to help transfer him to Sevilla

Simeone has just taken over the reins at Vicente Calderon and had previously spoken of his desire to keep the former Arsenal player at the club. However, Reyes insists his mind is made up and he is determined to return to the club where he started his career.