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Luis Suarez struck twice in the first leg Luis Suarez struck twice to help Barcelona come from behind to secure a 2-1 first-leg advantage against 10-man Atletico Madrid in their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday night. Fernando Torres put Atleti ahead at the Nou Camp after 25 minutes, but the game turned when the former Chelsea striker saw red for two yellow cards in quick succession before half-time. Suarez tapped home Jordi Alba's volley after 65 minutes to level, and headed home 11 minutes later to ensure Barca take a narrow advantage to the Vicente Calderon for the second leg on April 13.

Fernando Torres has been sent off in the first half of Atletico Madrid's Champions League tie against Barcelona after extending his goalscoring streak against the Catalans.

Does Louis van Gaal's involvement in Manchester United's upcoming pre-season tour suggest he'll be allowed to see out his contract at Old Trafford? T here was some interesting speculation posted on Sky Sports' website on Sunday, which noted Louis van Gaal's involvement in the planning of  Manchester United's  upcoming pre-season tour. According to the  Sunday People 's Steve Bates, van Gaal has "pulled rank in reducing United's planned tour of China," having been dissatisfied in the past with the length of the Reds' summer schedule.  Speaking on the  Sunday Supplement , Bates said : "The amount of influence Van Gaal has had on the tour is astonishing considering we were led to believe he was a dead man walking. For the club to allow him to have that level of influence on how they structure their summer tour to China it is at odds with where we view Van Gaal and his future. "On Friday, Van Gaal revealed he had won a sig

Manchester United could give Jose Mourinho James Rodriguez and Vincent Janssen to play with next season.   I n the  Mirror , it seems that both  Chelsea  and  Manchester United  are interested in James Rodriguez. It's hard to tell what Jose Mourinho would make of the slight yet stodgy playmaker. It's hardly the midfielder he's renowned for liking, but he made good use of Luka Modric when at Real. Anthony Martial is quoted on  ESPNFC  as saying that the speculation about Mourinho is not distracting him. It doesn't appear to be, given his continued goalscoring, but it might be cheering up the rest of the squad. Except maybe  Juan Mata . Manchester United are scouting AZ Alkmaar's Vincent Janssen. That's nice. You can read about that in the  Daily Mail . In the  Manchester Evening News , there's some sickening, vile, terrifying news. Apparently Louis van Gaal might have been told that he's staying next season. If that happens, I'll clos

Real Madrid stars landed in Germany earlier today for the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Wolfsburg. More photos after the cut…

Samir Nasri returned to action against Bournemouth last weekend Samir Nasri believes Paris Saint-Germain would struggle to make their mark in the Premier League despite their runaway title success in France. PSG have already retained the Ligue 1 title and are 25 points clear of second-placed Monaco as they prepare to host Manchester City in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday. However, City midfielder Nasri insists they cannot be compared with Barcelona and would find the going tough in England when facing the likes of Stoke and West Ham. The Frenchman  told L'Equipe:  "It's true they have a big team, but I do not think they are above the others in England. "There are no easy games in England, not one. I'd like to see Paris play a Monday night at Stoke, West Ham or at the Emirates against Arsenal. Paris Saint-Germain players celebrate after winning the Ligue 1 title at Troyes "Today, the big four is no mor

Anthony Joshua will challenge for the world title on Saturday Anthony Joshua has claimed Tyson Fury is jealous of his "beach body" and joked that he would lend the WBA and WBO world heavyweight champion a hand in training. Joshua challenges American Charles Martin for the IBF world heavyweight title at the O2 Arena in London on Saturday - live on  Sky Sports Box Office  - in only his 16th professional fight.  The 2012 Olympic gold medallist so far has an unblemished professional record, but was taken further than he had ever been in his previous fight against domestic rival Dillian Whyte before producing a seventh-round knockout.  Fury, who was stripped of the IBF title in December,  has described Joshua as "useless" , adding: "This game is not all about body-building. It's about knowing how to box. He's getting knocked out." He also said: "Joshua can't box. No, he doesn't have a jab. Yes, his movement is terrible an

Anthony Joshua will challenge for the world title on Saturday Joshua has spoken of his wish to eventually fight Fury in a unification bout should he defeat Martin, and in a response to his comments, said: "They're hating on my beach body, they're just hating, that's what it is. If they want, I'll give them some sessions, they can come train with me if they want. "I asked them to spar, they don't want to spar, they don't want to work, so they can stay there, but this is just how I am. I ain't got no comments on his physique. Joshua has offered Fury to join him for some training sessions "This is just how I am. There's a lot of jealousy, a lot of negativity, so that's why I shut it down and just focus on myself. "I don't search for their attention, I'm not worried if he backs me or not, because I'll still handle my business, he's not supposed to back me realistically, so I don't expect no dif

England footballer Jamie Vardy has attacked Twitter trolls for their "shocking and vile" sexual threats against his one-year-old daughter. England footballer  Jamie Vardy  has attacked Twitter trolls for their "shocking and vile" sexual threats against his one-year-old daughter. The  Leicester City  striker's fiancee Rebekah Nicholson posted a photograph of their little girl on the social media site on Sunday evening, wearing the club's home shirt with "Daddy" emblazoned on the back. "Thanks to @CuteCute_co_uk for Sofia's gorgeous Leicester Blue clip!" she wrote. But the tweet prompted comments of a violent, sexual nature from some on Twitter. She responded to one and said: "There are no words for people like you! You need locking up." A spokeswoman for Leicestershire Police said a formal complaint about "an abusive message" had been received by the force. "Leicestershire Police is inv

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is hopeful that star midfielder Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil will sign new contracts at the end of the season, as per  ​the Mirror. Both players, formerly of Barcelona and Real Madrid, have been instrumental for the Gunners this season, and are crucial to the future of the club, despite a title success in this campaign looking unlikely for the team.  Wenger said both are happy at the Emirates and that separate deals should be completed in due course. "That (contract negotiations) will be done in the break, in the summer.  Yes, I am confident. Yes, they have a two-year contract left and there's been nothing done yet. "They look happy, when I talk to them they are happy and they want to extend their contracts so I don't think it is a problem." With just one year remaining on his own contract, Wenger said he will work hard to bring success to the team as always, and feels he will soon be respected with a new

The England international was spoken to by the police after he was involved in an altercation in the capital in the early hours of Sunday morning Words of wisdom: Ian Wright has told Jack Wilshere to be careful Ian Wright has fired a warning  Jack Wilshere  after the  Arsenal  star was caught up in a nightclub fracas. The England international was spoken to by the police after  he was involved in an altercation outside a London club in the early hours of Sunday morning. Wilshere, 24, who is battling back to fitness after a long-term injury, didn’t breach any club rules by being out and was off on Sunday. However, the midfielder will get a dressing down from manager Arsene Wenger - and be given a reminder about his responsibility from the FA. Gunners legend Wright insists Wilshere needs to pick his friends carefully after making the headlines for the wrong reasons again. He told the  Sun  : "Jack Wilshere's ability with a football at his feet has never been in

Iwobi only signed his previous deal, understood to be worth up to £10,000-a-week, last October. That agreement was due to run until 2019 New deal: Alex Iwobi has agreed a bumper contract at Arsenal Alex Iwobi has agreed a bumper new long-term  Arsenal  deal keeping him at the club until 2021. The Gunners have handed the exciting teenage forward a five-year contract worth in the region of £30,000 a week. Iwobi only signed his previous deal, understood to be worth up to £10,000-a-week, last October. That agreement was due to run until 2019. But he has made big strides since then and boss  Arsene Wenger  was keen to reward the 19 year-old academy product with improved terms. In form: Iwobi scores against Watford Nigerian starlet Iwobi has become a regular in the Arsenal first team since the turn of the year. He has started four of the last five games and followed up his first goal against Everton before the international break with anotherstrike against Watford on