European heavyweights Juventus and Liverpool will both seek to rescue disappointing seasons when the first legs of their respective Europa League last-16 ties kick off on Thursday.
Real Madrid’s dream of lifting this season’s Champions League trophy at their Santiago Bernabeu stadium was shattered on Wednesday when Olympique Lyon eliminated them at the last 16 stage.
David Beckham has backed Manchester United to win this year’s Champions League following Milan’s painful defeat at Old Trafford.
Real Madrid general manager Jorge Valdano has offered his backing to under-fire coach Manuel Pellegrini after Los Blancos were knocked out of the Champions League by Olympique Lyon.
Tonight, Juventus faces Fulham in the eight finals of the Europa League.
Real Madrid´s massive summer spending was all in vain as their dream of playing the Champions League final at their Santiago Bernabeu stadium was shattered Wednesday by Lyon.