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PARIS, Sept 20 (Reuters) - French champions Montpellier already have an 11-point deficit to make up on leaders Olympique Marseille yet following their Champions League debut coach Rene Girard believes his team is ready to start winning again. Montpellier lost 2-1 at home against Arsenal on Tuesday and have only picked up four points from five league games, but they were upbeat after pushing their illustrious opponents close. "You can't be happy when you lose but we shook one of the best teams in Europe. ...
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Posted: 20 Sep 2012 03:12 AM PDT
 LONDON (Reuters) - If Chelsea are to become the first club in the Champions League era to win back-to-back titles, they are going to have to eliminate the mistakes that cost them victory in their 2-2 draw with Juventus on Wednesday. The Italian champions handed them a reality check at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea began their quest to emulate Franco Baresi's AC Milan side that boasted the Dutch trio of Ruud Gullit, Marco van Basten and Frank Rijkaard and were the last to lift successive European Cups in 1989 and 1990. ...
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Posted: 20 Sep 2012 03:10 AM PDT
 MADRID (Reuters) - Barcelona's comeback victory over Spartak Moscow in their Champions League opener on Wednesday proved Tito Vilanova was settling into the Nou Camp hot seat but not before revealing some worrying problems in defence. It needed the risky introduction of forwards Alexis Sanchez and David Villa, leaving only three at the back, and a late double from World Player of the Year Lionel Messi to finish off the Russian visitors, who had taken a 2-1 lead but Vilanova did not complain. "I'm not unhappy," Vilanova told a news conference. "We have attacked as we had to do. ...
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Posted: 20 Sep 2012 03:07 AM PDT
MADRID, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Barcelona's comeback victory over Spartak Moscow in their Champions League opener on Wednesday proved Tito Vilanova was settling into the Nou Camp hot seat but not before revealing some worrying problems in defence. It needed the risky introduction of forwards Alexis Sanchez and David Villa, leaving only three at the back, and a late double from World Player of the Year Lionel Messi to finish off the Russian visitors, who had taken a 2-1 lead but Vilanova did not complain. "I'm not unhappy," Vilanova told a news conference. "We have attacked as we had to do. ...
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Posted: 20 Sep 2012 02:39 AM PDT
MILAN, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Gian Piero Gasperini will make his debut in the Palermo hot seat on Sunday believing he can change the Sicilian club's negative image and last longer than his unfortunate predecessors. Volatile owner Maurizio Zamparini has fired an average of two coaches a season since buying the club 10 years ago, but last week's decision to dispense with Giuseppe Sannino after only three games seemed drastic even by his standards. Zamparini admitted it barely made headlines when he fired coaches but said Sannino had to go because his relationship with the team had deteriorated. ...
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Posted: 20 Sep 2012 01:40 AM PDT
LONDON, Sept 20 (Reuters) - If Chelsea are to become the first club in the Champions League era to win back-to-back titles, they are going to have to eliminate the mistakes that cost them victory in their 2-2 draw with Juventus on Wednesday. The Italian champions handed them a reality check at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea began their quest to emulate Franco Baresi's AC Milan side that boasted the Dutch trio of Ruud Gullit, Marco van Basten and Frank Rijkaard and were the last to lift successive European Cups in 1989 and 1990. ...
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Posted: 19 Sep 2012 11:33 PM PDT
MUNICH, Germany, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Hamburg SV are desperately searching for a spark that will ignite their Bundesliga campaign after three straight defeats and with champions Borussia Dortmund coming to town on Saturday, the northerners have their work cut out. Hamburg coach Thorsten Fink, whose team flirted with relegation for much of last season, has yet to see his players kickstart their campaign after failing to win a point in the league. "We need the initial spark," Fink said this week. "Then we will start gaining in self-confidence. ...
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Posted: 19 Sep 2012 11:10 PM PDT
 MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) - Bayern Munich will need significant improvement if they are to stage another successful run in the Champions League after their Group F opening 2-1 victory over Valencia on Wednesday. Coach Jupp Heynckes and his players were happy to banish the nightmares of losing last season's final to Chelsea in Munich but agreed their display against the Spanish team was far from their best. "There is still room for improvement for the entire team," said Heynckes after watching his players dominate the Spanish side throughout but failing to shut out the game early on. ...
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Posted: 19 Sep 2012 11:02 PM PDT
MUNICH, Germany, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Bayern Munich will need significant improvement if they are to stage another successful run in the Champions League after their Group F opening 2-1 victory over Valencia on Wednesday. Coach Jupp Heynckes and his players were happy to banish the nightmares of losing last season's final to Chelsea in Munich but agreed their display against the Spanish team was far from their best. "There is still room for improvement for the entire team," said Heynckes after watching his players dominate the Spanish side throughout but failing to shut out the game early on. ...
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Posted: 19 Sep 2012 10:59 PM PDT
On her final victory lap, Pia Sundhage hopped and high-stepped her way around the field.
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Posted: 19 Sep 2012 10:57 PM PDT
 LONDON (Reuters) - A simple handshake between two old foes on an emotionally-charged afternoon at Anfield can close a chapter and help set a tone of mutual respect when Liverpool host Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday. The fixture is Liverpool's first at home since a report into the 1989 Hillsborough disaster cleared their fans of any blame for the crush that left 96 of their number dead at the FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest. ...
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Posted: 19 Sep 2012 10:49 PM PDT
 BARCELONA (Reuters) - Barcelona's injury woes deepened on Wednesday when centre back Gerard Pique picked up a foot injury and was ruled out for two to three weeks. Pique damaged his left foot early in Barca's 3-2 Champions League win at home to Spartak Moscow and joins fellow defender Carles Puyol and playmaker Andres Iniesta on the injury list. He initially returned to the fray after receiving treatment but could not continue and was replaced by new signing Alex Song in the 12th minute. ...
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Posted: 19 Sep 2012 09:48 PM PDT
* Neymar converts penalty in fourth minute of added time * Teams picked from domestic leagues to meet again Oct. 3 (Adds quotes, detail) GOIANIA, Brazil, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Neymar converted a penalty with the final kick of the match to hand Brazil a 2-1 win over arch-rivals Argentina in a friendly international at the Serra Dourada in Goiania on Wednesday. The penalty, awarded for a handball by Argentina defender Leandro Desabato, turned chants from local fans against Brazil coach Mano Menezes into joyful celebration at the late victory. ...
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Posted: 19 Sep 2012 08:01 PM PDT
Sept 19 (Reuters) - Brazil 2 Argentina 1 - friendly international result Played at the Serra Dourada in Gioania, Brazil Scorers: Brazil - Paulinho 26, Neymar 90+4pen Argentina - Juan Manuel Martinez 20 Halftime: 1-1 (Compiled by Rex Gowar, editing by Nick Mulvenney)
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Posted: 19 Sep 2012 06:59 PM PDT
LONDON, Sept 20 (Reuters) - A simple handshake between two old foes on an emotionally-charged afternoon at Anfield can close a chapter and help set a tone of mutual respect when Liverpool host Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday. The fixture is Liverpool's first at home since a report into the 1989 Hillsborough disaster cleared their fans of any blame for the crush that left 96 of their number dead at the FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest. ...
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Posted: 19 Sep 2012 05:53 PM PDT
 LONDON (Reuters) - He hardly looks old enough to be playing in one of Chelsea's youth teams but midfielder Oscar announced himself as a man to watch with two goals on his full debut in the Champions League against Juventus on Wednesday. The Brazilian, who joined the European champions in a 25 million pounds ($40.56 million) move from Internacional in the summer, provided the golden moment of the 2-2 draw with a stunning goal two minutes after opening the scoring. ...
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Posted: 19 Sep 2012 04:15 PM PDT
 LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Colombian singer Shakira said on Wednesday she is expecting her first child, with her Spanish soccer player boyfriend Gerard Pique. "As some of you may know, Gerard and I are very happy awaiting the arrival of our first baby! At this time we have decided to give priority to this unique moment in our lives and postpone all the promotional activities planned over the next few days," Shakira, 35, wrote on her website. The singer, who did not specify a due date, is bowing out of a music festival in Las Vegas this weekend. ...
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Posted: 19 Sep 2012 04:11 PM PDT
 LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea found a new Champions League hero as Brazilian Oscar scored twice for the holders in a 2-2 draw against Juventus and Barcelona had yet another command performance from Lionel Messi to thank for a 3-2 win over Spartak Moscow on Wednesday. Bayern Munich banished some demons in their first European fixture since their bitter final defeat by Chelsea in May with victory over Valencia and Manchester United, with plenty to prove after last season's woes, also began with three points. ...
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Posted: 19 Sep 2012 04:08 PM PDT
 MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Manchester United rejoined the Champions League on Wednesday with about as much conviction as they exited the competition last season, although their 1-0 win over Galatasaray provided two priceless improvements in three points and a clean sheet. The three-times winners and 2011 finalists failed to reach the knockout rounds last season - the first time since 2005-06 they had fallen at the group stage - and they won just one game at home in a dismal campaign. ...
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Posted: 19 Sep 2012 04:04 PM PDT
(Updates with quotes, details) * Nani penalty miss makes United sweat * Turkish champions hit woodwork three times MANCHESTER, England, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Manchester United rejoined the Champions League on Wednesday with about as much conviction as they exited the competition last season, although their 1-0 win over Galatasaray provided two priceless improvements in three points and a clean sheet. ...
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Posted: 19 Sep 2012 03:53 PM PDT
(adds details, quotes) LONDON, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Chelsea found a new Champions League hero as Brazilian Oscar scored twice for the holders in a 2-2 draw against Juventus and Barcelona had yet another command performance from Lionel Messi to thank for a 3-2 win over Spartak Moscow on Wednesday. Bayern Munich banished some demons in their first European fixture since their bitter final defeat by Chelsea in May with victory over Valencia and Manchester United, with plenty to prove after last season's woes, also began with three points. ...
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Posted: 19 Sep 2012 03:30 PM PDT
LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea began the defense of their Champions League title with a frustrating 2-2 draw with Juventus after Oscar's quickfire double for the hosts was overshadowed by a superb fightback from the Italian champions on Wednesday. Brazilian midfielder Oscar, making his first start, showed just why Chelsea splashed out 25 million pounds to sign him from Internacional when he scored twice in three first-half minutes at Stamford Bridge. ...
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Posted: 19 Sep 2012 03:28 PM PDT
* Champions held in opener * Oscar shines on first start * Quagliarella caps Juve figtback (Adds quotes, details) LONDON, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Chelsea began the defence of their Champions League title with a frustrating 2-2 draw with Juventus after Oscar's quickfire double for the hosts was overshadowed by a superb fightback from the Italian champions on Wednesday. Brazilian midfielder Oscar, making his first start, showed just why Chelsea splashed out 25 million pounds to sign him from Internacional when he scored twice in three first-half minutes at Stamford Bridge. ...
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Posted: 19 Sep 2012 03:27 PM PDT
BARCELONA (Reuters) - Lionel Messi proved that anything Cristiano Ronaldo can do he can do better when he struck twice for Barcelona to rescue a 3-2 comeback win for the favorites at home to Spartak Moscow in their Champions League Group G opener on Wednesday. Ronaldo, hoping to end Messi's three-year run as World Player of the Year, thrilled the Bernabeu when he snatched a 90th-minute winner in Real Madrid's 3-2 victory over Manchester City in Group D on Tuesday. ...
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Posted: 19 Sep 2012 03:13 PM PDT
* World Player nets twice in 3-2 Group G victory * Spartak surprise favourites by taking 2-1 lead (Updates with quotes, details) BARCELONA, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi proved that anything Cristiano Ronaldo can do he can do better when he struck twice for Barcelona to rescue a 3-2 comeback win for the favourites at home to Spartak Moscow in their Champions League Group G opener on Wednesday. ...
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Posted: 19 Sep 2012 02:54 PM PDT
MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) - Bastian Schweinsteiger and Bayern Munich cast aside the bitter memories of their Champions League final defeat in May to begin the new campaign with a 2-1 Group F victory over Valencia on Wednesday. Schweinsteiger, whose spot-kick miss in the Munich final shootout paved the way for Chelsea to be crowned European champions, fired Bayern ahead with a deflected shot in the 38th minute, much to the delight of the 68,000 sold-out crowd in Munich. "We were good tonight but that 1-0 was too dangerous and fragile. ...
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Posted: 19 Sep 2012 02:46 PM PDT
* Schweinsteiger, Kroos on target * Mandzukic has penalty saved (Writes through, adds quotes, details) MUNICH, Germany, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Bastian Schweinsteiger and Bayern Munich cast aside the bitter memories of their Champions League final defeat in May to begin the new campaign with a 2-1 Group F victory over Valencia on Wednesday. Schweinsteiger, whose spot-kick miss in the Munich final shootout paved the way for Chelsea to be crowned European champions, fired Bayern ahead with a deflected shot in the 38th minute, much to the delight of the 68,000 sold-out crowd in Munich. ...
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Posted: 19 Sep 2012 02:46 PM PDT
(Adds quotes) * Nani penalty miss makes United sweat in Group H opener * Galatasaray hit woodwork three times * Ferguson relief after last season's European failure MANCHESTER, England, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Michael Carrick's first Champions League goal in three years gave Manchester United an unconvincing 1-0 victory over Galatasaray and a winning start to their Group H campaign at Old Trafford on Wednesday. England midfielder Carrick finished a neat move by rounding keeper Fernando Muslera and coolly slotting home in the seventh minute. ...
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Posted: 19 Sep 2012 02:18 PM PDT
BARCELONA, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Barcelona's injury woes deepened on Wednesday when centre back Gerard Pique picked up a foot injury and was ruled out for two to three weeks. Pique damaged his left foot early in Barca's 3-2 Champions League win at home to Spartak Moscow and joins fellow defender Carles Puyol and playmaker Andres Iniesta on the injury list. He initially returned to the fray after receiving treatment but could not continue and was replaced by new signing Alex Song in the 12th minute. ...
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Posted: 19 Sep 2012 02:14 PM PDT
(Adds details) Sept 19 (Reuters) - Celtic's return to the Champions League on Wednesday finished in a scoreless draw with Group G rivals Benfica at Celtic Park in Glasgow. Playing in the competition for the first time in four seasons, the Scottish giants were unable to mark their return in style against opposition they had beaten in Glasgow three times previously. Neither side were able to create anything resembling a clear opportunity in the first half, with Benfica goalkeeper Artur not having to make a save in the opening 45 minutes. ...
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Posted: 19 Sep 2012 02:10 PM PDT
MANCHESTER, England, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Michael Carrick's first Champions League goal in three years gave Manchester United an unconvincing 1-0 victory over Galatasaray and a winning start to their Group H campaign at Old Trafford on Wednesday. England midfielder Carrick finished a neat move by rounding keeper Fernando Muslera, keeping his balance and slotting home in the seventh minute. ...
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Posted: 19 Sep 2012 02:08 PM PDT
(adds details) LONDON, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Juventus stunned holders Chelsea with a superb fightback to earn a 2-2 draw in their opening Champions League Group E match on Wednesday after Oscar had given the hosts a dream start with two goals on his full debut. The young Brazilian was a touch fortunate in the 31st minute when his deflected shot beat Gianluigi Buffon but his second two minutes later was a sensational strike. Turning sharply, he took out two defenders and created space for himself before curling an unstoppable effort with his right foot into the top corner. ...
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Posted: 19 Sep 2012 02:03 PM PDT
Sept 19 (Reuters) - Champions League collated results and standings on Wednesday. Group E Shakhtar Donetsk 2 Nordsjaelland 0 Chelsea 2 Juventus 2 Standings P W D L F A Pts Shakhtar Donetsk 1 1 0 0 2 0 3 Juventus 1 0 1 0 2 2 1 Chelsea 1 0 1 0 2 2 1 Nordsjaelland 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 - - Group F Lille 1 BATE Borisov 3 Bayern Munich 2 Valencia 1 Standings P W D L F A Pts BATE Borisov 1 1 0 0 3 1 3 Bayern Munich 1 1 0 0 2 1 3 Valencia 1 0 0 1 1 2 0 Lille 1 0 0 1 1 3 0 - - Group G Barcelona 3 Spartak Moscow 2 Celtic 0 Benfica 0 Standings P W D L F A Pts Barcelona 1 1 0 0 3 2 3 Benfica 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 Celtic ...
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Posted: 19 Sep 2012 02:03 PM PDT
Sept 19 (Reuters) - Champions League collated results on Wednesday. Group E Shakhtar Donetsk 2 Nordsjaelland 0 At the Donbass Arena, Donetsk Scorer: Henrik Mkhitaryan 44, 76 Referee: Pawel Gil (Poland) - Chelsea 2 Juventus 2 At Stamford Bridge Scorers: Chelsea: Oscar 31, 33 Juventus: Arturo Vidal 38, Fabio Quagliarella 80 Referee: Pedro Proenca (Portugal) - - Group F Lille 1 BATE Borisov 3 At Lille Metropole stadium. ...
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Posted: 19 Sep 2012 02:01 PM PDT
Sept 19 (Reuters) - Champions League Group H results and standings after Wednesday's matches. Manchester United 1 Galatasaray 0 Braga 0 CFR Cluj 2 Standings P W D L F A Pts CFR Cluj 1 1 0 0 2 0 3 Manchester United 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Galatasaray 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 Braga 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 Next fixtures: Oct. 2 CFR Cluj v Manchester United Galatasaray v Braga Oct. 23 Galatasaray v CFR Cluj Manchester United v Braga Nov. 7 CFR Cluj v Galatasaray Braga v Manchester United Nov. 20 Galatasaray v Manchester United CFR Cluj v Braga Dec. 5 Manchester United v CFR Cluj Braga v Galatasaray (Editing by Tom Pilcher)
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Posted: 19 Sep 2012 01:59 PM PDT
Sept 19 (Reuters) - Celtic 0 Benfica 0 - Champions League Group G result At Celtic Park Teams: Celtic: 1-Fraser Forster; 2-Adam Matthews, 6-Kelvin Wilson, 21-Charlie Mulgrew, 23-Mikael Lustig (25-Thomas Rogne 63); 15-Kris Commons, 67-Victor Wanyama, 8-Scott Brown, 3-Emilio Izaguirre (88-Gary Hooper 66); 49-James Forrest, 7-Nicolas Fedor Benfica: 1-Artur; 34-Andre Almeida, 24-Ezequiel Garay, 33-Jardel, 25-Melgarejo; 21-Nemanja Matic, 10-Pablo Aimar (7-Oscar Cardozo 63), 35-Enzo Perez; 20-Nicolas Gaitan (9-Nolito 83), 18-Eduardo Salvio, 19-Rodrigo (8-Bruno Cesar 70) Referee: Nicola Rizzoli ...
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Posted: 19 Sep 2012 01:50 PM PDT
(Adds teams) Sept 19 (Reuters) - Lille 1 BATE Borisov 3 - Champions League Group F result. At Lille Metropole stadium. ...
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Posted: 19 Sep 2012 01:48 PM PDT
 BARCELONA (Reuters) - Lionel Messi started his and Barcelona's Champions League campaign with a bang when he struck twice to secure a 3-2 comeback win for the favorites at home to Spartak Moscow in their Group G opener on Wednesday. Barca were flirting with a first home defeat in 17 European games when Spartak took a shock 2-1 lead in the 59th minute at the Nou Camp before Messi, top scorer in the competition the past four seasons, leveled 19 minutes from time. ...
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Posted: 19 Sep 2012 01:46 PM PDT
(Adds teams) Sept 19 (Reuters) - Shakhtar Donetsk 2 Nordsjaelland 0 - Champions League Group E result. ...
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Posted: 19 Sep 2012 01:45 PM PDT
(Adds teams) LONDON, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Chelsea 2 Juventus 2 - Champions League Group E result. At Stamford Bridge Scorers: Chelsea: Oscar 31, 33 Juventus: Arturo Vidal 38, Fabio Quagliarella 80 Teams: Chelsea: 1-Petr Cech; 2-Branislav Ivanovic, 26-John Terry, 4-David Luiz, 3-Ashley Cole; 7-Ramires (34-Ryan Bertrand 69), 8-Frank Lampard, 12-John Obi Mikel, 17-Eden Hazard; 11-Oscar (10-Juan Mata 75); 9-Fernando Torres Juventus: 1-Gianluigi Buffon; 3-Giorgio Chiellini, 15-Andrea Barzagli, 26-Stephan Lichsteiner (33-Mauricio Isla 77); 19-Leonardo Bonucci, 8-Claudio Marchisio, 23-Arturo Vidal, ...
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