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Swansea City director John van Zweden thinks the Ivory Coast star will play second fiddle to Sergio Aguero and Co. at the Etihad Stadium.

Mourinho described Chelsea's performance as unacceptable and a disgrace after the Premier League leaders slumped to a 4-2 home defeat against third-tier Bradford City.

Barcelona's recent strong run is helping the club put a series of off-field problems behind them.

The clash between Sevilla and Valencia will be more about securing a lucrative Champions League berth on Sunday.

"It's hard to play Atletico because they leave you very few options but I still think we played well and were superior in areas," said Iniesta.

Atletico, however, arrive on firm footing after eliminating cup holder and crosstown rival Real Madrid in the round of 16.

Barcelona say Douglas will be sidelined for up to a month after he tore a muscle in his left leg in training on Sunday.

Third-place Southampton survived a late penalty appeal to win the away fixture 2-1 on Saturday.

According to reports, Torben Aakjaer posted several anti-immigration messages.

"We have to remember we are not as good as they are and if we relax, they can put four goals past us," said Simeone.

Carles Gil has joined Aston Villa from Valencia on a four-and-a-half-year contract.

Messi has won the award in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. Ronaldo first won the trophy in 2008.

Cristiano Ronaldo has won the FIFA Ballon d'Or award for 2014, earning the title of world's best football player for a third time.

Serie A was bogged down in another refereeing controversy on Monday as Napoli and Juventus became involved in a slanging match over their match on Sunday.

Markovic scored his first Premier League goal for Liverpool as Brendan Rodgers's side beat 10-man Sunderland 1-0 at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.

Torres made a winning return to Atletico as the Spanish league champions secured an impressive 2-0 victory over city rival Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey.