Ramos pleased with Real display Sergio Ramos feels Real Madrid have reasons to be optimistic following their 1-1 Champions League draw against Manchester United on Wednesday.
Even though Real had to settle for a draw in the first leg of their round-of-16 tie at the Santiago Bernabeu, Ramos was pleased with their display, and stressed that they can still make it to the next round.
"We would have liked to be going to Old Trafford with a different result but we have to be optimistic and appreciate the great game Real Madrid played today even in spite of the fact that we missed a lot of chances," the defender told UEFA.com.
"On some days, clear opportunities just don't translate into goals but every player put in a huge effort.
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Giggs hails goalkeeper De Gea Ryan Giggs has praised goalkeeper David de Gea after his man-of-the-match display in Manchester United's 1-1 draw with Real Madrid on Wednesday.
The former Atletico Madrid shot-stopper returned to his hometown and made a number of key saves in the first leg of the Champions League last-16 tie at the Santiago Bernabeu.
"David has had to make some good saves, it's good for him to come back to Madrid and put on a performance like that," Giggs said after the game.
"He's a top 'keeper and his shot-stopping is second to none. He showed that tonight. There was a lot of pressure on him coming back to Madrid and he produced the goods.
"Usually, if a keeper makes a mistake it's a goal but if a centre-forward misses an op
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Van Persie rues uncharacteristic misses
The Red Devils earned a 1-1 draw in the first-leg last-16 clash at the Bernabeu, but could have carved out a lead had Real goalkeeper Diego Lopez not regularly thwarted the Dutchman. ...
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Ronaldo keeps Madrid and United on level terms Real Madrid CF 1-1 Manchester United FC
Danny Welbeck gave the visitors a 20th-minute lead but Cristiano Ronaldo quickly struck against his old club as an engrossing contest finished level.
Real Madrid CF and Manchester United FC will meet at Old Trafford on 5 March with their UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie all square after a scintillating contest between two of the game's most decorated sides.
Danny Welbeck gave the visitors the lead against the run of play in the 20th minute but ten minutes later Cristiano Ronaldo's superb header against his former club brought Madrid level. It was an outstanding performance from visiting goalkeeper David de Gea on his return to his native city, howe
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Hummels header earns Dortmund draw in Donetsk FC Shakhtar Donetsk 2-2 Borussia Dortmund
Twice behind, the German champions salvaged a first-leg draw thanks to centre-back Mats Hummels' thumping 87th-minute header.
A late equaliser from Mats Hummels earned Borussia Dortmund a draw in their UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg against FC Shakhtar Donetsk.
Substitute Douglas Costa seemed to have given the Ukrainian side a lead to take into the return leg on 5 March with a splendid 68th-minute strike, Robert Lewandowski having cancelled out Darijo Srna's fine free-kick before the break. However, Hummels' thumping header three minutes from time ensured BVB left Ukraine with two away goals.
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Champions League - Matchpack: Real Madrid v Manchester United Team news, manager quotes and match facts ahead of the Champions League last 16, first leg match between Real Madrid and Manchester United at Santiago Bernabeu.
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Captain Iker Casillas is the only major absentee for Real Madrid as he remains sidelined with a broken thumb, with Diego Lopez deputising. Fellow Spain international Xabi Alonso has been passed fit to play after suffering a groin injury, while defender Raphael Varane has also overcome a hamstring problem.
Phil Jones was forced off with a knock in Sunday's win over
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Marchisio: Finishing key for Juventus "We definitely created less than Celtic, but in the end we were more clinical," said goalscorer Claudio Marchisio after a 3-0 Juventus win Gianluigi Buffon believed was hard earned."We definitely created less than Celtic, but in the end we were more clinical," said Claudio Marchisio after Juventus secured a 3-0 UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg win in Glasgow in which he scored the second goal. Having worked hard to keep a clean sheet, Gianluigi Buffon praised the home side and the atmosphere their fans created.
Claudio Marchisio, Juventus midfielder
It was a difficult match. Celtic caused us a lot of difficulties, particularly in the first half, but the team managed to keep up the pressure and bring home a very imp
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