Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets has been cleared to play in the Champions League final after UEFA dismissed Real Madrid's claim he racially insulted fullback Marcelo in their semifinal first leg.
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson will seek tips from old rival Jose Mourinho on how to beat Barcelona in the Champions League final after cruising past Schalke 04.
Sir Alex Ferguson said Manchester United could not afford to fear Barcelona after setting up a Champions League final showdown with the Spanish giant on Wednesday.
Manchester United completed the formalities of victory against Schalke 04 to reach Wembley and set up another Champions League final confrontation with Barcelona.
Real Madrid assistant coach Aitor Karanka criticized referee Frank de Bleeckere following the 1-1 draw that saw his side knocked out of the semi-finals of the Champions League by FC Barcelona.
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson faces a delicate balancing act of picking a strong enough side to reach the Champions League final while resting the players he needs for this week's domestic showdown.
Barcelona book their place in the Champions League final courtesy of an entertaining 1-1 draw which seals a 3-1 aggregate win against Real Madrid in the second leg of their semi-final.
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola says his team's weekend defeat by Real Sociedad was a timely warning ahead of Tuesday's second leg of its Champions League semifinal with Real Madrid, which it leads 2-0.
Tension is guaranteed on Tuesday night when FC Barcelona entertain Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League semifinal in the Camp Nou Stadium.