Argentine forward Carlos Tevez "is finished" as a Manchester City player after he refused to come on as a substitute during the 2-0 defeat by Bayern Munich in the Champions League, manager Roberto Mancini has said.
A rejuvenated Kaka scored one goal and had a hand in two more as nine-times European Cup winners Real Madrid thumped Ajax Amsterdam 3-0 to seize control of Champions League Group D on Tuesday.
Mario Gomez continued his incredible run of form as two goals at the end of the first half extinguished the embers of a positive start from the visitors.
• Tevez 'refused' to play for City
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini tipped his expensively-assembled team to overcome its Champions League nerves after making a "naive" return to Europe's elite competition on Wednesday.
Angry Inter Milan coach Gian Piero Gasperini hit out at his critics for creating an issue out of his formation following the 2010 European champion's shock 1-0 home defeat to Trabzonspor.
In the match of the Brazilian players, Porto defeated Shakhtar Donetsk 2-1 as the Portuguese side was considered favorite after winning last year's Europa League and confirmed playing better.
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta will be out for around four weeks after he damaged a leg muscle in the holders' Champions League Group H match at home to AC Milan on Tuesday, the Spanish club said.