Ibrahimovic gives Barca favorite against Milan and transfers the pressure

Zlatan Ibrahimovic does not want polemics with the club of his 'friend' Pep Guardiola thinks only access would be the second semifinal of the Champions League in his career. The first was in 2010 as Barca played against Inter with a sad ending. After scoring two goals in the win (2-1) on Saturday against Roma Luis Enrique and Bojan Krkic, Milan's Swedish striker said face to Wednesday (20.45 h. / Autonomous) that "will be a great event and a tough game "but shook off the pressure on the side leaving Barcelona. "They are the best team in the world. Are the most favorite of all but we have nothing to lose and they do. We should play our game. Football is like that. We just need to be be in optimal conditions to win," recalled top scorer Italian Serie A with 22 goals.

Thiago Silva loses the tie against Barca

Massimo Allegri forced him to play against Roma and the Brazilian ended up injured . The player, who already had physical problems again fall of his troubles and now will be sidelined three to four weeks, he will miss, among other commitments, the knockout quarter-finals of the Champions League against FC Barcelona.

"It is practically impossible to play on Wednesday," said Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri. "He has a hamstring problem. We knew it. I took the risk and went bad," said Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri after the game.

Guardiola: "The referees and committees have not been respected"

Guardiola was delighted by the victory in Mallorca but jumped at the opportunity to comment on the latest actions of the Competition Committee and Technical Committee of Referees.
Although Pep clearly expressed no dissatisfaction with the penalties to Real Madrid, he does believe that the matter is they are getting out of hand.
" I think that referees and committees have not been respected and are now are suspects in any of their decisions. The problem is that they have not marked a clear line. Have missed many things and now always are suspected. With a serious committee, Pique deserved a sanction for his statements but also for them who say 'steal', too, "Guardiola said.
 Pep was particularly pleased with the team's response to the expulsion of Thiago and said "" With the effort and no excuses " they were able to go on.
Guardiola also praised the self-sacrifice of his players to work for the team. "We have players available to do things for the team. Not for their sake but for everyone".

Barca coach stops the euphoria

"Six points to Madrid are many, many points," said the Barca coach when asked if you still think that Barca will not win the league. "We can not expect to continue tying all parties and especially can not forget what we do. Of what use are the results of the rival unless we do what we have to? "He asked.

Nor got rid of questions regarding the controversial behavior of Real Madrid in the final leg of the match against Villarreal, but avoided any controversy. "I saw the game and I have no opinion about it," said simply when asked about the expulsions. "Everyone does what he feels he has to do. I decided not to do interviews and I'm here. I'm not to lecture anyone. Let everyone do what the institution wants," he said, referring to the refusal of Mourinho and Karanka out at a press conference after the draw at El Madrigal.

David Luiz may be the next signing of Barcelona

According to the Daily Mail, FC Barcelona has offered about 42 million euros for David Luiz, Chelsea defender and the Brazilian team.

Luiz plays as central defender or left back for Chelsea and is one of the promises of the team, exudes quality and technique on the field, qualities that, according to British newspaper, has called the attention of the Catalans.

Barcelona takes time after the 24 years, which already had reports from his time at Benfica. The young Brazilian could be one of the names to be shuffled to cover for Eric Abidal.

LIVE: Guardiola press conference: "We must focus on doing our job"

The coach Pep Guardiola has explained at a press conference that "we face Mallorca at their best. It is a very intense and dynamic team in attack. Palma has always been a difficult place for us." The technician pointed out that "6 points are many" and stressed that "Madrid will not draw every game, so we only focus on doing our job."

"We will go to Mallorca to win anyway. We were 13 points and we win. Now we are at 6 but we will continue with the same intention. Many games remain before the Madrid visit Camp Nou. Matches very complicated for them and for us "said the Catalan coach.

On possible low on defense, Pep recalled that "I have sides. Montoya is excellent and perfectly fits Muniesa position of lateral and central. We will play with the reserves. We are competing with 15-16 players trained here, this it is a win. "

Abramovich tempting Guardiola

According to "The Sun" Roman Abramovich is ready to offer Guardiola a contract of 12 million Euros per season to become, from next year, the new Chelsea manager.

After the dismissal of Portuguese André Villas-Boas, Abramovich is already thinking about a new long-term project for the team 'blue' and that is where enter Guardiola, who has not made ​​a decision about his future.


The contract offered by Chelsea to Barca coach would be for the next four seasons and improve the figures currently Guardiola wins at Barca.