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UEFA Europa League TV Listings – 5 May 2011Below are television listings for all the Europa League matches on May 5, 2011. UEFA Europa League TV Listings Thursday, 5 May 2011 Braga v Benfica, (agg 1-2), SF, L2, 20:05 – DirecTV (USA), FIVE (UK), SIC (Portugal), Setanta (Ireland), C+ (Spain), C+ Sport (France), Sky Sport (Germany), Al Jazeera Sport (Middle East) Villarreal v FC Porto, (agg 1-5), SF, L2, 20:05 – GolTV (USA), ITV 4 (UK), 3e (Ireland), NTV (Russia), Sky Sport (Germany), Sport TV1 (Portugal), Al Jazeera Sport (Middle East) UEFA Europa League Match Predictions – 5 May 2011Below are predictions for all the Europa League matches on May 5, 2011. UEFA Europa League Match Predictions Thursday, 5 May 2011 Braga v Benfica, (agg 1-2), SF, L2, 20:05 – 1-1 Draw Villarreal v FC Porto, (agg 1-5), SF, L2, 20:05 – Villarreal wins 1-0 Villarreal v FC Porto – Preview, Prediction, TV Listings, and Betting Odds – Europa League – 5 May 2011FC Porto have a commanding 5-1 lead (from the first leg) heading to Villarreal in the UEFA Europa League semifinals 2nd leg. The match will take place at Estadio El Madrigal in Villarreal, Spain on Thursday, May 5, 2011. Kickoff is scheduled for 20:05 BST (UK time), 21:05 CET (Central Europe), and 15:05 EST (USA Eastern). Villarreal v FC Porto TV Listings It will be televised on GolTV (USA), ITV 4 (UK), Sky Sport (Germany), Sport TV1 (Portugal), 3E (Ireland), W9 (France), and on Al Jazeera Sport (Middle East). Villarreal v FC Porto Preview Villarreal player Diego Lopez ”We need to believe in ourselves first so we can turn the tie around,” he said. ”It could hardly be more difficult, but it’s not impossible. It’s going to be difficult but in the dressing room we are convinced that we can achieve it.” ”Porto played great football for 30 minutes, but we were better in the rest of the game. We are ready to give our all and show that we are a great team and that we can beat them,” he said. ”We have total confidence in our strikers. I hope that we each have a perfect game to achieve something historic for this club. Something that would be remembered for a long time.” Porto player Alvaro Periera ”The game is not yet won.” ”We always respect our opponent. In football, there are surprises every day. We know we have a good advantage, but we always play the same way. ”Furthermore, if we were reach the final on the back of a defeat, it would not have the same taste. ”We are accustomed to always winning so when you lose it is very difficult, the defeats hurt more. We have come here to win, to try to be smart. We must play it cool, but try to win. We must pretend that everything is at zero.” Competition Stats
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Villarreal v FC Porto Prediction Villareal wins 1-0 (Porto wins 5-2 on aggregate) Villarreal v FC Porto Betting Odds Villarreal win – 7/5 Draw – 12/5 Porto win – 8/5 Villarreal v FC Porto Live Online The match can be seen at Free Live Sports TV. Sporting Braga v Benfica – Preview, Prediction, TV Listings, and Betting Odds – Europa League – 5 May 2011Benfica has a 2-1 lead (from the first leg) as they travel to face fellow Portuguese side Sporting Braga in the Europa League semifinals 2nd leg. The match will take place at the Estadio AXA in Braga, Portugal on Thursday, May 5, 2011. Kickoff is scheduled for 20:05 BST (UK time), 21:05 CET (Central Europe), and on 15:05 EST (USA Eastern). Sporting Braga v Benfica TV Listings It will be televised on C+ (Spain), C+ Sport (France), FIVE (UK), Setanta (Ireland), DirecTV (USA), Sky Sport (Germany), SIC (Portugal), and on Al Jazeera Sport (Middle East). Sporting Braga v Benfica Preview Braga manager Domingos Paciencia ”It’s very important for SC Braga and its history, but there are no favourites at this point.” ”It is legitimate to think that our team can go and reach the final in Dublin.” ”It will be a balanced game because both teams are well known,” he said. ”The team have to be more cold, make fewer mistakes and show less nervousness.” ”If you look at the Benfica goal it has been breached in 14 straight games so this factor also has to be played in, knowing that it is possible to score goals,” he said. ”I know my team, per game, manages to create three or four situations to score a goal – hopefully Thursday we will be effective.” Benfica player Nuno Gomes ”We are focused on what must be our task and we know it will be a difficult game and the environment in Braga is a bit hostile,” he told the club’s website. ”We lost the championship and we are saddened by this, but we still have an important team competition where we have aspirations to reach the final,” he said. Competition Stats
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Sporting Braga v Benfica Prediction 1-1 Draw (Benfica wins 3-2 on aggregate) Sporting Braga v Benfica Betting Odds Sporting win – 13/8 Draw – 12/5 Braga win – 8/5 Sporting Braga v Benfica Live Online The match can be seen at Free Live Sports TV. Manchester United 4-1 Schalke – Player Ratings – Champions League – 4 May 2011Below are player ratings for Manchester United v Schalke in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, May 4, 2011. Manchester United 4-1 Schalke Player Ratings Man Utd Van der Sar – 6 Evans – 6 Smalling – 6 O’Shea – 6 Rafael – 6 Scholes – 6 Anderson – 6 Gibson – 7 Nani – 6 Berbatov – 6 Valencia – 7 Fletcher – 5 Evra – 5 Owen – 5 Schalke Neuer – 7 Metzelder – 5 Howedes – 5 Sergio – 5 Uchida – 5 Jurado – 6 Papadopoulos – 5 Draxler – 5 Farfan – 5 Raul – 5 Baumjohann – 5 Edu – 5 Huntelaar – 5 Manchester United 4-1 Schalke – Video Highlights, Recap, and Match Stats – Champions League – 4 May 2011Manchester United defeated Schalke 4-1 (6-1 on aggregate) in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, May 4, 2011. Manchester United 4-1 Schalke Video Highlights The match highlights can be viewed here at Free Soccer Highlights. Manchester United 4-1 Schalke Recap Even with many starters rested, the Red Devils had no trouble crushing Schalke in the second leg. Wayne Rooney, Javier Hernandez, Rio Ferdinand, and Nemanja Vidic were all rested for United who had a 2-0 lead from the first leg. Antonio Valencia scored the opening goal in the 26th minute followed by a Darron Gibson strike in the 31st minute. Gibson, who has come under scrutiny from fans recently, responded with a strong performance. Schalke’s only goal was scored by Jose Jurado scored in the 35th minute. The visitors couldn’t build on that goal and were thoroughly outplayed for the entire match. Anderson would leave no doubt with two goals, in the 72nd minute and 76th minute, as United won 4-1. The score was 6-1 on aggregate and sets up a final with Spanish side FC Barcelona. Both sides return to their domestic leagues on the weekend. Manchester United 4-1 Schalke Match Stats Scoring Summary
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Inverness 3-2 Celtic – Video Highlights, Recap, and Match Stats – SPL – 4 May 2011Inverness defeated Celtic 3-2 in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, May 4, 2011. Inverness 3-2 Celtic Video Highlights The match highlights can be viewed here at Free Soccer Highlights. Inverness 3-2 Celtic Recap Celtic missed an opportunity to take the SPL lead as they lost at the Caledonian Stadium. Inverness took a 1-0 lead on a 7th minute Charlie Mulgrew own goal but Celtic equalized quickly with a 9th minute Kris Commons goal. In the second half, Inverness would take the lead once again with goals from Grant Munro in the 53rd minute and Shane Sutherland in the 62nd minute. Celtic failed to make a comeback as they only managed a 90th minute penalty kick converted by Commons. The Glasgow side are now one point behind leaders Rangers with three matches remaining. Inverness are in the middle of the table safe from relegation but too far back to contend for Europe. Inverness 3-2 Celtic Match Stats Scoring Summary
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UEFA Europa League TV Listings – 5 May 2011Below are television listings for all the Europa League matches on May 5, 2011. UEFA Europa League TV Listings Thursday, 5 May 2011 Braga v Benfica, (agg 1-2), SF, L2, 20:05 – DirecTV (USA), FIVE (UK), SIC (Portugal), Setanta (Ireland), C+ (Spain), C+ Sport (France), Sky Sport (Germany), Al Jazeera Sport (Middle East) Villarreal v FC Porto, (agg 1-5), SF, L2, 20:05 – GolTV (USA), ITV 4 (UK), 3e (Ireland), NTV (Russia), Sky Sport (Germany), Sport TV1 (Portugal), Al Jazeera Sport (Middle East) UEFA Europa League Match Predictions – 5 May 2011Below are predictions for all the Europa League matches on May 5, 2011. UEFA Europa League Match Predictions Thursday, 5 May 2011 Braga v Benfica, (agg 1-2), SF, L2, 20:05 – 1-1 Draw Villarreal v FC Porto, (agg 1-5), SF, L2, 20:05 – Villarreal wins 1-0 Villarreal v FC Porto – Preview, Prediction, TV Listings, and Betting Odds – Europa League – 5 May 2011FC Porto have a commanding 5-1 lead (from the first leg) heading to Villarreal in the UEFA Europa League semifinals 2nd leg. The match will take place at Estadio El Madrigal in Villarreal, Spain on Thursday, May 5, 2011. Kickoff is scheduled for 20:05 BST (UK time), 21:05 CET (Central Europe), and 15:05 EST (USA Eastern). Villarreal v FC Porto TV Listings It will be televised on GolTV (USA), ITV 4 (UK), Sky Sport (Germany), Sport TV1 (Portugal), 3E (Ireland), W9 (France), and on Al Jazeera Sport (Middle East). Villarreal v FC Porto Preview Villarreal player Diego Lopez ”We need to believe in ourselves first so we can turn the tie around,” he said. ”It could hardly be more difficult, but it’s not impossible. It’s going to be difficult but in the dressing room we are convinced that we can achieve it.” ”Porto played great football for 30 minutes, but we were better in the rest of the game. We are ready to give our all and show that we are a great team and that we can beat them,” he said. ”We have total confidence in our strikers. I hope that we each have a perfect game to achieve something historic for this club. Something that would be remembered for a long time.” Porto player Alvaro Periera ”The game is not yet won.” ”We always respect our opponent. In football, there are surprises every day. We know we have a good advantage, but we always play the same way. ”Furthermore, if we were reach the final on the back of a defeat, it would not have the same taste. ”We are accustomed to always winning so when you lose it is very difficult, the defeats hurt more. We have come here to win, to try to be smart. We must play it cool, but try to win. We must pretend that everything is at zero.” Competition Stats
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Villarreal v FC Porto Prediction Villareal wins 1-0 (Porto wins 5-2 on aggregate) Villarreal v FC Porto Betting Odds Villarreal win – 7/5 Draw – 12/5 Porto win – 8/5 Villarreal v FC Porto Live Online The match can be seen at Free Live Sports TV. Sporting Braga v Benfica – Preview, Prediction, TV Listings, and Betting Odds – Europa League – 5 May 2011Benfica has a 2-1 lead (from the first leg) as they travel to face fellow Portuguese side Sporting Braga in the Europa League semifinals 2nd leg. The match will take place at the Estadio AXA in Braga, Portugal on Thursday, May 5, 2011. Kickoff is scheduled for 20:05 BST (UK time), 21:05 CET (Central Europe), and on 15:05 EST (USA Eastern). Sporting Braga v Benfica TV Listings It will be televised on C+ (Spain), C+ Sport (France), FIVE (UK), Setanta (Ireland), DirecTV (USA), Sky Sport (Germany), SIC (Portugal), and on Al Jazeera Sport (Middle East). Sporting Braga v Benfica Preview Braga manager Domingos Paciencia ”It’s very important for SC Braga and its history, but there are no favourites at this point.” ”It is legitimate to think that our team can go and reach the final in Dublin.” ”It will be a balanced game because both teams are well known,” he said. ”The team have to be more cold, make fewer mistakes and show less nervousness.” ”If you look at the Benfica goal it has been breached in 14 straight games so this factor also has to be played in, knowing that it is possible to score goals,” he said. ”I know my team, per game, manages to create three or four situations to score a goal – hopefully Thursday we will be effective.” Benfica player Nuno Gomes ”We are focused on what must be our task and we know it will be a difficult game and the environment in Braga is a bit hostile,” he told the club’s website. ”We lost the championship and we are saddened by this, but we still have an important team competition where we have aspirations to reach the final,” he said. Competition Stats
Next Matches
Sporting Braga v Benfica Prediction 1-1 Draw (Benfica wins 3-2 on aggregate) Sporting Braga v Benfica Betting Odds Sporting win – 13/8 Draw – 12/5 Braga win – 8/5 Sporting Braga v Benfica Live Online The match can be seen at Free Live Sports TV. Manchester United 4-1 Schalke – Player Ratings – Champions League – 4 May 2011Below are player ratings for Manchester United v Schalke in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, May 4, 2011. Manchester United 4-1 Schalke Player Ratings Man Utd Van der Sar – 6 Evans – 6 Smalling – 6 O’Shea – 6 Rafael – 6 Scholes – 6 Anderson – 6 Gibson – 7 Nani – 6 Berbatov – 6 Valencia – 7 Fletcher – 5 Evra – 5 Owen – 5 Schalke Neuer – 7 Metzelder – 5 Howedes – 5 Sergio – 5 Uchida – 5 Jurado – 6 Papadopoulos – 5 Draxler – 5 Farfan – 5 Raul – 5 Baumjohann – 5 Edu – 5 Huntelaar – 5 Manchester United 4-1 Schalke – Video Highlights, Recap, and Match Stats – Champions League – 4 May 2011Manchester United defeated Schalke 4-1 (6-1 on aggregate) in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, May 4, 2011. Manchester United 4-1 Schalke Video Highlights The match highlights can be viewed here at Free Soccer Highlights. Manchester United 4-1 Schalke Recap Even with many starters rested, the Red Devils had no trouble crushing Schalke in the second leg. Wayne Rooney, Javier Hernandez, Rio Ferdinand, and Nemanja Vidic were all rested for United who had a 2-0 lead from the first leg. Antonio Valencia scored the opening goal in the 26th minute followed by a Darron Gibson strike in the 31st minute. Gibson, who has come under scrutiny from fans recently, responded with a strong performance. Schalke’s only goal was scored by Jose Jurado scored in the 35th minute. The visitors couldn’t build on that goal and were thoroughly outplayed for the entire match. Anderson would leave no doubt with two goals, in the 72nd minute and 76th minute, as United won 4-1. The score was 6-1 on aggregate and sets up a final with Spanish side FC Barcelona. Both sides return to their domestic leagues on the weekend. Manchester United 4-1 Schalke Match Stats Scoring Summary
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Inverness 3-2 Celtic – Video Highlights, Recap, and Match Stats – SPL – 4 May 2011Inverness defeated Celtic 3-2 in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, May 4, 2011. Inverness 3-2 Celtic Video Highlights The match highlights can be viewed here at Free Soccer Highlights. Inverness 3-2 Celtic Recap Celtic missed an opportunity to take the SPL lead as they lost at the Caledonian Stadium. Inverness took a 1-0 lead on a 7th minute Charlie Mulgrew own goal but Celtic equalized quickly with a 9th minute Kris Commons goal. In the second half, Inverness would take the lead once again with goals from Grant Munro in the 53rd minute and Shane Sutherland in the 62nd minute. Celtic failed to make a comeback as they only managed a 90th minute penalty kick converted by Commons. The Glasgow side are now one point behind leaders Rangers with three matches remaining. Inverness are in the middle of the table safe from relegation but too far back to contend for Europe. Inverness 3-2 Celtic Match Stats Scoring Summary
Match Stats Inverness Celtic
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