Josep Guardiola: Until now, there was only one team that played better than we

The head coach of Munich Bavaria Josep Guardiola addressed words of praise to Borussia Dortmund. Spanish expert believes that the wards of Thomas Tuchel are currently playing better than Bavaria’s ones.

“Until now, there was only one team that played better us. Tuchel is a great coach for Borussia. I like what they do” - said Guardiola.

Tuchel led Borussia from the end of last season, succeeding Juergen Klopp. During the first three rounds of Bundesliga the team has earned nine points and lead the standings. Bayern have the same number of points.

It’s possible that Mkhitaryan will not play with Gabala because of political reasons

As a midfielder of Borussia Dortmund Henrikh Mkhitaryan could miss the guest match of UEFA Europe League with Azerbaijani Gabala for political reasons. The game will be held in Baku on 22nd of October.

The problem is the visit of Mkhitaryan to Nagorno-Karabakh in 2011 which Azerbaijan considered as occupied territory. It is noted that in case of arrival to Baku Mkhitarian can be arrested because of the article of the Criminal Code called illegal crossing of the state border of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Marco Reus has been learning Spanish for three weeks

Dortmund’s striker Marco Reus has started to learn Spanish for already three weeks. Bavaria and a number of other European teams wanted him as a player in their teams. Recently Real Madrid became one of them, German media reported that Borussia has a preliminary agreement with a Spanish grandee related to the player, but this was denied by the executive director of Dortmund Hans-Joachim Vattske. Athletic Director of Bavaria Matthias Sammer, in his turn, said that his club is not in contact with Reus. Meanwhile, the former chairman of the board of Munich, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge admitted the interest of Bavaria in the services of Reus.

Klopp: I am grateful for all the nice comments about me, but my future - is Dortmund

The head coach of Borussia Jürgen Klopp commented on the rumors that he may lead London Arsenal.

“I do not think that the fans of Arsenal, seeing as my team looked at the Emirates, want to see me in the club. In the Arsenal has one of the best coaches in the world. But I worked too in one of the best clubs in the world. I am grateful for all the nice comments about me, but my future - is Dortmund” - said Klopp.

Lewandowski: My goal should be to win the high titles

New striker of Bavaria Robert Lewandowski explained his reasons for the transition from Dortmund Borussia the camp of Munich. The fact that the Bavaria it is more likely to win significant titles.

«My goal should be to win the high titles and increase their number. And the best chance to do it I've got it in the Bavaria. I would like to emphasize that the Borussia. I spent a great time that will never forget. But it is time to take the next step,» - Lewandowski said.

Ancelotti: Ronaldo is feeling good

Head coach of Real Madrid Carlo Ancelotti said that striker Cristiano Ronaldo is in good spirits.

Portuguese footballer who was angry with some of the fans, booed him and goalkeeper Diego Lopez in home game 31 round of the National Championship with Raio Valecano.

«Ronaldo is feeling good. In the last match he injured his knee, but it is already in order. As for the booed by the fans, it has already been forgotten. The whistling was due to the fact that in one episode he failed to transfer his partner on the team. Cristiano is very motivated and makes for the team everything he could,» - said Italian expert.

Mkhitaryan: my idol and inspiration was Zidane , but I don't copy his game

Midfielder of Borussia Dortmund Henrikh Mkhitaryan on the eve of the first match of the quarterfinals of the Champions League with Real Madrid talked about the person whom he always tried to emulate. Armenian national team midfielder mentioned the former midfielder of the Blancos and the national team of France - Zinedine Zidane , who is currently an assistant of coach Carlo Ancelotti for the Real Madrid team .

«Really , my football idol was Zidane . Ever since childhood, I admired his game , and he became my inspiration . But I have never tried to copy or imitate his game. Though I still stay being Mkhitaryan, I have my own style of playing and I am satisfied with it,» - said the Armenian footballer.

Zidan is sentenced to six years in prison

The former striker of Borussia Dortmund and the Egyptian national team Mohammed Zidan, in absentia, sentenced in his homeland to six years ' imprisonment for forgery of three checks. A lawsuit on 31-year-old footballer, who is currently abroad, filed an Arab company dedicated to the design and urban buildings.

Zidan at different times played for Werder Bremen, Mainz and Hamburg. The last Club striker was Arabic Bani Yas, which he left in early 2013. Now he works as an expert on the TV channel Al-Jazeera Sports but has not yet announced officially the end of playing career.

The Egyptian national team he played 44 matches and scored 13 goals.

Mancini: I don't think we lost our qualification tonight

Roberto Mancini rued missed chances after Manchester City succumbed to a 1:0 defeat at Group D winners Borussia Dortmund.

Julian Schieber scored the winner after 57 minutes to consign Mancini's side to the bottom of the group, having failed to win any of their six games.

«I don't think we lost our qualification tonight. We lost before tonight. Clearly this can help us in the Premier League because we won't be playing in the Europa League but we wanted to. That was our target tonight.

We had the chance to score but if in these moments you don't score it's difficult to win. I think last season we did better but this year we had a very difficult group. If you make a mistake in the first two to three games it is difficult to recover» - Mancini said.

Borussia won Real Madrid-2:1, Ajax beat Manchester City 3:1

Culminated in the two matches in Champions League group D.

Borussia Dortmund beat Real Madrid in his field is 2:1. The winners were Robert Lewandowski and Marcel Schmelzer, and losers goal scored by Cristiano Ronaldo.

Dutch AFC Ajax beat Home English Manchester City - 3:1. The winners scored Siem de Jong, Niklas Moisander and Christian Eriksen, and losers bare scored Samir Nasri.

Casillas: It is always difficult to play in Germany

Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas has no doubt that his team expects a very difficult opposition in the next round of the Champions League group stage, according to the Spanish press.

In the game players Jose Mourinho would try to dictate their will to BV Borussia Dortmund.

«It is always difficult to play in Germany. But I am sure that this match will be quite emotional and interesting for all football fans. Borussia Stadium also makes a great impression, and the fans really support their team. We very much hope that it will be possible to win the three points. If we can achieve our goal, then almost solve the issue at the next stage,» - said Casillas.

Mancini: Hart saved Manchester United from defeat

Manchester City coach Roberto Mancini said after the home Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund, winning Marcello Lippi one points the team owes his goalkeeper Joe Hart.

Manchester City field managed to score only one goal in the 90th minute of the game.

«I think Hart has saved us. He played very well. I must admit that today we deserved that we scored three or four goals. Our team has not played well since Borussia played better than us. Perhaps, at this point the German surpass us. And we must improve our game if we want to be in the Champions League. The players have to perform on the field and the hard work. One transmission is not enough, because the Champions League is different from the National Championship. My players made a lot of mistakes, that was weird» - said Mancini.

A safe series of Dortmund Borussia has reached 21st match

Dortmund Borussia in a match of 28th round of the championship of Germany has drawn on the home field with Stuttgart (4:4). Thus, a safe series of Dortmund Borussia has reached 21st match. 

It is the eighth indicator in the history of league. The Bundesliga record – 36 matches without defeats – belongs to Hamburg, informs Infostrada.