Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has taken responsibility for the decision to send goalkeeper Sergio Asenjo forward for an injury-time corner, which led directly to Rubin Kazan claiming an unlikely 2-0 win in their Europa League last 32 first leg at the Estadio Vicente Calderon on Thursday.
Bayern Munich boss Jupp Heynckes has dismissed recent criticism of Bastian Schweinsteiger, saying the Germany international ranks alongside Sergio Busquets as the best in the world in his position.
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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has claimed his side will emerge as strong contenders to lift this season's Champions League crown if they can come through their last-16 tie against Bundesliga-leaders Bayern Munich.