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Vogel delighted as Basel find perfect pitch

Published: Feb 22 2012 23:14 | Source: FC Basel 1893 coach Heiko Vogel praised his team's "perfect harmony" after a first-leg victory over FC Bayern München that left "alarm bells ringing" for counterpart Jupp Heynckes.

Positive approach pays off for Deschamps and OM

Published: Feb 22 2012 23:00 | Source: Didier Deschamps believes Olympique de Marseille's ambition was rewarded after André Ayew's late goal secured a first-leg advantage over FC Internazionale Milano.

Lescott plotting final destination after Porto win

Published: Feb 22 2012 22:09 | Source: Joleon Lescott conceded the 4-0 scoreline flattered Manchester City FC but after accounting for holders FC Porto he is already looking beyond the last 16 to a trip to Bucharest in May.

Stocker secures Basel narrow lead over Bayern

Published: Feb 22 2012 21:54 | Source: FC Basel 1893 1-0 FC Bayern München
Substitute Valentin Stocker's strike four minutes from time earned a famous first-leg victory for the hosts, who also struck the woodwork twice.

Marseille's Ayew stuns Inter at the last

Published: Feb 22 2012 21:50 | Source: Olympique de Marseille 1-0 FC Internazionale Milano
André Ayew settled a tight contest deep into added time with a header from a corner as the French side snatched a slender advantage in the tie.

Anderlecht determined to overhaul AZ

Published: Feb 22 2012 20:17 | Source: Milan Jovanović says RSC Anderlecht are ready to give their all in their "most important game of the season" when they take on AZ Alkmaar on Thursday needing to overturn a 1-0 deficit.

Slick City end Porto's UEFA Europa League defence

Published: Feb 22 2012 18:54 | Source: Manchester City FC 4-0 FC Porto (agg: 6-1)
Three late goals and Sergio Agüero's after just 19 seconds took the English side through to the round of 16 at the expense of holders Porto.