Sunday Mirror

Well not worried

-

who calmly slotted past Murara Neto at his near post.

A slip by Umtiti presented Valencia with a clear-cut opportunit­y to equalise five minutes into the second half, only for Rodrigo’s shot to be blocked on the line by Gerard Pique.

Umtiti immediatel­y made amends by heading home Coutinho’s corner to give Barcelona a two-goal cushion.

But Barca were stopped in their tracks five minutes from time when a poor challenge from Ousmane Dembele on Parejo gave Valencia a penalty.

Parejo picked himself up to score the spot-kick, squeezing the ball beneath Ter Stegen’s body.

Barcelona might have restored their cushion in injury time following a swift counter but Neto won a one-on-one duel with Denis Suarez after a pass from Messi had put him clear. STEPHEN ROBINSON does not much care who Motherwell face in the Scottish Cup final after watching his side thump Aberdeen 3-0 to get there.

Robinson’s Well will face the winner of today’s Old Firm clash but the Well boss says his side can cope with either side in the final.

Motherwell won thanks to Ryan Bowman and two goals from Curtis Main.

“We don’t fear anybody,” Robinson said. “We’ve drawn twice with Celtic and beaten Rangers.

“We’re motivated after losing to Celtic in the League Cup final.”

(GB & Ireland unless stated): P Dunne 66 65 68, N Elvira (Spa) 68 66 66.

 ??  ?? SHARPSHOOT­ER Luis Suarez struck the opener against Valencia to set-up a victory for the La Liga leaders BRENDAN RODGERS insists his Celtic side are fully focused on today’s Scottish Cup semi-final against Rangers at Hampden Park, on their march to...
SHARPSHOOT­ER Luis Suarez struck the opener against Valencia to set-up a victory for the La Liga leaders BRENDAN RODGERS insists his Celtic side are fully focused on today’s Scottish Cup semi-final against Rangers at Hampden Park, on their march to...
 ??  ??

Newspapers in English

Newspapers from United Kingdom