According to Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid's squad came out of the match against Getafe in good shape. For him, this is good news, as it allows Los Blancos to more easily build momentum for a new winning streak.
Fenerbahçe coach José Mourinho has expressed his disapproval of how his colleague Giovanni van Bronckhorst has been treated by the Turkish media. The Portuguese coach stood up for the Dutchman ahead of Fenerbahçe's clash with Besiktas.
Nasser Al-Khelaifi praised the quality of the Egyptian winger, who is nearing the end of his contract with Liverpool, but denied ever having any interest in signing him.