Sochi Olympics, figure skating pairs short program: Date, Time, Live Stream, TV Info and Preview

by JOSH SANCHEZ

On Tuesday, figure skating at the 2014 Winter Olympics will return with athletes finally getting the opportunity to skate for their medals outside of the team competition. It all starts with the pairs short routine.

Live coverage will be available on NBC Olympics Live Extra.

How can you tune in to Tuesday’s pairs figure skating short program? Here is all of the information you will need to know:

Date: Tuesday, Feb. 11
Start Time: 10 a.m. ET
TV Info: Full TV schedule
Live Stream: NBC Olympics Live Extra

Participants:

Name Nation
Narumi Takahashi / Ryuichi Kihara Japan
Nicole Della Monica / Matteo Guarise Italy
Miriam Ziegler / Severin Kiefer Austria
Peng Cheng / Zhang Hao China
Andrea Davidovich / Evgeni Krasnopolski Israel
Marissa Castelli / Simon Shnapir United States
Felicia Zhang / Nathan Bartholomay United States
Stacey Kemp / David King Great Britain
Maylin Wende / Daniel Wende Germany
Julia Lavrentieva / Yuri Rudyk Ukraine
Paige Lawrence / Rudi Swiegers Canada
Vanessa James / Morgan Ciprès France
Ksenia Stolbova / Fedor Klimov Russia
Meagan Duhamel / Eric Radford Canada
Aliona Savchenko / Robin Szolkowy Germany
Stefania Berton / Ondřej Hotárek Italy
Tatiana Volosozhar / Maxim Trankov Russia
Vera Bazarova / Yuri Larionov Russia
Pang Qing / Tong Jian China
Kirsten Moore-Towers / Dylan Moscovitch Canada
Be sure to stay tuned to FanSided.com throughout the Sochi Olympics, for the latest news, results and updates over the next two weeks.

Topics: 2014 Winter Olympics, Figure Skating, Sochi Olympics

Source:- http://fansided.com/2014/02/10/sochi-olympics-figure-skating-pairs-short-program-live-stream-start-time-tv-info/#!vcjBt

Sochi Olympics, Switzerland vs. USA women’s curling live stream: Date, Time, Live Stream, TV Info and Preview

by JOSH SANCHEZ

The United States women’s curling team kicks off their 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, with a match up against Switzerland bright and early on Monday morning.

Live coverage of the event will be available at 5 a.m. ET on NBC Olympics Live Extra.

How can you tune in to Monday’s women’s curling match up between Switzerland and USA? Here is all of the information you will need to know:

Date: Monday, Feb. 10
Start Time: 5 a.m. ET
TV Info: N/A
Live Stream: NBC Olympics Live Extra

Monday men’s schedule (All times ET):

12:00 AM
RUS vs. GBR Men – Qualification
12:00 AM
SUI vs. SWE Men – Qualification
12:00 AM
DEN vs. CHN Men – Qualification
12:00 AM
GER vs. CAN Men – Qualification
10:00 AM
USA vs. NOR Men – Qualification
10:00 AM
DEN vs. RUS Men – Qualification
10:00 AM
CAN vs. SUI Men – Qualification
10:00 AM
SWE vs. GBR Men – Qualification
Monday women’s schedule (All times ET):

5:00 AM
CHN vs. CAN Women – Qualification
5:00 AM
SUI vs. USA Women – Qualification
5:00 AM
SWE vs. GBR Women – Qualification
5:00 AM
RUS vs. DEN Women – Qualification
Be sure to stay tuned to FanSided.com throughout the Sochi Olympics, for the latest news, results and updates over the next two weeks.

Source:- http://fansided.com/2014/02/10/sochi-olympics-switzerland-vs-usa-womens-curling-live-stream-watch-online/#!vcfU3

Sochi Olympics, ladies cross country sprint qualifications: Date, Time, Live Stream, TV Info and Preview

by JOSH SANCHEZ

Tuesday is set to be a busy day for the ladies cross country sprint competitors at the 2014 Winter Olympics. Qualifications, semifinals and finals will all be taking place in the same day, as they search to bring home the Sochi gold.

Live event coverage will be available on NBC Olympics Live Extra.

How can you tune in to Tuesday’s women’s ladies cross country sprint qualifications? Here is all of the information you will need to know:

Date: Tuesday, Feb. 11
Start Time: 5 a.m. ET
TV Info: Live coverage on NBCSN; Event will air on NBC at 3 p.m. ET on tape delay
Live Stream: NBC Olympics Live Extra

Participants:

Time
FinlandAnne Kylloenen
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United StatesIda Sargent
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SwedenHanna Erikson
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FinlandMona-Lisa Malvalehto
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NorwayMaiken Caspersen Falla
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SloveniaKatja Visnar
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PolandSylwia Jaskowiec
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SwedenBritta Johansson Norgren
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RussiaNatalia Matveeva
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NorwayAstrid Uhrenholdt Jacobsen
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United StatesKikkan Randall
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RussiaEvgenia Shapovalova
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SwedenStina Nilsson
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United StatesJessica Diggins
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SloveniaVesna Fabjan
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SwitzerlandLaurien van der Graaff
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ItalyGreta Laurent
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SwedenIda Ingemarsdotter
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United StatesSophie Caldwell
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GermanyHanna Kolb
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NorwayMarit Bjoergen
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NorwayIngvild Flugstad Oestberg
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ItalyGaia Vuerich
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GermanyDenise Herrmann
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SloveniaAlenka Cebasek
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CanadaDaria Gaiazova
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SloveniaNika Razinger
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FinlandMari Laukkanen
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SlovakiaAlena Prochazkova
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FranceAurore Jean
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RussiaAnastasia Dotsenko
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GermanyLucia Anger
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FinlandRiikka Sarasoja-Lilja
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FranceCelia Aymonier
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GermanyClaudia Nystad
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CanadaPerianne Jones
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FranceMarion Buillet
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Czech RepublicKarolina Grohova
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ItalyIlaria Debertolis
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PolandAgnieszka Szymanczak
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. . .
Be sure to stay tuned to FanSided.com throughout the Sochi Olympics, for the latest news, results and updates over the next two weeks.

Topics: 2014 Winter Olympics, Sochi Olympics

Source:- http://fansided.com/2014/02/10/sochi-olympics-ladies-cross-country-sprint-qualifications-live-stream-start-time-tv-info/#!vcd32

Sochi Olympics, women’s biathlon pursuit: Date, Time, Live Stream, TV Info and Preview

by JOSH SANCHEZ

One of seven gold medals that will be handed out on Tuesday at the 2014 Winter Olympics will be in the women’s biathlon pursuit, which takes place at 10 a.m. ET. Since the start of the Sochi Games, the biathlon has been generating some buzz on social media, so you may want to tune into see what everyone is talking about.

How can you tune in to Tuesday’s women’s biathlon pursuit? Here is all of the information you will need to know:

Date: Tuesday, Feb. 11
Start Time: 10 a.m. ET
TV Info: Full TV schedule
Live Stream: NBC Olympics Live Extra

Participants:

Time
SlovakiaAnastasiya Kuzmina
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RussiaOlga Vilukhina
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UkraineVita Semerenko
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ItalyKarin Oberhofer
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FranceAnais Bescond
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ItalyDorothea Wierer
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PolandWeronika Nowakowska-Ziemniak
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SwitzerlandElisa Gasparin
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BelarusDarya Domracheva
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NorwayTora Berger
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GermanyEvi Sachenbacher-Stehle
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UkraineValj Semerenko
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SwitzerlandSelina Gasparin
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United StatesSusan Dunklee
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SloveniaTeja Gregorin
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Czech RepublicVeronika Vitkova
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BelarusNadezhda Skardino
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NorwayTiril Eckhoff
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RussiaYana Romanova
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FranceMarie Dorin Habert
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PolandMonika Hojnisz
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GermanyAndrea Henkel
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RomaniaEva Tofalvi
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NorwayAnn Kristin Aafedt Flatland
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CanadaRosanna Crawford
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UkraineOlena Pidhrushna
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AustriaLisa Theresa Hauser
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RussiaOlga Zaitseva
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Czech RepublicGabriela Soukalova
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FinlandKaisa Makarainen
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CanadaMegan Imrie
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CanadaZina Kocher
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PolandKrystyna Palka
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BelarusNastassia Dubarezava
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NorwaySynnoeve Solemdal
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FinlandMari Laukkanen
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BelarusLiudmila Kalinchik
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ItalyMichela Ponza
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JapanFuyuko Suzuki
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PolandMagdalena Gwizdon
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. . .
Be sure to stay tuned to FanSided.com throughout the Sochi Olympics, for the latest news, results and updates over the next two weeks

Source:- http://fansided.com/2014/02/10/sochi-olympics-womens-biathlon-pursuit-live-stream-start-time-tv-info/#!vccOy

Dallas Mavericks Vs Charlotte Bobcats: Date, Time, Live Stream, TV Info and Preview

by Adam Markowitz

The Charlotte Bobcats ( 22-29, 28-21-2 ATS ) will try their best to take down the Dallas Mavericks ( 31-21, 30-22 ATS ) on Tuesday, February 11th at 7:00 p.m. ET.

This soiree against the NBA odds from the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, NC will be seen live on Sports South and FOX Sports Southwest.

The Mavericks have been one of the hottest teams on the NBA betting odds of late. They went on the road and mauled the Boston Celtics on Sunday, and they have now won five games in a row and covered four straight as well. The team has scored at least 102 points in each of those games, but more impressive has been the defense, which has held three straight teams down to an average of under 90 points per game.

What's really getting the Mavericks over the hump though, is their rebounding. For everything which they do well, this isn't the biggest team in the world, and it is often that opponents find a way to do damage by scoring quite a bit off of rebounding. However, it's been four straight games that Dallas has outrebounded its foes, and when you can both outrebound and outshoot your opponents on the same night, you're going to win significantly more often than not.

Charlotte though, can't be overlooked either. These aren't the same Bobcats who were arguably the worst team in NBA history just a couple seasons ago, as they have some fight in them and have covered four of their last five games on the NBA gambling odds.

This team isn't nearly there yet, as it really needs a couple dominating draft picks to go right to make things work. Still, picking up C Al Jefferson in the offseason gave the team a presence on the inside which it can build around for sure. Jefferson is averaging 20.0 points and 10.6 boards per game, and he could be a matchup nightmare in this one for the Mavericks.

Charlotte is also going to count on G Kemba Walker and G Gerald Henderson to make smart decisions with the basketball and take high percentage shots, something that doesn't seem to be in the vocabulary of any of the team's guards. Walker, Henderson, Ramon Sessions, Jeffrey Taylor, and Ben Gordon are combining to shoot under 40 percent from the field, and that just isn't going to get the job done when it comes to beating the NBA wagering odds against some of the best teams in the league.

Free Pick – Though the Mavs have been hot, the fact of the matter is that they wouldn't be blamed for having one eye turned to the game against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night to wrap up the first half of the season. The timing of this one just isn't the best, and a Charlotte team which has been much better than you would think of late might be ripe for the taking.

Source:- http://www.gamblerspalace.com/articles/basketball/nba/nba-odds-charlotte-bobcats-to-catch-dallas-mavericks-napping-28977

West Brom vs. Chelsea: Date, Time, Live Stream, TV Info and Preview

by Stephen Schmidt

Chelsea will head to West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday, with a win ensuring they will remain atop the Premier League table as we enter the final third of the season. The away fixture against West Brom has been bad luck for recent Chelsea managers, with both Roberto Di Matteo and Andre Villas-Boas being sacked after losing that game.

Jose Mourinho should feel a bit more comfortable than either of that pair, having gone unbeaten in his last eleven. What's more, Chelsea have only allowed a single goal in 2014, and that was a meaningless consolation prize for a Manchester United team that had already conceded three.

West Brom aren't playing quite as well as Chelsea at the moment, and are quickly working their way into the relegation discussion. In November, Steve Clarke's side came within second of defeating Chelsea at home, before a last second penalty allowed the Blues to escape with a point. Since that disappointment, they've won only once in 15 contests, and have sacked Clarke as well.

In all, Chelsea have won 54, drawn 34, and lost 42 against West Brom. That record stands at 22-16-25 away from Stamford Bridge though, with a -28 GD. We'll be hoping Chelsea can improve on that record tomorrow. Here's everything you need to know ahead of Tuesday's game:

Opponent: West Bromwich Albion, currently 18th with just 23 pts and a -8 GD

Venue/Location: The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, England

Date/Time: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 19:45 GMT (2:45 p.m. EST, 11:45 a.m. PST, 01:15 IST on February 12)

Forecast: Cold, windy, and possibly rainy. Yay.

Chelsea FC squad news: John Terry and Marco van Ginkel are out. Fernando Torres is healthy. Everyone else should be available, assuming they aren't up all night with Olivier Giroud or getting punched in the eye by Yaya Sanogo.

West Brom squad news: Stephane Sessegnon and Nicholas Anelka are out. Billy Jones and Jonas Olsson are both facing late fitness tests. No West Brom players are currently suspended.

How to watch/listen: In the US, NBCSN and NBC Sports Live Extra have you covered. In the UK, you're going to have to listen on BBC Radio 5 or Chelsea TV. Indian fans can watch on Star SPorts 4 or Star Sports 2 HD. Anyone else can check this link.

Source:- http://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/2014/2/10/5397998/west-bromwich-albion-chelsea-preview-squad-news-television-streaming-weather

Atletico Madrid Vs Real Madrid: Date, Time, Live Stream, TV Info and Preview

by Kumar Saurabh

The second leg of the Madrid derby has all the potential to turn into an explosive match as Atletico Madrid prepare to chase three goals in order to earn a berth in the Copa del Rey finals. Taught a severe lesson in football at the Santiago Bernabeu, Diego Simeone is expected to go out all guns blazing in the hope of turning the tie around.
The first leg of the semi-finals turned out to be a damp affair after Real Madrid took total control of the match, scoring two lucky goals to lead the tie 3-0. With Atletico Madrid turning out to be all sound and no fury, the second leg will be a crucial test for Diego Simeone who will be coming into the match after relinquishing their position at the top of the La Liga table.
Atletico Madrid
“Is it possible? There are 90 minutes of football still to be played.”-Diego Simeone
Who will lead Atletico's attack?
Who will lead Atletico’s attack?
With the home crowd on their side, Atletico Madrid need to score three goals to tie the fixture but with leading goal scorer Diego Costa unavailable for the match after picking up a yellow card in the first leg, Diego Simeone is well aware that he is running out of options upfront. David Villa’s availability also hangs in doubt after he picked up an injury against Real Sociedad and it will be interesting to see how Atletico Madrid’s attack shapes up without the team’s leading goal-scorers.
Trailing by three goals, it is quite sure that Atletico Madrid will not be sitting deep but will instead look to exploit Real Madrid’s weaknesses. Atletico Madrid were not playing to their potential in the last leg as the midfielders failed to link up with the forwards to create goal-scoring opportunities. Both of Atletico’s best chances in the last-leg came from the end of a cross-the first was crossed in by Raul Garcia which found Arda Turan in the penalty box only to be punched away by Iker Casillas while the other came from a corner met which was met by Gabi only to be cleared from the lines. Hence Atletico Madrid will be focusing to exploit Real Madrid from set-pieces and will be looking to mount the pressure early on.
Midfielder Koke summed up Atletico’s preparations for second leg of the semi-final in his interaction with the press.
“In football everything is possible. We will give everything for the team and the fans, because that’s what they deserve.

Expected Line-Up: Courtois-Juanfran-Insua-Miranda-Godin-Diego Ribas-Gabi-Koke-Raul Garcia-Arda Turan-Adrian Lopez
Real Madrid
Comfortably in the driver’s seat, Real Madrid will know better than to take their foot off the gas with only 90 minutes to go before they earn a place in the Copa del Rey finals. Having outplayed their rivals tactically and physically in the first leg, Real Madrid will be looking to beat Atletico Madrid at home to give the fans and players a morale boost as the season enters its crucial stage.

Having said that, Atletico Madrid are no push-overs and Real Madrid will have to be at their best in order to prevent Diego Simeone from turning the tie in the second half. With Atletico Madrid chasing goals, Real will have to organise their defence and midfield in a way to contain the pressure and break into quick counter-attacks to close the tie. Real Madrid will be looking to score a single goal at Vicente Calderon which will force Atletico to chase 5 goals looking for an over-all victory.
In his pre-match press conference, Carlo Ancelotti revealed that Varane will be starting the match at Vicente Calderon on Tuesday as both Sergio Ramos and Pepe are just a single card away from earning a suspension.
“Varane will play tomorrow because he is fully recovered and it is important for him to be part of the competition. He has everything to be a great centerback: quality, speed, tactical knowledge, good positioning and enthusiasm. It is great that he is back with the team.”
Cristiano Ronaldo too will earn a starting spot after Ancelotti announced that he has to keep the interest of the team ahead of individual players. Talking about Isco, he said that he understood that the player is unhappy due to the lack of games meted out to him but as the manager of Real Madrid, it is the team that gets the priority ahead of individual players.
“It is not easy to be fair with each of the players. My job here is to do what I think is the best for Real Madrid, and perhaps this will make me be unfair with certain players, like Isco. Maybe he is not too happy right now, because he is not playing as much as he wants, and I like that. He has been important for us so far, and hopefully at the end of the season we will have a good overall vision of what he has done for us.”
Talking about the referees in Spain, Ancelotti opined that the officials in Spain are under much more pressure than those in England.
“The difference with respect to other countries [is that] here, as in Italy, the referees are under more pressure. Under more pressure, it’s more difficult for them to do their job.”
Though Coentrao and Marcelo both suffered an injury scare on Saturday against Villarreal, Ancelotti assured the press that all his players are available for the upcoming match.

Source:- http://www.thehardtackle.com/2014/draft132010/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=draft132010