Marcelo Bielsa was left frustrated by Leeds’ finishing after they clung on against Swansea despite dominating the Sky Bet Championship clash.First-half goals from Pontus Jansson and Jack Harrison set Bielsa’s side up for a commanding victory but Leeds spurned a host of chances and had to repel a late Swans charge after Oli McBurnie’s 87th-minute penalty.United held on to record...Full Story »

Marcelo Bielsa felt that Leeds created enough chances to win at Middlesbrough after a late goal from Kalvin Phillips snatched a 1-1 draw at the Riverside Stadium.Phillips was on hand in the six-yard box to head over the line in the 11th minute of added time after an incident in the visitors’ dugout in the latter stages of the game on Teesside.Leeds’ teenage winger Jack Clarke, who ha...Full Story »

Juventus are planning a major offer for Real Madrid veteran Marcelo. The left-back, 30, has been in and out of the Madrid side since the appointment of Santiago Hernán Solari. And Tuttosport reports Juventus are preparing an offer for Marcelo. Juve would pay a €45m fee for him and would offer €12m-a-season as a salary. It would be, without doubt, a tempting offer for Marce...Full Story »

One fanatical Leeds United supporter has etched Marcelo Bielsa's Spygate story in ink in an unbelievable way. The unnamed supporter has incredibly had the Yorkshire boss tattooed on his forearm, in a true homage football's very own James Bond. Bielsa's undercover revelations surfaced after he was caught sending a member of his analysis team to watch Derby County train ahead of their Champions...Full Story »

Marcelo Bielsa admitted to having spied on all opponents' training sessions this season, taking full responsibility for his actions in a long press briefing Marcelo Bielsa said members of his Leeds coaching staff have watched training sessions of all their opponents before playing them this season. A Leeds employee was seen at Derby County's training ground ahead of their trip to Elland Road o...Full Story »

Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa said he admits he made a mistake for having a club employee at Derby County's training but added that doesn't make him a cheat. Championship leaders Leeds beat Derby 2-0 on Friday with the build-up to the match dominated by reports that a person was arrested on Thursday for cutting a hole in the fence and spy Derby's final prematch training session. "It's not...Full Story »

Real Madrid wing-back Marcelo was sorry to hear about Manchester United's sacking of Jose Mourinho. Marcelo had some words of comfort for his old boss. "[His sacking] is a pity as he is a great coach and for him to be without a club is a pity," said the Brazilian at a Club World Cup media conference. "It's not for me to say if he should come to Real Madrid, but I really appreciate all he di...Full Story »

Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa said that a tactical switch played a vital role as his side won 1-0 at promotion rivals Sheffield United following a late goal from Pablo Hernandez.Both sides had chances to score before goalkeeper Dean Henderson’s costly mistake resulted in Hernandez netting the winner in the 82nd minute.Manchester United loanee Henderson passed straight to Jack Clarke and ...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo's Real Madrid exit is still being felt in the Spanish capital and the exodus could get worse at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu with Juventus also keen to lure some more of the Los Blancos squad to Turin. Julen Lopetegui couldn't overcome the goals lost by the Portuguese's departure and now Santiago Solari may have to look for solutions with Marcelo and Isco both being subject...Full Story »

Marcelo Bielsa dismissed accusations that Leeds were fortunate to beat Bristol City 2-0.The under-manned Yorkshiremen opened the scoring on 69 minutes when Kemar Roofe turned home a Pablo Hernandez strike from close range.It was game over when Hernandez headed home Samuel Saiz’s perfect cross four minutes from time, meaning Leeds took the points on a day when Bielsa had to patch a side tog...Full Story »

Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa felt his side’s 2-1 victory at Wigan should have been even more emphatic.The Whites returned to the top of the Sky Bet Championship in relatively comfortable fashion, ruining Athletic’s farewell to outgoing chairman David Sharpe and owner Dave Whelan.On-loan Chelsea right-back Reece James gave Wigan the lead with a superbly-struck sixth-minute free-kic...Full Story »

Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa was “truly disappointed” to only pick up a point from the 1-1 draw with Sheffield Wednesday.Superb goals from Adam Reach and Mateusz Klich either side of the interval ensured that the spoils were shared in the Yorkshire derby at Hillsborough.Leeds failed to take their chances as Barry Douglas hit the post while Kalvin Phillips and Tyler Roberts were bo...Full Story »

Ahead of FIFA's The Best awards, Marcelo's son showed his skills on the green carpet by taking on Gary Neville who was working for Sky television.Full Story »

Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa felt Tyler Roberts’ double in Tuesday’s 3-0 victory over Preston was just reward for his pre-season efforts.The 19-year-old has had to bide his time at Elland Road through a combination of injury and the form of Kemar Roofe.But with top-scorer Roofe and summer signing Patrick Bamford both sidelined, Roberts has taken his opportunity with both hands.The...Full Story »

Marcelo insisted he will retire at Real Madrid after strongly dismissing links with Serie A champions Juventus. Brazil international left-back Marcelo was reportedly a target for Juve, who lured former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo to Turin, before the transfer window closed. Marcelo addressed his future and assured Madrid fans he plans to see out his career at the Santiago Bernabeu, where the...Full Story »

Marcelo is determined to leave Real Madrid in January. The Brazil wing-back is a target for Juventus and he is happy about their interest, says Calciomercato.com. Marcelo now will push to make the switch in midseason, convinced he is not in the long-term plans of new coach Julen Lopetegui. The defender was the subject of enquiries from Juve over the summer and even a €50m offer was me...Full Story »

Marcelo Bielsa insists there is plenty of improvement to come from Leeds after watching his side stretch their unbeaten start in the Sky Bet Championship with a goalless draw against Middlesbrough.After suffering his first defeat as United head coach in the Carabao Cup in midweek, Bielsa restored the bulk of his preferred XI and his players dug in to go into the international break top of the ta...Full Story »

Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa is set to make wholesale changes for the visit of Preston in the second round of the Carabao Cup.After seeing his side stretch their unbeaten run under him to six games with a 3-0 win at Norwich on Saturday, Bielsa will place his trust in his fringe players to secure Leeds’ progress in the League Cup.The likes of summer recruits Patrick Bamford, Jack Harriso...Full Story »

Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa hailed the impact of Pablo Hernandez after his side beat Norwich 3-0 at Carrow Road to return to the top of the Sky Bet Championship.Hernandez scored a brilliant third goal after setting up the opener for Mateusz Klich as the visitors’ superb start under former Argentina and Chile boss Bielsa continued.Leeds have now taken 13 points from a possible 15 and Bi...Full Story »

Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa admitted being Sky Bet Championship leaders so early in the season means little to him.United climbed above Middlesbrough to top spot after maintaining their unbeaten record under Bielsa with a thrilling 2-2 draw at Swansea.Kemar Roofe and Pablo Hernandez came up with equalisers after Swansea had twice led through former Leeds academy product Oliver McBurnie.“We&r...Full Story »