Tag: Champions League
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Arsenal dent Chelsea’s Champions League push
Chelsea slipped up in their push for a Champions League spot when they lost 1-0 at home to Arsenal in the English Premier League (EPL) on Wednesday. This was after Emile Smith Rowe’s first-half goal settled the London derby following a defensive mix-up by the hosts. The visitors capitalised on a wayward back pass by…
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BREAKING: Chelsea beat Real Madrid to reach Champions League final
Premier League club Chelsea defeat La Liga giant Real Madrid to reach 2021 Champions League final. On a night of high tension, even behind closed doors, Chelsea fully deserved a victory that sets up an all-English final against Pep Guardiola’s Premier League leaders on 29 May. Thomas Tuchel’s hosts were grateful to goalkeeper Edouard Mendy…
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Guardiola reflects on Man City’s journey after reaching Champions League final
Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City’s ultimate target is now in sight after guiding the club to their first UEFA Champions League final. Manchester City produced a stunning performance against Paris St-Germain (PSG) on Tuesday to book their place in European club football’s showpiece event in Istanbul on May 29. Riyad Mahrez scored in each half…
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Man City have taken a historic step – Fernandinho
Fernandinho says Manchester City have taken a ‘big step’ in the club’s history after qualifying for their first Champions League final. The Sky Blues claimed a 2-1 win over PSG on Tuesday to book their place in the final. “I think this is a big step for the club and everyone,” Fernandinho after the victory.…
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Mahrez sends Man City into first Champions League final
Manchester City reached their first Champions League final as they overcame Paris St-Germain at Etihad Stadium to secure a commanding victory over two legs. In a game played in unseasonal snow, the brilliant Riyad Mahrez capped a sweeping move started by goalkeeper Ederson’s 60-yard pass to extend their 2-1 advantage from the first leg in…
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UCL: PSG coach reveals plan for Man City battle
PSG coach Mauricio Pochettino says key to victory at Manchester City tonight is keeping them away from the ball. PSG meet City needing to overturn a 2-1 deficit to reach the Champions League final. Pochettino said, “It’s the intention to deprive them of the ball. We are a team that also loves possession, but with…
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Neymar wants to be PSG’s “first warrior” in Man City battle
Neymar has issued a rallying call to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) ahead of their 2020/2021 UEFA Champions League semi-final showdown with Manchester City. The Brazilian claimed he was ready to “die on the pitch”. PSG slipped to a 2-1 defeat in last week’s first leg at Parc des Princes, with Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez…
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UCL: Man City comeback to defeat PSG in Paris
Manchester City produced a superb display to come from behind and take control of their Champions League semi-final with victory against Paris St-Germain in France. Pep Guardiola’s side fought their way through a scintillating early PSG surge when they fell behind to Marquinhos’ header, glanced in from Angel di Maria’s corner after 15 minutes, to…
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We’re so close to Champions League final now – Kante
Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante says they’ll face Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge full of confidence. The Blues left the Spanish capital with a potentially vital away goal from their 1-1 draw in the first-leg of this Champions League semifinal, with Christian Pulisic opening the scoring before Karim Benzema levelled the tie. “We are happy for…
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UCL: Chelsea forward makes history in Madrid clash
Chelsea forward Christian Pulisic made U.S. history on Tuesday after a finely taken goal which put the Blues ahead in their Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid. The Pennsylvania native needed just 14 minutes to open the scoring at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano and give the Blues the perfect start to their tie. And…