Tag: Champions League
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UCL: Don’t ask me about Chelsea, Real Madrid clash – Morata
Juventus striker Alvaro Morata insists he hasn’t given any thought to the Champions League semi-final between Chelsea and Real Madrid. The two clubs are former employers of Morata’s. But the Spain international says: “Who wins? It changes little and I don’t think about it now. “With all due respect, I have no idea and it…
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Liverpool don’t deserve Champions League next season – Klopp
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has declared they do not deserve Champions League qualification after their 1-1 draw with Newcastle United. Joe Willock struck on 95 minutes to earn Newcastle a draw at Anfield. Afterwards, Klopp said: “We scored a wonderful goal, didn’t finish the game off. Didn’t play enough. A counter attack can happen but…
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New 36-team Champions League agreed
The revamped 36-team Champions League was agreed on Monday. It comes the day after 12 clubs, including six from England, announced plans to join a new, separate European Super League (ESL) instead. The controversial new Champions League format is due to start in 2024 and run until at least 2033. A planned announcement last month…
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City ready for Chelsea despite Champions League drama – Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has no concerns about his side playing their FA Cup semi-final so shortly after their emotional Champions League victory over Borussia Dortmund. City reached the European semi-finals for only the second time in their history and for the first time under Guardiola with their midweek victory in Germany. Just three…
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Man City through to Champions League semi-final
Manchester City are through to the semi-finals of the Champions League for only the second time after sealing victory over Borussia Dortmund in the last eight courtesy of comeback win in Germany. Holding a 2-1 lead from the first leg, City found themselves needing to chase the tie when 17-year-old England international Jude Bellingham curled…
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PSG are not UEFA Champions League favourites – Pochettino
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) head coach Mauricio Pochettino does not believe his team are favourites to win the UEFA Champions League after eliminating title-holders Bayern Munich on Tuesday. PSG advanced to the semi-finals for the second successive season on away goals after the blockbuster tie ended 3-3 following Tuesday’s 1-0 loss at home to Bayern Munich.…
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2021 UEFA Champions League is anyone’s competition now – Tuchel
Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel says the 2020/2021 UEFA Champions League is now “anyone’s competition” to win. After leading the London side to the semi-finals with a 2-1 aggregate victory over FC Porto, Tuchel is keeping his fingers crossed. FC Porto won the second leg 1-0 on Tuesday but it was not enough to overturn…
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Chelsea forward breaks Messi Champions League record
Christian Pulisic broke Lionel Messi’s record for how many times he was fouled during Chelsea’s Champions League quarter-final tie against FC Porto. Thomas Tuchel’s side fell to a 1-0 defeat in Seville on Tuesday night but moved into the semi-finals with a 2-1 aggregate win. Porto couldn’t find a goal until stoppage time, and instead…
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Klopp apologises to Madrid ahead of Champions League clash
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has apologised for running down the Estadio Alfredo di Stefano last week. Ahead of Wednesday night’s Champions League quarterfinal second-leg against Real Madrid, Klopp has addressed the reaction to him describing the Di Stefano as a “training ground”. The German coach has now apologised to those who were offended by his…
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PSG knockout Champions League holders to reach semis
Paris St Germain (PSG) reached the Champions League semi-finals despite a 1-0 home defeat by holders Bayern Munich, on Tuesday, as they progressed on away goals. This was after a 3-3 aggregate result in a thriller that was on a knife edge until the final whistle. Bayern striker, Eric Choupo-Moting scored the only goal before…