Tag: Champions League
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UCL: Chelsea progress to semis despite Taremi stunner
Chelsea hung on to reach the Champions League semi-finals with a 2-1 aggregate win, despite Mehdi Taremi’s stunning overhead kick in added time handing Porto a 1-0 victory in the quarter-final second leg on Tuesday. The substitute had been responsible for his side’s only attempt on target as they chased a 2-0 deficit from last…
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Madrid captain tests positive for COVID-19 ahead Liverpool clash
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos has tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of second-leg clash with Liverpool in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. The Blancos defender missed the first leg of the tie last week due to a calf injury, but Zinedine Zidane’s side were still able to secure an impressive 3-1 victory in his…
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Liverpool must be calm against Real Madrid – Benitez
Former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez insists the Reds can overturn their 3-1 deficit against Champions League opponents Real Madrid this week. He says that there is no need to charge headlong into the return leg. Benitez said: “The way the tie is, if you score once, you are back in it. Even if that takes…
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Chelsea beat Porto in Champions League quarter-finals
Chelsea bounced back from a testing few days to earn a commanding first-leg quarter-final away win over Porto in the Champions League. Mason Mount’s clever turn and finish in the first half helped bring some welcome relief to Blues manager Thomas Tuchel after his side’s heavy defeat to West Brom on Saturday, which was followed…
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UCL: N’Golo Kante fit for Chelsea ahead of Porto clash
N’Golo Kante will be available for Chelsea tonight against Champions League opponents Porto. Chelsea have been given a huge boost with Kante and Christian Pulisic named in the squad for Wednesday night’s clash at Porto. Blues boss Thomas Tuchel has confirmed both players are fit to travel for the Champions League quarter-final first-leg. Tuchel confirmed:…
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UCL: Liverpool outclassed by Real Madrid in first leg
Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool made it “too easy” for Real Madrid to win the quarter-final first leg between the sides, but feels Mohamed Salah’s goal offers his side a lifeline in the return game at Anfield. The Reds were largely second best throughout an entertaining game against a Real team missing their first-choice centre-back pairing,…
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Real Madrid defender out of Champions League, El Clasico clash
Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane is out of tonight’s Champions League clash with Liverpool. Real host the first-leg of the quarterfinal at the Alfredo di Stefano stadium, but will do so without Varane. The France defender has tested positive for covid and has been forced into self-isolation. Varane will have to stay away from the…
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Sergio Ramos out of both legs of Liverpool Champions League clash
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos is set to miss both legs of the Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool after suffering a calf muscle injury. The 35-year-old defender picked up the injury while on international duty. Real face the Reds on Tuesday, 6 April and Wednesday, 14 April, either side of El Clasico with Barcelona in…
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UCL: Liverpool draw Real Madrid, Chelsea to face Porto in quarter-finals
Liverpool will face Real Madrid in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Manchester City have been drawn against Borussia Dortmund, while Chelsea play Porto and defending champions Bayern Munich take on Paris St-Germain, the team they beat in last year’s final. In the semi-finals, the winner of the Real Madrid v Liverpool tie will face…
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Bayern Munich and Flick make Champions League history
Hansi Flick has yet to lose or draw a Champions League knockout game while in charge of Bayern Munich, with his streak extending to seven matches on Wednesday via a 2-1 second-leg win over Lazio that sent the club to the last-eight. Despite a late consolation finish from the visitors, the tie was never in…