Tag: Champions League
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UCL: Tuchel sets Chelsea record in Atletico Madrid win
Thomas Tuchel has set a record for the longest ever unbeaten start by a Chelsea manager as he reached 13 straight matches without defeat to open his Blues tenure on Wednesday. That run has eclipsed previous Chelsea record-holder Luiz Felipe Scolari, who went 12 games unbeaten in 2008 to start his tenure at Stamford Bridge.…
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Real Madrid cruise into Champions League quarter-finals
Real Madrid reached the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in three seasons with a clinical second-leg performance against Atalanta. Leading 1-0 from the first leg, Real doubled their advantage in the tie when Luka Modric pounced on Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Sportiello’s poor clearance to square for Karim Benzema to sweep home. Skipper Sergio…
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Cristiano Ronaldo pens down emotional message days after Juventus exit Champions League
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has put out a heartfelt Instagram post in reaction to criticism after his side’s surprise exit from the UEFA champions league round of 16 by Portuguese side FC Porto. Ronaldo joined the Old Lady from Real Madrid in 2018 for a €100 million transfer fee, which included an additional €12 million…
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Fabinho helps Liverpool into Champions League quarters
Fabinho is “one of the best in the world at number six”, Jurgen Klopp said after the Brazilian helped Liverpool beat RB Leipzig to reach the Champions League quarter-finals. The 27-year-old midfielder has had to fill in at centre-back for large parts of this season because of injuries to Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez,…
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Champions League: Why Sevilla lost to Borussia Dortmund
Youssef En-Nesyri claimed Sevilla “lacked a bit of luck” when they crashed out of the Champions League against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday night. Having suffered a 3-2 home defeat to the Bundesliga side in the first leg Round of 16 tie, the Spanish top-flight side needed an away win in the reverse fixture to stand…
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Capello blasts Ronaldo after Juve exit from Champions League
Cristiano Ronaldo and his Juventus team-mates have been eviscerated by Fabio Capello following the club’s Champions League exit at the hands of Porto. Both Ronaldo and Adrien Rabiot were roundly slated for turning their backs on Oliveira’s shot, and former Juve coach Capello has blasted the Portuguese superstar following the team’s elimination on away goals.…
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Ten-man Porto enter Champions League quarters with late away goal at Juventus
Ten-man Porto upset Juventus to reach the Champions League quarter-finals on away goals after a 4-4 aggregate draw in spite of losing 3-2 to the Italian side on Tuesday. Sergio Oliveira’s extra-time free-kick for Porto’s second goal proved decisive for the visitors. Porto dominated the first half and took the lead in the 19th minute…
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UCL: Neymar to miss 2nd leg clash against Barca
Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed Neymar will not face former club Barcelona in the Champions League on Wednesday after deciding to take no risks with the Brazilian’s fitness as he works his way back from an adductor injury. The 29-year-old forward has been out of action since picking up a knock in a French Cup clash…
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Man City set away wins record in Champions League victory
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says his side “have to be more clinical” despite seeing another dominant display sweep aside Borussia Monchengladbach for a 19th successive win. Guardiola’s team – favourites to win their first Champions League title this season – were far too good for their meek last-16 opposition in Budapest, and perhaps should…
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UCL: Musiala makes history as Bayern thrash Lazio
Jamal Musiala became the youngest English scorer in the Champions League as holders Bayern Munich thrashed Lazio in the last-16 first leg in Rome. The 17-year-old finished smartly from outside the box to also become Bayern’s youngest scorer in the competition. Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring with his 72nd goal to overtake Raul as the…