Tag: Champions League
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BREAKING: Liverpool secure Champions League final, to battle Real Madrid
Liverpool booked their place to face holders Real Madrid in the Champions League final despite losing 4-2 to Roma at the Stadio Olimpico. Jurgen Klopp’s side headed to the Italian capital with a commanding 5-2 advantage from last week’s first leg, where their Serie A opponents snatched faint hopes of a comeback by netting a…
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Liverpool ready to stamp out Roman revival to reach Champions League final
Jurgen Klopp has warned as Liverpool target a place in the Champions League final, not to make same mistake as Barcelona and underestimate Roma at their fortress Stadio Olimpico. Liverpool will not make the same mistake as Barcelona and underestimate Roma at their fortress Stadio Olimpico, Jurgen Klopp has warned as his side target a…
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Bayern coach speaks on Real loss
Bayern coach Jupp Heynckes has said his team lost to Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final due to a mistake from goalkeeper Sven Ulreich. Heynckes said “We are very disappointed” for not reaching the final of the competition. Real advanced 4-3 on aggregate after winning the first leg 2-1. According to him, “My team…
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Champions League: Real Madrid v Bayern preview, stats
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has said his side will look to attack Bayern Munich quickly in Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final, second leg as they seek to remain on course for an unprecedented third consecutive European Cup. “The key for us is think about winning the game and go onto the pitch wanting to do…
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Champions League: Real Madrid cruise past Bayern in semi-final first leg
Defending champion Real Madrid took control of their Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich with victory in the first leg at the Allianz Arena. The holders, attempting to win the competition for the third successive season, struggled defensively but were clinical in attack – and Marcelo and Marco Asensio scored either side of half-time. Marcelo…
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Champions League: Liverpool v Roma, match updates, team news
Jurgen Klopp will recall all his big names for the Champions League semi-final first leg at home to Roma. The Liverpool boss made five changes against West Brom at the weekend but the likes of Dejan Lovren, Andrew Robertson, Roberto Firmino and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are all set to come in. Trent Alexander-Arnold – rested at…
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Gianluigi Buffon ends Champions League career with bitter heart
Gianluigi Buffon’s Champions League career came to a bitter end on a crazy night with the Juventus legend sent off in Madrid and then accusing the referee of having “a rubbish bin instead of a heart”. The veteran goalkeeper’s frustration spilled over at the Santiago Bernabeu after Juventus beat Real Madrid 3-1 on the night,…
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Champions League: Pep Guardiola, Liverpool charged for misconduct
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has been charged with improper conduct and being sent off during Tuesday’s Champions League defeat by Liverpool. European governing body Uefa has also charged Liverpool after fireworks were set off and objects thrown inside Etihad Stadium. Guardiola was sent to the stands after confronting referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz on the…
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Roma wins! Barcelona knocked out of UEFA Champions League
It was nothing short of a shock on Tuesday night when Barcelona were knocked out of the Uefa Champions League by AS Roma. The Catalan club had arrived the Italian capital with a three-goal lead after winning the first leg 4-1 but that away goal told. Edin Dzeko’s goal in the first half was doubled…