Tag: Champions League
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CAF Champions League: Esperance, Al Ahly to face off in final
Two North African sides Ahly and Esperance of Tunisia are set to lock horns in this season’s CAF Champions League final after their respective sem
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UCL: Why Italy will present five teams in next season’s Champions League
The Italian league popularly known as Serie A will have five representatives in next season’s Champions League after securing one of the two extra places for performance across the three European competitions this season. According to UEFA, two leagues will get extra spot using European performance index.
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Two key Bayern players resume training ahead of Arsenal clash
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and winger Leroy Sané returned to Bayern Munich team training on Monday, according to broadcasters Sky. Both players were rested against Cologne on Saturday, but are expected to be available for the
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England eye fifth Champions League spot as gap closes on Germany
Victories for West Ham United and Aston Villa in the Europa League and Conference League respectively could open the door for a fifth English club to qualify for next season’s revamped Champions League. An expanded Champions League will feature 36 clubs rather than 32
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Barca v Napoli: The referee wasn’t 50/50 – Capello
Former Real Madrid coach Fabio Capello insists Napoli deserved a penalty last night. Napoli lost 3-1 at Barcelona to tumble out of the Champions League round of 16 4-2 on aggregate.
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UCL: We deserved it more than Napoli – Xavi
Barcelona coach Xavi was delighted with their 3-1 Champions League win against Napoli. Fermin Lopez, Joao Cancelo and Robert Lewandowski struck as Barca reach the quarterfinals 4-2 on aggregate.
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Mikel Arteta hails magic night in UCL win
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta hailed a magic night as his side held their nerve to reach the Champions League quarter-finals with a penalty-shootout victory over FC Porto on Tuesday. Leandro Trossard’s first-half goal made it 1-1 on aggregate after Porto had edged the first leg.
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UEFA to begin use of computer for Champions League draws
UEFA has concluded arrangements to conduct its first computerized Champions League draw starting from next season due to its new format. There will be four pots of nine teams, determined by UEFA’s five-year performance coefficient, with a club facing two opponents from each pot.
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UCL: Mbappe double sends PSG into quarter-finals
Kylian Mbappe capped a fine display with two goals as Paris St-Germain comfortably moved into the quarter-finals of the Champions League at the expense of Real Sociedad. With the trip to San Sebastian billed as a potentially tricky second leg for PSG to negotiate
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BREAKING: New UEFA Champions League format confirmed, to begin from 2024/25 season
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has announced a new format for the UEFA Champions League.