Tag: UCL
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UEFA considers stripping Russia of 2022 Champions League final hosting right
UEFA is under pressure to move the Champions League football final from St Petersburg after Russia’s recognition of two breakaway Ukrainian regions. Officials at European football’s governing body have been holding discussions on the effect of Russia’s deepening intervention in Ukraine on whether the Champions League final can still be staged in St Petersburg. The…
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Mbappe scores late to give PSG win against Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappe scored a brilliant goal in stoppage time as Paris St-Germain beat 13-time Champions League winners Real Madrid in the first leg of their last-16 tie. The France striker, linked with a move to Real in the summer, received the ball on the left from a clever backheel by Neymar, and got between two…
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UCL: I’m going to die for PSG against Madrid – Ramos
Paris Saint-Germain center-back Sergio Ramos has said he’s “going to die” for his club when they face Real Madrid in the Champions League last-16. The Spanish centre-back was asked about his emotions upon drawing his former club in Europe, and he left no doubts about his allegiance. Ramos has only managed to play in one…
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UCL round of 16 redraw: PSG to face Real Madrid, Man Utd get Atletico
Paris Saint-Germain will face Real Madrid in the 2021-22 Champions League round of 16 after the ties had to be redrawn on a chaotic and embarrassing afternoon for UEFA. The two European heavyweights will clash next year in the pick of the ties, with reigning champions Chelsea facing Lille – who they also were paired…
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Champions League round of 16 draw to be re-done
The UEFA Champions League round of 16 draws will be re-done after a “technical problem” caused an error in the initial one. It will now take place at 2pm, after the Europa Conference League draw. That means the previous draw is null and void – and we may now, unfortunately, be denied a Messi –…
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UCL: Barca team capable of winning at Bayern – Xavi
Barcelona coach Xavi recognises it’s all or nothing on Wednesday night against Champions League opponents Bayern Munich. Barca need to defeat unbeaten Bayern Munich in their own backyard, but Xavi doesn’t believe they’ll need a miracle to do so. The Blaugrana’s task is certainly a big one as the German champions have looked unstoppable in…
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UCL: Sancho strikes as managerless Man Utd reach last 16
Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick dedicated victory over Villarreal to former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as United booked their place in the Champions League last 16. Goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho gave Carrick a win in his first game in temporary charge two days after Solskjaer was sacked. “It’s not been an…
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UCL: Juve midfielder reveals squad talks before Zenith win
Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli was delighted with victory over Zenit. The win sees Juve qualify from their Champions League group. “We told each other that we must be strong players before that strong men,” Locatelli told Sky Italia. “We played really well and we must continue, following what coach Allegri says. We must give everything…
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Ronaldo late volley rescues point for Man Utd against Atalanta
Cristiano Ronaldo was once again Manchester United’s saviour as the Portuguese superstar scored two equalisers in a 2-2 draw with Atalanta on Tuesday. The 36-year-old fired in a superb volley in stoppage time after equalising for United on the stroke of half-time. The result came just a fortnight after United fought back from 2-0 to…