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  • UEFA : Arsenal to battle Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, City to renew rivalry in UCL quarter-final fixtures [Full Draw]

    UEFA : Arsenal to battle Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, City to renew rivalry in UCL quarter-final fixtures [Full Draw]

    The draw for this year’s Champions League  and Europa  league quarter-final have been conducted on Friday.

    Former Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, was in attendance and he was saddled with the task of picking the balls in the UCL draws.

    Arsenal will take on Bayern Munich, while Atletico Madrid play Borussia Dortmund.

    Holders Manchester City have been drawn against Real Madrid for the third year running.

    Paris Saint-Germain will play Barcelona

    The first legs of the quarter-final fixtures will be played on April 9 and 10, with the second-leg fixtures on April 16 and 17.

    FULL FIXTURES

    Real Madrid vs Manchester City

    PSG vs Barcelona

    Arsenal vs Bayern Munich

    Atletico Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund

    The Europa League semi-final fixtures will take place on May 2 and 9.

    Liverpool will slug it out with Atalanta, while Benfica will face Marseille.

    Unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen will face West Ham while two Italian giants AC Milan will battle AS Roma.

    The winner between Liverpool and Atalanta, will take on the winner between Marseille and Benfica, while the winner between Bayer Leverkusen will face the winner between AC Milan and AS Roma.

    Full Fixtures:

    Liverpool/Atalanta

    Marseille/Benfica

    Bayer Leverkusen VS West Ham

    AC Milan vs Roma

  • UCL: Check out all eight teams in the quarter-final

    UCL: Check out all eight teams in the quarter-final

    All eight teams that have qualified for this season’s Champions League quarter-finals have all emerged.

    This  is following  the completion of second leg fixtures on Wednesday night.

    Borussia Dortmund and Atletico Madrid joined Arsenal and Barcelona to reach the last eight.

    Jadon Sancho and Marco Reus scored at the Signal Iduna Park, as Dortmund beat PSV 2-0 on the night and won 3-1 on aggregate.

    In Spain, Atletico Madrid needed penalties to see off Inter Milan.

    Atletico won the game 2-1 on the night, but the aggregate score after 120 minutes was 2-2.

    Arsenal, Barcelona, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich are the teams that will slug it out in the quarter-finals.

  • UCL: Arsenal, Barcelona secure quarter-final tickets

    UCL: Arsenal, Barcelona secure quarter-final tickets

    Arsenal scaled through the second round fixture after defeating Porto 1-0 in regulation time before winning 4-2 on penalties to make the Champions League quarter-finals; last-16 tie.

    Leandro Trossard’s first-half strike saw Gunners beat Portuguese side 1-0 in return leg at the Emirates and it finished 1-1 after regulation time.

    Leandro Trossard, in for the injured Gabriel Martinelli on the left-hand side of Arsenal’s attack, levelled the tie up after the scoring four minutes before half-time with a low finish into the far corner after being found by Martin Odegaard’s delicious, disguised pass.

    However, after Odegaard saw an effort controversially ruled out by referee Clement Turpin midway through the second half, the game went into extra-time and then to penalties.

    Spanish goalie, David Raya was the hero, saving two spot-kicks as Arsenal beat Porto 4-2 on penalties to progress to the Champions League quarter-finals after their last-16 tie ended 1-1 on aggregate.

    Meanwhile, Barcelona are also through to their first Champions League quarter-final in four years thanks to a hard-fought 3-1 win over Napoli in the second leg of their Round of 16 tie at the Montjuïc Olympic Stadium on Tuesday night.

    Barça made a phenomenal start, struggled mightily over the next 45 minutes of action, but finished the game strong to earn a well-deserved victory and move on to the Last Eight of Europe’s top competition.

    The result meant that both Arsenal and Barcelona have made it to the quarter-final of the UEFA Champions League for the first time in many years.

     

  • UCL: Real Madrid, Manchester City through to quarter-final

    UCL: Real Madrid, Manchester City through to quarter-final

     Real Madrid withstood an onslaught from RB Leipzig to secure a 1-1 draw in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday.
    The result meant that they scaled through to the quarter-finals with a slim 2-1 aggregate victory at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid.
    RB Leipzig were arguably the better side and missed several gilt-edged chances.
    But Real Madrid increased the tempo in the second half and ultimately did enough to seal their place in the last eight.
    Bidding for a record-extending 15th Champions League title, Real took the lead thanks to a Vinicius Jr strike from a counter attack in the 65th minute.
    But Leipzig’s Willi Orban levelled the score three minutes later with a header to set up a tense final few minutes that included a strike that hit the crossbar by Dani Olmo.
    Even though Real Madrid have a formidable record in Europe, having been knocked out in the round of 16 only twice in the past 14 years while winning the title five times during that period, Carlo Ancelotti’s team began rather cagily.
    Leipzig kept threatening to score, with Orban missing twice in the second half after shooting wide.
    In the second half, Rodrygo replaced Eduardo Camavinga and suddenly Real were playing with more purpose.
    Real appeared to have put the tie to bed when Toni Kroos stole the ball and fed Jude Bellingham at the halfway line, who took the ball up the Leipzig box.
    He slipped a pass to Vinicius, who had cut in from the left into the centre circle before rifling a shot into the left-hand corner.
    That goal only seemed to fire up Leipzig, who equalised within three minutes when Orban got in front of Nacho to score with a stooping header from a cross by David Raum.
    In a final 20 minutes in which several yellow cards were handed out, Real Madrid were playing with fire and were under repeated pressure in their own box.
    Goalkeeper Andriy Lunin, who had already saved the hosts in the first leg, was forced to make several crucial saves.
    Leipzig almost took the game to extra time when Dani Olmo saw his shot ricochet off the bar in added time.
    Ultimately, Real did just enough to qualify for yet another quarter-final.
    “Obviously we know it wasn´t the best game of the season,” said Real’s captain Nacho.
    “Sometimes you just have bad games and tonight was the case.
    “It looks like a drama because of how we played but what really matters is we qualified for the quarters. Let that be a lesson for what’s to come.”
    Elsewhere, holders Manchester City cruised into the Champions League quarter-finals for the seventh consecutive season with a 3-1 victory over FC Copenhagen on Wednesday in their last-16 second leg.
    The result wrapped up a 6-2 aggregate triumph for the hosts at the Etihad Stadium.
    City, who started the game with a two-goal cushion, took care of business early with first-half goals by Manuel Akanji, Julian Alvarez and Erling Haaland.
    With a trip to Liverpool in a top-of-the-table Premier League clash to come on Sunday, manager Pep Guardiola had the luxury of resting key players including Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden.
    He made seven changes to his side that beat Manchester United 3-1 in last Sunday’s league derby.
    “Today, I need energy, fresh legs,” Guardiola said. “I know how tired, exhausted some of my players were today … We play on Sunday. So I need fresh legs.”
    Manchester City are a point behind Liverpool and a point ahead of Arsenal after 27 league games in tight title race.
    They are also in the thick of the FA Cup, with a quarter-final against Newcastle United on March 16.
    “To be part of the titles, we need everyone,” Guardiola said.
    “For one more year we are in the best eight teams in Europe. Incredibly happy we are still in all competitions.”
    Rico Lewis had a late chance for a fourth Manchester City goal but his shot hit the bar.
    Manchester City joined Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Paris St Germain in the quarters, with the final four teams to be determined next week.
    “We are a team that believes we can do it,” Guardiola said. “Listen, we’re competing with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.
    “We don’t know who we are going to face. It’s a question of wait and see. The important thing is seven years in a row we are here.”
    Manchester City will find out their quarter-final opponents in the draw on March 15.
    “We feel good right now,” Akanji said. “We’re confident going into the next round. We are one of the favourites but have to prove it.”
    Haaland was taken off late in the game, wrapping 18-year-old substitute Jacob Wright, who made his Champions League debut, in a hug as he left the pitch.
    Copenhagen boss Jacob Neestrup believes City can retain their Champions League title.
    “They’re going to win it, they are,” he said. “This is just a level up — in everything.
    “We have played (City) two seasons in a row and Man City are getting better. They are top players, the structure they have is amazing.
    “It is not just the technical and tactical. They work hard.”
  • Manchester City cruise into Champions League quarter-finals

    Manchester City cruise into Champions League quarter-finals

    Holders Manchester City cruised into the Champions League quarter-finals for the seventh consecutive season with a 3-1 victory over FC Copenhagen on Wednesday in their last-16 second leg.

    The result wrapped up a 6-2 aggregate triumph for the hosts at the Etihad Stadium.

    City, who started the game with a two-goal cushion, took care of business early with first-half goals by Manuel Akanji, Julian Alvarez and Erling Haaland.

    With a trip to Liverpool in a top-of-the-table Premier League clash to come on Sunday, manager Pep Guardiola had the luxury of resting key players including Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden.

    He made seven changes to his side that beat Manchester United 3-1 in last Sunday’s league derby.

    “Today, I need energy, fresh legs,” Guardiola said. “I know how tired, exhausted some of my players were today … We play on Sunday. So I need fresh legs.”

    Manchester City are a point behind Liverpool and a point ahead of Arsenal after 27 league games in tight title race.

    They are also in the thick of the FA Cup, with a quarter-final against Newcastle United on March 16.

    “To be part of the titles, we need everyone,” Guardiola said.

    “For one more year we are in the best eight teams in Europe. Incredibly happy we are still in all competitions.”

    Rico Lewis had a late chance for a fourth Manchester City goal but his shot hit the bar.

    Manchester City joined Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Paris St Germain in the quarters, with the final four teams to be determined next week.

    “We are a team that believes we can do it,” Guardiola said. “Listen, we’re competing with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.

    “We don’t know who we are going to face. It’s a question of wait and see. The important thing is seven years in a row we are here.”

    Manchester City will find out their quarter-final opponents in the draw on March 15.

    “We feel good right now,” Akanji said. “We’re confident going into the next round. We are one of the favourites but have to prove it.”

    Haaland was taken off late in the game, wrapping 18-year-old substitute Jacob Wright, who made his Champions League debut, in a hug as he left the pitch.

    Copenhagen boss Jacob Neestrup believes City can retain their Champions League title.

    “They’re going to win it, they are,” he said. “This is just a level up — in everything.

    “We have played (City) two seasons in a row and Man City are getting better. They are top players, the structure they have is amazing.

    “It is not just the technical and tactical. They work hard.”

  • Real Madrid snatch draw to qualify for Champions League quarter-finals

    Real Madrid snatch draw to qualify for Champions League quarter-finals

    Real Madrid withstood an onslaught from RB Leipzig to secure a 1-1 draw in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday.

    The result meant that they scaled through to the quarter-finals with a slim 2-1 aggregate victory at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid.

    RB Leipzig were arguably the better side and missed several gilt-edged chances.

    But Real Madrid increased the tempo in the second half and ultimately did enough to seal their place in the last eight.

    Bidding for a record-extending 15th Champions League title, Real took the lead thanks to a Vinicius Jr strike from a counter attack in the 65th minute.

    But Leipzig’s Willi Orban levelled the score three minutes later with a header to set up a tense final few minutes that included a strike that hit the crossbar by Dani Olmo.

    Even though Real Madrid have a formidable record in Europe, having been knocked out in the round of 16 only twice in the past 14 years while winning the title five times during that period, Carlo Ancelotti’s team began rather cagily.

    Leipzig kept threatening to score, with Orban missing twice in the second half after shooting wide.

    In the second half, Rodrygo replaced Eduardo Camavinga and suddenly Real were playing with more purpose.

    Real appeared to have put the tie to bed when Toni Kroos stole the ball and fed Jude Bellingham at the halfway line, who took the ball up the Leipzig box.

    He slipped a pass to Vinicius, who had cut in from the left into the centre circle before rifling a shot into the left-hand corner.

    That goal only seemed to fire up Leipzig, who equalised within three minutes when Orban got in front of Nacho to score with a stooping header from a cross by David Raum.

    In a final 20 minutes in which several yellow cards were handed out, Real Madrid were playing with fire and were under repeated pressure in their own box.

    Goalkeeper Andriy Lunin, who had already saved the hosts in the first leg, was forced to make several crucial saves.

    Leipzig almost took the game to extra time when Dani Olmo saw his shot ricochet off the bar in added time.

    Ultimately, Real did just enough to qualify for yet another quarter-final.

    “Obviously we know it wasn´t the best game of the season,” said Real’s captain Nacho.

    “Sometimes you just have bad games and tonight was the case.

    “It looks like a drama because of how we played but what really matters is we qualified for the quarters. Let that be a lesson for what’s to come.”

  • UCL: Teremi set to miss tie against Arsenal

    UCL: Teremi set to miss tie against Arsenal

    Porto striker, Mehdi Taremi is set to miss Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League clash against Arsenal at the Emirate.

    The Portuguese club revealed that taremi is struggling with an injury to the abductor in his right thigh.

    The 31-year-old has scored 86 goals in 172 appearances in all competitions since he joined from Rio Ave.

    However, Taremi has found goals hard to come by this season, with only three in the Primeira Liga and three more in other competitions.

    The Iran international played in Porto’s last two fixtures and will hope to face the Gunners, but the club has said he suffered the muscle injury in training on Sunday and is undergoing treatment.

    Gonçalo Ribeiro, Marcano, Zaidu are also all doubts ahead of the encounter.

  • UCL: Chelsea legend, John Terry predicts eventual winner of Champions League trophy

    UCL: Chelsea legend, John Terry predicts eventual winner of Champions League trophy

    Chelsea legend John Terry has predicted that Real Madrid will win the Champions League this season.

    Terry made his prediction known after the Champions League round of 16 draw was conducted on Monday.

    The former England centre-back, who helped complete the draw for the knockout stages of the Champions League, believed Real Madrid would have a great campaign, given their immense experience in Europe.

    Real Madrid will go up against Bundesliga side RB Leipzig in the Champions League last 16.

    “I think team-wise, you have to look at Real Madrid. For me, I think they have been fantastic, probably for the last seven or eight years in the competition and are always there,” Terry said (as quoted by The Mirror).

    “I think Bellingham has been incredible as an individual and they obviously have a fantastic manager in Carlo, who I worked alongside for many years at Chelsea. He’s a great man manager, so the players love him, great tactically, and I think they will go a long way.”

  • UCL: Arsenal, City, Madrid, others get opponents for round of 16

    UCL: Arsenal, City, Madrid, others get opponents for round of 16

    The  season 2023/24 second round UEFA Champions League fixtures will see Porto slug it out with Arsenal, Napoli will trade tackles with Barcelona.

    See All Fixtures

    Porto v Arsenal
    Napoli v Barcelona
    PSG v Real Sociedad
    Inter v Atletico Madrid
    PSV Eindhoven v Borussia Dortmund
    Lazio v Bayern Munich
    Copenhagen v Manchester City
    RB Leipzig v Real Madrid

    The first legs of the last 16 ties will be played on 13, 14, 20 and 21 February, with the second legs taking place on5, 6, 12 and 13 March.

    All of the matches are going to get underway at 21:00 CET, with two games happening each night.

  • UCL: Manchester United, Newcastle exit competition as 16 teams qualify for second round

    UCL: Manchester United, Newcastle exit competition as 16 teams qualify for second round

    Following the last group stage  round of matches that took place on Wednesday across or centers in Europe, all 16 teams that will feature in the second round of the competition have emerged.

    Manchester United and Newcastle United finished bottom of their groups and will be heading home to prepare for next season.

    The teams left in the competition are Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester City, Arsenal, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Real Sociedad and Atlético Madrid.

    Others are PSG, Inter Milan, Lazio, Napoli, FC Porto, RB Leipzig, FC Copenhagen and PSV.

    UEFA will conduct the draw for the last 16 on Monday, December 18. The teams in Pot 1 will be paired against those in Pot 2.

    Clubs from the same country cannot face each other. Neither can they play the teams they faced during the group stages.

    POT 1

    Bayern Munich
    Borussia Dortmund
    Arsenal
    ?????Manchester City
    Real Madrid
    Barcelona
    Real Sociedad
    Atlético Madrid

    POT 2

    PSG
    Inter
    Lazio
    Napoli
    Porto
    RB Leipzig
    Copenhagen
    PSV Eindhoven