Champions League

Jurgen Klopp Gives Liverpool ‘1% Chance’ Of Knocking Real Madrid Out Of Champions League
15 Mar

Jurgen Klopp Gives Liverpool ‘1% Chance’ Of Knocking Real Madrid Out Of Champions League

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Jurgen Klopp has admitted that he believes Liverpool have only a 'one percent chance' of knocking Real Madrid out of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. The Reds were thoroughly beaten 5-2 in the first leg of their round of 16 clash with Real Madrid, despite going two goals up inside the opening 15 minutes. Braces from Vinicius Junior and Karim Benzema, plus a goal from Eder Militao, have put Los Blancos in a commanding position going into the second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu. Speaking to the press ahead of the game, Klopp admitted that he wasn't confident about…
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Danny Rose Reveals Inside Story Of Tottenham’s Famous VAR Triumph At Man City
08 Mar

Danny Rose Reveals Inside Story Of Tottenham’s Famous VAR Triumph At Man City

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Danny Rose has discussed what Tottenham's incredible Champions League quarter-final victory over Manchester City in 2019 was like from a player's perspective. Man City were favourites to go all the way in Europe that season and would end up winning an unprecedented domestic treble. However, they were shocked by Spurs in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Mauricio Pochettino's side won the first leg 1-0 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and prevailed on away goals after losing 4-3 at the Etihad Stadium. The thrilling tie is best remembered for its dramatic conclusion. Raheem Sterling thought he had scored a 95th-minute clincher,…
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Osimhen Scores As Napoli Win First Leg In Frankfurt
22 Feb

Osimhen Scores As Napoli Win First Leg In Frankfurt

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Victor Osimhen scored his 20th goal of the season as Napoli beat 10-man Eintracht Frankfurt in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. After Khvicha Kvaratskhelia had a penalty saved, Osimhen struck in the first half when he turned in Hirving Lozano's superb pass. It got worse for Frankfurt midway through the second half as Randal Kolo Muani was sent off for a bad challenge. Giovanni di Lorenzo then added a second, placing into the far corner. The victory gives Napoli a big advantage for the return leg in Italy on Wednesday, 15 March. Luciano Spalletti's side have…
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Giroud Double Helps AC Milan Secure Last-16 Place
03 Nov

Giroud Double Helps AC Milan Secure Last-16 Place

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Olivier Giroud scored twice and created another goal as AC Milan beat Red Bull Salzburg at the San Siro to progress to the Champions League knockout stage for the first time in eight years. The Italians needed to avoid defeat in their final Group E game to reach the last 16, while Salzburg needed to win. Giroud headed in an early opener before assisting Rade Krunic to score. Veteran striker Giroud drilled in his second and Junio Messias wrapped it up with a solo goal in stoppage time. The win meant Milan secured second spot in Group E behind Chelsea.…
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Son Heung-min Suffers Head Injury In Tottenham’s Win Over Marseille
02 Nov

Son Heung-min Suffers Head Injury In Tottenham’s Win Over Marseille

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Tottenham suffered an injury scare on an otherwise fine Champions League night as Son Heung-min was forced off with a head injury. Spurs had to battle back from a goal down in the south of France, with goals from Clement Lenglet and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg eventually securing a 2-1 win that saw them qualify for the knockout stages as group winners. However, it wasn’t all good news as influential South Korean star Son suffered a nasty blow to the head in the first half. Son challenged for a header with former Newcastle defender Chancel Mbemba, who seemed to catch him with…
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(VIDEO)UCL: ‘Football Is The Sweetest Thing In The World’- Nana Obiri Boahen
05 May

(VIDEO)UCL: ‘Football Is The Sweetest Thing In The World’- Nana Obiri Boahen

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(VIDEO)UCL: 'Football Is The Sweetest Thing In The World'- Nana Obiri Boahen Football fanatic Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen could not hide his emotions after watching the dramatic UCL Semi-final clash between Real Madrid and Manchester City Wednesday night. Real Madrid fought back from the brink of elimination to beat Manchester City 3-1 after extra time and 6-5 on aggregate in an enthralling and dramatic Champions League semi-final. City led 1-0 on Wednesday night and 5-3 on aggregate when Riyad Mahrez scored after 73 minutes, but Real substitute Rodrygo equalized in the last minute of normal time and headed home one…
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Chelsea v Man City- All You Need To Know About All English Champions League Final!
29 May

Chelsea v Man City- All You Need To Know About All English Champions League Final!

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Chelsea v Man City- All You Need To Know About All English Champions League Final! It's an all-English Champions League final - but will it be Manchester City or Chelsea who will be crowned champions of Europe on Saturday? Premier League champions City are looking to win the prestigious competition for the first time. Chelsea, European champions in 2012, have beaten Pep Guardiola's side twice in the league and FA Cup in 2020-21. Up to 16,500 people will be allowed inside Porto's Estadio do Dragao ground to watch. Both sides have fully fit squads to choose from, although City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan…
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Hazard Ready For Chelsea Reunion As Kroos Returns For Real Madrid In Champions League Semi-Final
26 Apr

Hazard Ready For Chelsea Reunion As Kroos Returns For Real Madrid In Champions League Semi-Final

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Zinedine Zidane has given a fitness update on his squad, with Ferland Mendy set to miss out against the Blues this week Zinedine Zidane has confirmed Eden Hazard is in line for a reunion with Chelsea, with Real Madrid also expecting to have Toni Kroos at their disposal for the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday. Real have been ravaged by injuries this season, with the Belgian playmaker among those to have spent more time on the sidelines than anyone in the Spanish capital would have liked. Hazard did however get 15 minutes off the bench in…
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Confidence Was Key In The Defeat Of Borussia Dortmund – Manchester City’s Mahrez
15 Apr

Confidence Was Key In The Defeat Of Borussia Dortmund – Manchester City’s Mahrez

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Despite conceding first against the Germans, the Citizens clawed their way back and earned an away win which helped them seal a semi-final spot Riyad Mahrez disclosed that self-assurance played a key role in Manchester City’s 2-1 defeat of Borussia Dortmund in Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final second-leg clash. The English team took a 2-1 advantage to the Signal Iduna Park, albeit, their qualification hopes suffered a setback as the Black and Yellows took a 15th-minute lead through Jude Bellingham’s superb curling effort. Nonetheless, the Algeria international levelled matters for the Citizens via the penalty spot before the hour mark after…
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Ramos Tests Positive For Covid-19 Ahead Of Real Madrid’s Champions League Second Leg Against Liverpool
13 Apr

Ramos Tests Positive For Covid-19 Ahead Of Real Madrid’s Champions League Second Leg Against Liverpool

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The Blancos captain will be forced to spend the next 10 days in quarantine after contracting coronavirus Sergio Ramos has tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of Real Madrid's second-leg clash with Liverpool in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. The Blancos defender missed the first leg of the tie last week due to a calf injury, but Zinedine Zidane's side were still able to secure an impressive 3-1 victory in his absence. Madrid will have to make do without Ramos once again at Anfield on Wednesday night as they seek to book their place in the last four, with the…
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