Manchester United’s injury concerns ahead of their UEFA Champions League (UCL) clash with Atletico Madrid go beyond losing two players. The bigger question for Michael Carrick is whether his side can cope without two footballers who offer different solutions to problems United could face in Madrid. Kobbie Mainoo and...
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UEFA has picked Barcelona’s renovated Spotify Camp Nou to host the 2029 Champions League final, choosing it ahead of Wembley Stadium in London. UEFA announced on September 11 that the Allianz Arena in Munich will host the 2028 final, followed by Camp Nou in 2029. Camp Nou’s selection stands...
At just 19, Lamine Yamal wore the Barcelona captain’s armband and celebrated the occasion with a goal as the Catalan giants opened their Champions League campaign with a commanding 5-1 victory over Feyenoord on Wednesday. Yamal’s night was about more than another goal. Entrusted with the armband at an...
Ferran Torres opened his Champions League account for Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, scoring the third goal as the French champions raced into a 3-0 lead over Slovan Bratislava. Torres struck in the 31st minute at the Parc des Princes to register his first Champions League goal since joining PSG....
Edo Queens have emerged champions of the WAFU-B Women’s Champions League after defeating Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa Ladies on penalties in Saturday’s thrilling final in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The Nigerian champions recovered twice from behind to earn a dramatic 2-2 draw before the match was decided from the spot. Ampem...
Paris Saint-Germain retained their UEFA Champions League title after defeating Arsenal 2-1 on penalties following a dramatic 1-1 draw that could not be separated after 120 minutes of pulsating football. The French champions showed remarkable resilience to recover from an early setback before holding their nerve in a tense shootout to successfully defend the European crown. Arsenal made the perfect start when Kai Havertz capitalised on a defensive lapse to put the Gunners ahead in the sixth minute. The German forward surged into the penalty area and rifled a superb finish beneath the crossbar beyond goalkeeper Matvey Safonov. The early goal stunned PSG, but the holders gradually wrestled control of proceedings through the creativity of Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue and Vitinha. Despite dominating possession and creating several promising openings, PSG struggled to break down Arsenal’s disciplined defence during the first half. Fabian Ruiz went closest for the Parisians, while David Raya remained largely untroubled as Arsenal carried their slender advantage into the interval. Dembele Penalty The momentum shifted after the restart as PSG increased the pressure. Arsenal’s resistance was finally broken in the 65th minute after a VAR review confirmed a penalty for a foul by Cristhian Mosquera. Dembele stepped up confidently and drilled his spot-kick low into the corner, leaving Raya with no chance and bringing PSG level at 1-1. The equaliser transformed the contest into a gripping battle. PSG pushed relentlessly for a winner, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia striking the post and Vitinha narrowly missing the target with a powerful long-range effort. Arsenal, meanwhile, looked dangerous on the break and introduced Viktor Gyökeres, Gabriel Martinelli and Eberechi Eze in search of a decisive goal. Neither side could find the breakthrough during regulation time, sending the final into extra time. Chances remained scarce in the additional 30 minutes as fatigue began to take its toll. Martin Zubimendi came agonisingly close to winning it for Arsenal in the dying moments, only for a PSG defender to make a crucial block from close range.
Arsenal are through to the UEFA Champions League final for only the second time in the club’s history after defeating Atlético Madrid 1-0 at the Emirates to seal a 2-1 aggregate victory in the semi-finals. Bukayo Saka scored the winning goal in the 64th minute as Mikel Arteta’s side...
Manchester United are back in the UEFA Champions League after a 3-2 win over Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon, a result that also sealed a league double over their rivals for the first time in 10 years. It was a game that swung back and forth, with...
Luis Enrique said he had never been part of a match like it after Paris Saint-Germain beat Bayern Munich 5-4 in a wild Champions League semi-final first leg in Paris. “It’s been the BEST match I’ve been in as a manager. No doubts. Congrats everyone,” he said after full-time....
It was a strange night, and the scoreline doesn’t really explain half of it. Bayern Munich knocked out Real Madrid in a game that kept swinging all night, while Arsenal got past Sporting CP, but it didn’t feel convincing at all. In Munich, it started almost immediately. Madrid were...
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Atletico Madrid are through to the UEFA Champions League semi-finals after a night decided by missed chances and late goals. At Anfield, PSG knocked Liverpool out 4–0 on aggregate after a 2–0 win on the night. Liverpool had the pressure for long spells and enough...
Atletico Madrid now have the upper hand in this Champions League quarter-final after a 2-0 win over FC Barcelona at the Camp Nou.Barcelona actually started well. They had the ball, moved it around nicely and looked the more likely side early on. Lamine Yamal stood out, always asking questions...
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) moved a step closer to the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League after beating Liverpool 2-0 in the first leg of their quarter-final clash on Wednesday night. The hosts started on the front foot and looked more settled early on, while Liverpool struggled to get going.The...
Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final first legs brought drama and crucial results. Bayern Munich won 2‑1 in Madrid, while Arsenal snatched a 1‑0 victory in Lisbon over Sporting CP. At the Santiago Bernabéu, Bayern shocked the home crowd just before half-time. Luis Díaz finished a quick attack in the 41st...
Real Madrid have been handed a worrying injury setback ahead of their Champions League clash, with Thibaut Courtois now expected to miss the tie against Bayern Munich. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Belgian goalkeeper is dealing with a muscle problem that could keep him out for a few weeks....
Barcelona tore Newcastle United apart 7-2 at Camp Nou to reach the Champions League quarter-finals. It was a night that brought back memories of Hansi Flick’s 8-2 Bayern win over Barcelona in 2020. Raphinha put Barcelona ahead in the 8th minute after Newcastle messed up at the back. Anthony...
Liverpool finally got the redemption they needed in the Champions League, putting on a show at Anfield yesterday to beat Galatasaray 4-0 and turn a first-leg loss into a 4-1 aggregate win. After losing 1- 0 in the first leg, where Victor Osimhen set up the goal for Galatasaray,...
Atletico Madrid are through to the Champions League quarter-finals after edging Tottenham Hotspur 7‑5 on aggregate. Even though Spurs won 3‑2 in London, it wasn’t enough to overturn the damage from the first leg. The game had Spurs fans on their feet early when Randal Kolo Muani put them...
Real Madrid are through to the Champions League quarterfinals after beating Manchester City 2–1 on Tuesday night, making it 5–1 on aggregate. Vinicius Junior put Madrid ahead with a penalty in the 22nd minute and showed his class throughout the match, even laughing off a banner from the stands...
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) started fast and quickly put Chelsea on the back foot, winning 3-0 on the night and 8-2 over the two legs to reach the next round of the Champions League. Chelsea went into the match already behind from the first leg and were without Reece James,...