Manchester City were left stunned after squandering a 3-0 lead to draw 3-3 with Feyenoord in their Champions League clash at the Etihad Stadium, as their poor form continued. Pep Guardiola’s side appeared in control early on, with Erling Haaland scoring twice and Ilkay Gundogan adding another, putting City firmly in the driving seat. EDITOR’S … Read more
Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior has been ruled out of Wednesday’s Champions League clash against Liverpool at Anfield after suffering a hamstring injury, the club confirmed on Monday. “Following tests conducted today, Vinícius Júnior has been diagnosed with a hamstring injury in his left leg,” Real Madrid said in an official statement. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity … Read more
A second-half hat-trick from Harry Kane led Bayern Munich to a 3-0 home victory over Augsburg on Friday, extending their lead at the top of the Bundesliga to eight points ahead of their Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday. Bayern, unbeaten in the league this season, dominated possession but were repeatedly thwarted by … Read more
Joao Pereira has been named as the new head coach of Sporting Lisbon, succeeding Ruben Amorim, who is set to join Manchester United, the Portuguese champions confirmed on Monday. The 40-year-old Pereira, previously Sporting’s reserve-team manager, steps up after Amorim’s departure to Old Trafford. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss To … Read more
Atalanta maintained their strong start to the season with a well-earned Champions League win over Stuttgart. The Italian side controlled much of the first half, though it was the hosts who missed the best opportunities. Anthony Rouault headed over from close range, and former Brighton forward Deniz Undav struck the side netting after slipping past … Read more
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti revealed that his focus is on the tragic flood disaster in Valencia rather than the upcoming Champions League match against AC Milan. The match between Real Madrid and Valencia was postponed due to the devastating flood, which claimed the lives of over 200 people. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For … Read more
RB Leipzig forward Xavi Simons is expected to be sidelined for “several weeks” after sustaining an ankle injury during the club’s 1-0 Champions League defeat to Liverpool, the German side announced on Thursday. According to reports from German media, the 21-year-old, currently on his second consecutive loan from Paris Saint-Germain, may be out until the … Read more
Raphinha stole the spotlight with a hat-trick in Barcelona’s dominant 4-1 victory over Bayern Munich on Wednesday, marking their first win against the German side since 2015 in the UEFA Champions League. Barcelona had lost their previous six encounters with Bayern, but Raphinha’s electric performance helped break that streak. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All … Read more
Liverpool’s impressive form under Arne Slot continued as Darwin Nunez’s goal secured their 1-0 win over RB Leipzig, extending their perfect record in the Champions League. Nunez, making his fourth start under Slot, netted in the 27th minute with a close-range finish, helping the Reds claim their 11th win in 12 matches across all competitions … Read more
Bayer Leverkusen played out an exciting 1-1 draw against Brest in the Champions League on Wednesday, with Germany’s rising star Florian Wirtz finding the net for the visitors. Wirtz’s third goal in three Champions League games put Leverkusen ahead, but Brest’s Pierre Lees-Melou equalized with a powerful volley before halftime. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was … Read more
Mikel Arteta has matched Arsene Wenger’s Champions League record after Arsenal narrowly defeated Shakhtar Donetsk 1-0 on matchday three at the Emirates on Tuesday. The victory came courtesy of an own goal by Shakhtar goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk in the 29th minute, marking Arsenal’s second win in three games played. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All … Read more
Vinicius Jr netted a sensational hat-trick as Real Madrid mounted a remarkable second-half comeback to overturn a 2-0 deficit and defeat Borussia Dortmund 5-2. Dortmund took control in the first half with goals from Donyell Malen and English youngster Jamie Gittens, mirroring their strong showing in last year’s final, which Real Madrid had won 2-0. … Read more
Arsenal secured a crucial Champions League win against Shakhtar Donetsk, courtesy of an own goal by goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk, bouncing back from their weekend loss to Bournemouth. Gabriel Martinelli’s 29th-minute shot struck the post and ricocheted off Riznyk’s back before rolling into the net, giving Arsenal the lead. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part … Read more
Bayer Leverkusen and Nigerian striker Victor Boniface is set to miss Wednesday’s Champions League match against Brest following a car accident on Sunday. Boniface did not participate in training on Tuesday, and German outlets Bild and Kicker reported that he was absent when Leverkusen’s flight departed for France later that day. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It … Read more
Pep Guardiola has expressed his hope that Manchester City will avoid facing Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League. Guardiola enjoyed a historic tenure at Barcelona, taking over from Frank Rijkaard in 2008. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest Lost Its Potency In Nigeria? … Read more
As the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League unfolds, Matchday 2 delivered thrilling action across Europe on Tuesday and Wednesday. Borussia Dortmund has emerged as an early frontrunner, leading the standings after dominant performances in their opening two matches. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest … Read more
Aston Villa replicated their iconic 1982 European Cup final triumph over Bayern Munich, as Jhon Duran’s late strike secured a 1-0 victory on Wednesday. The Colombian forward capitalized on a long pass from Pau Torres, catching Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer off his line with a brilliant lob 11 minutes from time. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It … Read more
Arne Slot celebrated victory in his first home Champions League match as Liverpool boss, with goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Mohamed Salah securing a 2-0 win over a resilient Bologna side at Anfield. Slot made history as the first Liverpool manager to win eight of his first nine games in charge, but the victory … Read more
Ademola Lookman delivered a standout performance as Atalanta cruised to a dominant Champions League victory over Shakhtar Donetsk at the Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Atalanta now have four points from their first two Champions League matches this season, following a goalless draw against Arsenal in their opening game. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All … Read more
Juventus mounted an extraordinary comeback to defeat RB Leipzig in the Champions League despite having goalkeeper Michele di Gregorio sent off. Di Gregorio was shown a red card in the 59th minute for handling the ball outside the box with the score level at 1-1, after Dusan Vlahovic’s equalizer had cancelled out Benjamin Sesko’s opener … Read more