Champions League debutants Atalanta reached the knockout stages with victory at Shakhtar Donetsk after recovering from losing their first three games. The Serie A side only had one point after four games – including a 4-0 and 5-1 defeat – but wins over Dinamo Zagreb and Shakhtar have taken them through behind Manchester City. Timothy … Read more
Atletico Madrid eased into the last 16 of the Champions League with a comfortable victory over Lokomotiv Moscow at the Wanda Metropolitano. Atletico’s win sees them finish second ahead of Bayer Leverkusen, who were beaten 2-0 by Group D winners Juventus in Germany. Kieran Trippier saw his early penalty saved but Joao Felix then scored … Read more
England forward Jadon Sancho scored one goal and made another to help Borussia Dortmund beat Slavia Prague and move into the Champions League last 16. Sancho finished from close range after Marco Reus’ pass on 10 minutes. But Slavia equalised just before half-time through Tomas Soucek, after good work from team-mate Milan Skoda. Sancho, 19, … Read more
Teenager Ansu Fati became the youngest goalscorer in Champions League history as Barcelona ended Inter Milan’s hopes of reaching the last 16. Fati, 17, came on as an 85th-minute substitute, and a minute later scored from Luis Suarez’s pass. Barcelona, already qualified, took the lead through Carles Perez’s close-range goal on his Champions League debut. … Read more
Despite guiding them into the knockout stage of the UEFA Champions League, Napoli have sacked manager Carlo Ancelotti. The Serie A club had not won in nine games in all competitions until Tuesday’s 4-0 success at home to Genk. Ancelotti was in his second season in charge of Napoli but they sit seventh in the … Read more
Barcelona were on rampage at Camp Nou as the Messi-led team defeated German Borussia Dortmund 3-1 on Wednesday to reach Champions League last 16. Luis Suarez opened the scoring for the Catalans after connecting Lionel Messi pass to beat the Dortmund keeper half-way to the first half. 2019 Ballon d’Or favourite, Lionel Messi was also … Read more
Defending champions Liverpool will need at least a point in their final group game at Red Bull Salzburg to guarantee reaching the last 16 of the Champions League after a lacklustre draw against Napoli. The Reds would have gone through as Group E winners with a win but fell behind midway through the first half … Read more
Jose Mourinho singled out a ball boy for his exceptional impact in helping Tottenham come from behind to defeat Olympiacos 4-2 as they cruise into Champions League round of 16. Spurs trailed 2-0 after 19 minutes but Kane scored twice, with Alli and Serge Aurier also netting as they reached the knockout stages in Mourinho’s … Read more
Juventus secured round of 16 qualification after defeating Atletico Madrid 1-0 through Paulo Dybala’s spectacular free-kick in the Champions League group stage match. Juventus, whose qualification for the last 16 had already been confirmed, went ahead when Dybala’s powerfully struck free-kick from a tight angle went into the roof of the net. Substitute Federico Bernardeschi … Read more
Robert Lewandowski makes history in Champions League as he scored the fastest quadruple in Bayern Munich 6-0 bashing of Red Star Belgrade. The Polish striker became the only the second player to score in nine consecutive group-stage appearances in the competition. It took Lewy just 14 minutes and 31 seconds to net four goals. Leon … Read more
Paris St-Germain and Real Madrid are through to the Champions League round of 16 despite playing a 2-2 draw at the Santiago Bernabeu. It was an entertaining match between the European giants as PSG came 2-0 down to secure Group A top spot after Pablo Sarabia equaliser. Real’s place was booked shortly before kick-off after … Read more
Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk at the Etihad Stadium but qualified to the Champions League round of 16 with a game to spare. Speaking after the match, City boss Pep Guardiola was pleased with his side performance, said they can now focus on the Premier League after … Read more
Paris St-Germain booked their place in the last 16 of the Champions League with a scrappy victory over Club Bruges in Group A. Mauro Icardi scored the only goal as the French champions maintained their perfect start to their European campaign. Thiago Silva conceded a second-half penalty but Mbaye Diagne’s tame effort was comfortably saved … Read more
Tottenham moved to second in Group B Champions League standings after thrashing of Red Star Belgrade 4-0 on Wednesday night. Son Heung-min scored twice as Tottenham stays four points clear of Red Star in third, knowing one victory from their final two games will ensure progression to the last 16. Forward Son, who was left “devastated” … Read more
Defender Kyle Walker had to play in goal for the closing stages as Manchester City held on to draw with Atalanta in the Champions League. Walker replaced substitute goalkeeper Claudio Bravo, who was sent off for a sliding tackle on Josip Ilicic outside the box, having replaced first-choice keeper Ederson at half-time. Raheem Sterling had … Read more
Bayern Munich bounced back from from the 5-1 loss to Frankfurt in the Bundesliga to continue its perfect start on the continental stage with a 2-0 victory over Greek Club, Olympiakos. The Bavarian, who at the weekend parted way with its coach Niko Kovac after disappointing results in the League, secured its place in the … Read more
Slavia Prague locked out Barcelona in Camp Nou with a 0-0 draw in Champions League Group F game on Tuesday. Barcelona were booed off the pitch by their supporters as their patchy form continues Recall Ernesto Valverde’s side had fallen to a 3-1 defeat at Levante in La Liga on the weekend and could not … Read more
Speaking ahead of Champions League matchday 4 encounter with Dutch giant, Ajax at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday Night, Chelsea Manager, Frank Lampard said his team will qualify for the next round of the competition if things go according to plans. The Blues midfielder said the lads will have to be at their best to achieve … Read more
Frank Lampard, applauded winger, Christian Pulisic’s impressive performance in Chelsea 1-0 victory over Ajax on Wednesday in UEFA Champions League. According to Lampard, Pulisic deserved a huge credit after the 21-year-old’s brilliant performance against Ajax. Michy Batshuayi scored the only goal of the match in the second half of the encounter following an assist from … Read more
Inter Milan manager, Antonio Conte revealed German side Borussia Dortmund change their tactics against his team because they are scared. Following Inter 2-0 Champions League victory on Wednesday, Conte his team for reacting in their win. Lautaro Martinez and Antonio Candreva both scored for Inter at San Siro, where the Italian side registered their first … Read more