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Pedri reveals what Xavi told him before coming on against PSG

 Paris Saint-Germain's French forward #07 Kylian Mbappe (R) runs with the ball ahead of Barcelona's Spanish midfielder #08 Pedri (L) during the UEFA Champions League quarter final first leg football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and FC Barcelona at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on April 10, 2024.Pedri made his return from injury on Wednesday against PSG, coming on as a substitute and helping inspire Barcelona to a 3-2 win.The visitors were trailing 2-1 when Pedri arrived, but the midfielder helped change the game and provided an almost immediate assist after arriving.Xavi had provided Pedri with some specific instructions before he came off the bench which he was happy to divulge after the win.”Xavi simply told me to come on mentally prepared and ready to contribute....
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Paris police to boost security for PSG vs. Barcelona Champions League quarterfinal

llustration of the official logo of Paris Saint-Germain during a training session prior to the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona at Parc des Princes on April 9, 2024 in Paris, France. French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin announced Tuesday that Paris police will "considerably boost security measures" for the upcoming Champions League quarterfinal match between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona.The decision comes in response to a threat from the ISIS group against the Parc des Princes stadium and other European soccer venues hosting Champions League matches, Darmanin stated.In a statement to CNN, European soccer governing body UEFA acknowledged the "alleged terrorist threats" and assured that all matches will proceed as scheduled with "...
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Real Madrid Ace Rodrygo Explains How City UCL Second Leg Will Be Won

 Rodrygo Goes of Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League match, Quarter-finals, first leg, between Real Madrid and Manchester City played at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on April 9, 2024 in Madrid Spain. Real Madrid ace Rodrygo said that "whoever errs least will pass" through to the Champions League semifinals after his team drew 3-3 with Manchester City on Tuesday.After back-to-back last four showdowns, the two European behemoths met at the quarterfinal stage this time and put on a first leg for the ages in the Bernabeu.Rodrygo fired Los Blancos 2-1 up after Bernardo Silva snuck the visitors ahead inside three minutes.And while Phil Foden and Josko Gvardiol let rip with fantastic shots from outside of the box into Andriy Lunin's top corner, Fede Valverde guaranteed that matter...
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Harry Kane fires Arsenal penalty jibe after Champions League draw

 Harry Kane of Bayern Munich celebrates scoring their 2nd goal during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg match between Arsenal FC and FC Bayern Munchen at Emirates Stadium on April 9, 2024 in London, England.Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has aimed a prodding dig at Arsenal following his penalty in Tuesday’s 2-2 Champions League quarter-final first leg clash, cheekily suggesting that the Gunners “hand the opportunities” to him.The spot kick was Kane’s 15th goal in 20 matches against Arsenal, and his first in a Bayern Munich shirt. His 32nd-minute conversion did not turn out to be the winner, though, with Leandro Trossard finding the net on 76 minutes to square the tie.Arsenal had initially gone ahead when Bukayo Saka fired home on 12 minutes but former Gooner Serge Gn...
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Pep Guardiola tells Real Madrid president to ‘fix’ problem after Man City draw

 Coach of Real Madrid Carlo Ancelotti talks to coach of Manchester City Pep Guardiola before the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg match between Real Madrid CF and Manchester City at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 9, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.Pep Guardiola urged Real Madrid to ‘fix’ the state of their pitch at the Santiago Bernabeu after Manchester City’s 3-3 draw in the Champions League on Tuesday evening.In a thrilling quarter-final first leg in the Spanish capital, Bernardo Silva opened the scoring after just two minutes with a display of quick-thinking from a free kick which outfoxed Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin. Madrid were level 10 minutes later as Eduardo Camavinga’s effort deflected off Ruben Dias and then went ahead as Rodrygo’s effort squirmed past City goalkee...
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Man City’s Guardiola wary of vengeance seeking Madrid

 Manchester City's Spanish manager Pep Guardiola gives a press conference on the eve of their UEFA Champions League quarter final first leg football match against Real Madrid CF at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on April 8, 2024.Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola believes Real Madrid will be determined to get revenge after they thrashed the Spanish giants on their way to winning last season’s Champions League.City beat Real 5-1 on aggregate in the semi-finals.However, Guardiola has no doubt the 14-time winners will pose a tough test in this Tuesday night’s quarter-final first leg in Madrid at 8pm.“It is very difficult for the same thing to happen again,” Guardiola said.“Beating Real Madrid twice in a row is impossible. They have learned and will want revenge. They have pride....
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PSG expect Xavi and Barca to use ‘anti-Mbappe’ plan

 Paris Saint-Germain players are reportedly expecting Xavi and Barcelona to come up with an ‘anti-Mbappe’ plan in the Champions League quarter-final ties between the two clubs.Paris Saint-Germain's French forward #07 Kylian Mbappe (L) fights for the ball with Marseille's Swiss defender #06 Ulisses Garcia during the French L1 football match between Olympique Marseille (OM) and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at Stade Velodrome in Marseille, southeastern France, on March 31, 2024. Mbappe is obviously the great threat of this PSG team. The French striker has scored 39 goals for PSG already this season and will be the main dangerman in the tie.Mundo Deportivo reckon that PSG believe Xavi has been making plans to cope with the striker and could use a specific player to counter the threat of...
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Barcelona key defender suffering from discomfort ahead of PSG encounter

 Pedri of FC Barcelona receives medical treatment after picking up an injury during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Athletic Bilbao and FC Barcelona at Estadio de San Mames on March 03, 2024 in Bilbao, Spain. Just four days away from their biggest test of the season so far, Barcelona are continuing their preparations for the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal showdown against PSG.The first leg of the tie will take place on April 10, next Wednesday, away at Parc des Princes, and Barcelona are sweating over the fitness of a few key players.Pedri’s involvement remains uncertain as he still continues to recover from a thigh injury, although the chances of Frenkie de Jong and Andreas Christensen arriving for the game are much higher.Amidst all this, Javi Miguel of AS has now claime...
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Man United’s UCL chances in balance – Ten Hag

Marcus Rashford of Manchester United speaks with Erik ten Hag Manager/Head Coach of Manchester United as he prepares to come on as a substitute during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on April 4, 2024 in London, England.Erik ten Hag has admitted qualification for next season's Champions League will be "difficult" for Manchester United after an "expensive" week.United conceded stoppage time goals in a 1-1 draw against Brentford on Saturday and in a dramatic 4-3 loss at Chelsea on Thursday to drop five points from winning positions in the space of six days.It has left Ten Hag's team 11 points behind fourth-place Aston Villa and nine behind Tottenham in fifth -- which could be good enough for Champions League qualification if England is awar...
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PSG on Alert as Barcelona Sensation Nears Return Ahead of Crucial UCL Tie

 (L-R) Sergi Roberto of FC Barcelona, Pedri Gonzalez of FC Barcelona, Ferran Torres of FC Barcelona celebrating the victroy during the UEFA Champions League match between FC Barcelona v Napoli at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium on March 12, 2024 in Barcelona Spain.FC Barcelona will have 10 days to prepare for the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal tie against Paris Saint-Germain. The Catalan side entered this mini-break with a 1-0 win over Las Palmas on Saturday at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.The Spanish side aim to have their squad fully fit for the match on April 10 at the Parc des Princes and then on April 16 at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. One of the players racing to be fit for the La Liga team is Pedri.Journalist Alfredo Martínez reports that Pedri is...
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Lewandowski says Barca tie will be ‘emotional’ for Dembele

 Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between FC Barcelona and SSC Napoli at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 12, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has been talking about Ousmane Dembele in the wake of Friday’s Champions League draw.The Catalan giants will come up against Dembele in the quarter-finals of the competition after being paired with PSG.Lewandowski struck up a good relationship with Dembele last season, before his move to the French capital, and the striker thinks it will be a memorable night for the forward.“It’s not just Kylian Mbappé, but also other players like Ousmane Dembélé. For him I think this match can be very emotional,” he told TV3.“I am sure that w...
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Jadon Sancho sends message to Man Utd after sending Dortmund through to quarter-finals

 Marco Reus and Jadon Sancho of Borussia Dortmund celebrate victory in the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between Borussia Dortmund and PSV Eindhoven at Signal Iduna Park on March 13, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany.Jadon Sancho thanked Borussia Dortmund for ‘believing’ in him after sending the German giants through to the quarter-finals of the Champions League.Dortmund were held to a 1-1 draw away at PSV Eindhoven in the first leg of their last 16 clash but Sancho’s goal after just three minutes saw them tighten their grip on the tie on Wednesday night.The winger, who returned to the club on loan from Manchester United during the January transfer window, found the back of the net with a low effort from the edge of the box.Marco Reus wrapped up the win in the sec...
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Xavi speaks out on Barcelona future after win over Napoli

 Xavi Hernandez, head coach of FC Barcelona shake hands with Marc Andre Ter Stegen of FC Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between FC Barcelona and SSC Napoli at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 12, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernández has provided a fresh insight into his plans beyond the summer, on the back of guiding his side into the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Barca, of course, were back in action late on Tuesday night, welcoming Serie A champions Napoli to Catalunya for the 2nd leg of the Last-16 tie between the clubs. And, when all was said and done, the Blaugrana did enough to march on, thanking goals on the part of all of Fermín López, João Cancelo and Robert Lewandowski for an event...
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Mikel Arteta says Arsenal fans “Made us win” against Porto

Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, and David Raya of Arsenal embrace at full-time after victory in the penalty shoot out following the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between Arsenal FC and FC Porto at Emirates Stadium on March 12, 2024 in London, England.Mikel Arteta thanked Arsenal fans for playing a significant role in Tuesday's dramatic win over Porto in the UEFA Champions League.The Gunners won 1-0 in 90 minutes thanks to a goal from Leandro Trossard. But Porto had won the first leg 1-0 last month so the tie went to extra time and then a penalty shootout at the Emirates Stadium.In front of a 60,257-strong crowd, Arteta's side eventually prevailed 4-2 in the shootout.Odegaard, Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice all hit the net from 12 yards, but Gunners keep...
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Dortmund and Terzic host PSV with future on the line

  Edin Terzic, Head Coach of Borussia Dortmund, arrives at the stadium prior to the Bundesliga match between SV Werder Bremen and Borussia Dortmund at Wohninvest Weserstadion on March 09, 2024 in Bremen, Germany. Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic will know his job is on the line against PSV Eindhoven in Wednesday's last-16 second leg at home.A 1-1 draw in the Netherlands makes the assignment simple: the winner in Dortmund will progress to the last eight.Born and raised on Dortmund's outskirts, Terzic's story of the childhood BVB fan whose first head coaching job was at his favourite club is the stuff of fairytales.Winning the German Cup as interim boss in 2021 before getting Dortmund closer to a league title last season than anyone since Jurgen Klopp, losing out on goal di...
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Arsenal full squad for Porto as Mikel Arteta to make Gabriel Martinelli decision

Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates with Kai Havertz, Jakub Kiwior and Declan Rice during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Arsenal FC at Bramall Lane on March 04, 2024 in Sheffield, England. Mikel Arteta is close to having the ideal set-up ahead of Arsenal's Champions League last-16 second-leg tie against Porto on Tuesday. The Gunners are aiming to overturn a one-goal deficit having lost the away clash two weeks ago.Having been out of Europe for such a long period, and the record in the early to mid-2010s being middling at best, it is the biggest night at the Emirates Stadium for some time. Coming off the back of an emotional but crucial 2-1 win over Brentford on Saturday, Arteta is set to have almost his entire squad available.Having welcomed back key trio G...
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Man City star suffers gruesome finger injury during Champions League win over Copenhagen

 Matheus Nunes of Manchester City leaves the pitch injured during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between Manchester City and F.C. Copenhagen at Etihad Stadium on March 06, 2024 in Manchester, England. Manchester City star Matheus Nunes suffered a gruesome finger injury during their otherwise comfortable Champions League victory over Copenhagen.Having won the first leg 3-1 in Denmark, Pep Guardiola's side breezed through to the quarter-finals thanks to another emphatic win by the same scoreline, this time courtesy of goals from Manuel Akanji, Julian Alvarez and Erling Haaland. Nunes was handed his third start in City's last four games by Guardiola, having had to be patient since his £53million transfer move from Wolves last summer.Midway through the...
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Ancelotti: “Real Madrid played with the brakes on against Leipzig”

 coach Carlo Ancelotti of Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League match between Real Madrid v RB Leipzig at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 6, 2024 in Madrid Spain.After Real Madrid edged through to the quarter-finals of the Champions League by beating RB Leipzig 2-1 on aggregate with a 1-1 draw at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday night, Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media. “The game was bad. Poorly played. With little intensity, with little concern,” he reflected. “The psychological aspect has conditioned a lot. We played against a rival with quality and with nothing to lose. And we played with the brake from the beginning. We suffered, but the important thing was to be in the quarter-finals.”Ancelotti on half-time changes“Yes, the idea was to press more. With me...
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Kane steers Bayern into Champions League quarterfinals with two goals in win over Lazio

Harry Kane of Bayern Muenchen celebrates his team's third goal wit teammate Jamal Musiala of Bayern Muenchen during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between FC Bayern München and SS Lazio at Allianz Arena on March 5, 2024 in Munich, Germany.Harry Kane scored twice to steer Bayern Munich into the quarterfinals of the Champions League with a 3-0 win over Lazio on Tuesday.Kane’s 32nd and 33rd goals this season for Bayern ensured the Bavarian powerhouse recovered from losing the first leg of the last 16 tie 1-0 in Rome to win 3-1 on aggregate over two legs.“A perfect night for us,” said Kane, the man of the match.The win will ease the pressure on Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel, whose premature departure at the end of the season was announced by Bayern after the team's...
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Napoli fight back to draw with Barcelona in dull game

 Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona scores the first goal for his team during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 first leg match between SSC Napoli and FC Barcelona at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on February 21, 2024 in Naples, Italy.Napoli fought back to hold visitors Barcelona to a dour 1-1 draw in their Champions League last-16 first leg on Wednesday as Victor Osimhen cancelled out Robert Lewandowski’s opener.Last year’s Spanish and Italian champions, both struggling this season, played out a poor match in which both sides were toothless and lacking attacking flair.Third in the LaLiga standings eight points behind leaders Real Madrid, Barcelona dominated the first half against a disorganised Napoli who barely managed to get out of their own half. “It is not a good resu...
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