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Much-changed Arsenal held to draw at PSV Eindhoven

 (L-R) Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal, Declan Rice of Arsenal, Jakub Kiwior of Arsenal, Gabriel Magalhaes of Arsenal, Andre Ramalho of PSV, Walter Benitez of PSV, Armando Obispo of PSV, Ricardo Pepi of PSV during the UEFA Champions League match between PSV v Arsenal at the Philips Stadium on December 12, 2023 in Eindhoven Netherlands.Much-changed Arsenal were held to a draw at PSV Eindhoven in their final match of the Champions League group stage.The Gunners had already won Group B and manager Mikel Arteta made eight changes from the weekend's Premier League loss at Aston Villa.It led to a disjointed performance, although Arsenal took the lead through Eddie Nketiah after 42 minutes.But PSV earned a deserved point via Yorbe Vertessen's fine equaliser.Nketiah fired Arsenal ahead three minutes...
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Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli absent from Arsenal training

 Arsenal could be without Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli for tomorrow’s Champions League clash against PSV Eindhoven.The pair were absent from training on Monday as Mikel Arteta’s side prepared for the trip to the Netherlands.The Gunners have already qualified for the knockout stages of the competition, and Arteta could mix-up his side against the Dutch giants.Martinelli is believed to be ill, while Saka is carrying a knock.It’s not all bad news for the Gunners though, as Emile Smith Rowe was spotted in training after his recent absence.Smith Rowe has missed the last six weeks with an ankle injury but was fit enough to participate in group training.The Gunners will be looking to bounce back after their defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday.
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Arsenal win Champions League group with Lens rout

 Kai Havertz of Arsenal scores his side's first goal during the UEFA Champions League match between Arsenal FC and RC Lens at Emirates Stadium on November 29, 2023 in London, England. Arsenal reached the Champions League knockouts as group winners by thumping Lens at Emirates Stadium.The Gunners scored five in a phenomenal first-half display as they reach the last 16 in their first appearance in the competition for seven years.Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Martin Odegaard all scored in the first half, before Jorginho added a late penalty.Arsenal progress from Group B alongside PSV Eindhoven, with Lens out."I didn't even dream like this," Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said. "The team from the beginning showed a lot of aggression and determination t...
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Man Utd let two-goal lead slip in classic match with Galatasaray

 Andre Onana of Manchester United interacts with Lucas Torreira of Galatasaray AS during the Group A - UEFA Champions League 2023/24 match between Galatasaray A.S. and Manchester United at the Ali Sami Yen Arena on November 29, 2023 in Istanbul, Turkey.Manchester United's Champions League hopes suffered another setback as a horror show from goalkeeper Andre Onana allowed Galatasaray to earn a draw in a classic match in Istanbul.Erik ten Hag's side did so much right and twice held a two-goal lead but errors from Onana threw Galatasaray lifelines to leave United bottom of Group A with their hopes of reaching the knockout phase in the balance before their final game at home to Bayern Munich.If Copenhagen beat Bayern Munich at Allianz Arena later on Wednesday, Manchester United will be kn...
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UEFA Champions League: Barcelona, Dortmund, Atletico and Lazio into last-16

 Coach Xavi Hernandez of FC Barcelona celebrates the victory during the UEFA Champions League match between FC Barcelona v FC Porto at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium on November 28, 2023 in Barcelona Spain.Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund, Atletico Madrid and Lazio all qualified for the knockout phase of the Champions League on Tuesday.Manchester City bounced back from 2-0 down to beat RB Leipzig with both teams already qualified, while Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle drew 1-1 and both need a result on matchday six to go through.Atletico Madrid booked their place with a sumptuous volley from defender Mario Hermoso and two own goals firing them to a thrilling 3-1 win over Dutch champions Feyenoord.“I am very happy for the players. Today, we knew how difficult our opponent would be,” ...
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Late Immobile double ends Celtic’s Euro ambitions

 Ciro Immobile of SS Lazio celebrates the victory after the UEFA Champions League match between SS Lazio and Celtic FC at Stadio Olimpico on November 28, 2023 in Rome, Italy. Celtic's European hopes ended in frustrating fashion after substitute Ciro Immobile's late double denied them what would have been a creditable draw with Lazio.Brendan Rodgers' side needed to win to preserve any hope of progression in the Champions League, or even the consolation of a Europa League spot. And while the Scottish Premiership side were resilient in Rome, they struggled to eke out chances.Lazio endured an exasperating evening themselves but ultimately could rely on the quality of Immobile.The Italy striker flashed a deflected Gustav Isaksen cross past Joe Hart in the 82nd minute, then capitalised...
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Newcastle face ‘defining moment’ against PSG

 Newcastle United Head Coach Eddie Howe speaks to media during the Newcastle United Training and Press Conference for the UEFA Champions League at Parc des Princes on November 27, 2023 in Paris, France.Eddie Howe has acknowledged that Newcastle have reached a “defining moment” in their Champions League campaign and will need to “play on the edge” at Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night.Much has changed since Newcastle swatted a visibly stunned PSG aside 4-1 at St James’ Park in October, most notably the injury crisis which has 12 senior players in treatment rooms on Tyneside rather than preparing for combat at the Parc des Princes. Two subsequent European defeats against Borussia Dortmund have left Newcastle bottom of Group F and aware that defeat in Paris will spell elimination from ...
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Lautaro Martinez fires Inter past Salzburg and into Champions League Last 16

 Inter Milan's Argentine forward #10 Lautaro Martinez celebrates scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Champions League Group D football match between FC Salzburg and Inter Milan in Salzburg, Austria on November 8, 2023. Lautaro Martinez shot Inter Milan into the last 16 of the Champions League with the only goal in Wednesday's 1-0 win at Salzburg, continuing his red-hot scoring form. Argentina forward Martinez confidently fired home from the penalty spot with four minutes remaining at the Stadion Salzburg to secure passage to the knockout stage of Europe's top club tournament. Simone Inzaghi's side sit second in Group D and cannot be caught by Salzburg who are seven points back in third with two games left to play.Inter trail leaders Real Sociedad on goal difference and ...
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Champions League round-up: Real Sociedad thump Benfica, Sevilla defeated by Arsenal

 Real Sociedad's Spanish midfielder #10 Mikel Oyarzabal celebrates scoring his team's second goal with Real Sociedad's Spanish midfielder #08 Mikel Merino during the UEFA Champions League group D football match between Real Sociedad and SL Benfica at the Reale Arena stadium in San Sebastian on November 8, 2023. Three more La Liga sides were in Champions League action on Wednesday, following Barcelona’s defeat to Shakhtar Donetsk and Atletico Madrid thumped Celtic 24 hours prior. Real Madrid hosted Braga, while Real Sociedad and Sevilla were also in action.Real Sociedad 3-1 BenficaA ferocious 15 minutes helped Real Sociedad on their way to a third consecutive Champions League victory, as they defeated Benfica at the Reale Arena. Mikel Merino opened the scoring after seven minutes,...
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Man Utd must pass Copenhagen test to stop their Champions League rot

 Bruno Fernandes, Facundo Pellistri, Sergio Reguilon, Anthony Martial, Raphael Varane of Manchester United in action during a first team training session at Carrington Training Ground on November 07, 2023 in Manchester, England.Over the last few weeks, in what has been a pressurised period, the Manchester United squad have noted a shift in training. Erik ten Hag has been doing a lot of fitness work. Some players feel this has been more of a focus than tactical work.Critics and opposition analysts might well say that’s obvious, given that even FC Copenhagen dominated the ball for long periods of that Champions League-saving result at Old Trafford. One of the themes of the season has been how United just haven’t paid anything close to Ten Hag’s supposed tactical ideal. Many of the ...
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Leipzig reaches Champions League knockout stage with 2-1 win at Red Star Belgrade

 Xavi Simons of RasenBallsport Leipzig celebrates after scoring his team's first goal with teammates during the UEFA Champions League match between FK Crvena zvezda and RB Leipzig at Stadion Rajko Mitic on November 7, 2023 in Belgrade, Serbia.German team Leipzig reached the knockout stage of the Champions League with a hard-fought 2-1 win at Red Star Belgrade on Tuesday.Goals in either half from Xavi Simons and Loïs Openda ensured back-to-back victories for Leipzig over the Serbian champion, giving it nine points in Group G, three behind Manchester City. Defending champion City beat Young Boys 3-0 in the other group game to also advance.Leipzig pressured Red Star from the start with Benjamin Šeško, Openda and Xavi all running at the home team’s defense.Xavi produced a moment of indivi...
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Atletico Madrid hit 10-man Celtic for six

 Antoine Griezmann of Atletico Madrid celebrates the victory during the UEFA Champions League match between Atletico Madrid v Celtic at the Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on November 7, 2023 in Madrid Spain.Antoine Griezmann and Alvaro Morata both scored twice as 10-man Celtic suffered a bruising loss at Atletico Madrid to remain rooted to the bottom of Champions League Group E.Daizen Maeda was sent off after a booking was reassessed via the monitor, with the visitors trailing to Griezmann's early deflected strike.Morata added a close-range finish before the interval and thundered in the fifth after great efforts from Griezmann and Samuel Lino, while Saul scuffed in the sixth.With two games remaining, Brendan Rodgers' side are five points adrift of Feyenoord in third place.Atletico lea...
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Haaland scores twice as Man City reach knockouts

 Erling Haaland of Man City celebrates his goal with teammates during the UEFA Champions League Group Stage match between Manchester City and BSC Young Boys at Etihad Stadium on November 7, 2023 in Manchester, England. Erling Haaland took his Champions League goal tally to 39 in 34 games as Manchester City cruised into the last 16 with two games to spare by barely breaking sweat againstYoung Boys.The Norwegian striker shrugged off the ankle injury that forced him off at half-time in Saturday's hammering of Bournemouth to clinically convert a 23rd-minute penalty after Sandro Lauper had fouled Matheus Nunes.He then smashed home a second from the edge of the area six minutes after the restart, shortly before Lauper was sent off for a second booking following a foul on Nathan Ake.In ...
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Dortmund dent Newcastle’s qualification hopes

 Julian Brandt of Borussia Dortmund celebrates after scoring the team's second goal with Niclas Fullkrug of Borussia Dortmund during the UEFA Champions League Group F match between Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle United FC at the Signal Iduna Park on November 7, 2023 in Dortmund, Germany.Newcastle's hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the Champions League were dented as they fell to defeat against Borussia Dortmund.Niclas Fullkrug opened the scoring for the hosts midway through the first half and Julian Brandt added a second from a superb counter attack late on as the Germans completed a Group F double over their English opponents.Newcastle's best chance fell to Joelinton just after the break, but the midfielder headed Tino Livramento's cross wide from five yards out.The Brazil i...
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Shakhtar Donetsk stun Barcelona in Hamburg

 Danylo Sikan of Shakhtar Donetsk celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Champions League match between FC Shakhtar Donetsk and FC Barcelona at Volksparkstadion on November 7, 2023 in Hamburg, Germany. Barcelona missed out on becoming the first side to reach the Champions League knockout stages as they were stunned by Shakhtar Donetsk.Danylo Sikan scored the game's only goal, meeting Giorgi Gocholeishvili's cross with a looping header.Newerton thought he had added a late second, but the teenager's effort was ruled out for offside.Barcelona needed a point in Hamburg to advance from Group H with two matches to spare, but they were made to wait.Despite dominating possession, the visitors were unable to break down the Ukrainian champions.However, Xavi's side remain top of Gr...
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Xavi: Barça “halfway” to becoming great in Europe again

 Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi walks pst his players during a training session in Hamburg, northern Germany on November 6, 2023, on the eve of the UEFA Champions League Group H football match against FC Shakhtar Donetsk.Barcelona could take a big step towards accomplishing one of their main objectives for the season this Tuesday when they take on Shakhtar Donetsk in their fourth Champions League group stage match, needing only a point to guarantee mathematical qualification for the Round of 16 of Europe’s elite competition.It would be the first time in three years Barça would take part in the knockout stages of the Champions League and the first time under manager Xavi Hernández, who couldn’t rescue the team out of the hole left by Ronald Koeman in 2021 and failed to qualify out of a...
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Lee Kang-in scores as PSG eases to 3-0 win over AC Milan in the Champions League

 Kylian Mbappé of Paris Saint-Germain during the UEFA Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan at Parc des Princes on October 25, 2023 in Paris, France. Lee Kang-in scored his first goal for Paris-Saint Germain, Kylian Mbappé scored again and 17-year-old midfielder Warren Zaïre-Emery caught the eye with two assists as the Parisian club beat a lackluster AC Milan 3-0 in the Champions League on Wednesday.Mbappé opened the scoring late in the first half following Zaïre-Emery’s fine run and pass. After Mbappé’s France teammate Randal Kolo Muani made it 2-0 early in the second period, Zaïre-Emery capped an excellent performance by setting up Lee Kang-in near the end.It was Lee's first for the club and a welcome win for PSG after it was routed 4-1 at Newcastle in...
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Barca and Man City wins give them dominating leads in UCL groups

 Ferran Torres of FC Barcelona, Taras Stepanenko of FC Shakhtar Donetsk during the UEFA Champions League match between FC Barcelona v Shakhtar Donetsk at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium on October 25, 2023 in Barcelona Spain.First-half goals from Ferran Torres and Fermin López steered Barcelona to victory despite Georgiy Sudakov pulling one back for the visitors with a neat strike after the hour mark. It was Barcelona’s third win in three matches to maintain a perfect record in the group. They will face Donetsk in the return leg on November 7.Belgium champions Antwerp remain at the bottom of the group after a 4-1 defeat at home to Porto. Yusuf handed the hosts the lead in the 37th minute, but Antwerp, in a repeat of their defeat to Donetsk, collapsed after the break to concede...
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Feyenoord beat Lazio in Rotterdam with a dominating performance

 Santiago Gimenez of Feyenoord shoots to score during the Group E - UEFA Champions League 2023/24 match between Feyenoord and SS Lazio at Stadion Feijenoord on October 25, 2023 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Feyenoord picked up a vital victory on Wednesday in the UEFA Champions League against Lazio. The reigning Eredivisie champions beat Lazio 3-1 after goals by Santiago Gimenez and Ramiz Zerrouki.Arne Slot started the match with Ramiz Zerrouki in midfield. His side had an open spot in the midfield as Calvin Stengs was moved to the wing to replace Yankubah Minteh.Feyenoord had their first big chance of the match after nine minutes. Igor Paixao put in a perfect cross straight to Gimenez, who was playing his first Champions League, having served a suspension for the first two matches, ...
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Jesus helps Arsenal win at Sevilla

 Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal FC celebrates after scoring his team's second goal with teammates during the UEFA Champions League match between Sevilla FC and Arsenal FC at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on October 24, 2023 in Seville, Spain.Gabriel Jesus scored a goal and grabbed an assist to help Arsenal get back to winning ways in the Champions League with victory at Sevilla.After losing 2-1 to Lens in their previous European outing, the Gunners came through a difficult test against the seven-time Europa League winners.Gabriel Martinelli got the visitors up and running by marking his Champions League debut with a goal, racing onto Jesus' brilliant ball and rounding the goalkeeper in first-half stoppage time.Jesus then increased Arsenal's lead early in the second half with a superb strike...
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