Champions League – Page 7

8Nov

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Champions League

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...

7Nov

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Champions League

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...

7Nov

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Champions League

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 ...

7Nov

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Champions League

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...

7Nov

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Champions League

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...

7Nov

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Champions League

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...

26Oct

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Champions League

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...

26Oct

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Champions League

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...

25Oct

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Champions League

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, ...

24Oct

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Champions League

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...

24Oct

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Champions League

Onana’s added-time penalty save gives Man Utd win

Andre Onana and Harry Maguire of Manchester United celebrate after saving a penalty from Jordan Larsson of FC Copenhagen (not pictured) during the UEFA Champions League match between Manchester United and F.C. Copenhagen at Old Trafford on October 24, 2023 in Manchester, England.Andre Onana saved a penalty in added time to give Manchester United a priceless Champions League victory against Copenhagen.On an emotional night that began with a lone piper walking out playing the United anthem 'We'll Never Die' as Old Trafford paid its respects to Sir Bobby Charlton, United fans thought Harry Maguire's first goal since February 2022 had given them the win they craved.But with the allotted four minutes of added time played, Scott McTominay conceded a penalty by swinging a high boot dangerou...

24Oct

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Champions League

Bellingham scores again as Real Madrid win at Braga

Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid scores the team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League match between SSC Napoli and Real Madrid CF at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on October 03, 2023 in Naples, Italy.Jude Bellingham continued his brilliant start to the season with another goal to help Real Madrid claim a narrow Champions League win at Braga.After Rodrygo's first-half opener, Bellingham found the bottom corner in the 61st-minute with a fine, curling finish.The England midfielder now has 12 goals in 15 matches for club and country this season.Alvaro Djalo pulled a goal back for Braga but Real held on in Group C.Vinicius Junior thought he had added a third late on for the visitors, but his strike was ruled out for offside.Rodrygo also had a first-half effort disallowed as Real Ma...

24Oct

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Champions League

Sanchez scores as Inter beat Salzburg

Alexis Sánchez of Internazionale (L) plays against Strahinja Pavlovic of Salzburg (R) during the UEFA Champions League Group Stage match between FC Internazionale and FC Salzburg at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on October 24, 2023 in Milan, Italy. Alexis Sanchez scored his first goal since returning to Inter Milan as his side edged past Red Bull Salzburg in Group D in the Champions League.The 34-year-old, who re-joined Inter on a 12-month deal this summer, opened the scoring in the 19th minute with a cool side-footed finish.Oscar Gloukh levelled for the visitors in the second half.Hakan Calhanoglu sealed Inter's win from the spot after Lucas Gourna-Douath fouled Davide Frattesi in the area.The hosts finished strongly and could have had a third only for Lautaro Martinez to have an 81st...

24Oct

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Champions League

Kane strike helps Bayern claim win at Galatasaray

Harry Kane of Bayern Munich celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League match between Galatasaray A.S. and FC Bayern München at Ali Sami Yen Arena on October 24, 2023 in Istanbul, Turkey. Harry Kane scored and assisted to help Bayern Munich claim victory at Galatasaray in the Champions League.The England captain converted an easy tap-in after 73 minutes to give Bayern a 2-1 lead before assisting Jamal Musiala six minutes later.In the first half, Argentine forward Mauro Icardi cancelled out Kingsley Coman's eighth-minute opener with an audacious Panenka penalty.Victory extends Bayern's winning streak in Champions League group games to 16.They maintain their lead at the top of Group A with three wins from three.

17Oct

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Champions League

Shakhtar fire manager ahead of Barca UCL clash

Head Coach Patrick van Leeuwen of Donetsk looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League match between FC Shakhtar Donetsk and FC Porto at Volksparkstadion on September 19, 2023 in Hamburg, Germany. Shakhtar have fired manager Patrick van Leeuwen just over a week before they are due to face Barcelona in the Champions League.Van Leeuwen has gone and been replaced by former Croatia defender Darijo Srna who takes over as caretaker boss for now.Shakhtar will play Barcelona next Wednesday at Montjuic and then face the Catalans again in Hamburg on 7 November in the group stages.The Ukrainian side have three points from their first two games so far having beaten Antwerp 3-2 but lost to Porto 3-1.Barcelona have six points from six and know that two more wins over Shakhtar will likely guara...

5Oct

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Champions League

Alvarez and Doku help Man City to late Leipzig win

Manchester City's Norwegian striker #09 Erling Haaland (C-L) congratulates Manchester City's Argentinian striker #19 Julian Alvarez (C-R) after he scored the 1-2 goal during the UEFA Champions League Group G football match between RB Leipzig and Manchester City in Leipzig, eastern Germany on October 4, 2023. Substitutes Julian Alvarez and Jeremy Doku scored late goals as Manchester City recovered from back-to-back defeats to beat Leipzig in the Champions League.Defending champions City, who came into the game on the back of losses to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup and Wolves in the Premier League, looked in complete control in the first half.Phil Foden gave them a deserved lead with a difficult shot on the bounce following a cutback by Rico Lewis, who impressed in a central midfie...

5Oct

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Champions League

Dominant Newcastle roar to home victory over PSG

Alexander Isak of Newcastle United and Goncalo Ramos Ramos of Paris Saint-Germain in action during the UEFA Champions League match between Newcastle United and Paris Saint-Germain at St. James' Park on October 4, 2023 in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England. Newcastle United welcomed Champions League football back to St James' Park in style as Paris St-Germain were overpowered in a highly charged atmosphere on Tyneside.The French champions - including superstar Kylian Mbappe - found the atmosphere and intensity on and off the pitch just too much as Eddie Howe's side secured a richly deserved win in Newcastle's first home game in Europe's elite competition since a 2-0 defeat by Barcelona in March 2003.The Toon Army had already transformed St James' Park into four walls of black and white...

4Oct

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Champions League

Bellingham strong start continues for Real Madrid

Real Madrid's English midfielder #5 Jude Bellingham (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring Madrid's second goal during the UEFA Champions League 1st round day 2 Group C football match Napoli vs Real Madrid at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium in Naples on October 3, 2023.Real Madrid's season has not always gone according to plan, but Jude Bellingham has been there to rescue his team from trouble on just about every occasion. The same was true on Tuesday for the team's 3-2 win over Napoli in the Champions League when Real Madrid came from behind after conceding in the 19th minute. The comeback was almost instantaneous as Bellingham assisted Vinicius Junior's 27th-minute equalizer and then scored seven minutes later to give his side the lead. His assist saw him first re...

3Oct

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Champions League

Arsenal welcome midfielder Partey back ahead of Lens clash

Thomas Partey of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on October 02, 2023 in St Albans, England.Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey will be included in the squad to play at Lens in the Champions League on Tuesday after being sidelined for the past six matches, manager Mikel Arteta said.The 30-year-old Ghana international has not played since suffering a groin injury in training in early September."He’s been progressing really well in the last two weeks, and he managed to train the last two or three days with the team. That’s great news for us, obviously," Arteta said on the team's official website on Monday."He’s progressing and has been very good in the past week. He is a big player, and we know what he brings to the team."Arteta also gave an update on Bukayo Saka's condi...

3Oct

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Champions League

Madrid coach Ancelotti returns to Napoli with point to prove

Carlo Ancelotti coach of Real Madrid FC during Press conference head a their Champions League football match against Napoli at Stadio Maradona Italy on 02 October 2023 .Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is not a man to hold a grudge, as reflected by his return to the Spanish capital despite being harshly sacked by Los Blancos chief Florentino Perez in 2015.However the 64-year-old veteran would doubtless enjoy proving a point when his Madrid side visit Napoli in the Champions League on Tuesday at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.Ancelotti was axed by president Aurelio De Laurentiis in December 2019, less than an hour after helping Napoli reach the Champions League knock-out stages with a 4-0 thrashing of Genk.The Italian side were struggling in seventh in Serie A at the time and won their...