Champions League – Page 8

6Mar

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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...

23Feb

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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...

22Feb

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Galeno scores late winner as Porto stun Arsenal

Kai Havertz of Arsenal (R) passes the ball while is blocked by Alan Varela of FC Porto (L) during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 first leg match between FC Porto and Arsenal FC at Estadio do Dragão on February 21, 2024 in Porto, Portugal. Arsenal were stunned as Galeno scored in stoppage time to give Porto the advantage from the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. The Brazilian winger took a few touches to set himself before curling a wonderful finish into the net, past the despairing full-stretch dive of David Raya. Sergio Conceicao’s home side should have been ahead at the break after Galeno hit a shot off the post and somehow put the rebound wide. That was a huge let-off for Arsenal, but Galeno made no mistake in the fourth added minute at the end ...

21Feb

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Arnautovic scores as Inter beat Atletico

Alvaro Morata of Atletico Madrid clashes with Marko Arnautovic and Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 first leg match between FC Internazionale and Atlético Madrid at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 20, 2024 in Milan, Italy. Substitute Marko Arnautovic scored to hand Inter Milan the advantage in their Champions League last-16 tie against Atletico Madrid.Lautaro Martinez's shot was parried into the path of Arnautovic by Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak and the Austrian forward finished with a powerful shot from a tight angle.Arnautovic had missed several big chances earlier in the second half.He headed over the bar as well as firing over with the goal gaping.Former Stoke and West Ham forward Arnautovic replaced Marcus Thuram...

21Feb

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De Jong penalty earns PSV draw with Dortmund

Ian Maatsen of Borussia Dortmund, Luuk de Jong of PSV during the UEFA Champions League match between PSV v Borussia Dortmund at the Philips Stadium on February 20, 2024 in Eindhoven Netherlands.Luuk de Jong's coolly converted penalty earned PSV Eindhoven a draw against Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.The Dutch striker equalised 10 minutes into the second half after Mats Hummels was adjudged to have fouled Malik Tillman in the box.Donyell Malen had put Dortmund ahead in the first half when his deflected shot flew in off the crossbar.The second leg is in Dortmund on 13 March.PSV had the better of the chances early on in what was an open first half but failed to capitalise. Tillman spurned the best of them when he dragged his shot wide from De Jo...

15Feb

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Kane toils as below-par Bayern stunned by Lazio

Harry Kane of Bayern Munchen looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 first leg match between SS Lazio and FC Bayern München at Stadio Olimpico on February 14, 2024 in Rome, Italy.Ciro Immobile's penalty gave Lazio a shock win over Bayern Munich in their Champions League last-16 first leg.Immobile scored from the spot midway through the second half after Dayot Upamecano was sent off for a foul on Gustav Isaksen.Bayern, despite a star-studded attack featuring Harry Kane, were unable to respond in an underwhelming display.It was a second defeat in five days for Bayern, increasing the pressure on manager Thomas Tuchel.On Saturday, they lost 3-0 at title rivals Bayer Leverkusen and are five points adrift in the Bundesliga title race.Chances were few in a game low on ...

15Feb

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Mbappe and Barcola hand PSG 2-0 win over Real Sociedad

Kylian Mbappe of PSG celebrates his goal with Vitinha during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 first leg match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Real Sociedad (San Sebastian) at Parc des Princes stadium on February 14, 2024 in Paris, France.Kylian Mbappe showcased his scoring skill, securing a crucial 2-0 victory for Paris Saint-Germain over Real Sociedad in the first leg of their last-16 tie in a thrilling Champions League encounter. The Parc des Princes witnessed Mbappe's magic just before the hour mark, breaking the deadlock and setting the stage for a comfortable lead.Despite a lackluster first-half performance from PSG, Kylian Mbappe's clinical finish and Bradley Barcola's well-taken goal in the 70th minute provided the French champions with a solid advantag...

14Feb

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Champions League | Brahim Díaz scores in Real Madrid’s win over Leipzig

Brahim Diaz of Real Madrid is challenged by David Raum of RB Leipzig during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 first leg match between RB Leipzig and Real Madrid CF at Red Bull Arena on February 13, 2024 in Leipzig, Germany.After scoring Real Madrid's winner with a mazy solo run, Brahim Díaz jogged to the sideline and spread his arms wide open to celebrate.He was imitating the trademark goal celebration of Jude Bellingham, the injured teammate he replaced in the starting lineup.“Oh my god Brahim!!!,” Bellingham wrote on X, moments after the goal.Díaz stepped up in Bellingham's absence on Tuesday, leading Madrid to a 1-0 win at Leipzig in the round of 16 in the Champions League.“I really like Jude, from the moment he arrived we've been getting along,” Díaz said.“I'm helping him w...

18Dec

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Champions League final 16 draw: Arsenal get Porto, Man City meet Copenhagen

This photograph taken on December 18, 2023, shows the UEFA Champions League cup ahead of the 2023-2024 UEFA Champions League football tournament round of 16 draw at the House of European Football in Nyon.Holders Manchester City will face FC Copenhagen in the last 16 of the Champions League. Arsenal, the current Premier League leaders, will take on Portuguese side Porto in the first knockout round. City played Copenhagen – who came through a group that included Manchester United – in the early stages last season, winning 5-0 at the Etihad Stadium and drawing 0-0 in Denmark. Arsenal’s opponents Porto qualified as runners-up to Barcelona in Group H. Spanish champions Barca, meanwhile, were handed a tough assignment against Serie A winners Napoli. Real Madrid, the record 14-time winners,...

14Dec

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UEFA Champions League: PSG, Porto into last-16 as Newcastle exit

Warren Zaire-Emery of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League Group F match between Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain at the Signal Iduna Park on December 13, 2023 in Dortmund, Germany.Paris Saint-Germain and Porto qualified for the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday as Newcastle bowed out of Europe after losing 2-1 at home to AC Milan.PSG drew 1-1 away to Group F winners Borussia Dortmund to go through as runners-up after Milan came from behind to beat Newcastle at St James’ Park and eliminate Eddie Howe’s side.Newcastle, who needed to win and for PSG to drop points to keep their first Champions League campaign in 20 years alive, took the lead through a brilliant Joelinton strike in the first half.But Christian P...

12Dec

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Real Madrid win at Union Berlin to seal 100% record

Joselu Mato of Real Madrid celebrates 1-1 with Nacho Fernandez of Real Madrid, Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid, Fran Garcia of Real Madrid, Lucas Vazquez of Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League match between Union Berlin v Real Madrid at the Berlin Olympic Stadium on December 12, 2023 in Berlin Germany.Real Madrid came from behind to beat Union Berlin and reach the Champions League last 16 with a 100% record.The hosts went ahead through Kevin Volland after goalkeeper Frederik Ronnow saved Luka Modric's penalty.A win would have taken the Germans into the Europa League play-offs, but former Stoke and Newcastle striker Joselu scored two headers to put Real ahead.Alex Kral's low shot made it 2-2, before Dani Ceballos finished from Jude Bellingham's pass for the winning goal.Fourte...

12Dec

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Man Utd out of Europe with defeat by Bayern

Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United and Harry Kane of Bayern Munich walk off at half time during the UEFA Champions League match between Manchester United and FC Bayern Munchen at Old Trafford on December 12, 2023 in Manchester, England.Manchester United's season of misery plunged even further into the depths of despair as they exited the Champions League at the group stage after defeat by Bayern Munich at Old Trafford.Erik ten Hag's side, beaten 3-0 at home to Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday, needed to beat the Bundesliga champions and hope that there was no winner in the other group game between Copenhagen and Galatasaray.And even though Bayern were already comfortable winners of Group A, United were still unable to fulfil their part of the bargain on a night of bitt...

12Dec

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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...

12Dec

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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.

30Nov

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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...

29Nov

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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...

29Nov

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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,” ...

28Nov

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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...

28Nov

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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 ...

9Nov

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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 ...