Lionel Messi scored a goal and added an assist to lead Barcelona to a 2-0 victory over Sevilla on Saturday afternoon at the Estadio Sanchez Pizjuan. Overall, it was a very good performance from the Catalans, beginning with a revamped formation that laid the groundwork for a solid first 45 minutes, capped by Ousmane Dembele's opener. Sevilla responded nicely in the... Continue Reading →
Mendy magic lifts Madrid’s walking wounded as luck shines on Real once more
The left-back netted a spectacular late winner for Zinedine Zidane's side as they secured a crucial 1-0 win over Atalanta in the Champions League Real Madrid had all of the chances and most of the ball, yet came within four minutes from leaving Italy frustrated after a toothless display against 10-man Atalanta. The truth is, without... Continue Reading →
‘We showed what can happen’ – Wijnaldum wary of RB Leipzig doing to Liverpool what they did to Barcelona
The Reds midfielder helped to stage a stirring second leg fightback in a crunch Champions League clash with the Liga giants back in 2019 Georginio Wijnaldum says Liverpool will be taking nothing for granted against RB Leipzig in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 encounter, with the Bundesliga outfit capable of doing to... Continue Reading →
When is the Champions League quarter-final draw? How to watch, time & teams for 2020-21 knockouts
All the details about the draw as Giorgio Marchetti and Co. at UEFA headquarters will soon be warming up the balls The 2020-21 edition of the Champions League has entered the business end of the competition and there is very little room for error in the knockout rounds. Sixteen teams emerged from the group stage and they... Continue Reading →
Haaland sets Champions League records for quickest scoring start – early returns smash those of Mbappe, Messi, Ronaldo
The Dortmund star has made Sevilla's defence his playground in the last-16 Erling Haaland became the first player in Champions League history to score at least 17 goals in his first 13 appearances - but he didn't stop there. Minutes after putting Dortmund ahead of Sevilla in the last-16 of the Champions League, the 20-year-old Dortmund... Continue Reading →
Mbappe’s career-defining performance against Barcelona sets PSG star up as heir to Messi and Ronaldo
Mbappe's career-defining performance against Barcelona sets PSG star up as heir to Messi and Ronaldo Camp Nou might have been a graveyard for Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 but, four years on, Barcelona’s home stadium became the scene of arguably the greatest night of Kylian Mbappe’s club career. Without the support of Neymar and Angel Di Maria, the 22-year-old single-handedly... Continue Reading →
Red Bull gifts you wins! Leipzig hand Klopp’s crisis-hit Liverpool Champions League win in Hungary
The Reds arrived in Budapest reeling after three consecutive domestic defeats but they triumphed thanks to goals from Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane For a team in crisis, this was just what the doctor ordered. They may be struggling domestically, but Europe has always brought out the best in Liverpool. And Jurgen Klopp’s side have... Continue Reading →
Shearer hails Ndidi, names Maja, Aubameyang in Premier League Team of the Week
The African stars delivered spectacular performances for their respective clubs last weekend and have been rewarded for the showings Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has praised the impressive defensive display from Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi in their stunning 3-1 victory over Liverpool on Saturday. Shearer also named Ndidi in his Premier League Team of... Continue Reading →
Cristiano Ronaldo: How many Champions League titles has he won?
Cristiano Ronaldo has enjoyed a trophy-laden career with Man Utd, Real Madrid and Juventus - but how many Champions League trophies has he lifted? Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the most decorated athletes in world football, having lifted almost every trophy under the sun for both club and country - not to mention breaking several... Continue Reading →
Bayern Munich beat Liverpool and Chelsea to signing of Upamecano
The France international has snubbed interest from the Premier League to join the Bavarian giants Bayern Munich have agreed a deal to sign defender Dayot Upamecano from RB Leipzig, sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic has confirmed. The European champions will pay a €42.5 million (£37m/$51m) release clause to land the France international, who will sign a five-year deal.... Continue Reading →
