Napoli faces uncertainty over the availability of Victor Osimhen as they prepare to host Barcelona in the Champions League last 16, following the striker’s absence in their last-gasp 1-1 home draw with Genoa in Serie A due to fatigue. Osimhen’s return to Napoli from the Africa Cup of Nations, where Nigeria reached the final, has Read More…
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Arsenal dominate Champions League clash, securing top spot in Group B with a resounding 6-0 win over RC Lens
In a freezing night at The Emirates, Arsenal secured their place in the last 16 of the Champions League by overwhelming RC Lens with an impressive 6-0 victory. The win also ensured their top position in Group B, sealing their qualification. Speaking to reporters after the remarkable win, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta expressed his satisfaction Read More…
PSG’s dramatic draw keeps Euro Champions League Group F wide open
In a nail-biting encounter, Paris St-Germain (PSG) managed to salvage a 1-1 draw against Newcastle United in a Champions League showdown that kept Group F on a knife edge. The match concluded with Kylian Mbappe’s nerve-racking penalty strike deep into stoppage time, leaving PSG still in charge of their fate but with a precarious grip. Read More…
Arsenal secures convincing 2-0 victory over Sevilla to bolster Champions League aspirations
In a commanding display on Wednesday, Arsenal regained their winning form with a straightforward 2-0 triumph over Sevilla, taking a significant stride towards qualification for the Champions League knockout rounds. After setbacks in the League Cup and Premier League, goals from Leandro Trossard and Bukayo Saka solidified Arsenal’s standing as Group B leaders. Trossard found Read More…
Manchester United suffers 4-3 Champions League defeat despite Hojlund’s heroics
In a dramatic turn of events on Wednesday, Manchester United surrendered a two-goal advantage to FC Copenhagen in a thrilling 4-3 Champions League clash. The momentum shifted after a controversial red card was shown to Marcus Rashford, who had just scored a brace, altering the course of the game. Reflecting on the pivotal moment, a Read More…
Erling Haaland shines in Champions League, nears record for fastest 40 goals
Erling Haaland’s ankle injury had thrown his participation in Manchester City’s clash with Young Boys into uncertainty just three days ago. However, on Tuesday, he delivered a stellar performance, netting two goals in City’s 3-0 Champions League victory, edging closer to yet another remarkable record. In the wake of this impressive display, Haaland now boasts Read More…
As Juventus lose, Manchester City advances to the UEFA Champions League round of 16
Even though they were restricted to a 0-0 draw on Tuesday in Copenhagen, Manchester City has advanced to the next round of the UEFA Champions League. However, they were without Erling Haaland, missed a penalty, and Sergio Gomez was sent off. Sevilla did not win the other group game, which they drew 1-1 at Borussia Read More…
FC Barcelona to face PSG in Champions League last 16
Barcelona will face Paris St. Germain (PSG) and former striker Neymar while title holders Bayern Munich are up against Italy’s Lazio in the last 16 of the Champions League after UEFA’s draw was held on Monday. The draw took place at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. The clash of Lionel Messi and FC Barcelona with Read More…
Celtic given tricky Champions League qualifying tie, Red Star drawn away
Scottish title winners Celtic were given another home draw in the second qualifying round for the 2020/2021 UEFA Champions League but were dealt a potential banana skin. Either Djurgarden or Ferencvaros, champions of Sweden and Hungary respectively, will visit Celtic Park on Aug. 25/Aug. 26, assuming Neil Lennon’s men can first overcome KR Reykjavik the Read More…
Lewandowski dazzles as Bayern crush Chelsea to reach last eight
Robert Lewandowski struck twice and set up two more goals as Bayern Munich cruised past Chelsea 4-1 on Saturday to reach the Champions League quarter-finals with a 7-1 aggregate victory and remain on course for a treble of titles. The Bavarians will be on an 18-game winning streak across all competitions as they head into Read More…