Champions League

‘It is a huge mountain to climb’

The Bavarians have struggled in the past weeks since Tuchel's arrival in late March, having been eliminated in the German Cup last eight by Freiburg before a 3-0 loss at City in the first leg last week
19 April 2023, 10:32 AM

City not dwelling on past failures, says Guardiola

City beat Bayern 3-0 in the first leg and are in the driving seat for a semi-final spot, with six-time European champions Bayern in turmoil after their German Cup exit two weeks ago, first leg loss and draw in the Bundesliga on Saturday
19 April 2023, 10:20 AM

Rodrygo explains reason behind Ronaldo celebration

Having netted Real Madrid’s first, the young Brazilian performed the trademark ‘Siu’ celebration of the iconic Al-Nassr striker Ronaldo
19 April 2023, 03:22 AM

Chelsea are not 'broken', says Lampard

With Chelsea 17 points off the Premier League top four despite spending more than 600 million euros ($655.50 million) on players, winning the Champions League is their only realistic chance of qualifying for the elite competition next season
18 April 2023, 04:36 AM

Napoli's Spalletti expects joyful outcome against Milan

Serie A leaders Napoli made their first appearance in the last eight of Europe's elite club competition when they visited Milan on Wednesday, losing 1-0 to an Ismael Bennacer goal
18 April 2023, 04:13 AM

Dressing room unrest may galvanise Bayern, says Guardiola

The row between Bayern Munich team mates Sadio Mane and Leroy Sane could actually make the German side more dangerous in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said.
17 April 2023, 07:21 AM

Real's Kroos, Vinicius available for Champions League trip to Chelsea

Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos and winger Vinicius Jr will be available for their Champions League trip to Chelsea next week after missing Saturday's LaLiga 2-0 win at Cadiz.
16 April 2023, 09:04 AM

Chelsea need something special to overhaul Real, says Lampard

"But I just said to the players that special things can happen at Stamford Bridge. They are a very good team but we have to believe."
13 April 2023, 06:24 AM

‘There's another 90 minutes to go’

In a battle between the last two Champions League winners, Madrid demonstrated their strength with an impressive display, while Chelsea showed why they are struggling in 11th in the Premier League
13 April 2023, 05:45 AM

Sane and Mane clashed in Bayern dressing room: reports

Bayern Munich's Sadio Mane and Leroy Sane clashed in the dressing room after the German club's Champions league quarterfinal first leg defeat to Manchester City, according to reports in Germany on Wednesday.
12 April 2023, 21:13 PM

Bennacer gives Milan first blood in CL derby with Napoli

Ismael Bennacer gave AC Milan a slim advantage in their all-Italian Champions League quarterfinal against Napoli with the only goal in Wednesday's tight 1-0 first-leg win.
12 April 2023, 20:55 PM

Real Madrid get comfortable victory against 10-man Chelsea

Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio struck for Real Madrid as they dominated 10-man Chelsea and opened up a 2-0 Champions League quarterfinal first leg lead on Wednesday.
12 April 2023, 20:54 PM

Ancelotti saddened by Chelsea slump

The Italian coach led the Blues between 2009-2011, winning a Premier League and FA Cup double in 2010
12 April 2023, 05:08 AM

No repeat of Napoli thumping in CL derby, says Pioli

Milan smashed four goals past Italy's runaway league leaders without reply earlier this month, but Pioli doesn't think there is any chance of Napoli being rocked by that defeat in Wednesday's first leg at the San Siro
12 April 2023, 04:57 AM

Lampard calls on Chelsea to become 'leaders' at Bernabeu

The Blues have struggled this season and are 11th in the Premier League, but face Los Blancos at the Santiago Bernabeu in the Champions League quarter-final, first leg
12 April 2023, 04:47 AM

Guardiola hits the right notes to teach Tuchel a lesson

In the 12 years since Guardiola last lifted the European Cup as Barcelona boss, he has often been accused of over-complicating things in the Champions League knockout stages
12 April 2023, 02:51 AM

Inzaghi laments Lukaku's missed opportunities

The Belgian missed clear scoring opportunities during the club's 1-0 defeat by Fiorentina and 1-1 draw with lowly Salernitana over the past 10 days in Serie A, costing the team crucial points in their bid to secure a top four finish
11 April 2023, 03:22 AM

Guardiola ready to pit his wits against old rival Tuchel

City host Bayern in the Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday as Guardiola continues his quest to lead the team to their first title in Europe's elite club competition
11 April 2023, 03:18 AM

Sleepless nights for Tuchel ahead of City clash

Tuchel takes Bayern to the Etihad Stadium looking to move a step closer to winning the Champions League for the second time
11 April 2023, 03:14 AM

Benfica relying on 'extraordinary' Ramos in Inter clash

The striker is growing used to the pressure, shooting into the global football consciousness during the World Cup in December when he was picked to start for Portugal ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo in the last 16 against Switzerland
11 April 2023, 03:10 AM