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WE STILL CAN’T WIN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE THIS WAY: MESSI NOT OPTIMISTIC OF SETIEN’S APPROACH TO UCL GLORY QUEST

by Moshood Akinleye - May 15, 2020May 18, 2020 082

Lionel Messi doesn't believe Barcelona can challenge for the Champions League based on their current form. The Catalans have endured a mixed season which led to the dismissal of Ernesto Valverde. Quique Setien replaced him at the Nou Camp and claimed Barcelona have what it takes to win Europe's top prize. But Messi

PSG sink Borussia Dortmund in empty stadium to reach Champions League quarters

by LuMi - March 12, 2020March 12, 2020 0183

Neymar and Juan Bernat scored before halftime to overturn a 2-1 first-leg deficit and send the French champions into the last eight for the first time since 2016 as Dortmund finished with 10 men after Emre Can was sent off in the dying minutes. Paris St Germain

Liverpool knocked out of Champions League by Atletico Madrid’s extra-time triple

by LuMi - March 12, 2020March 12, 2020 0169

After falling 2-0 down on the night, substitute Marcos Llorente struck twice in extra time and Alvaro Morata added a late third to ensure a famous victory for Diego Simeone's side against a Liverpool team unbeaten in their last 25 home games in European competition. Holders Liverpool

RB Leipzig, Atalanta claim first-ever UEFA Champions League last eight spots

by LuMi - March 11, 2020March 11, 2020 0139

As RB Leipzig demolished last season's finalists Tottenham Hotspur by 4-0 on aggregate to reach their first quarter-finals, Atalanta went through to last-16 too by completing an 8-4 aggregate victory over Valencia thanks to four-goal Josip Ilicic. RB Leipzig’s Marcel Sabitzer scored two early goals as

Thibaut Courtois doubtful for Manchester City match with adductor injury

by LuMi - March 9, 2020March 10, 2020 096

Thibaut Courtois is reportedly doubtful for Real Madrid's Champions League clash with Manchester City after sustaining an injury against Real Betis at the weekend. The Belgium international limped away from the Benito Villamarin Stadium following Madrid's shock 2-1 loss on Sunday. Spanish outlet Marca claims that Courtois is to undergo a scan

PEP’S TACTICS WAS SHOCKING TO US – DE BRUYNE

by Moshood Akinleye - February 27, 2020February 28, 2020 0132

Kevin De Bruyne said Pep Guardiola had surprised even his Manchester City players with his tactical approach to the stunning 2-1 Champions League last-16 first-leg win at Real Madrid. The City manager omitted Fernandinho, Raheem Sterling and Sergio Agüero from his starting lineup and used De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva as central attackers in a 4-4-2

UEFA says all matches to go ahead with fans apart from Inter

by LuMi - February 27, 2020February 27, 2020 0130

One more death and 52 new cases of the virus in Italy were reported on Wednesday, all in the north, while nations around Europe reported additional infections linked to the Italian flare-up. Inter Milan’s Europa League match at home to Ludogorets Razgrad will be played behind closed

Manchester City topple Real Madrid, Lyon stun Juventus

by LuMi - February 27, 2020February 27, 2020 0119

Manchester City scored two late goals to defeat Real Madrid 2-1; Lucas Tousart's goal hand hard-working Lyon a 1-0 home win against Juventus in the first leg of the round-of-16 game clashes in Champions League. Manchester City scored two late goals five minutes apart to beat Real Madrid

Lyon vs Juventus, what’s your pick?

by LuMi - February 26, 2020February 26, 2020 0144

Juventus should have the upper hand in their UEFA Champions League round of 16 clash against Lyon at the Groupama Stadium. Juventus’ maturity and know-how is expected to serve them well against Lyon who also have the in-form Cristiano Ronaldo to contend with. Lyon head into Wednesday’s match

Bayern Munich thump Chelsea

by LuMi - February 26, 2020February 26, 2020 0119

Two second-half goals in less than three minutes from Serge Gnabry and another from prolific Pole Robert Lewandowski earned Bayern Munich a thumping 3-0 victory at Chelsea in their Champions League last 16, first leg on Tuesday. The German champions, clearly a class apart from their hosts, piled on the pressure