Real Madrid eliminates champion Manchester City on penalties and is in the ‘Champions’ semi-finals

Real Madrid weathered the storm, silenced the crowd and put an end to Manchester City’s reign that was rather brief. Madrid advanced to the Champions League semifinals on Wednesday, beating City 4-3 on penalties at the Etihad Stadium. Antonio Rudiger converted the decisive shot of the shootout after the match ended 1-1 in regulation and overtime. And Pep Guardiola will have to return to the … Continue reading Real Madrid eliminates champion Manchester City on penalties and is in the ‘Champions’ semi-finals

Bayern shows its greatness in the Champions League

The Bavarian team, which lost the Bundesliga weeks ago, showed that it still has a lot to say in Europe and left out Arteta’s Arsenal after the 2-2 draw in the first leg. Bayern Munich beat Arsenal 1-0 at the Allianz Arena and, after drawing 2-2 in London, qualified for the semi-finals of the Champions League, where they will face Real Madrid. On the other … Continue reading Bayern shows its greatness in the Champions League

Dortmund is in the semifinals after overcoming Atlético de Madrid on the aggregate scoreboard

Marcel Sabitzer scored late and assisted on two more as Borussia Dortmund advanced to the Champions League semi-finals with a wild 4-2 victory over Atlético Madrid on Tuesday.After losing the first leg of the quarterfinals 2-1 in Madrid, Dortmund had to come back twice on aggregate to advance 5-4 on aggregate. Atlético coach Diego Simeone responded with three changes after halftime that paid off. An … Continue reading Dortmund is in the semifinals after overcoming Atlético de Madrid on the aggregate scoreboard

Barcelona vs. PSG: Mbappé led the French to qualify for the Champions League semi-finals

The first quarterfinal series ended with matches full of goals and emotions until the last minute. As expected, Barcelona and PSG did not disappoint and delivered a great game for all European football lovers. With scores from Ousmane Dembéle, Vitinha and a double from Kylian Mbappé, who scored in the 40th, 54th, 61st and 89th minutes, the French team sealed its classification. For its part, … Continue reading Barcelona vs. PSG: Mbappé led the French to qualify for the Champions League semi-finals

Champions League schedule, live stream, storylines

The second legs of the quarterfinals kicks off this week with much anticipated matchups After a thrilling start with 18 goals across four games, the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals conclude this week with each and every tie too close to call heading into the second legs. This week’s action kicks off on Tuesday with Barcelona hosting Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund welcoming Atletico Madrid. Both … Continue reading Champions League schedule, live stream, storylines

BORUSSIA DORTMUND 2-0 PSV EINDHOVEN (3-1 AGG)

Borussia Dortmund are into the quarter-finals of the Champions League following a narrow win over PSV Eindhoven. A tense and tight game at Signal Iduna Park went the way of the home side courtesy of an early Jadon Sancho goal to put Dortmund 2-1 up on aggregate. PSV were left to rue several missed chances before Marco Reus settled the tie in stoppage time. Borussia … Continue reading BORUSSIA DORTMUND 2-0 PSV EINDHOVEN (3-1 AGG)

Oblak’s double penalty save seals Atletico’s UCL quarterfinal spot

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone, with tears welling in his eyes, watched as Los Colchoneros fans erupted in celebration at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium. Just moments earlier, he paced nervously on the sidelines, unable to witness the tense penalty shootout that secured Atletico’s triumph over Inter Milan and propelled them to the Champions League quarterfinals. Led by Jan Oblak’s crucial saves and a late regulation … Continue reading Oblak’s double penalty save seals Atletico’s UCL quarterfinal spot

Barcelona into Champions League last eight

Barcelona reached the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in four years after a thrilling 3-1 home win over Napoli in their last-16 second leg gave them a deserved 4-2 aggregate victory on Tuesday. Early goals by Fermin Lopez and Joao Cancelo set the hosts on their way and, after Amir Rrahmani cut the deficit before the break, Robert Lewandowski wrapped up the win … Continue reading Barcelona into Champions League last eight

Arsenal edge past Porto on penalties

Arsenal survived a penalty shootout to scrape past Porto and reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the first time in 14 years after a tense last-16 duel had ended 1-1 on aggregate on Tuesday. The hosts coolly converted their first four penalties with Porto’s Wendell hitting the post before David Raya saved Galeno’s effort to send Arsenal through 4-2 in the shootout after … Continue reading Arsenal edge past Porto on penalties