Tag: Champions League

Real Madrid top Celta Vigo 2-0 in Zidane’s return

After a scoreless first 45 minutes, Madrid nearly got on the board in the 56th minute but the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system annulled an apparent goal by Luka Modric, ruling that defender Raphael Varane had obstructed the goalie's view from an offside position.

March 17, 2019

‘Cristiano Ronaldo is the best in the world’

“It was an extraordinary performance from everyone, a really special night,” Matuidi said.

March 13, 2019

Juventus crush Udinese 4-1

Juventus boosted their record to 24 wins and three draws for a total of 75 points, making the side a virtual lock to win an eighth consecutive Serie A title.

March 9, 2019

Juventus notch win over Napoli

Ronaldo had snatched a bad pass from Kevin Malcuit and looked to have a perfect scoring chance when Meret darted out to challenge him and he went down, although it was not clear whether the goalkeeper actually touched him.

March 4, 2019

Liverpool dish out new deals to ensure sustained success

Liverpool's early FA Cup exit has given Jurgen Klopp's men the bonus of extra rest and rehabilitation after a gruelling festive schedule and before returning to Champions League action next month.

January 29, 2019

Arsenal beat toothless Chelsea to blow Champions League chase open

Chelsea could have got a foothold in the game before half-time as David Luiz's header came back off the post.

January 20, 2019

Chelsea clash vital in Arsenal’s need for Champions League cash

The need for the riches as much as the prestige of a return to Champions League football leaves Arsenal little room for error when Chelsea visit the Emirates on Saturday.

January 18, 2019

‘Cristiano Ronaldo reason behind exit of Zinedine Zidane from Real Madrid’

Ronaldo spent nine years with Real Madrid before switching loyalties to Juventus.

January 13, 2019

Lionel Messi claims record 5th Golden Shoe

Messi also discussed Monday's Champions League draw, which pitted Barca against Lyon in the round of 16.

December 19, 2018

Alisson Becker save, Mohamed Salah strike take Liverpool into Champions League last 16

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp calls goalkeeper Alisson Becker a 'life saver' for his last-gasp save that secured a 1-0 win over Napoli

December 12, 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo keeps Juve flying high with ‘important’ win over AC Milan

Cristiano Ronaldo scored as Juventus bounced back from their midweek Champions League defeat by Manchester United with a 2-0 win over 10-man AC Milan in Serie A, as Gonzalo Higuain missed a penalty before being sent off for the hosts.

November 12, 2018

Roma close in on last 16 with win over 10-man CSKA Moscow

Roma inched closer to a place in the knockout stages of the Champions League thanks to a hard-fought 2-1 win over 10-man CSKA Moscow in the Luzhniki Stadium.

November 8, 2018

Ronaldo scores but Man United stun Juve with two late goals

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first Champions League goal for Juventus but a stunning Manchester United comeback snatched a 2-1 win for the Premier League side to delay the Italians' passage to the last 16.

November 8, 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo frustated as Juve ‘gift’ United victory

Cristiano Ronaldo could not hide his frustration that despite scoring his first Champions League goal for Juventus the Italian side 'gifted' a dramatic late 2-1 victory to Manchester United.

November 8, 2018

Allegri believes Ronaldo will end scoring drought against Man United

Cristiano has scored seven goals for Italian champions.

November 7, 2018

Do-or-die for Spurs in Euro crunch

Desperate to avoid Champions League elimination at the group stage for the second time in three years, Tottenham face a do-or-die clash against PSV Eindhoven on Tuesday.

November 5, 2018

Man Utd launch security review after fan brings toy guns to match

Manchester United have launched a security review after it emerged a pitch invader got into Old Trafford with two toy guns during last month's Champions League game against Juventus.

November 3, 2018