Champions League: Top leagues guaranteed extra spots
8 years, 6 months ago

Champions League: Top leagues guaranteed extra spots

CNN  

Story highlights UEFA guarantees top leagues four Champions League group-stage spots Spain, Germany, England and Italy currently set to benefit UEFA also "significantly" increasing financial distribution to clubs CNN — Life just got a little bit easier for the clubs of European football’s top four leagues after UEFA, the sport’s governing body on the continent, announced that each division will have four guaranteed places in the Champions League group stage from the start of 2018-19 season. The new changes mean that 16 of the 32 Champions League group-stage spots will now be guaranteed to teams in Europe’s top four leagues. OFFICIAL: The top four teams from the four highest-ranked leagues will enter the #UCL group stage from 2018. pic.twitter.com/TUva8MIGiE — UEFA Champions League August 26, 2016 The announcement comes just a day after UEFA presidential candidate, Aleksander Ceferin, warned that a potential breakaway league of Europe’s top clubs could lead to war between teams and the governing body. “Giving four group-stage spots to the top four leagues will help improve the sporting and commercial interest of the competition, so we can then spread the money across the competition and throughout all clubs.” ‘Evolution not revolution’ As part of its “evolution of UEFA club competitions” process for the 2018-21 cycle, UEFA also announced that financial distribution to clubs participating in the Champions League and Europa League will be “increased significantly.” “A new four-pillar financial distribution system will see sporting performances better rewarded, while market pool share will decrease,” the governing body confirmed.

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Revealed: How the Premier League can secure a fifth Champions League spot for next season TONIGHT
4 days, 21 hours ago

Revealed: How the Premier League can secure a fifth Champions League spot for next season TONIGHT

Daily Mail  

LISTEN NOW: It's All Kicking Off! English teams have a dominant position can only be overtaken by Spain and Italy Premier League clubs could secure a fifth Champions League spot if two Italian sides fail to advance further in European competitions. Furthermore, their success has boosted the Premier League's chances of securing an extra Champions League spot next season in …

The race for the Champions League may be the most compelling story left in English soccer
1 week, 4 days ago

The race for the Champions League may be the most compelling story left in English soccer

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — The race for Champions League qualification may be the most gripping narrative left in the Premier League. And with the Premier League in pole position to win a bonus fifth spot in the Champions League next season, the likes of Bournemouth, Brighton and Fulham are in contention. Damage limitation City’s title defense has unraveled and hopes of …

UEFA Champions League: Benfica vs Barcelona – team news, kickoff, stream
2 weeks ago

UEFA Champions League: Benfica vs Barcelona – team news, kickoff, stream

Al Jazeera  

Al Jazeera looks at the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 tie between Benfica and Barcelona in Lisbon. Who: Benfica vs Barcelona What: UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg Where: Estadio de Luz, Lisbon, Portugal When: Wednesday, March 5 at 8pm Follow Al Jazeera Sport’s live text and photo commentary stream. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick …

Inside the Premier League’s frantic race to secure Champions League football
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Inside the Premier League’s frantic race to secure Champions League football

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Tight matches, such as the one between Aston …

Champions League draw LIVE: Arsenal, Liverpool and Aston Villa learn last-16 opponents and fixture dates confirmed
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Champions League draw LIVE: Arsenal, Liverpool and Aston Villa learn last-16 opponents and fixture dates confirmed

The Independent  

✕ Close Guardiola admits 'the best team won' after Champions League exit The Champions League knockout stage draw has taken place this morning with Liverpool, Arsenal and Aston Villa learning their last-16 opponents. Arsenal face a trip to the Netherlands against PSV, while Liverpool must travel to a rampant PSG side following their 10-0 aggregate win over Brest in the …

UEFA Conference League 2024-25: Chelsea draws Copenhagen in last 16
3 weeks, 3 days ago

UEFA Conference League 2024-25: Chelsea draws Copenhagen in last 16

The Hindu  

Chelsea was paired with FC Copenhagen of Denmark in the last 16 as the draw for the knockout phase of this season’s UEFA Conference League was made on Friday. Copenhagen finished 18th in the 36-team league phase, notably beating Hearts of Scotland, before eliminating German Bundesliga side Heidenheim in extra-time in the play-off round. The Italian side, which has appeared …

UEFA Champions League Draw: Liverpool, PSG set for blockbuster clash; Madrid face city rivals Atletico
3 weeks, 3 days ago

UEFA Champions League Draw: Liverpool, PSG set for blockbuster clash; Madrid face city rivals Atletico

Firstpost  

Also confirmed in the UCL Round of 16 draw was an all-German showdown between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen. Liverpool face Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 after finishing at the top of the standings at the end of the 36-team league phase. Reuters Liverpool are set to face Paris Saint-Germain in a blockbuster clash in …

Who can Barcelona face in Champions League round of 16?
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Who can Barcelona face in Champions League round of 16?

The Hindu  

The 2024-25 edition of the UEFA Champions League will see the round of 16 fixtures confirmed at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland. England: Arsenal, Liverpool, Aston Villa Spain: Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid France: Paris Saint-Germain, Lille Germany: Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund Italy: Inter Milan Netherlands: PSV Eindhoven, Feyenoord Portugal: Benfica Belgium: Club Brugge How …

Who will Arsenal face in the Champions League?
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Who will Arsenal face in the Champions League?

The Hindu  

The UEFA Champions League 2024-25 edition has reached the round of 16 stages, with half of them finalised after the knockout phase playoffs that ended on February 19. England: Arsenal, Liverpool, Aston Villa Spain: Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid France: Paris Saint-Germain, Lille Germany: Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund Italy: Inter Milan Netherlands: PSV Eindhoven, Feyenoord Portugal: Benfica Belgium: …

Revealed: Why English teams have the best chance at winning an extra Champions League spot next season - despite Man City's exit to Real Madrid
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Revealed: Why English teams have the best chance at winning an extra Champions League spot next season - despite Man City's exit to Real Madrid

Daily Mail  

The Premier League could receive another Champions League place next season after English teams received a coefficient boost in UEFA's rankings - despite Manchester City's unusually early exit from European competition on Wednesday evening. However, although the English serial winners will no longer be featuring in the European top flight, the end of the play-off phase in UEFA's elite club …

Champions League 2024-25: PSG humbles Brest 7-0 to seal last-16 spot
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Champions League 2024-25: PSG humbles Brest 7-0 to seal last-16 spot

The Hindu  

Paris St Germain cruised into the Champions League last 16 with a crushing 7-0 home victory over fellow French side Brest in its knockout phase playoff second leg on Wednesday to secure a 10-0 aggregate triumph. For PSG, it marked its most dominant victory in European competition while Brest’s maiden Champions League appearance came to a brutal end as it …

Champions League 2024-25: Which teams have qualified for round of 16?
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Champions League 2024-25: Which teams have qualified for round of 16?

The Hindu  

On Wednesday, the final matchday of the knockout phase play-off of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League took place, after which the top 16 teams were decided. As per the new format, the top eight teams qualified for the Round of 16 directly, while sides placed ninth to 24th had to play two-legged playoffs to advance to the knockouts. The top …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Borussia Dortmund players must dig deep to boost confidence, says Niko Kovac
3 weeks, 6 days ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Borussia Dortmund players must dig deep to boost confidence, says Niko Kovac

The Hindu  

Borussia Dortmund’s performances are not all negative despite two straight league losses, but the players must boost their confidence with wins, said coach Niko Kovac ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League playoff second leg against Sporting. Dortmund lost 2-0 to VfL Bochum on Saturday, its second defeat in a row in the league under Kovac that meant the Ruhr Valley club …

Champions League exit awaits Real Madrid or Man City and at least 3 more former title holders
1 month ago

Champions League exit awaits Real Madrid or Man City and at least 3 more former title holders

Associated Press  

Now the jeopardy really kicks in for the Champions League with a title chase, pride and hard cash on the line. Their European seasons will be over in February before even reaching the round of 16 that teams like Madrid and Man City, who meet in their second-leg game Wednesday, have come to expect. Heavyweight clash in Madrid Real Madrid …

Champions League global rights deal set to be struck by U.S. agency Relevent with UEFA, clubs
1 month ago

Champions League global rights deal set to be struck by U.S. agency Relevent with UEFA, clubs

The Hindu  

UEFA and top European football clubs are set to drop the Swiss agency that has sold Champions League rights since 1992 and replace it with the U.S. firm of Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross. UEFA men’s club competitions — including the Champions League, Europa League, Conference League and Super Cup — have earned gross commercial revenue of at least 4.4 …

Champions League global rights deal set to be struck by U.S. agency Relevent with UEFA, clubs
1 month ago

Champions League global rights deal set to be struck by U.S. agency Relevent with UEFA, clubs

Associated Press  

GENEVA — UEFA and top European soccer clubs are set to drop the Swiss agency that has sold Champions League rights since 1992 and replace it with the U.S. firm of Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross. UEFA men’s club competitions — including the Champions League, Europa League, Conference League and Super Cup — have earned gross commercial revenue of at …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Man City wary of weakened Real Madrid, says Guardiol
1 month, 1 week ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Man City wary of weakened Real Madrid, says Guardiol

The Hindu  

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola said his side were well aware of Real Madrid’s habit of producing their best in tough times, with a string of injuries having depleted the visitors’ defence ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League playoff. Of course we have to make two good games to go through.” Since the sides’ met last year, Real have strengthened an …

Champions League 'set for ANOTHER change to format' as players' unions complain to UEFA about burnout
1 month, 1 week ago

Champions League 'set for ANOTHER change to format' as players' unions complain to UEFA about burnout

Daily Mail  

UEFA are considering another change to the Champions League format after only introducing a major revamp of the competition this season. Real Madrid are reigning European champions after beating Borussia Dortmund in the final Bernardo Silva watches as his penalty is saved by Real Madrid keeper Andriy Lunin with Manchester City crashing out of last year's Champions League quarter-finals on …

UEFA set to remove extra-time in Champions League knockout phase: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

UEFA set to remove extra-time in Champions League knockout phase: Report

The Hindu  

The Union of European Football Associations is weighing in on the decision to do away with the extra-time rule during the Champions League knockouts. In 2022-23, no Champions League ties beyond the round of 16 required extra time, compared to only three in the previous season. This edition of the Champions League underwent a schedule revamp as well, which saw …

Champions League draw LIVE: Man City and Celtic face play-off blockbusters with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich ties
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Champions League draw LIVE: Man City and Celtic face play-off blockbusters with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich ties

The Independent  

✕ Close Real or Bayern will be favourites against City - Guardiola Manchester City will face Real Madrid in a blockbuster Champions League play-off tie, with Celtic taking on Bayern Munich for a place in the last-16. Premier League champions City scraped through by beating Club Brugge and, as the 22nd seeds, knew they would face a true European heavyweight …

Manchester United's possible Europa League last-16 opponents revealed after draw
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Manchester United's possible Europa League last-16 opponents revealed after draw

India Today  

Manchester United have learnt a little bit more about their possible Round of 16 opponents after the playoffs draw took place on Friday, January 31. Europa League Round of 16 Playoffs draw: Full FC Twente v Bodo/Glimt Union SG v Ajax Amsterdam AZ Alkmaar v Galatasaray Ferencvaros v Viktoria Plzen Fenerbahce v Anderlecht PAOK v Steaua Bucharest Midtjylland v Real …

Champions League: Guardiola warns Real Madrid, Bayern ahead of knockouts, says new format benefits fans
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Champions League: Guardiola warns Real Madrid, Bayern ahead of knockouts, says new format benefits fans

Firstpost  

Pep Guardiola doesn’t think Man City can win the Champions League on current form but is confident they will improve when the playoffs come around. Pep Guardiola is being “realistic” and feels Manchester City cannot win the Champions League on their current form but he has full confidence that they will improve in the coming days and create problems when …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says new UCL format has been great lesson
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says new UCL format has been great lesson

The Hindu  

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is not entirely sold on the new Champions League format after his team barely scraped through to the knockout round but called the experience an “incredible lesson” for his team. City came back from a goal down to beat Belgian side Brugge on Wednesday in a nerve-jangling must-win league phase finale, to finish 22nd in …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Real Madrid would not want to play Manchester City, says Carlo Ancelotti
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Real Madrid would not want to play Manchester City, says Carlo Ancelotti

The Hindu  

Real Madrid hopes to avoid Manchester City in the next round, manager Carlo Ancelotti said after it beat Brest 3-0 on Wednesday to reach the Champions League playoff where it will be seeded. “We don’t like to play against City, but if we have to, we’ll do it like on other occasions,” Ancelotti told a press conference when asked whether …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Atalanta misses out on automatic qualification with 2-2 draw with Barcelona
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Atalanta misses out on automatic qualification with 2-2 draw with Barcelona

The Hindu  

Europa League champion Atalanta missed out on an automatic place in the Champions League last 16 with a 2-2 draw at Barcelona on Wednesday, with Lamine Yamal and Ronald Araujo scoring for the already-qualified hosts. More from UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Real Madrid downs Brest to earn playoff seeding Yamal gave Barcelona the lead two minutes after the break from …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Real Madrid downs Brest to earn playoff seeding; Benfica beats Juventus to finish 16th
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Real Madrid downs Brest to earn playoff seeding; Benfica beats Juventus to finish 16th

The Hindu  

Defending champion Real Madrid made sure it would be seeded for Friday’s Champions League playoff draw by beating Stade Brest 3-0 away in the last round of the first phase on Wednesday. Real reached the Champions League knockout phase for the 28th consecutive year and extended its winning streak to five matches in all competitions. Brest vs Real Madrid Highlights …

Can players signed in January transfer window play in the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 knockouts?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Can players signed in January transfer window play in the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 knockouts?

The Hindu  

Europe’s top teams are set to play in the final matchday of UEFA Champions League 2024-25 league stage, with many sides vying for survival in the continental tournament on Wednesday. However, they will be without their January transfer window acquisitions for this final league stage match. According to the UEFA rules, teams participating in the Champions League, the Europa League, …

Champions League 2025: Qualification scenarios for Real Madrid, Man City, Bayern Munich
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Champions League 2025: Qualification scenarios for Real Madrid, Man City, Bayern Munich

Firstpost  

The final day of the Champions League group stage promises drama, with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich still fighting for an automatic spot in the knockout rounds and Manchester City currently out of playoffs spots. As the group stage draws to a close, three European giants, Manchester City, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, find themselves in precarious positions. With the …

Champions League 2024/25 Knockout Round: Last 16 draw and seedings explained; which teams will qualify
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Champions League 2024/25 Knockout Round: Last 16 draw and seedings explained; which teams will qualify

Firstpost  

The eighth and final matchday of the league stage of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League will take place on Wednesday with all 18 matches taking place simultaneously. Reuters The 2024-25 season of the UEFA Champions League gears up for its eighth and final matchday of the league stage with a lot at stake. Similarly, a team that finishes in seventh …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Slot prioritizes rest over standings, omits key players for PSV clash
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Slot prioritizes rest over standings, omits key players for PSV clash

The Hindu  

Liverpool can afford to rest a host of regular starters for its last league-phase game in the Champions League and giving players a break is more of a priority than maintaining first place in the standings, manager Arne Slot said on Tuesday. Captain Virgil van Dijk, top scorer Mohamed Salah and keeper Alisson have all been left behind for Wednesday’s …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Qualification scenarios, which teams will go to playoffs, who will go out?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Qualification scenarios, which teams will go to playoffs, who will go out?

The Hindu  

The Champions League’s new-look league phase reaches its conclusion on Wednesday with big names like Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain in danger of early elimination. With so much jeopardy going into the final round of games before the knockout stages, UEFA’s revamp of European club football’s elite competition looks to have delivered. List of all Champions League games on the …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Vlahovic returns for Juve’s final group stage clash against Benfica
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Vlahovic returns for Juve’s final group stage clash against Benfica

The Hindu  

Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic will be available for the final Champions League first phase game at home to Benfica while the Serie A side will be without defender Andrea Cambiaso, manager Thiago Motta said on Tuesday. In the Champions League he has already scored four goals, he is part of the group and is fine, we will see tomorrow if …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Guardiola concerned over finances if Man City fails to progress
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Guardiola concerned over finances if Man City fails to progress

The Hindu  

Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola said he is aware of the financial implications of failing to reach the Champions League knockout stages as his side head into Wednesday’s final group game against Club Brugge needing a win to stay in the hunt. City has reached the Champions League knockout stages every season since Guardiola took the helm in 2016, but is …

Champions League matchday eight: Who can qualify automatically? Who needs a play-off? Who are out?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Champions League matchday eight: Who can qualify automatically? Who needs a play-off? Who are out?

New York Times  

Four months, 126 games and 406 goals later, the final matchday of the inaugural league phase of the Champions League is here. Mikel Arteta’s side sit in third on 16 points, three points ahead of Aston Villa, Monaco, Feyenoord and Lille, who are all outside the crucial top eight places on goal difference. For Arsenal to fall out of the …

Champions League final group matches: Our writers pick the one game out of 18 they’ll be watching tomorrow
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Champions League final group matches: Our writers pick the one game out of 18 they’ll be watching tomorrow

New York Times  

Whatever your views on the Champions League’s new format this season, there can be little doubt it has set us up for a dramatic final round of league-phase games. Manchester City v Club Brugge Sam Lee: This one does not really need an introduction, but here goes: if City do not win, they will be out of the 2024-25 Champions …

The new Champions League format appears to be leveling the playing field. Just ask Man City
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The new Champions League format appears to be leveling the playing field. Just ask Man City

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — A bold new vision for the Champions League was launched this season, meaning more games and more money for European soccer’s elite, as well as a rebuttal to the threat of a controversial breakaway super league. The introduction of a 36-team league phase of the competition - replacing eight mini groups of four - has provided shock …

Champions League projections: Are we heading for El Clasico in the last 16?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Champions League projections: Are we heading for El Clasico in the last 16?

New York Times  

With just one round of fixtures remaining of the inaugural 36-team Champions League league phase, two-thirds of the competition are still awaiting their fate. With a sensational 5-4 win over Benfica — twice coming from two goals down before securing a stoppage-time win — Barcelona sealed their place in the top eight, still with a 9.9 per cent chance of …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Bologna stuns Dortmund 2-1 with two-goal comeback in two minutes
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Bologna stuns Dortmund 2-1 with two-goal comeback in two minutes

The Hindu  

Bologna struck twice in two minutes to bag a 2-1 comeback win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday and earn its first win in the competition while piling pressure on the embattled Germans who suffered a fourth straight loss across all competitions. Dortmund, who took the lead with a 15th-minute Serhou Guirassy penalty, has now lost all …

Champions League: Barcelona produces astonishing, if controversial, comeback to down Benfica in nine-goal thriller
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Champions League: Barcelona produces astonishing, if controversial, comeback to down Benfica in nine-goal thriller

CNN  

CNN — It’s customary for the Champions League to overdeliver on drama but rarely quite like Tuesday night’s game in Lisbon. Though already likely to reach the last 16 of this season’s Champions League, a victory guaranteed that Barça will automatically qualify for the next round. But Lille rallied and produced an unlikely equalizer minutes later through Jonathan David’s strike, …

UCL 2024-25: Barcelona manager Hansi Flick plays down Champions League title talk ahead of Benfica clash
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UCL 2024-25: Barcelona manager Hansi Flick plays down Champions League title talk ahead of Benfica clash

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has played down talk of his side lifting the Champions League trophy this year and said he was only focused on winning Tuesday’s clash at Benfica and working on areas where it could improve. Flick heaped praise on Liverpool, which is top of the Champions League table with a perfect 18 points, three ahead of second-placed …

Women’s Champions League to wrap up group stage that highlights a growing imbalance in European game
3 months ago

Women’s Champions League to wrap up group stage that highlights a growing imbalance in European game

Associated Press  

The competitive imbalance in women’s club soccer in Europe will be underscored this week in the final round of Champions League group-stage matches where little is on the line because of the dominance of the continent’s top teams. The eight teams advancing to the quarterfinals have already secured their spots with one round remaining: Lyon and Wolfsburg from Group A; …

Juventus deepen Man City crisis, Barcelona into Champions League knockouts
3 months ago

Juventus deepen Man City crisis, Barcelona into Champions League knockouts

Hindustan Times  

Manchester City's crisis continued with a 2-0 defeat away to Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Pep Guardiola's old club Barcelona beat Borussia Dortmund to clinch a spot in the knockout stage of Europe's elite club competition. Juventus' Weston McKennie celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates Arsenal, AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Lille, Feyenoord and Stuttgart were also …

Champions League top-eight possible for Aston Villa after thriller in Leipzig
3 months ago

Champions League top-eight possible for Aston Villa after thriller in Leipzig

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has set his …

Champions League 2024-25: Barcelona must learn from league stumbles, Flick says ahead of Dortmund meeting
3 months, 1 week ago

Champions League 2024-25: Barcelona must learn from league stumbles, Flick says ahead of Dortmund meeting

The Hindu  

Barcelona can learn from the setbacks it has faced in its La Liga 2024-25 campaign and continue to improve, manager Hansi Flick said on Tuesday ahead of its Champions League meeting with Borussia Dortmund. The draw was not the ideal result ahead of a vital clash against Champions League regular Dortmund, but Flick said it was natural for teams to …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Manchester City seeks to return to form against Juventus
3 months, 1 week ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Manchester City seeks to return to form against Juventus

The Hindu  

Manchester City’s malaise leaves the English champion in the unusual position of fretting over qualification for the knockout stages of the Champions League ahead of a tricky trip to Italian giant Juventus. City has often hit top form down the home straight to win the league during Guardiola’s six title successes in the past seven seasons. City squad ‘not enough’ …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Real Madrid heading for UCL playoffs, says Carlo Ancelotti
3 months, 1 week ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Real Madrid heading for UCL playoffs, says Carlo Ancelotti

The Hindu  

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti believes his side won’t secure a top-eight finish in the 36-team Champions League table and will have to go through a two-legged knockout playoff round for a chance to reach the last 16. After a fabulous campaign in which it won record-extending titles in La Liga and the Champions League, Real has struggled in its …

Return of the European Super League: '60 top clubs ready to sign up - with English teams expected to be willing to join' in revival of controversial plans which sparked mass protests in 2021
3 months, 1 week ago

Return of the European Super League: '60 top clubs ready to sign up - with English teams expected to be willing to join' in revival of controversial plans which sparked mass protests in 2021

Daily Mail  

European football risks another identity crisis with roughly 60 clubs reportedly willing to take part in a renewed push to establish a Super League. Roughly 60 clubs are ready to sign up to a renewed European Super League plan, a report claims Several top Premier League sides are said to be keen, though it is not revealed who Fans reacted …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Flick praises ‘wonderful’ Barcelona after 3-0 win over Brest
3 months, 2 weeks ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Flick praises ‘wonderful’ Barcelona after 3-0 win over Brest

The Hindu  

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick praised his players as they bounced back from consecutive LaLiga disappointments with what he described as a great performance to thump French side Brest 3-0 in their Champions League clash on Tuesday. Flick said on Monday that his side’s recent form was a major worry after they failed to win for a second successive LaLiga game, …

UEFA Champions League 2024/25: Juve must build on AC Milan draw when facing Emery’s Villa, says Motta
3 months, 2 weeks ago

UEFA Champions League 2024/25: Juve must build on AC Milan draw when facing Emery’s Villa, says Motta

The Hindu  

Juventus must build on its strong defensive performance against AC Milan over the weekend when it faces Aston Villa in the Champions League, Juve boss Thiago Motta said on Tuesday ahead of the group game against his former coach Unai Emery. On the other hand, Aston Villa started its first Champions League season in over four decades with three victories …

SPO 1-5 ARS Highlights, UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Arsenal thrashes Sporting for third win of season
3 months, 2 weeks ago

SPO 1-5 ARS Highlights, UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Arsenal thrashes Sporting for third win of season

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of the Sporting CP vs Arsenal UEFA Champions League 2024-25 match played at the José Alvalade Stadium. LINEUPS Sporting starting XI: Israel, Juste, Diomande, Inacio, Quenda, Morita, Hjumland, Araujo, Trincao, Edwards, Gyokeres Arsenal starting XI: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Odegaard, Partey, Rice, Saka, Havertz, Martinelli HIGHLIGHTS PREVIEW Arsenal needs to be ruthless to secure a …

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