European Football: Five talking points from the week gone by
4 years, 10 months ago

European Football: Five talking points from the week gone by

The Hindu  

Real Madrid won the Clasico to regain the initiative in the Spanish title race, while Thomas Mueller continued his renaissance and Ajax saw its recent slump go on. Here's a look at some of the main talking points from the weekend across Europe: - Worrying times for Barcelona - Gerard Pique said it was one of the worst Real Madrid sides he had faced at the Santiago Bernabeu but, even more worrying for him than that, Barcelona was beaten 2-0 in the Clasico on Sunday. A year after Mueller was sacked from the German national team, he has emerged as a crucial man in Bayern's title defence and Champions League campaign. Atalanta has scored five or more goals in five Serie A games now, and with 70 goals in total in 25 matches, only Bayern and Paris Saint-Germain have scored more in Europe's top five leagues. - Lyon roars again - Fresh from its 1-0 win over Juventus in its Champions League last 16, first leg, Lyon got the better of bitter rival Saint-Etienne, winning Sunday's derby 2-0.

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Champions League: Super-sub Torres helps Barcelona beat Dortmund 3-2; Stuttgart scores five past Young Boys
4 weeks ago

Champions League: Super-sub Torres helps Barcelona beat Dortmund 3-2; Stuttgart scores five past Young Boys

The Hindu  

Substitute Ferran Torres scored twice including an 85th-minute winner as Barcelona earned a hard-fought 3-2 victory at Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Wednesday to move to the brink of qualification. Dortmund’s Serhou Guirassy celebrates his side’s second goal during the Champions League match against FC Barcelona at the Signal-Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany. Stuttgart hammers five goals past …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Dortmund beats Dinamo Zagreb 3-0 to stay firmly on qualification course
1 month, 1 week ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Dortmund beats Dinamo Zagreb 3-0 to stay firmly on qualification course

The Hindu  

Borussia Dortmund eased past hosts Dinamo Zagreb 3-0 in the Champions League on Wednesday to stay firmly on course for a top-eight finish and automatic qualification to the knockout stage. The top eight teams automatically qualify for the knockout stage while the next 16 teams go into qualification playoffs Mukau double earns Lille win at Bologna Jhon Lucumi scored Bologna’s …

UEFA Champions League 2024/25: Juve must build on AC Milan draw when facing Emery’s Villa, says Motta
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Madrid's Vinicius Junior Completes Hat-Trick as They Bounce Back from 2-0 Defeat to Dortmund in Champions League
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Madrid's Vinicius Junior Completes Hat-Trick as They Bounce Back from 2-0 Defeat to Dortmund in Champions League

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Real Madrid secured a 5-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday, with Vinicius Junior scoring a hat-trick. Vinicius struck three times in the second half as Madrid bounced back from two goals down to inflict further anguish on Dortmund. Villa maintained their 100 percent record to go top of the table.

Aston Villa Soars to Top of Champions League Table with Dramatic Win Against Bologna
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Aston Villa Soars to Top of Champions League Table with Dramatic Win Against Bologna

News 18  

Aston Villa secures a crucial 2-0 victory over Bologna in the Champions League, moving top of the table. The win marks a significant comeback for the club, who last played in the top tier of European football in 1983. Villa's impressive performance showcases their strength from set-pieces, with John McGinn's free-kick opening the scoring and Jhon Duran's clinical finish in …

Reijnders Scores Twice as Milan Downs Brugge 3-1 in Champions League Opener
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Reijnders Scores Twice as Milan Downs Brugge 3-1 in Champions League Opener

The Hindu  

AC Milan secured its first points in the Champions League this season with a 3-1 home win over Belgian champions Club Brugge on Tuesday. Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders scored twice in the second half, including a penalty that put Milan ahead in the second half. The hosts dominated the game and secured the win with a late goal from Reijnders.

Europa League: Loftus-Cheek lifts Milan past Rennes, Lukaku scores in Roma’s draw with Feyenoord
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Europa League: Loftus-Cheek lifts Milan past Rennes, Lukaku scores in Roma’s draw with Feyenoord

The Hindu  

Ruben Loftus-Cheek scored two goals as AC Milan eased to 3-0 victory over Rennes in the first leg of the playoff for the Europa League’s round of 16 on Thursday. Loftus-Cheek has now scored five goals in his last five games for Milan, a seven-time European Cup champion that has never won the second-tier Europa League or its predecessor, the …

Benzema scores in final game with Madrid; Vinícius back in team after racial abuse
1 year, 7 months ago

Benzema scores in final game with Madrid; Vinícius back in team after racial abuse

Associated Press  

MADRID — Karim Benzema converted his penalty kick and received a standing ovation from fans before being substituted at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, bringing an end to his memorable career with Real Madrid on Sunday. Benzema was replaced after scoring the 72nd-minute equalizer in Madrid’s 1-1 draw against Athletic Bilbao in his final game with the Spanish powerhouse after 14 …

Europa League: Roma scores twice in extra time to book semifinal spot
1 year, 8 months ago

Europa League: Roma scores twice in extra time to book semifinal spot

The Hindu  

Stephan El Shaarawy and Lorenzo Pellegrini scored in extra time to earn host AS Roma a spot in the Europa League semifinals after defeating Dutch side Feyenoord 4-1 on Thursday for a 4-2 aggregate win. El Shaarawy converted a cross from Tammy Abraham after 101 minutes and captain Pellegrini, who missed a penalty in last week’s first leg, sealed the …

MATCHDAY: Napoli looks to widen lead; Lyon without Lacazette
1 year, 10 months ago

MATCHDAY: Napoli looks to widen lead; Lyon without Lacazette

Associated Press  

A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Friday: ITALY Napoli can move 18 points clear at the top of Serie A with a win at lowly Sassuolo. Sassuolo is undefeated in its past four matches, including impressive wins over AC Milan and Atalanta, to inch away from the relegation zone but it is nevertheless only seven points clear …

MATCHDAY: Lyon plays Nice; Borussias meet in Germany
2 years, 1 month ago

MATCHDAY: Lyon plays Nice; Borussias meet in Germany

Associated Press  

A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Friday: GERMANY Two Borussias with plenty to prove get the Bundesliga’s 15th round underway when Borussia Dortmund visits Borussia Mönchengladbach. It means Edin Terzić’s team is already six points behind 10-time defending champion Bayern Munich after 14 rounds. FRANCE Lyon’s mini-revival under new coach Laurent ended after two wins and his …

UEFA Champions League (W): Arsenal thrashes UWCL holder Lyon, Barca scores nine against Benfica
2 years, 2 months ago

UEFA Champions League (W): Arsenal thrashes UWCL holder Lyon, Barca scores nine against Benfica

The Hindu  

Women's Champions League holder Lyon collapsed to a 5-1 home thumping against Arsenal on Wednesday as Beth Mead starred for the English club, while Barcelona put nine goals past Benfica. #UWCL — UEFA Women's Champions League October 19, 2022 Frida Leonhardsen-Maanum doubled the advantage midway through the first half, before Melvine Malard pulled one back for the French side who …

Champions League talking points: Who can topple Real Madrid and Messi chases Ronaldo
2 years, 4 months ago

Champions League talking points: Who can topple Real Madrid and Messi chases Ronaldo

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 Holders Real Madrid will launch their title defence …

Champions League: Villarreal stun Bayern Munich 1-0 in quarter-final first leg
2 years, 9 months ago

Champions League: Villarreal stun Bayern Munich 1-0 in quarter-final first leg

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Arnaut Danjuma’s goal early in the first half was enough for Villarreal at the La Cerámica Stadium, with Bayern unable to get past the solid defence of Unai Emery’s squad and losing only for the second time in 30 Champions League matches. Villarreal pulled off another surprising Champions League result, this time against six-time champions Bayern Munich to boost their …

UEFA Champions League: Villarreal beats Bayern Munich 1-0 in Quarterfinals 1st leg
2 years, 9 months ago

UEFA Champions League: Villarreal beats Bayern Munich 1-0 in Quarterfinals 1st leg

The Hindu  

Villarreal pulled off another surprising Champions League result with a 1-0 win over Bayern Munich in the first leg of the quarterfinals on Wednesday. Arnaut Danjuma’s goal early in the first half was enough for Villarreal, with Bayern unable to get past the solid defense of Unai Emery’s squad and losing only for the second time in 30 Champions League …

Ligue 1: Lyon Find Scoring Touch to Beat Lorient 4-1 And Move Up The Table
2 years, 10 months ago

Ligue 1: Lyon Find Scoring Touch to Beat Lorient 4-1 And Move Up The Table

News 18  

Midfielder Romain Faivre scored twice as Lyon won at struggling Lorient 4-1 to move up to sixth place in the French league on Friday. Forwards Moussa Dembele and Karl Toko Ekambi set each other up on the other goals as Lyon moved two points behind Rennes in fourth spot, which guarantees automatic entry into next season’s Europa League. Dembele made …

Champions League: Ajax star Sebastian Haller out to extend European scoring streak
2 years, 10 months ago

Champions League: Ajax star Sebastian Haller out to extend European scoring streak

Firstpost  

Ajax take on Benfica at the Estadio da Luz as they return to Lisbon, where Haller scored four times on his Champions League debut Amsterdam: Sebastien Haller will be bidding to continue his remarkable scoring record in this season’s Champions League when his Ajax side face Benfica in the first leg of their last-16 tie on Wednesday. Ajax take on …

Ajax Star Sebastien Haller Out to Extend Champions League Scoring Streak
2 years, 10 months ago

Ajax Star Sebastien Haller Out to Extend Champions League Scoring Streak

News 18  

Sebastien Haller will be bidding to continue his remarkable scoring record in this season’s Champions League when his Ajax side face Benfica in the first leg of their last-16 tie on Wednesday. Ajax take on Benfica at the Estadio da Luz as they return to Lisbon, where Haller scored four times on his Champions League debut when the Dutch champions …

Ligue 1: AS Monaco See Off Lyon to Boost European Hopes
2 years, 11 months ago

Ligue 1: AS Monaco See Off Lyon to Boost European Hopes

News 18  

Monaco beat fellow European hopefuls Lyon 2-0 on Saturday to move fourth in the Ligue 1 table, as Wissam Ben Yedder scored his 10th goal in seven games. Philippe Clement’s principality outfit are still six points adrift of third-placed Nice, who host Clermont on Sunday, in the race for the Champions League. Lyon drop to eighth and could be nine …

Champions League: Liverpool and Ajax reach last 16, Lionel Messi-less PSG denied at death
3 years, 2 months ago

Champions League: Liverpool and Ajax reach last 16, Lionel Messi-less PSG denied at death

Firstpost  

Real Madrid are two points clear of Inter Milan at the top of Group D after Karim Benzema netted twice in a 2-1 win over Shakhtar Donetsk. Atletico’s Brazilian defender Felipe was sent off for a foul on Mane before half-time, as the 2019 Champions League winners made it four wins out of four in Group B. Liverpool are now …

UEFA Champions League: Inter wins 3-1 at Sheriff to move to second in group
3 years, 2 months ago

UEFA Champions League: Inter wins 3-1 at Sheriff to move to second in group

The Hindu  

Inter Milan produced three second-half goals in a 3-1 win at Sheriff on Wednesday to move into a qualifying position in Group D of the Champions League. But it couldn’t break the deadlock until Marcelo Brozovic scored his first career Champions League goal in the 54th minute with an excellent fake and shot into the corner. Milan Skriniar then found …

UEFA Champions League: Ziyech's goal leads Chelsea to 1-0 win over Malmo
3 years, 2 months ago

UEFA Champions League: Ziyech's goal leads Chelsea to 1-0 win over Malmo

The Hindu  

Chelsea took a step closer to the knockout stage of the Champions League with a 1-0 victory over Malmo on Tuesday. Ziyech broke the deadlock for Chelsea in the 56th minute, tapping home at the back post after Kai Havertz centered the ball just out of reach of goalkeeper Johan Dahlin. Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel credited Havertz for a “huge …

UEFA Champions League: Juventus beats Zenit 4-2, reaches round of 16
3 years, 2 months ago

UEFA Champions League: Juventus beats Zenit 4-2, reaches round of 16

The Hindu  

Paulo Dybala scored twice as Juventus beat Zenit St. Petersburg 4-2 on Tuesday to secure a spot in the Champions League knockout rounds with two matches to spare. Juventus has now won all four of its matches to lead Group H by three points ahead of defending champion Chelsea, which won 1-0 at Malmo earlier. Dybala hit the post nine …

UEFA Champions League: Ronaldo's brace earns United a late point against Atalanta
3 years, 2 months ago

UEFA Champions League: Ronaldo's brace earns United a late point against Atalanta

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo scored two, including a stoppage-time equaliser, as Manchester United came from behind twice to earn a 2-2 draw away to Atalanta in the Champions League on Tuesday. The 36-year-old Ronaldo has now scored five goals in four games for United in this Champions League campaign and has nine in 11 outings for the club this season. Atalanta took …

European football matchday: Barcelona look to rebound, Napoli eye win streak
3 years, 3 months ago

European football matchday: Barcelona look to rebound, Napoli eye win streak

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A look at what’s happening in European football on Thursday: SPAIN Still in crisis, Barcelona visit Cádiz in the Spanish league as they try to rebound from consecutive setbacks — a draw against Granada in the league and a loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League. ITALY Victor Osimhen has scored three goals in Napoli’s last two matches spread …

Europa League: Manchester United aim to end four-year wait for trophy against first-time finalists Villarreal
3 years, 7 months ago

Europa League: Manchester United aim to end four-year wait for trophy against first-time finalists Villarreal

Firstpost  

United’s last trophy came in the 2016-17 Europa League under Jose Mourinho, when they beat Ajax 2-0 in Stockholm to become just the fifth club to win all three major UEFA competitions. Gdansk: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the hero of one of Manchester United’s greatest European nights, will aim to guide the club to a first title in four years Wednesday …

Europa League: Manchester United ease to 2-0 win over Granada in quarter-final first leg; Arsenal held by Slavia Prague
3 years, 9 months ago

Europa League: Manchester United ease to 2-0 win over Granada in quarter-final first leg; Arsenal held by Slavia Prague

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Paris: Manchester United defeated Spanish club Granada 2-0 in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie in Spain on Thursday, while Arsenal conceded a stoppage-time equaliser in a 1-1 draw at home to Czech champions Slavia Prague. Arsenal stumble at home Arsenal’s poor league form under Mikel Arteta has left the Gunners with the Europa League as their …

Europa League: A look ahead of the first legs of the quarter-finals on Thursday
3 years, 9 months ago

Europa League: A look ahead of the first legs of the quarter-finals on Thursday

The Hindu  

A look at what's happening in European football with the first legs of the quarter-finals of the Europa League on Thursday Granada vs Manchester United Marcus Rashford is back with Manchester United after he limped off against Brighton on Sunday. READ| Champions League: Mbappe brace helps PSG to thrilling win at Bayern Arsenal vs Slavia Prague The buildup to the …

Europa League: Dele Alli scores wonder goal, creates two as Spurs beat Wolfsberg to progress
3 years, 10 months ago

Europa League: Dele Alli scores wonder goal, creates two as Spurs beat Wolfsberg to progress

Firstpost  

Alli has largely been frozen out by Mourinho this season but enjoyed the best night of his reintegration to the squad following a failed exit in the January transfer window exit. London: Dele Alli scored with an overhead kick and set up two other goals as Tottenham beat Wolfsberg 4-0 in the Europa League on Wednesday to become the first …

Champions League: Juventus marches into last 16 with 2-1 win over Ferencvaros
4 years, 1 month ago

Champions League: Juventus marches into last 16 with 2-1 win over Ferencvaros

The Hindu  

Juventus progressed to the Champions League last 16 after a Cristiano Ronaldo goal and a stoppage-time header from substitute Alvaro Morata gave it a comeback 2-1 home win over Hungarians Ferencvaros on Tuesday. The result left Juve second in Group G on nine points from four games, three behind leader Barcelona which also booked a knockout-stage berth with a 4-0 …

Champions League: Dortmund, PSG post easy wins; Lazio held by Brugge - Football News
4 years, 2 months ago

Champions League: Dortmund, PSG post easy wins; Lazio held by Brugge - Football News

The Hindu  

Joaquin Correa scored early for a depleted Lazio but his side was held to a 1-1 draw by Club Brugge in an entertaining Champions League Group F clash at the Jan Breydel Stadion in Bruges on Wednesday. PSG gets first win Paris St Germain's Moise Kean scored twice and Kylian Mbappe grabbed two assists as it beat Turkish side Istanbul …

Messi scores as Barca routs Ferencvaros Morata double sinks Kyiv champions league
4 years, 2 months ago

Messi scores as Barca routs Ferencvaros Morata double sinks Kyiv champions league

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi became the first player to score in 16 consecutive Champions League seasons as he guided 10-man Barcelona to a 5-1 victory over Hungarian side Ferencvaros in its Group G opener at the Camp Nou on Tuesday. Ansu Fati = 1st player ever to score 2 Champions League goals before turning 18 #UCLpic.twitter.com/NrtVO4GsDV — UEFA Champions League October 20, …

Lyon returns empty-handed with prospect of losing key players - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 4 months ago

Lyon returns empty-handed with prospect of losing key players - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Had Olympique Lyonnais’ Memphis Depay and Karl Toko Ekambi found the back of the net in the opening 16 minutes against Bayern Munich on Wednesday, the Champions League may have had its first ever all-French final. Instead, Paris St Germain will now face the German champion while Lyon returns home empty-handed and without the opportunity of righting those wrongs next …

Champions League: Moussa Dembele scores twice as Lyon stun Manchester City to reach semi-final
4 years, 4 months ago

Champions League: Moussa Dembele scores twice as Lyon stun Manchester City to reach semi-final

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Guardiola’s team had been warned about Lyon, losing at home and then drawing away against the French club in last season’s Champions League. Lisbon: Moussa Dembele came off the bench to score two late goals as Lyon caused another Champions League sensation on Saturday, dumping out Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City with a 3-1 quarter-final win in Lisbon. We will try …

Lyon Stun Manchester City 3-1 to Reach Champions League Semifinals
4 years, 4 months ago

Lyon Stun Manchester City 3-1 to Reach Champions League Semifinals

News 18  

LISBON: Portugal Lyon stunned Manchester City to reach the Champions League semifinals for the first time in a decade, with Moussa Demble scoring twice for the French outsiders Saturday to seal a 3-1 win that sets up a meeting with Bayern Munich. One of the most expensively assembled squads in football history lost to the team that finished seventh in …

A Brief Look at Each of the UEFA Champions League Quarter-final Matches
4 years, 4 months ago

A Brief Look at Each of the UEFA Champions League Quarter-final Matches

News 18  

The UEFA Champions League quarter-finals get underway in Lisbon on Wednesday, four months later than scheduled because of the coronavirus pandemic and as one-off matches, all behind closed doors, rather than two-legged ties. RB Leipzig are appearing in the Champions League knockout phase for the first time, but the club's ambitions suffered a substantial blow following the sale of top …

Champions League highlights: Juventus knocked out by Lyon
4 years, 5 months ago

Champions League highlights: Juventus knocked out by Lyon

The Hindu  

That's it for today. Cristiano Ronaldo takes the set-piece and Lyon goalkeeper Anthony Lopes makes a brilliant save. CHAMPIONS LEAGUE PRE-SHOW: MATCH PREVIEW: Looking to overturn a one-goal deficit, Juventus will resume its 2019-20 UEFA Champions League campaign on Friday when it faces Lyon in Turin. Lyon claimed a creditable 1-1 draw in its last visit to the Juventus stadium …

UEFA Champions League last 16 previews: What’s at stake for the remaining teams?
4 years, 5 months ago

UEFA Champions League last 16 previews: What’s at stake for the remaining teams?

Live Mint  

The domestic seasons may have ended for Europe’s big five football leagues but there are plenty of games left in this season’s UEFA Champions League. Madrid’s impeccable form since the restart has seen them snatch a 34th La Liga title and they will hope that striker Karim Benzema can continue his goal-scoring streak—the Frenchman has 27 goals this season. Juventus …

Europa League highlights: Inter Milan defeats Getafe 2-0
4 years, 5 months ago

Europa League highlights: Inter Milan defeats Getafe 2-0

The Hindu  

That's it for today. INTER MILAN XI: Handanovic, Godin, De Vrij, Bastoni, Barella, Gagliardini, Young, Brozovic, D'Ambrosio, Lukaku, Martinez. MATCH PREVIEW: Inter Milan and Getafe will face off in a single-leg UEFA Europa League round-of-16 tie at Gelsenkirchen in Germany on Wednesday. After missing out on Serie A title to Juventus by just a point, Inter will be looking to …

Ajax knocked out of Europa League by Getafe
4 years, 10 months ago

Ajax knocked out of Europa League by Getafe

The Hindu  

Getafe continued its sensational season by dumping Ajax out of the Europa League on Thursday, the LaLiga high-flyer progressing 3-2 on aggregate despite a 2-1 away defeat. Jose Bordalas' side won a bad-tempered first leg 2-0 against last season's Champions League semifinalist and it extended its advantage in the fifth minute of the reverse fixture when Jaime Mata struck. That …

Champions League: Lyon stun lethargic Juventus 1-0 at home in round of 16 clash
4 years, 10 months ago

Champions League: Lyon stun lethargic Juventus 1-0 at home in round of 16 clash

India TV News  

A rare goal from combative midfielder Lucas Tousart gave hard-working Lyon a 1-0 home win against a lethargic Juventus in the first leg of their round-of-16 game in the Champions League on Wednesday. “We’re going over there with a lot of confidence.” Italian champion Juventus is bidding to end a 24-year-wait to win the Champions League, but woke up too …

Lyon 1-0 Juventus - Champions League 2019/20: Live score and updates
4 years, 10 months ago

Lyon 1-0 Juventus - Champions League 2019/20: Live score and updates

Daily Mail  

Lyon secured an impressive Champions League last-16 first-leg victory at home to Juventus thanks to Lucas Tousart's first-half goal. The Ligue 1 side went ahead when the midfielder stole into the box to turn home Maxwell Cornet's left-wing cross. READ: The full Champions League match report from the Groupama Stadium Juventus resume their challenge on two fronts, putting their Serie …

Champions League: Ronaldo still among the best, but Lyon has no plans to stop him - Rudi Garcia
4 years, 10 months ago

Champions League: Ronaldo still among the best, but Lyon has no plans to stop him - Rudi Garcia

The Hindu  

Rudi Garcia says Cristiano Ronaldo is still among the best players on the planet but the Lyon boss has no plans in place to stop the Juventus forward. Lyon welcomes Italian champion Juve to the Groupama Stadium on Wednesday for the first leg of its Champions League last-16 tie. Ronaldo scored for a record-equalling 11th-straight Serie A match in Saturday's …

‘Extraordinary’ Ronaldo and Juventus challenge awaits Lyon
4 years, 10 months ago

‘Extraordinary’ Ronaldo and Juventus challenge awaits Lyon

The Hindu  

Anthony Lopes describes Cristiano Ronaldo as “extraordinary”, and the Lyon goalkeeper knows how big a job he faces keeping his Portuguese international colleague quiet when the French side faces Juventus in the Champions League this week. “When you play Barca or Juve, the danger comes from everywhere,” Lopes said, adding: “All eyes will be on Ronaldo, especially in the stands.” …

Ligue 1: Lyon find momentum ahead of Champions League clash against Juventus with win at Metz; Nice draw at home against Brest
4 years, 10 months ago

Ligue 1: Lyon find momentum ahead of Champions League clash against Juventus with win at Metz; Nice draw at home against Brest

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Lyon hosts multiple Italian champions Juventus in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League game on Wednesday Paris: Lyon prepared for its showdown with Juventus with a gritty 2-0 win at Metz in the French league on Friday. Sixth-placed Lyon was four points behind Rennes in third spot and a place in the Champions League qualifying rounds next season. …

European Leagues Review: Real Madrid drops points, Lazio extends unbeaten run
4 years, 10 months ago

European Leagues Review: Real Madrid drops points, Lazio extends unbeaten run

The Hindu  

LA LIGA League leader Real Madrid’s winning streak came to an end following its 2-2 draw at home to Celta Vigo. Title-chasing Lazio came from behind to stun Inter Milan at home and go second in the table, one point behind Juventus and two points ahead of Inter. The win at the expense of its top-four rival comes days before …

European football: Five talking points from the week gone by
4 years, 10 months ago

European football: Five talking points from the week gone by

The Hindu  

Real Madrid maintained a three-point lead at the top in Spain, while Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig cancelled each other out in the big game in Germany. Bayern was awarded a second-half penalty, which was reversed after VAR spotted Robert Lewandowski offside, while Leipzig's Timo Werner missed one golden chance to beat Manuel Neuer. READ | Leipzig holds Bundesliga leader …

European football: Five talking points from the weekend
5 years ago

European football: Five talking points from the weekend

The Hindu  

La Liga Real Madrid stumbled at home to Athletic Bilbao, the goalless draw giving Barcelona a two-point lead in the title race. Read: Barca the best-paid team in the world, reveals survey Sevilla is three points behind in third following its 2-0 win at Real Mallorca while Atletico Madrid moved back into the top four with a 2-1 win at …

LIGUE 1 WEEKEND PREVIEW: High-flying Marseille will hope to tighten grip on second spot
5 years ago

LIGUE 1 WEEKEND PREVIEW: High-flying Marseille will hope to tighten grip on second spot

Daily Mail  

The French top-flight takes a winter rest after the latest round of fixtures and Paris Saint-Germain won't be caught at the summit - but Marseille will be aiming to stay in touch, just. Andre Villas-Boas' side did threaten a title race a few weeks ago but the Paris giants remain seven points clear with a game in hand after Marseille's …

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