Champions League Briefing: 18 matches, 64 goals, three hat-tricks, plenty of drama
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Champions League Briefing: 18 matches, 64 goals, three hat-tricks, plenty of drama

New York Times  

There were 18 matches, 64 goals, three hat-tricks and plenty of drama on the final day of the new-look league phase of the Champions League. It's a nightmare for Arsenal's debutant goalkeeper Neto 😬 Ex-Tottenham Hotspur forward Arnaut Danjuma puts Girona ahead 🐍 📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/OBfGhqOBXj — Football on TNT Sports January 29, 2025 Does that explain his bizarre excursion to allow Arnaut Danjuma to score? Watkins has SLIPPED on the spot 😱 📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/1xKRkOcNNT — Football on TNT Sports January 29, 2025 Duran has bailed Villa out on several occasions this season, including his stunning long-distance goal during their 1-0 win against Bayern Munich in October, but inspired by a pre-match tifo of Birmingham-born Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, they didn't need him. Elias Burke Lewandowski and Guirassy lead the scoring charts With eight games played and the league phase over, there is one very familiar name and one that is not so familiar at the top of the scoring charts in this season's competition.

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Tyrone Mings penalty means Aston Villa suffer first mini-wobble of Unai Emery’s reign
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Tyrone Mings penalty means Aston Villa suffer first mini-wobble of Unai Emery’s reign

The Telegraph  

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Daily Mail  

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Champions League 2023: Man Utd have to be ‘smarter’, says Fernandes
1 year, 3 months ago

Champions League 2023: Man Utd have to be ‘smarter’, says Fernandes

The Hindu  

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Champions League 2023-24: Bayern beats Manchester United 4-3 for opening Group A win
1 year, 6 months ago

Champions League 2023-24: Bayern beats Manchester United 4-3 for opening Group A win

The Hindu  

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Champions League: Awful week for London clubs after embarrassing defeats for Spurs, Chelsea; Bayern Munich beat PSG
2 years, 1 month ago

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India TV News  

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2 years, 6 months ago

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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 Robert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick as Barcelona opened …

Chelsea vs Juventus result: Champions League final score, goals and report
3 years, 4 months ago

Chelsea vs Juventus result: Champions League final score, goals and report

The Independent  

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UEFA Champions League: Disputed penalty saves Sevilla; Salzburg beats Lille
3 years, 5 months ago

UEFA Champions League: Disputed penalty saves Sevilla; Salzburg beats Lille

The Hindu  

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The Independent  

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Chelsea 3-0 Rennes: Timo Werner scores TWO penalties in comfortable win
4 years, 4 months ago

Chelsea 3-0 Rennes: Timo Werner scores TWO penalties in comfortable win

Daily Mail  

Suffice to say Timo Werner is on Chelsea penalty duty from now on. His penalty brace was ruthless as Chelsea made light work of Rennes to take charge of Group E. Timo Werner scored twice from the penalty spot as Chelsea tightened their grip on Group E after easing to a win over Rennes The Blues frontman has continued his …

Chelsea's signings made them look like genuine title contenders their 3-0 win at Burnley
4 years, 4 months ago

Chelsea's signings made them look like genuine title contenders their 3-0 win at Burnley

Daily Mail  

Perhaps Boris Johnson pushed back his Saturday press conference from its original 4pm start because he'd paid the £14.95 to watch Chelsea. For anyone who tuned in saw a performance of genuine Premier League title contenders on a cold October afternoon in Burnley, with the pieces falling into place for Frank Lampard. All six of Lampard's summer signings — Timo …

Social media reacts as Premier League ref Mike Dean reacts to being overturned by VAR at Arsenal
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Daily Mail  

Premier League referee Mike Dean left fans astonished as he appeared unimpressed by a VAR decision to award a penalty to Arsenal against Watford in the Premier League on Sunday. Mike Dean was told to award a spot kick to Arsenal by VAR as they beat Watford 3-2 The overruled referee was seen looking surprised following the call at the …

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5 years ago

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The Independent  

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Coutinho scores hat-trick as Bayern thrashes Werder 6-1
5 years, 3 months ago

Coutinho scores hat-trick as Bayern thrashes Werder 6-1

The Hindu  

Bayern Munich's Philippe Coutinho scored a hat-trick and Robert Lewandowski added two more goals as the champion demolished Werder Bremen 6-1 on Saturday to impressively bounce back from two straight league defeats. Bayern fell behind in the 24th minute from a Milot Rashica goal after once more wasting several golden chances, including missed chances from top scorer Lewandowski, as had …

Champions League: Chelsea complete improbable comeback against nine-man Ajax
5 years, 4 months ago

Champions League: Chelsea complete improbable comeback against nine-man Ajax

India TV News  

Substitute Reece James completed an improbable comeback for Chelsea against Ajax in the Champions League on Tuesday as the hosts came from three goals down to draw 4-4 after the Dutch team was reduced to nine men. In a roller-coaster match at Stamford Bridge, Frank Lampard's side scored two own goals and two penalties while Ajax had two players sent …

Chelsea 0-1 Valencia: Ross Barkley misses late penalty as the Blues' Champions League campaign begins in defeat
5 years, 6 months ago

Chelsea 0-1 Valencia: Ross Barkley misses late penalty as the Blues' Champions League campaign begins in defeat

The Hindu  

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Champions League: 'Clear and obvious, no penalty', says Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp after defeat against Napoli
5 years, 6 months ago

Champions League: 'Clear and obvious, no penalty', says Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp after defeat against Napoli

Firstpost  

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said it was clear and obvious that Dries Mertens’ controversial penalty should not have been given after the holders slipped to defeat at Napoli in their Champions League opener on Tuesday. Naples: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said it was “clear and obvious” that Dries Mertens’ controversial penalty should not have been given after the holders slipped …

Champions League round-up: Last year's semi-finalists Ajax start campaign with win
5 years, 6 months ago

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Daily Mail  

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Champions League: Antoine Griezmann goal hands Atletico Madrid slender lead over Leicester City
7 years, 11 months ago

Champions League: Antoine Griezmann goal hands Atletico Madrid slender lead over Leicester City

Firstpost  

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Champions League roundup: Manchester City dumped out on away goals by Monaco, Atletico Madrid win
8 years ago

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Firstpost  

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Champions League final: Yannick Ferreira Carrasco celebrates Atletico's late equaliser by kissing girlfriend
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The Independent  

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Tottenham midfielder Tom Carroll looking like a new signing and Newcastle may be missing a trick with Adam Armstrong - 10 THINGS WE LEARNED
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Daily Mail  

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Man City beats Fulham 5-0 in Premier League.
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India TV News  

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