Barcelona’s Champions League exit sends Atletico Madrid to 2025 Club World Cup
8 months ago

Barcelona’s Champions League exit sends Atletico Madrid to 2025 Club World Cup

The Hindu  

Barcelona’s exit from the Champions League on Tuesday sent Atletico Madrid to the inaugural 32-team Club World Cup in the United States next year. Barcelona began play Tuesday trailing Atletico in the rankings to take the second Club World Cup entry from Spain and lost 4-1 to Paris Saint-Germain in the home leg of its quarterfinals. Atletico also was eliminated from the Champions League losing 4-2 at Borussia Dortmund, and 5-4 on aggregate, but its Club World Cup place is secure. Atletico is the 22nd team to qualify for the inaugural 32-team edition of the Club World Cup that will be played in cities across the U.S. from June 15-July 13 next year.

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Spain reigns in remarkable year of soccer achievement
1 week, 1 day ago

Spain reigns in remarkable year of soccer achievement

China Daily  

Spain national team coach, Luis de la Fuente, is hoisted into the air by his players after leading them to the title at Euro 2024 in Germany in the summer. XINHUA From the Champions League to the Olympics, via a commanding Euro 2024, Spain was the truly dominant force in club and international soccer this year, and put the individual …

La Liga 2024-25: Griezmann’s late brace leads Atletico Madrid to 4-3 comeback win over Sevilla
2 weeks ago

La Liga 2024-25: Griezmann’s late brace leads Atletico Madrid to 4-3 comeback win over Sevilla

The Hindu  

A second-half double from Antoine Griezmann earned Atletico Madrid a stunning 4-3 comeback home win over Sevilla in the La Liga 2024-25 on Sunday, as the host claimed its ninth straight win in all competitions. Sevilla’s Dodi Lukebakio equalised just two minutes later with a powerful low strike following a corner before Isaac Romero put it ahead after a quick …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: New UCL format not easy for anyone, says Simeone
3 weeks, 6 days ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: New UCL format not easy for anyone, says Simeone

The Hindu  

The new Champions League format means it is not easy for any team, said Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone before his side visit Czech champions Sparta Prague on Tuesday. Europe’s top-tier club competition now has 36 teams in a league table, a format where each side faces eight different opponents instead of groups with three home and-away ties. “From what …

Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund: A rematch for the ages, Barcelona faces Bayern in a clash of titans
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2 months ago

Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund: A rematch for the ages, Barcelona faces Bayern in a clash of titans

Firstpost  

A plethora of exciting matches await this week in the UEFA Champions League. Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund will clash in a rematch of the 2023-24 final, while Barcelona and Bayern Munich will battle it out in a clash of titans. Other notable matches include AC Milan vs Club Brugge, Arsenal vs Shakhtar Donetsk, and Juventus vs VfB Stuttgart.

Atletico Madrid stunned after its biggest loss in Europe since 2021: 'It was really bad'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Atletico Madrid stunned after its biggest loss in Europe since 2021: 'It was really bad'

New Indian Express  

LISBON: Atletico Madrid's 4-0 loss at Benfica in the Champions League on Wednesday was the team's worst defeat in Europe in three years, according to UEFA. Benfica's victory equaled the biggest winning margin by a Portuguese team against a Spanish one in a European Cup or Champions League match. The uncharacteristic defeat by Atletico came after a tense Spanish league …

FIFA announces 2025 Club World Cup stadiums and cities
2 months, 3 weeks ago

FIFA announces 2025 Club World Cup stadiums and cities

New York Times  

This article has been updated to reflect Inter Miami’s qualification for the Club World Cup as the host country representative team. GO DEEPER Infantino calls emergency meeting with broadcasters over lack of FIFA Club World Cup deal 2025 Club World Cup stadiums: Full list MetLife Stadium * Meredes-Benz Stadium Bank of America Stadium TQL Stadium Rose Bowl Stadium Hard Rock …

Real Madrid gets Champions League final rematches with Liverpool, Dortmund in new format fixtures
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Real Madrid gets Champions League final rematches with Liverpool, Dortmund in new format fixtures

Associated Press  

MONACO — The Champions League will have a series of rematches of recent finals in the bigger slate of games paired Thursday in the new format of European soccer’s signature competition. Real Madrid will have re-runs of its past three Champions League title wins, against Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund, in a revamped eight-game schedule for each team now the traditional …

Atletico Madrid moves closer to securing Champions League spot after beating Celta Vigo
7 months, 1 week ago

Atletico Madrid moves closer to securing Champions League spot after beating Celta Vigo

Associated Press  

MADRID — Atletico Madrid moved closer to securing the fourth and final Champions League spot with a 1-0 win over Celta Vigo in the Spanish league on Sunday. REAL MADRID CELEBRATES Real Madrid, which clinched its 36th league title last weekend, won 4-0 at Granada on Saturday. The celebrations did not take place last weekend because Madrid played Bayern Munich …

Real Madrid hosts Barcelona eyeing decisive blow in Spanish league title race
8 months ago

Real Madrid hosts Barcelona eyeing decisive blow in Spanish league title race

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Real Madrid faces one last stumbling block in its waltz toward the Spanish league title. “If we manage to win it, we’ll be within touching distance of La Liga title,” Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday. But Ancelotti said his players, while needing some extra rest in the meantime, will be ready for “a hard-fought and …

Champions League rules leave teams chasing a moving target in the Bundesliga
8 months ago

Champions League rules leave teams chasing a moving target in the Bundesliga

Associated Press  

DUESSELDORF, Germany — How many teams qualify for the Champions League from the Bundesliga? Bayern Munich’s and Borussia Dortmund’s heroics in reaching the Champions League semifinals mean the fight for European qualification in Germany is complex, ever changing and could leave teams relying on their rivals to succeed. The main cause of the uncertainty is the revamped Champions League expanding …

Austrian team Salzburg heading to the Club World Cup after Arsenal eliminated from Champions League
8 months ago

Austrian team Salzburg heading to the Club World Cup after Arsenal eliminated from Champions League

Associated Press  

MUNICH — Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid — and Salzburg. Teams can qualify for Club World Cup spots either by having won the Champions League since 2021 or via a ranking system of their Champions League performances over four seasons. Salzburg profited from a rule that only two teams per country can qualify unless a country had three different …

Barcelona’s Champions League exit sends Atletico Madrid to 2025 Club World Cup in the United States
8 months, 1 week ago

Barcelona’s Champions League exit sends Atletico Madrid to 2025 Club World Cup in the United States

Associated Press  

ZURICH — Barcelona’s exit from the Champions League on Tuesday sent Atletico Madrid to the inaugural 32-team Club World Cup in the United States next year. Barcelona began play Tuesday trailing Atletico in the rankings to take the second Club World Cup entry from Spain and lost 4-1 to Paris Saint-Germain in the home leg of their quarterfinals. Atletico also …

Advantage Atletico but Haller gives Dortmund hope
8 months, 1 week ago

Advantage Atletico but Haller gives Dortmund hope

China Daily  

Rodrigo De Paul celebrates scoring Atletico Madrid's opening goal in a 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday. MADRID — Atletico Madrid moved closer to returning to the Champions League semifinals with a 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of their quarterfinal on Wednesday. "We will be ready and hopefully we can put Atletico back in the …

Advantage Atletico but Haller gives Dortmund hope
8 months, 1 week ago

Advantage Atletico but Haller gives Dortmund hope

China Daily  

Rodrigo De Paul celebrates scoring Atletico Madrid's opening goal in a 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday. MADRID — Atletico Madrid moved closer to returning to the Champions League semifinals with a 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of their quarterfinal on Wednesday. "We will be ready and hopefully we can put Atletico back in the …

Champions League 2023-24 quarterfinal: Real Madrid faces Man City; PSG, Barca square off
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Champions League 2023-24 quarterfinal: Real Madrid faces Man City; PSG, Barca square off

The Hindu  

Real Madrid vs. Manchester City. City is still in contention for back-to-back trebles after winning the Premier League title, Champions League and FA Cup last year. Premier League title-chasing Arsenal takes on a Bayern Munich team that is limping towards the end of a miserable campaign in the German league, while Atletico Madrid faces Borussia Dortmund. A modern classic ✨#UCLpic.twitter.com/N7n9VDlQyB …

Barcelona visits Atletico with both soaring after reaching the Champions League quarters
9 months, 1 week ago

Barcelona visits Atletico with both soaring after reaching the Champions League quarters

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Boosted by their wins over Italian rivals in the Champions League, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid clash this weekend in the Spanish league. It is in fourth place, just two points ahead of a strong Athletic Bilbao, which recently beat Diego Simeone’s side in the Copa del Rey semifinals. Atletico hosts Barcelona on Sunday at its Metropolitano Stadium, …

Juventus advances to 2025 Club World Cup from Italy after Napoli eliminated from Champions League
9 months, 1 week ago

Juventus advances to 2025 Club World Cup from Italy after Napoli eliminated from Champions League

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Banned by UEFA from European competitions this season for breaking financial rules, Juventus still qualified for the 2025 Club World Cup on Tuesday when Napoli went out of the Champions League. Juventus is the 21st team to qualify for the inaugural 32-team edition of the Club World Cup that will be played in the United States in June-July …

Barcelona back in Champions League quarterfinals after 3-1 win over Napoli
9 months, 1 week ago

Barcelona back in Champions League quarterfinals after 3-1 win over Napoli

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Four years later, Barcelona is again celebrating a triumph in the knockout stage of the Champions League. Fermín López, João Cancelo and Robert Lewandowski scored for Barcelona as it advanced 4-2 on aggregate after a 1-1 draw in the first leg in Italy three weeks ago. Barcelona had been eliminated in the group stage the last two …

Inter Milan surge back on to Champions League stage. Barcelona and Napoli look to take last chance
10 months ago

Inter Milan surge back on to Champions League stage. Barcelona and Napoli look to take last chance

Associated Press  

GENEVA — After Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid and Manchester City seized center stage last week, the Champions League spotlight can now turn to shine on others. Napoli hosts Barcelona on Wednesday in a pairing of teams unlikely to retain their domestic league titles and seem to have just one chance left to win a trophy this season. Jürgen Klopp has …

UEFA Champions League, Round of 16 draw highlights: PSG to visit Spain; Atletico set blockbuster clash with Inter Milan
1 year ago

UEFA Champions League, Round of 16 draw highlights: PSG to visit Spain; Atletico set blockbuster clash with Inter Milan

Hindustan Times  

By, New Delhi UEFA Champions League, Round of 16 draw: Europe's top teams have finally discovered who they will meet in the round of 16 stage of the Champions League. PSG will travel to Spain while Inter Milan are set to take on Atletico Madrid in the last 16 this season UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draw highlights: The …

Real Madrid, Manchester City to play in expanded FIFA Club World Cup in 2025
1 year ago

Real Madrid, Manchester City to play in expanded FIFA Club World Cup in 2025

Firstpost  

2025 FIFA Club World Cup will take place from June 15 to July 13 in the United States and bring together 32 teams FIFA announced details regarding the new format for the Club World Cup on Sunday, saying the first edition will take place in 2025 and feature European heavyweights Real Madrid and Manchester City. “Clubs play a fundamental role …

UEFA Champions League groups climax with Manchester United, Newcastle on brink and uncertainty for Kylian Mbappe's PSG
1 year ago

UEFA Champions League groups climax with Manchester United, Newcastle on brink and uncertainty for Kylian Mbappe's PSG

Hindustan Times  

All options are open for struggling Manchester United and injury-hit Newcastle in their final Champions League group games this week: Advance to the pre-quarters, drop into the Europa League, or suffer the financial and sporting blow of outright elimination. Manchester United's Portuguese midfielder #08 Bruno Fernandes reacts after they concede their second goal during the English Premier League football match …

Champions League groups climax with Man United, Newcastle on the brink and uncertainty for PSG
1 year ago

Champions League groups climax with Man United, Newcastle on the brink and uncertainty for PSG

Associated Press  

All options are open for struggling Manchester United and injury-hit Newcastle in their final Champions League group games this week: Advance to the round of 16, drop into the Europa League, or suffer the financial and sporting blow of outright elimination. Atletico Madrid hosts Lazio on Wednesday with a similar scenario in play for Group E. ROUND OF 16 TEAMS …

Champions League 2023: Early qualification delights Atletico Madrid coach Simeone
1 year ago

Champions League 2023: Early qualification delights Atletico Madrid coach Simeone

The Hindu  

Securing qualification for the knockout stage of the Champions League with one game still to play in the group phase delighted Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone after its 3-1 away win over Feyenoord in Rotterdam on Tuesday. “A game with very good positional play, knowing that we could create difficulty for the opponent and from that came the first goal.” …

Barcelona starts Champions League defence hoping to refine perfection
1 year, 1 month ago

Barcelona starts Champions League defence hoping to refine perfection

The Hindu  

Women’s Champions League holders Barcelona kicks off its trophy defence this week, aiming to become only the fourth team to win the competition in consecutive years Led by Ballon d’Or holder Aitana Bonmati and two-time winner Alexia Putellas, as well as other World Cup conquering stars, Barcelona is tasked with refining perfection. Barcelona lifted a treble last season -- Spain’s …

Atletico Madrid extends contract of coach Diego Simeone to 2027
1 year, 1 month ago

Atletico Madrid extends contract of coach Diego Simeone to 2027

Associated Press  

MADRID — Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone signed a contract extension Thursday to stay at the club until June 2027. Atletico said extending its deal with the Argentine coach gives “continuity” to the project that began when he arrived in December 2011. The 53-year-old Simeone has helped Atletico win two Spanish leagues, one Copa del Rey, two Europa Leagues, two …

UEFA Champions League: Barcelona opens UCL campaign with 5-0 rout of Antwerp
1 year, 3 months ago

UEFA Champions League: Barcelona opens UCL campaign with 5-0 rout of Antwerp

The Hindu  

With João Félix thriving again, Barcelona got off to a good start on its quest to get through the group stage of the Champions League after two consecutive early eliminations. RELATED | Manchester City favourites to win Champions League, says Ancelotti Gavi scored Barcelona’s fourth goal in the 54th, and Félix added his second with a header in the 66th. …

Real Madrid tries to extend perfect start to the season against Union Berlin in Champions League
1 year, 3 months ago

Real Madrid tries to extend perfect start to the season against Union Berlin in Champions League

Associated Press  

MADRID — After a perfect start in the Spanish league with five straight wins, Real Madrid will look to keep its momentum going in the Champions League on Wednesday. “The Champions League is a special competition for us, and we are going to treat tomorrow’s game as something special,” Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Tuesday. With the support of our …

La Liga 2023: Barcelona and Real Madrid uncertainty could open the door for an Atletico challenge
1 year, 4 months ago

La Liga 2023: Barcelona and Real Madrid uncertainty could open the door for an Atletico challenge

The Hindu  

Barcelona couldn’t bring back Lionel Messi, and lost two other stalwarts in Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba. Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid could be the team to take advantage after keeping most players in a squad that offered the best football in Spain at the end of last season. BARCELONA’S CHANGES Barcelona, still not fully healthy financially, saw Busquets and Alba …

Barcelona rallies to top Madrid, move closer to league title
1 year, 9 months ago

Barcelona rallies to top Madrid, move closer to league title

Associated Press  

MADRID — Closer than ever to the title, Barcelona finished the last Spanish league “clasico” of the season by celebrating on the field at Camp Nou. Barcelona took a major step toward winning its first league title since 2019 after coming from behind to beat Madrid 2-1 on Sunday, with Franck Kessié scoring in stoppage time to give the Catalan …

MATCHDAY: Arsenal, Man City in action; Madrid derby
1 year, 9 months ago

MATCHDAY: Arsenal, Man City in action; Madrid derby

Associated Press  

A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Saturday: ENGLAND Arsenal will try to bolster its lead of the Premier League when it visits Leicester. In the nightcap, Liverpool will try to bounce back from a stunning 5-2 loss at home to Real Madrid in the Champions League when it takes on Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. SPAIN Real …

FIFA Club World Cup: Real Madrid favourites to keep up Europe’s dominance
1 year, 10 months ago

FIFA Club World Cup: Real Madrid favourites to keep up Europe’s dominance

The Hindu  

Real Madrid are favourites for a record-extending fifth success at the Club World Cup, and in the process keeping up European dominance over South America in the annual tournament, which kicks off in Morocco on Wednesday. Last year’s Champions League and Copa Libertadores winners only join once the tournament reaches the final four stage but it begins on Wednesday when …

Barcelona beats Atlético 1-0 despite Lewandowski’s absence
1 year, 11 months ago

Barcelona beats Atlético 1-0 despite Lewandowski’s absence

Associated Press  

MADRID — Playing without Robert Lewandowski wasn’t so bad for Barcelona after all. Barcelona overcame the absence of its top striker to win 1-0 at Atlético Madrid and open a three-point lead over rival Real Madrid in the Spanish league on Sunday. “We showed that we are true title candidates.” Ousmane Dembélé scored in the first half and Barcelona held …

Porto beats Atlético 2-1 to win its Champions League group
2 years, 1 month ago

Porto beats Atlético 2-1 to win its Champions League group

Associated Press  

PORTO, Portugal — After Porto lost its first two Champions League matches this season, few expected the Portuguese side to advance from a group in which Atlético Madrid was the heavy favorite. Porto defeated Atlético 2-1 to finish first in Group B and keep the Spanish team from making it to the Europa League playoffs. Mehdi Taremi and Stephen Eustáquio …

MATCHDAY: Champions League reaches group-stage finale
2 years, 1 month ago

MATCHDAY: Champions League reaches group-stage finale

Associated Press  

A look at what’s happening in the Champions League on Tuesday: GROUP A Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp would love to have the opportunity to rest his key players after a grueling run of matches that has stretched his injury-hit squad. GROUP B Already out of contention for the knockout stage, Atlético Madrid tries to at least salvage a third-place finish …

Barcelona faces reality after 2nd straight CL flop
2 years, 1 month ago

Barcelona faces reality after 2nd straight CL flop

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Different players, same results, but even more embarrassing. For the second year in a row, Barcelona’s Champions League campaign ended in the group stage on Wednesday, and this year’s flop is much harder to deal with. The mortgaging of Barcelona’s future in exchange for 866 million euros in hand allowed club president Joan Laporta to spend big …

Champions League: Spanish duo Barcelona, Atletico Madrid crash out; wins for Liverpool, Inter Milan
2 years, 1 month ago

Champions League: Spanish duo Barcelona, Atletico Madrid crash out; wins for Liverpool, Inter Milan

India TV News  

Highlights Bayern Munich beat Barcelona 3-0 at the Camp Nou Barcelona were knocked out of the Champions League group stage for second straight season Liverpool Inter Milan and Napoli also won on the night The Spanish duo of Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are officially out of the Champions League after they failed to win on Wednesday night. Bayern Munich’s 3-0 …

Barcelona, Atlético exit Champions League; Liverpool through
2 years, 1 month ago

Barcelona, Atlético exit Champions League; Liverpool through

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Barcelona was eliminated from the Champions League on Wednesday even before enduring yet another 3-0 beating by Bayern Munich. Atlético’s spot kick was saved before a frantic scramble in the goalmouth still could not bring the winning goal the Spanish club needed to prevent Porto advancing thanks to its 4-0 win earlier at group leader Club Brugge. The …

Barcelona out of Champions League even before loss to Bayern
2 years, 1 month ago

Barcelona out of Champions League even before loss to Bayern

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — The game hadn’t even kicked off yet and Barcelona had already lost. Barcelona was eliminated in the group stage of the Champions League for the second consecutive season on Wednesday even before a 3-0 loss at home against Bayern Munich in a game that proved meaningless after Inter Milan defeated Viktoria Plzen 4-0 in the earlier game. …

Barcelona faces Real looking to rebound from European disappointment
2 years, 2 months ago

Barcelona faces Real looking to rebound from European disappointment

The Hindu  

Barcelona's woeful European form has cast a shadow over its domestic resurgence, which will face the ultimate test on Sunday when it visits Real Madrid in a much anticipated El Clasico in LaLiga. However, its dreadful results in the Champions League have taken the shine off its domestic form and a 3-3 draw against Inter Milan on Wednesday left it …

La Liga: Champions League and Relegation on Agenda in Midweek Round
2 years, 7 months ago

La Liga: Champions League and Relegation on Agenda in Midweek Round

News 18  

The midweek round of matches in La Liga continues with four games on Wednesday evening that will have a big say in who goes down and who qualifies for next season’s Champions League. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE A win for Atletico Madrid in their visit to …

La Liga: Madrid starts preparations for Liverpool with Atlético derby
2 years, 7 months ago

La Liga: Madrid starts preparations for Liverpool with Atlético derby

The Hindu  

Real Madrid begins its countdown to the Champions League final against Liverpool by facing Atlético Madrid in a capital derby in the Spanish league. Madrid has four league games remaining and the veteran Italian coach must perform the delicate balancing act of keeping his team in top competitive form while hoping to avoid any injuries to first-choice players in the …

La Liga 2022: Real Madrid can clinch title ahead of Man City showdown
2 years, 7 months ago

La Liga 2022: Real Madrid can clinch title ahead of Man City showdown

The Hindu  

Carlo Ancelotti has a decision to make when Espanyol comes to town on Saturday. The Real Madrid coach can play his top players to have the best chance of wrapping up the Spanish league title, or he can focus on the Champions League semifinal decider against Manchester City on Wednesday. Madrid needs only one point from its remaining five matches …

Europa League preview: Barcelona takes on Eintracht ; West Ham hosts Lyon
2 years, 8 months ago

Europa League preview: Barcelona takes on Eintracht ; West Ham hosts Lyon

The Hindu  

West Ham United hosts Lyon in the first leg of its Europa League quarter-final on Thursday with the Hammers' run in continental competition bringing back memories of the club's halcyon days. It has not seen a European quarter-final in the east end of London since 1981, when second-division West Ham lost to eventual winners Dinamo Tbilisi in the last eight …

Europa League Draw: West Ham to face Sevilla, Barcelona meet Galatasaray in last 16
2 years, 9 months ago

Europa League Draw: West Ham to face Sevilla, Barcelona meet Galatasaray in last 16

Firstpost  

The one remaining English Premier League representative in the competition, West Ham will go to Seville for the first leg on Thursday, March 10 before hosting the return a week later. West Ham United will play Sevilla in the last 16 of the Europa League following Friday’s draw which also saw Barcelona paired with Turkish giants Galatasaray and Rangers with …

Atletico can rekindle hopes of another title at Real Madrid
3 years ago

Atletico can rekindle hopes of another title at Real Madrid

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid has a chance to rekindle its bid to win a second straight Spanish league title. Atlético strengthened the squad that last season ended Madrid and Barcelona's seven-year hold on the league title. “It provokes us, it spurs us into action, just like I said after the loss to Mallorca.” Against Real Madrid, Atlético may be without Suárez — …

Barcelona out of Champions League in loss to Bayern Munich
3 years ago

Barcelona out of Champions League in loss to Bayern Munich

Associated Press  

MUNICH — Barcelona will not play in the knockout rounds of the Champions League for the first time in 18 years after a 3-0 loss to Bayern Munich on Wednesday ensured the Catalan club was eliminated from European soccer’s premier competition. Barcelona drops into the Europa League playoffs after finishing third in Group E, thanks to Benfica’s 2-0 win over …

UEFA Champions League: Barcelona out of Champions League after 3-0 loss to Bayern Munich
3 years ago

UEFA Champions League: Barcelona out of Champions League after 3-0 loss to Bayern Munich

The Hindu  

Barcelona will not play in the knockout rounds of the Champions League for the first time in 18 years after a 3-0 loss to Bayern Munich on Wednesday ensured the Catalan club was eliminated from European soccer's premier competition. Barcelona drops into the Europa League playoffs after finishing third in Group E, thanks to Benfica's 2-0 win over Dynamo Kyiv …

Champions League: Liverpool face Atletico Madrid, Messi-less PSG take on Leipzig
3 years, 1 month ago

Champions League: Liverpool face Atletico Madrid, Messi-less PSG take on Leipzig

Firstpost  

Liverpool midfielders Fabinho and Thiago Alcantara are back in contention for the Champions League visit of Atlético Madrid after recovering from injuries. A look at what’s happening in the Champions League on Wednesday: GROUP A Manchester City, last season’s runner-up, can take a big step toward the last-16 by claiming a second successive victory over Club Brugge. GROUP B Liverpool …

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