Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois Ready for Penalties against Liverpool: 'It's a Moment to Shine'
2 years, 7 months ago

Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois Ready for Penalties against Liverpool: 'It's a Moment to Shine'

News 18  

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has said he will not be afraid to take a penalty if their Champions League final against Liverpool goes the distance on Saturday. Hopefully it will not come back to that but if it does, I will be ready.” Mohamed Salah has already said he wants revenge for their loss to Real Madrid in the 2018 final, when two errors by Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius gifted Madrid the win. I don’t want to wish that on any goalkeeper.” Real Madrid have shown their magic touch again in the Champions League this season, after staging three consecutive comebacks against PSG, Chelsea and then Manchester City to reach the final. That is what makes Madrid so special, that is why it is so amazing and people talk so much about the history of Real Madrid.” Real Madrid will be going for a record-extending 14th European Cup while Liverpool will be chasing their seventh, to pull level with AC Milan as the second most successful club in the competition’s history.

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

UCL 2024/25: Under-confident Mbappe needs time and love, says Real Madrid boss Ancelotti
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UCL 2024/25: Under-confident Mbappe needs time and love, says Real Madrid boss Ancelotti

The Hindu  

Striker Kylian Mbappe had another subdued and disappointing performance for Real Madrid on Wednesday, failing to seriously trouble Liverpool’s defence and missing a penalty in its 2-0 Champions League defeat at Anfield. The World Cup winning forward has scored one goal in his last six games in all competitions but manager Carlo Ancelotti defended him after Wednesday’s match as an …

Mbappe misses penalty as Liverpool exact revenge on Real Madrid
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mbappe misses penalty as Liverpool exact revenge on Real Madrid

China Daily  

Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe look dejected after the match against Liverpool during the Champions League in Anfield, Liverpool, Britain on November 27, 2024. LIVERPOOL - Kylian Mbappe saw a penalty saved as Liverpool beat Real Madrid 2-0 on Wednesday to inflict a third Champions League defeat in five matches on the holders. Liverpool had a score to …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Mbappe misses penalty as Liverpool exacts revenge on Real Madrid
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Mbappe misses penalty as Liverpool exacts revenge on Real Madrid

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappe saw a penalty saved as Liverpool beat Real Madrid 2-0 on Wednesday to inflict a third Champions League defeat in five matches on the holder. Mohamed Salah also fired wide from the spot, but it mattered little as Liverpool secured a 17th win in Arne Slot’s first 19 games in charge. Liverpool had a score to settle with …

Fonseca Warns Milan: Embrace the Challenge in Madrid
2 months ago

Fonseca Warns Milan: Embrace the Challenge in Madrid

The Hindu  

Milan manager Paulo Fonseca urges his players to embrace the moment when they face Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League clash in the Spanish capital on Tuesday. Despite having won more Champions League titles than any other club apart from Real (15), it has been almost two decades since Milan lifted the trophy in 2007, while the Madrid side …

The key change at the heart of Liverpool’s perfect Champions League return
3 months, 1 week ago

The key change at the heart of Liverpool’s perfect Champions League return

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 Anfield had waited over a year and a …

Thierry Henry tells Borussia Dortmund to harness Liverpool's famous Istanbul spirit if they are to have any chance of beating 'ridiculous' Real Madrid and win the Champions League
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Thierry Henry tells Borussia Dortmund to harness Liverpool's famous Istanbul spirit if they are to have any chance of beating 'ridiculous' Real Madrid and win the Champions League

Daily Mail  

Thierry Henry believes Borussia Dortmund must go into the Champions League final against Real Madrid with the same mentality Liverpool did in 2005 if they are to stand a chance of an upset. Thierry Henry believes Borussia Dortmund must exploit Real Madrid's weaknesses in the Champions League final Thierry Henry believes Borussia Dortmund have a chance at winning the Champions …

Courtois ruled out of Euro 2024, says Belgium coach Tedesco
8 months, 1 week ago

Courtois ruled out of Euro 2024, says Belgium coach Tedesco

The Hindu  

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has been ruled out of Euro 2024, national team coach Domenico Tedesco said Tuesday. Capped 102 times since his international debut in 2011, Courtois said last December that he was giving up on playing at the European Championship in Germany due to his left knee injury. The 31-year-old Courtois returned to the Real Madrid group on …

Real Madrid Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois Suffers New Injury Setback
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Real Madrid Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois Suffers New Injury Setback

News 18  

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois suffered a fresh injury setback Tuesday, injuring his right knee in training. “Following tests carried out today, our player Thibaut Courtois has been diagnosed with a ruptured internal meniscus in his right knee,” Madrid said in a statement. Also, check Players vying for IPL 2024 Orange Cap and IPL 2024 Purple Cap Courtois is now …

Liverpool eyes ‘special’ League Cup final triumph against Chelsea
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Liverpool eyes ‘special’ League Cup final triumph against Chelsea

The Hindu  

Liverpool has its sights on a “special” League Cup triumph in Sunday’s final against Chelsea as Jurgen Klopp reaches the first milestone moment of his long goodbye. Extending that hot streak at Wembley this weekend would give Liverpool their first trophy since 2022, when it beat Chelsea in both the FA Cup and League Cup finals. Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly …

Real Madrid Eye 'New' Goalkeeper as Thibaut Courtois Needs Surgery After Tearing ACL
1 year, 5 months ago

Real Madrid Eye 'New' Goalkeeper as Thibaut Courtois Needs Surgery After Tearing ACL

News 18  

Real Madrid was dealt a major blow on Thursday when goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois tore a ligament in his left knee, just two days before the team’s first game of the season. “Thank you all for the energy, love and encouragement, I assure you that they motivate me to recover as quickly as possible.” Real Madrid opens the season on Saturday …

Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois will need surgery after tearing knee ligament
1 year, 5 months ago

Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois will need surgery after tearing knee ligament

Hindustan Times  

Real Madrid was dealt a major blow on Thursday when goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois tore a ligament in his left knee, just two days before the team's first game of the season. Real Madrid's goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois waves to fans at the end of a 2023 Champions League semifinal The club said its star goalkeeper will require surgery, meaning he will …

Real Madrid suffer Thibaut Courtois blow ahead of La Liga opener, star player to undergo surgery
1 year, 5 months ago

Real Madrid suffer Thibaut Courtois blow ahead of La Liga opener, star player to undergo surgery

India TV News  

Spanish club Real Madrid has been hit with a major blow ahead of the La Liga opener as star goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is set to undergo surgery for his ligament tear. "You never expect to go through something like this, but now it's time to accept it and do everything possible to overcome it and come back even stronger," Courtois …

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois to undergo surgery after suffering knee injury during training
1 year, 5 months ago

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois to undergo surgery after suffering knee injury during training

Firstpost  

Real Madrid said that Thibaut Courtois will require surgery, meaning that he will likely be out for a large part of the campaign. Madrid: Real Madrid were dealt a major blow on Thursday when goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois tore a ligament in his left knee, just two days before the team’s first game of the season. The Belgium international helped Madrid …

Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois will need surgery after tearing knee ligament
1 year, 5 months ago

Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois will need surgery after tearing knee ligament

Associated Press  

MADRID — Real Madrid was dealt a major blow on Thursday when goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois tore a ligament in his left knee, just two days before the team’s first game of the season. The Belgium international helped Madrid win the Champions League in 2022, Spanish league titles in 2020 and 2022, and last season’s Copa del Rey. Real Madrid opens …

Real Madrid vs Manchester City Highlights, UCL Updates: Kevin De Bruyne Scores Equaliser After Vinicius' Wonder Goal
1 year, 8 months ago

Real Madrid vs Manchester City Highlights, UCL Updates: Kevin De Bruyne Scores Equaliser After Vinicius' Wonder Goal

News 18  

Real Madrid vs Manchester City: Hello and welcome to our coverage of Real Madrid vs Manchester City UEFA Champions League Semifinal first leg at Santiago Bernabeu. Carlo Ancelotti’s Madrid made a sensational comeback in the final minutes of last season semifinal’s second leg against City to reach the final and eventually lift the UEFA Champions League trophy. Guardiola’s side beat …

Real Madrid leave uncomfortable question hanging over baffled Chelsea
1 year, 8 months ago

Real Madrid leave uncomfortable question hanging over baffled Chelsea

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 Real Madrid show Chelsea how it’s done: the …

Real vs Madrid vs Liverpool: Karim Benzema Scores as Los Blancos Win 1-0 to Enter Champions League Quarter-finals
1 year, 9 months ago

Real vs Madrid vs Liverpool: Karim Benzema Scores as Los Blancos Win 1-0 to Enter Champions League Quarter-finals

News 18  

Karim Benzema struck for Real Madrid to clinch a 1-0 win over Liverpool and qualification for the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday 6-2 on aggregate. Madrid have now knocked Liverpool out of the Champions League in three consecutive seasons, including beating them in last year’s final. “I told him a few small details, like how I know that the two …

Champions League: Klopp retains hope of unlikely Liverpool comeback in Madrid
1 year, 9 months ago

Champions League: Klopp retains hope of unlikely Liverpool comeback in Madrid

The Hindu  

Juergen Klopp is not throwing in the towel but admits the chances are slim that his Liverpool side will overturn a three-goal deficit against Real Madrid in their Champions League last 16, second leg at the Bernabeu on Wednesday. “Three weeks ago after the game I said that with that result, Madrid were through to the next round,” Klopp told …

Champions League: Real Madrid not taking three-goal advantage over Liverpool for granted, says Carlo Ancelotti
1 year, 9 months ago

Champions League: Real Madrid not taking three-goal advantage over Liverpool for granted, says Carlo Ancelotti

India Today  

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has said that his players will not be complacent ahead of facing Liverpool in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. Last month, the Spanish and European champions came from behind to win 5-2 at Anfield in their quest for a record-extending 15th Champions League title. The result puts Ancelotti's side in a …

Liverpool slip again as Real Madrid comeback cements position as kings of Europe
1 year, 10 months ago

Liverpool slip again as Real Madrid comeback cements position as kings of Europe

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. Liverpool’s failure to match the one modern super club with a better …

Real Madrid routs Liverpool 5-2 in Champions League stunner at Anfield
1 year, 10 months ago

Real Madrid routs Liverpool 5-2 in Champions League stunner at Anfield

The Hindu  

While both Real Madrid and Liverpool are rightly considered Champions League royalty, there can only be one king. Down by two goals after 14 minutes at Anfield, defending champion Madrid came back to win 5-2 on Tuesday and take a commanding lead into the second leg of the round of 16 matchup. Vinicius Jr. and Karim Benzema scored two goals …

Thibaut Courtois Helps Real Madrid Beat Valencia to Reach Super Cup Final
1 year, 11 months ago

Thibaut Courtois Helps Real Madrid Beat Valencia to Reach Super Cup Final

News 18  

Thibaut Courtois was the star for Real Madrid as they beat Valencia 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Riyadh on Wednesday to reach the Spanish Super Cup final. The reigning Super Cup champions were below their best again amid a difficult start to 2023, but Courtois excelled, making crucial saves and then decisively denying Jose Gaya in the …

Premier League: Liverpool face Arsenal test, Man City fuelled by red-hot Haaland
2 years, 3 months ago

Premier League: Liverpool face Arsenal test, Man City fuelled by red-hot Haaland

The Hindu  

Liverpool’s faltering Premier League title challenge could suffer a fatal blow if leaders Arsenal win Sunday’s marquee match-up at the Emirates Stadium. Powered by Erling Haaland’s incredible form, Manchester City will aim for another goal spree against Southampton, while Manchester United could turn to Brazilian midfielder Casemiro after their derby demolition. That’s the way it works.” With Haaland adding the …

Real Madrid’s Champions League love affair
2 years, 7 months ago

Real Madrid’s Champions League love affair

The Hindu  

In Real Madrid’s every Champions League knockout matches this season, the opponents — Paris St. Germain, Chelsea, Manchester City and Livepool — had opportunities to put the result beyond doubt but failed to land that final blow. Real’s run to its record-extending 14th title looked like providence as it surmounted every challenge to win its fifth European title in the …

Thibaut Courtois fires back at YouTuber's criticism just hours after proposing to his girlfriend
2 years, 7 months ago

Thibaut Courtois fires back at YouTuber's criticism just hours after proposing to his girlfriend

Daily Mail  

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has hit back at claims from YouTuber Mark Goldbridge that he does not command his penalty area, replying to the tweet with a series of photos showing him catching the ball during the Champions League final. Thibaut Courtois has fired back at criticism from YouTuber Mark Goldbridge while on holiday Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois responded …

From 'invisible' to 'unbelievable': Courtois' journey to Champions League crown with Real Madrid
2 years, 7 months ago

From 'invisible' to 'unbelievable': Courtois' journey to Champions League crown with Real Madrid

The Hindu  

I tell you, I cannot believe it," said an elated Carlo Ancelotti about Thibaut Courtois’ game-changing performance in the Champions League final against Liverpool. In his first season with Atletico, he reached the Europa League final and kept a clean sheet in his side’s 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao. That season Atletico reached the Copa del Rey final where Courtois …

UEFA Champions League: Carlo Ancelotti's calm 'winning culture' delivers for Real Madrid again
2 years, 7 months ago

UEFA Champions League: Carlo Ancelotti's calm 'winning culture' delivers for Real Madrid again

The Hindu  

A 'winning culture' may be one of the most over used terms in modern football but Real Madrid and Carlo Ancelotti proved on Saturday, at Liverpool's expense, that there truly is meaning and value in the concept. With the 1-0 win over Juergen Klopp's side, Ancelotti became the first coach to claim the Champions League four times, with his second …

Real Madrid beat Liverpool to Win 14th Champions League Title
2 years, 7 months ago

Real Madrid beat Liverpool to Win 14th Champions League Title

The Quint  

In the final, the French striker did have the ball in the net before halftime only for VAR to deny it for offside. It means so much to me to win another Champions League here in my home country," said Benzema, whom is widely regarded as the frontrunner in the race for this year's Ballon d'Or. French police said in …

Thibaut Courtois hits out at critics after guiding Real Madrid to Champions League title
2 years, 7 months ago

Thibaut Courtois hits out at critics after guiding Real Madrid to Champions League title

Firstpost  

Real Madrid’s Champions League title victory in Paris on Saturday was in no small part down to the heroics of Thibaut Courtois. If Real Madrid’s Champions League final win in 2018 was remembered for a nightmare performance by Loris Karius in the Liverpool goal, the Spanish club’s victory over the same opponents in Paris on Saturday was in no small …

Liverpool vs Real Madrid Champions League final highlights: Vinicius goal guides Los Blancos to 14th title
2 years, 7 months ago

Liverpool vs Real Madrid Champions League final highlights: Vinicius goal guides Los Blancos to 14th title

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar's highlights of the UEFA Champions League 2021-22 final between Liverpool vs Real Madrid being played at the Stade de France Stadium in Paris, France. MORE | MATCH REPORT: Vinicius goal gives Madrid 14th Champions League win READ: Courtois creates Champions League record in final win READ: Carlo Ancelotti becomes first manager to win four Champions League titles …

Liverpool and Real Madrid Ready for UEFA Champions League Final Rematch
2 years, 7 months ago

Liverpool and Real Madrid Ready for UEFA Champions League Final Rematch

News 18  

Liverpool and Real Madrid meet in the Champions League final for the second time in five years in Paris on Saturday, with Jurgen Klopp’s side aiming to end the season with a trophy treble while the Spanish giants will look to Karim Benzema to inspire them to a 14th European Cup victory. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | …

Real Madrid crowned champions of Europe for the 14th time after Courtois heroics deny Liverpool
2 years, 7 months ago

Real Madrid crowned champions of Europe for the 14th time after Courtois heroics deny Liverpool

The Telegraph  

Kick-off delayed to 8.35pm after chaotic scenes outside Liverpool fans tear-gassed as they waited in queues Liverpool dominate first half but Real Madrid have goal controversially chalked off by VAR Vinicius Junior steals in at back post to score Courtois thwarts Liverpool with a string of sensational saves Real Madrid win 14th European Cup; Ancelotti a record fourth as manager …

Champions League final preview: Liverpool vs Real Madrid
2 years, 7 months ago

Champions League final preview: Liverpool vs Real Madrid

Al Jazeera  

Liverpool hope to secure a third trophy this season, while Real Madrid seek to add to their La Liga triumph. Liverpool and Real Madrid meet in the Champions League final for the second time in five years, with Jurgen Klopp’s side aiming to end the season with a trophy treble while the Spanish giants will look to Karim Benzema to …

Real Madrid beats Liverpool 1-0 for 14th European Cup title
2 years, 7 months ago

Real Madrid beats Liverpool 1-0 for 14th European Cup title

Al Jazeera  

Liverpool couldn’t find way past Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois: ‘Today nobody was going to get in my way,’ he said. Real Madrid became European champions for a record-extending 14th time after beating Liverpool 1-0 in a Champions League final that started 37 minutes late because of disturbing crowd issues outside the Stade de France near Paris. Brazil winger Vinícius Júnior …

Champions League final: 'It's a moment to shine', Thibaut Courtois ready for penalties against Liverpool
2 years, 7 months ago

Champions League final: 'It's a moment to shine', Thibaut Courtois ready for penalties against Liverpool

Firstpost  

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has said he will not be afraid to take a penalty if their Champions League final against Liverpool goes the distance. Madrid: Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has said he will not be afraid to take a penalty if their Champions League final against Liverpool goes the distance on Saturday. Hopefully it will not come …

Why this Liverpool side is fuelled by the grief of Real Madrid in 2018
2 years, 7 months ago

Why this Liverpool side is fuelled by the grief of Real Madrid in 2018

The Telegraph  

Real Madrid can be under no illusions about the agonies they inflicted upon Liverpool the last time the clubs met in a Champions League final. Four years on, Klopp is sure a different Liverpool is readying itself for the challenge of facing Real, prepared to go toe-to-toe to prove they are part of the same European royalty. “If you look …

Confidence to be Able to Not Make a Mistake Rather Than Confidence to Make a Comeback Would be Crucial in the Champions League Final, Says David James
2 years, 7 months ago

Confidence to be Able to Not Make a Mistake Rather Than Confidence to Make a Comeback Would be Crucial in the Champions League Final, Says David James

News 18  

After a gruelling yet enthralling year-long campaign of elite football, Europe’s premier continental trophy and the prestige that accompanies the coveted title is set to be decided between two teams that have a chronicled history in the contest. Having beaten teams such as last year’s UCL winners Chelsea, French holders PSG and the English champions Manchester City, in addition to …

Champions League final | Real Madrid wants to focus on Salah’s Liverpool rather than Mbappe saga
2 years, 7 months ago

Champions League final | Real Madrid wants to focus on Salah’s Liverpool rather than Mbappe saga

The Hindu  

Mohamed Salah could easily have given the kind of diplomatic answer trotted out by most football players. @LFC | #UCLfinalpic.twitter.com/2DARq4RQlW — UEFA Champions League May 25, 2022 Dark day in Kyiv Salah clearly hasn’t forgotten what went down in the 2018 final against Real Madrid in Kyiv. That didn’t stop Salah from posting “we have a score to settle” on …

Real Madrid's Casemiro has no extra motivation after Liverpool ace Mo Salah's 'revenge' jibe
2 years, 7 months ago

Real Madrid's Casemiro has no extra motivation after Liverpool ace Mo Salah's 'revenge' jibe

Daily Mail  

Casemiro brushed off the idea that Real Madrid have 'extra motivation' going into Saturday's Champions League final because Liverpool star Mohamed Salah wants to get 'revenge'. Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro addressed questions around Mohamed Salah's 'revenge' Real Madrid and Liverpool will face off in the 2022 Champions League final, a repeat of the 2018 finale - which the Spanish side …

Finishing second a familiar story, laments Liverpool's Klopp
2 years, 7 months ago

Finishing second a familiar story, laments Liverpool's Klopp

The Hindu  

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp congratulated Premier League champions Manchester City on its triumph on Sunday, after his side missed out on the title by one point for the second time in four seasons, but said his team would improve next year. You need to get more points than any other teams, but we didn’t do that," Klopp told Sky Sports. …

Rocked by their Champions League exit, can City fend off Klopp's Liverpool 'Mentality Monsters'?
2 years, 8 months ago

Rocked by their Champions League exit, can City fend off Klopp's Liverpool 'Mentality Monsters'?

Daily Mail  

There are just four games left now in Manchester City's season but after crumbling in the Bernabeu against Real Madrid, there's a lot more than 12 points and the Premier League on the line. Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp had two very different Champions League nights Man City threw away a two-goal aggregate lead against Real Madrid by conceding twice …

Champions League: Another stunning comeback brings Real Madrid's next generation to the fore
2 years, 8 months ago

Champions League: Another stunning comeback brings Real Madrid's next generation to the fore

Firstpost  

Karim Benzema scored the winning penalty in extra time to take his tally to 10 goals in six Champions League knock-out games, an astonishing record not least because of the stage, the class of the opponent and the weight of his contributions. Many would circle Benzema, Modric and Courtois as Madrid’s most important players this season, the trio delivering in …

Real Madrid stun Manchester City to reach Champions League final
2 years, 8 months ago

Real Madrid stun Manchester City to reach Champions League final

Al Jazeera  

Spanish giants mount a dramatic comeback to beat City and book a showdown with Liverpool in the final. Real Madrid fought back from the brink of elimination to beat Manchester City 3-1 after extra time and 6-5 on aggregate in an enthralling and dramatic Champions League semi-final. Wednesday’s victory was another superb rearguard action by Real who came from behind …

Real Madrid rallies past Man City to reach UEFA Champions League final
2 years, 8 months ago

Real Madrid rallies past Man City to reach UEFA Champions League final

The Hindu  

Real Madrid fought back from the brink of elimination to beat Manchester City 3-1 after extra time and 6-5 on aggregate in an enthralling and dramatic Champions League semi-final on Wednesday. City led 1-0 on the night and 5-3 on aggregate when Riyad Mahrez scored after 73 minutes but Real substitute Rodrygo equalised in the last minute of normal time …

Liverpool beat Villarreal to reach Champions League final
2 years, 8 months ago

Liverpool beat Villarreal to reach Champions League final

Al Jazeera  

Liverpool rallied after an early scare to defeat Villarreal 3-2 and advance to their third UEFA Champions League final in five seasons. Liverpool survived a first-half scare to reach the Champions League final with a 3-2 win at Villarreal, for a 5-2 aggregate victory, after the night had threatened to turn sour for Jurgen Klopp’s side. The visitors trailed 2-0 …

Liverpool eye Champions League final after beating Villarreal
2 years, 8 months ago

Liverpool eye Champions League final after beating Villarreal

Al Jazeera  

Jurgen Klopp warned that Liverpool must remain “on alert” despite putting one foot in the Champions League final with a dominant 2-0 win over Villarreal in the first leg of their semi-final tie at Anfield. Two goals in two minutes undid Villarreal boss Unai Emery’s defensive game plan on Wednesday as Pervis Estupinan deflected Jordan Henderson’s cross into his own …

Benzema confident Real Madrid will reach Champions League final
2 years, 8 months ago

Benzema confident Real Madrid will reach Champions League final

The Hindu  

Karim Benzema was in a confident mood after scoring a brace that helped keep Real Madrid alive in its Champions League last-four tie against Manchester City and the French striker predicted his team would now qualify for the final. "I warn our fans to be ready to see something magical, we will win the second leg at Santiago Bernabeu," Benzema …

Champions League: Benzema keeps Madrid alive despite 4-3 loss to City
2 years, 8 months ago

Champions League: Benzema keeps Madrid alive despite 4-3 loss to City

India TV News  

It was the coolest of penalties at the end of one of the wildest matches in Champions League history. With his cheekily dispatched “Panenka,” Karim Benzema might just have kept Real Madrid's chances alive against Manchester City in the semifinals. The English champions led 2-0 after 11 minutes, with Kevin De Bruyne making a late run into the box to …

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