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PSG keep Champions League bid alive, despite old ghosts reappearing
AFP · one year ago
Paris Saint-Germain's bid to win a first Champions League crown remains on course but the French giants only just survived a bumpy ride against Aston Villa on Tuesday as old ghosts almost came back to haunt them.
Barca suffer morale blow in Dortmund amid quadruple hunt
AFP · one year ago
Barcelona reached the Champions League semi-finals for the first time since 2019 but Wednesday's defeat by Borussia Dortmund gave the Catalans cause for concern.
Toppmoeller has ascendant Frankfurt challenging their limits
AFP · one year ago
Ahead of Thursday's return home leg against Tottenham, Eintracht Frankfurt coach Dino Toppmoeller has his side on the cusp of a third Europa League semi-final in the past seven seasons.
Onana faces date with destiny as Man Utd chase Lyon win
AFP · one year ago
Andre Onana faces a potentially make-or-break match for his Manchester United career against Lyon in the Europa League on Thursday as the English giants battle to keep their season alive.
Emery targets 'next step' for Aston Villa after Champions League heroics
AFP · one year ago
Unai Emery believes there is more to come from Aston Villa as they exited the Champions League with pride after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday.
'Gap too big' for Dortmund after first leg, says Guirassy
AFP · one year ago
Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy said his side had sealed their fate with a poor first leg performance in Barcelona last week, despite a much improved display in a 3-1 home win on Tuesday.
Barcelona 'justified' semi-final spot despite Dortmund loss, says Flick
AFP · one year ago
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said his side deserved to reach the Champions League semi-finals despite a 3-1 loss in the second leg at Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday.
'We thought the tie was over': Dembele admits PSG switched off against Villa
AFP · one year ago
Paris Saint-Germain's Ousmane Dembele said his side needed to learn not to switch off in big games after almost collapsing against Aston Villa in their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday, and called on his teammates to avoid making the same mistake in the last four.
Barca through to Champions League semis despite Guirassy hat-trick
AFP · one year ago
Barcelona are through to the Champions League semi-finals with a 5-3 aggregate win, despite losing 3-1 at Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday with Serhou Guirassy hitting a hat-trick.
PSG survive Aston Villa scare to reach Champions League semis
AFP · one year ago
Paris Saint-Germain survived a second half onslaught to beat Aston Villa 5-4 on aggregate and reach the Champions League semi-finals despite a 3-2 defeat on Tuesday.
French Ligue 1 clubs vote to break TV deal with DAZN
AFP · one year ago
French Ligue 1 clubs on Tuesday voted in favour of breaking their domestic television deal with DAZN at the end of this season, leaving them facing an uncertain future.
Arteta feeding Arsenal stars 'opposite' of comeback message
AFP · one year ago
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta said he has spent three days filling his players' heads with messages of strength ahead of their Champions League showdown against Real Madrid on Wednesday.
Watkins left on Villa bench for PSG return
AFP · one year ago
Aston Villa's top goalscorer Ollie Watkins was left on the bench by Unai Emery despite the need to overturn a 3-1 deficit in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain.
Everyone thinks Real Madrid comeback 'nailed-on': Bellingham
AFP · one year ago
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham said everyone at the club believes the Champions League holders can mount an historic comeback against Arsenal on Wednesday.
Inzaghi pushing Inter to end San Siro hoodoo with Bayern and reach Champions League semis
AFP · one year ago
Simone Inzaghi on Tuesday urged his Inter Milan team to end a San Siro hoodoo against Bayern Munich and reach the semi-finals of the Champions League.
Arsenal's Odegaard can prove point on Real Madrid return
AFP · one year ago
A decade after failing to break through at Real Madrid, Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard can show his former side they were wrong not to give him enough opportunities to shine.
Howe will only return to Newcastle dugout when '100 percent' ready
AFP · one year ago
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe will only return to lead the club when he is "100 percent" ready following a diagnosis of pneumonia, his assistant Jason Tindall said on Tuesday.
Arsenal target Champions League glory to save season
AFP · one year ago
Arsenal face Real Madrid on Wednesday with one foot already in the Champions League semi-finals but with the added pressure of knowing their entire season hinges on the result at the Bernabeu.
Kane and Bayern need killer instinct with home final at stake
AFP · one year ago
Bayern Munich and Harry Kane head to Inter Milan on Wednesday needing a victory to reach the semi-finals and keep their dream of playing in a home Champions League final alive.
Mbappe leading Real Madrid comeback charge against Arsenal
AFP · one year ago
Kylian Mbappe joined Real Madrid in search of Champions League glory, hoping to be on the right side of exactly the kind of magical night they need against Arsenal on Wednesday if they are to progress to the semi-finals.
