Category: UEFA Champions League

The Paris St-Germain forward was jeered by the Old Trafford crowd during the French club’s 2-0 Champions League win Angel Di Maria says he has no problem with Manchester United despite his hostile Old Trafford reception. The Paris St-Germain forward was jeered by supporters of his former club as he played a big part in …

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The Austria international is aware that he faces a tough Champions League test against the Egyptian forward, but he knows how to contain pace Bayern Munich defender David Alaba is unfazed by the threat Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is about to pose him, with the Austrian having previously faced the likes of Paris Saint-Germain’s World …

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The ex-Red Devils midfielder considers a man who has failed to deliver during his time at Old Trafford to be “a million miles away” from hitting form Alexis Sanchez has seen his recent showings for Manchester United branded “a disgrace”, with Paul Ince accusing the Chilean of being “a joke” and a “million miles away …

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The World Cup-winning midfielder was sent off late on in a 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain which threatens to dash the Red Devils’ European dreams Paul Pogba has been branded “stupid” for collecting a “beyond damaging” red card in Manchester United’s Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Paul Ince was disappointed in the World Cup-winning …

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The Dutch side’s head coach was upbeat following Wednesday’s controversial 2-1 first-leg loss at home to the Spanish giants Erik ten Hag lauded Ajax and said the Dutch side can take confidence from their controversial loss to Champions League holders Real Madrid. Ajax pressed Madrid but lost 2-1 at home to the three-time reigning champions …

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The forward was praised by his manager after continuing a fantastic run of form in the club’s 3-0 Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund Tottenham’s 3-0 Champions League result over Borussia Dortmund made it 13 wins out of 13 when Son Heung-min scores, much to the delight of Mauricio Pochettino. The South Korea international found …

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The German says he’ll be happy to face Manchester United with the midfielder on the sidelines ahead of next month’s Champions League clash Paul Pogba’s suspension for Manchester United’s Champions League last-16 return leg has given Paris Saint-Germain an advantage, said Julian Draxler. Pogba was sent off in the closing stages of United’s 2-0 first-leg …

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The defender will miss Real Madrid’s return fixture against Ajax, but the captain insisted his ban is not intentional Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos said he did not purposely pick up a yellow card against Ajax, having earlier revealed that he intentionally received a booking to be available for the Champions League quarter-finals. Ramos will …

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Nicolas Tagliafico saw his opener ruled out due to a marginal offside call, a decision that Madrid’s boss believes was correct Santiago Solari said head coaches need to trust in VAR after Real Madrid benefited from a controversial call in Wednesday’s 2-1 Champions League win at Ajax. Holders Madrid took control of their last-16 tie …

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The defender had a night to remember, registering a goal and an assist as his club ran to a 3-0 win in a round of 16 first leg clash Jan Vertonghen was thrilled after putting in a star turn for Tottenham in the Premier League club’s 3-0 win over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday.   The …

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