Madrid's Ramos admits picking up intentional yellow against Ajax

The defender could risk an extended ban after confessing that he sought a booking in the final minutes of his team’s 2-1 win in Amsterdam Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos has admitted that he picked up an intentional booking towards the end of his side’s victory over Ajax to ensure availability for the Champions League …

Dortmund gifted Tottenham the win, says Favre

The German side failed to regain their composure against Tottenham in the last-16 encounter, much to the coach’s frustration Lucien Favre felt Borussia Dortmund panicked after falling behind against Tottenham and were heavily punished for their lack of focus in the Champions League at Wembley. Bundesliga leaders Dortmund impressed in the opening 45 minutes of …

VAR favours big clubs, says De Jong after Ajax goal disallowed against Real Madrid

The home side saw a first-half goal disallowed for offside in a controversial moment, but the midfielder insists they are still in the tie Ajax midfielder Frenkie de Jong believes Video Assisted Referee decisions can “easily fall in favour of the big club”, as his side found out in Wednesday’s 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid. After passing up a …

Pochettino hails 'fantastic' Spurs after overcoming nervous opening half

The Tottenham boss says his side showed everything he was looking for in the second half to seize the advantage in their Champions League tie Mauricio Pochettino hailed a “fantastic” performance from Tottenham as the team overcame a difficult first half to fire their way to a 3-0 win over Borussia Dortmund at Wembley.  The …

Benzema reaches Champions League milestone as Real Madrid squeeze past Ajax

The French forward scored in the second half as the away side grabbed an important win at the Johan Cruyff Arena Karim Benzema became just the fourth player to score 60 Champions League goals by scoring in Real Madrid’s 2-1 win at Ajax on Wednesday. Benzema opened the scoring at the Johan Cruyff Arena, netting …

'I'm a big VAR fan' – Ramos celebrates controversial overturned goal after Ajax victory

The Dutch side joined Atletico in feeling aggrieved at video technology as the Merengue once more saw key decisions fall in their favour Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos revealed his admiration of Referee technology after it played a hand in the club’s narrow Champions League victory over Ajax. Ramos’ team were forced onto the back …

It was the correct decision' – Courtois says justice was 'luckily' done with VAR

The Real Madrid goalkeeper defended the decision to overturn an Ajax goal on Wednesday Thibaut Courtois said he believes the Video Assistant Referee made the right call in Wednesday’s 2-1 win over Ajax, fortunately for Real Madrid. With the score tied in the 38th minute, Nicolas Tagliafico appeared to fire Ajax into the lead by …

Video Assisting Real? Ruthless Madrid make their own luck in the Champions League

A disallowed Ajax goal provoked more talk of fortune favouring the Blancos but their 2-1 win in Amsterdam simply underlined their resilience Ajax were left scratching their heads but Real Madrid have been pulling off these tricks for years. Somehow the European champions emerged from the Johan Cruyff Arena on Wednesday night with a 2-1 …

All salute Spurs: From dead and buried to live Champions League contenders

Tottenham looked set to be eliminated in the group stage but are now on the verge of the quarter-finals after a 3-0 win over Borussia Dortmund It might have been easy for Tottenham and Mauricio Pochettino to throw in the towel. They were three games into their Champions League campaign this season and they were …

Wenger reveals attempt to lure Sancho to Arsenal from Man City

Click:difference de taille The former Gunners boss admitted that he tried to lure the youngster to London from Manchester when he was still in charge at the Emirates Stadium Arsene Wenger has revealed that he tried to sign Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho from Manchester City while he was managing Arsenal.   The former Gunners …