champions league Archives

February 19, 2025 12:55 PM

Benfica see off Monaco in thriller to reach last 16

Benfica held determined AS Monaco to a 3-3 draw in a thrilling second leg of their Champions League knockout phase playoff on Tuesday for a 4-3 aggregate win that earned the hosts a place in the competition's last 16. Benfica, who had a one-goal adv...

February 19, 2025 11:35 AM

Bayern’s Davies nets late equaliser against Celtic to book last-16 spot

Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies snatched a last-gasp equaliser against Celtic for a 1-1 draw in their playoff on Tuesday as theyreached the Champions League last-16 by 3-2 on aggregate. They will next face either fellow Bundesliga side Bayer Leverku...

February 18, 2025 4:43 PM

‘Every game in this period is difficult’: Arne Slot ahead of Liverpool’s tricky run of fixtures

The next nine days will be very vital in Liverpool’s title run, with the league leaders having to play away games against Aston Villa and Manchester City before hosting Newcastle United at Anfield Stadium. With the point difference between Arne Sl...

February 12, 2025 11:34 AM

Real Madrid’s Bellingham nets late winner in 3-2 thriller with Manchester City

Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham struck a last-gasp goal to give the Champions League holders a 3-2 victory over Manchester City in an edge-of-your-seat first leg of their knockout phase playoff on Tuesday at the Etihad Stadium. Kylian Mbappe and Brah...

January 30, 2025 11:31 AM

Soccer: Man City survive scare to progress, Lille storm through

Manchester City came from behind to beat Club Brugge 3-1 and secure their place in the Champions League playoffs, as big guns Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Paris St Germain also won to progress, while AC Milan and Juventus will join them despite bot...

January 27, 2025 10:34 AM

Flick praises Barcelona’s spirit after 7-1 win over Valencia

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick hailed his side's commitment as they ended a four-match LaLiga winless streak with a 7-1 hammering of Valencia on Sunday. Goals from Frenkie de Jong, Ferran Torres, Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski, a double from Fermin Lopez...

January 23, 2025 11:15 AM

PSG stun Manchester City with 4-2 comeback

Paris St Germain clawed back from two goals down to stun Manchester City 4-2 in the Champions League on Wednesday and leave the English club outside the playoff places and in danger of elimination. Goals from PSG's Ousmane Dembele, Bradley Barcola, ...

January 22, 2025 10:58 AM

Liverpool beat Lille to maintain perfect record and reach last 16

Liverpool booked their spot in the last 16 of the Champions League with a 2-1 victory over 10-man Lille on Tuesday at Anfield, thanks to goals from talisman Mohamed Salah and substitute Harvey Elliott. Arne Slot's men maintained their 100% record ...

September 18, 2024 11:08 AM

Soccer: Harry Kane scores four goals as record-breaking Bayern crush Dinamo Zagreb 9-2

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane scored four goals to lead his side to a 9-2 demolition of visitors Dinamo Zagreb on Tuesday and a record for the most goals by one team in a Champions League match after a scintillating performance. Bayern stru...

May 8, 2024 9:27 AM

Borussia Dortmund stun PSG to reach Champions League final

Borussia Dortmund showed great composure to reach their third Champions League final after Mats Hummels' second-half goal earned the visitors a 1-0 victory against misfiring Paris St Germain for a deserved 2-0 aggregate win on Tuesday. Hummels heade...