Champions League

Man Utd seize control of Europa League semi against 10-man Bilbao

Bruno Fernandes struck twice as Manchester United put one foot in the Europa League final with a clinical away performance to beat 10-man Athletic Bilbao 3-0 on Thursday.

Yamal heroics preserve Barca's Champions League final dream

For 22 minutes, Barcelona did not seem to believe they would reach the Champions League final, and then Lamine Yamal decided enough was enough.

Raphinha surpasses Messi to close in on Ronaldo’s record 

Barcelona and Inter Milan shared a compelling 3-3 draw in a high-octane Champions League semi-final first leg clash on Wednesday, with teenage star Lamine Yamal shining bright.

Phenomenons like Yamal born every 50 years: Inter's Inzaghi

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi lavished praise on Barcelona's teenage winger Lamine Yamal after a thrilling 3-3 Champions League semi-final first leg draw on Wednesday.

Barca fight back against Inter in sensational semifinal draw

Barcelona and Inter Milan shared a compelling 3-3 draw in a high-octane Champions League semi-final first leg clash on Wednesday.

Barcelona fight back to draw six-goal Champions League thriller with Inter

Barcelona twice battled back to draw 3-3 at home against Inter Milan in a rip-roaring first leg of their Champions League semi-final at Montjuic Olympic Stadium on Wednesday.

Barca, Inter play out breathtaking 6-goal draw in semi first leg

Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres levelled for Barcelona in the first half after two early Inter strikes.

Forest owner Marinakis steps back as European qualification looms

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis will not have a controlling interest in the Premier League club next season, making the move ahead of their potential return to European football.

Yamal stardust could give Barca edge on Inter Milan

Now the Catalan giants rely on another generational talent in Lamine Yamal as their 'X-factor' when they host Inter Milan on Wednesday in a semi-final first leg clash.

April 18, 2025
April 18, 2025

Flick demands answers from La Liga for 'joke' schedule

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick on Friday demanded to meet with La Liga officials over what he called a "joke" schedule, saying Spanish football was failing to take care of players.

April 18, 2025
April 18, 2025

Bayern forced to watch on as home final dream 'shattered'

When the football world casts its eyes at Munich's Allianz Arena in May for the Champions League final, home side Bayern Munich will be mere spectators.

April 17, 2025
April 17, 2025

Kompany rues injury problems after Bayern's CL exit to Inter

Bayern Munich earned a draw at the San Siro against Inter Milan on Wednesday but ultimately bowed out of the Champions League, leaving manager Vincent Kompany to reflect on the injury crisis that hit his side ahead of the quarterfinal.

April 17, 2025
April 17, 2025

'No limits' for treble-hunting Inter, says Pavard

Inter will face Barcelona in the last four thanks in large part to Pavard's thumping header in the 61st minute at a soaking San Siro.

April 17, 2025
April 17, 2025

Rice 'knew' Arsenal would dethrone Real Madrid

Declan Rice said Arsenal are on course for "special things" after beating Real Madrid 2-1 in the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday to cruise into the Champions League semifinals 5-1 on aggregate.

April 17, 2025
April 17, 2025

'No problem' if Real Madrid replace me: Ancelotti

Real Madrid suffered their 12th defeat of the season, by contrast to just two across the whole of the previous campaign.

April 17, 2025
April 17, 2025

Arsenal made big statement at Bernabeu: Saka

Saka missed a first-half penalty but scored the opening goal in his side's 2-1 victory in the Bernabeu to seal a 5-1 aggregate win for the English club.

April 16, 2025
April 16, 2025

Arsenal target Champions League glory to save season

Mikel Arteta's men last week demolished the defending champions 3-0 in the first leg of their quarter-final in London and are favourites to reach the last four of Europe's top club competition for only the third time.

April 16, 2025
April 16, 2025

Barcelona 'justified' semi-final spot despite Dortmund loss: Flick

"They made our lives very hard but what was important is we made it to the semi-finals."

April 16, 2025
April 16, 2025

Anthem mishap at Villa Park sparks laughter

With Prince William watching on, Villa defender Ezri Konsa did a facepalm gesture as he and teammate Youri Tielemans tried to contain their laughter, while PSG's Fabian Ruiz and Ousmane Dembele exchanged puzzled glances.