Champions League

Tchouameni 'not ruled out' for CL final: Ancelotti

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Monday injured midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni was 'not ruled out' from competing in the Champions League final.

Brilliant Leverkusen stretch unbeaten run to 50

Bayer Leverkusen stretched their season-long unbeaten run to 50 games with a 5-0 win at 10-man Bochum on Sunday.

Mbappe says he will leave PSG at end of season

Kylian Mbappe confirmed on Friday that he will leave French champions Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season, with Real Madrid expected to be his next destination.

Vinicius very close to first Ballon d'Or win, says Ancelotti

 Vinicius Jr's dazzling performances at Real Madrid have put the Brazilian forward in conversation to win his first Ballon d'Or and manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday the 23-year-old deserved to win the prestigious award.

Italy and Germany to have five clubs in 2024-25 Champions League

With the Champions League expanding to 36 teams next season, UEFA said two of the four additional places would be filled by European Performance Spots which go to associations "with the best collective performance by their clubs" in UEFA competitions.

A fan turns unlikely hero 

Two years back, when Real Madrid had defied the odds almost in each of the knockout rounds to be in Paris for the Champions League final against Liverpool, Joselu was just another face amid the thousands cheering for Los Blancos and watching them win the most elite European competition for a record 14th time. 

Mbappe gets ready to say goodbye as PSG digest Champions League exit

Mbappe informed PSG privately in February of his intention to depart when his contract expires at the end of the current campaign

Neuer laments 'brutal, bitter' Champions League howler

"For a goalkeeper who's been around for a while it's something I've already experienced, but the goal was brutal."

'Something magical': Ancelotti relishes Real's incredible comeback

Real Madrid's success in the Champions League is "something magical", manager Carlo Ancelotti said after the record 14-times European champions claimed a stunning 2-1 semifinal comeback win over Bayern Munich on Wednesday.

April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024

Madrid lynchpin Rudiger decisive against Man City

The German defender's two strong displays against City's Norwegian hitman helped Madrid hold their own across 210 minutes of thrilling quarter-final action, ending in a 4-4 aggregate draw before the shoot-out.

April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024

UEFA fines Barcelona for fans' racist behaviour

Barcelona were also banned from selling tickets to their supporters for their next away European game, although that punishment is suspended for a year.

April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024

Arteta urges Arsenal to use Bayern 'pain' to fuel title bid

"We were very close, that is the reality. It's painful, but we have to learn from this. We had our moments, especially in the first half," Arteta said.

April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024

Kane relishes Champions League duel with Bellingham

Bayern Munich will meet Real Madrid, who beat holders Manchester City on penalties on Wednesday.

April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024

Ancelotti proud as Real dig deep for revenge in Manchester

It was sweet revenge for Real Madrid, who were thrashed 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium in their exit from the Champions League at the semi-final stage last year.

April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024

Silva penalty save down to pure luck: Lunin

Real midfielder Federico Valverde was named UEFA's man-of-the-match, but Lunin had made a strong case to be handed the award after making two saves in their 4-3 shootout win after an inspired performance as they drew their quarter-final second leg 1-1.

April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024

No regrets for Guardiola after shootout loss to Real Madrid

"Congratulations to Real Madrid, they defend so deep, with incredible solidarity," Guardiola said. "We did everything. I have no regrets about what we've done. Defensively, offensively, we played exceptional in all departments, in everything, and unfortunately we couldn't win, so that's what it is."

April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024

Real Madrid exact revenge on Man City to reach UCL semis

Real Madrid exacted revenge on Manchester City to reach the Champions League semi-finals 4-3 on penalties after withstanding a barrage at the Etihad on Wednesday.

April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024

Arsenal paid for 'big mistake' in Bayern defeat: Arteta

Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal paid the price for making one big mistake as Bayern Munich's 1-0 victory sent his side crashing out of the Champions League on Wednesday.

April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024

Bayern beat Arsenal to reach Champions League semifinals

A 63rd-minute Joshua Kimmich header gave Bayern Munich a 1-0 win over Arsenal and a place in the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday.

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