Champions League

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.
17 April 2025, 06:52 AM

'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.
17 April 2025, 05:44 AM

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.
17 April 2025, 05:18 AM

'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.
17 April 2025, 01:56 AM

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.
17 April 2025, 01:50 AM

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.
16 April 2025, 14:35 PM

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."
16 April 2025, 12:33 PM

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.
16 April 2025, 09:18 AM

I have best squad in the world: Luis Enrique

The French side, who have never won Europe's elite club competition, will face either Arsenal or Real Madrid in their second semi-final in two years.
16 April 2025, 04:16 AM

Barcelona reach Champions League semis despite defeat at Dortmund

Barcelona are through to the Champions League semi-finals with a 5-3 aggregate win, despite losing 3-1 at Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday with Serhou Guirassy hitting a hattrick.
15 April 2025, 21:03 PM

PSG survive Villa fightback to reach Champions League semis

 Paris St Germain kept alive their dream of a first Champions League title on Tuesday by squeezing past Aston Villa 5-4 on aggregate after a thrilling second leg of their quarter-final which the English side won 3-2.
15 April 2025, 20:55 PM

Will Real Madrid laugh last yet again?

Last week in London, Los Blancos were battered by a confident and clinical Arsenal side that outplayed them in almost every aspect -- from possession to precision. 
15 April 2025, 14:48 PM

Flick urges focus as Barca look to finish the job against Dortmund

Flick's side, undefeated in 24 games across all competitions, are not taking Dortmund for granted despite carrying a 4-0 advantage into the return at Signal Iduna Park.
15 April 2025, 04:08 AM

Emery says home fans can inspire Aston Villa comeback against PSG

Unai Emery says his players can feed off the energy of their fans as Aston Villa seek to overturn a 3-1 deficit in Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg against Paris Saint-Germain.
14 April 2025, 17:53 PM

Aston Villa bank on home advantage against PSG

Aston Villa must make home advantage count and draw energy from their supporters in the return leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Paris St Germain at Villa Park on Tuesday, manager Unai Emery said.
14 April 2025, 14:49 PM

'Miracles happen', says Dortmund caoch before Barca battle

Trailing 4-0 going into Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final return home leg against Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac said his side can draw inspiration from Liverpool's 2018-19 comeback against the same opponents.
14 April 2025, 13:58 PM

De Bruyne targets Champions League place before City farewell

The 33-year-old midfielder, who joined City in 2015, was playing his first home match since it was announced he would be leaving the club at the end of the season
13 April 2025, 03:03 AM

Lewandowski one short of 100 after Dortmund demolition

The Polish striker delivered a performance full of fire, finesse, and leadership—netting twice against his former club and pushing his tally to 40 goals for the season and 99 in total for Barcelona.
10 April 2025, 03:50 AM

PSG fans unleash boos and insults at Martinez

The Argentine international, dubbed a 'specialist in provocation' by French sports daily L'Equipe, was seen wearing a hat that celebrated the Albicelestes' success while covering up a French cockerel emblem on Tuesday.
10 April 2025, 01:03 AM

Set-piece surprise: Rice defies coach's instructions to score sensational free-kick 

Arsenal’s hero in their 3-0 Champions League first-leg quarterfinal triumph against Real Madrid, Declan Rice, revealed he had ignored specific instructions from set-piece coach Nicolas Jover before scoring two sensational free-kicks at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday.  
9 April 2025, 17:07 PM