Tag Archives: Champions League

UEFA are set to recommend that Premier League champions Manchester City receive a Champions League ban following the conclusion of a lengthy investigation into their financial conduct later this week. The governing body have been investigating City over the past few of months following a number of damaging leaks which revealed alleged rule-breaking from the club, with members of the …

Former Real Madrid and Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho was critical of Ajax’s inability to change their style and philosophy in last night’s Champions League semi-final defeat to Tottenham. The Dutch champions started the game incredibly brightly and raced into a 2-0 lead in the first half to take a three-goal lead in the tie, looking as though they would …

There have been a fair few bumps in the road throughout the course of this remarkable season for Tottenham. Domestically they challenged very briefly for the top two at the beginning of the season, but fell comfortably into third, before they, like the teams below them, got dragged into the near-farcical battle for the top four. 13 defeats in a season …

It was another unbelievable night of action in the Champions League on Wednesday as Spurs advanced to June’s final in the most remarkable of games in Amsterdam. 1-0 down after the first leg and 3-0 after the first half, thanks to goals from Mattijhs de Ligt and Hakem Ziyech, Spurs staged one of the most dramatic comebacks in Champions League history …

On Wednesday night, Tottenham followed in Liverpool’s footsteps as they completed a remarkable second-half comeback to defeat Ajax by 3-2 and advance to the Champions League final. 1-0 down after the first leg and 3-0 after the first half, thanks to goals from Mattijhs de Ligt and Hakem Ziyech, Spurs staged one of the most dramatic comebacks in Champions League history …

Liverpool’s winning goal against Barcelona on Tuesday night was one of quick thinking and clever precision from all involved. Trent Alexander-Arnold’s inch-perfect pass was vital as he quickly took the corner kick and laid it beautifully into the path of striker Divock Origi. The Belgian was alert to what was occurring and both his movement and finish were straight out …

Last night, Liverpool did the unthinkable as they defeated Barcelona by 4-0 to advance to the Champions League final. Klopp’s men had to overturn a three-goal deficit at Anfield without two of their key players in Roberto Firmino and Mo Salah but completed the most remarkable of turn arounds thanks to a double from Divock Origi and Gini Wijnaldum. The …

Former Liverpool midfielder Graeme Souness was full of praise for the Reds’ quick thinking for Divock Origi as well as the Anfield ballboy during their 4-0 win over Barcelona last night. Liverpool produced one of the most remarkable comebacks in Champions League history as they overturned a three-goal deficit to advance to the final in Madrid. Without two key men …

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp can be forgiven for a slip of the tongue given the circumstances. The Reds came back from 3-0 down against Barcelona to win 4-0 at Anfield and reach their second Champions League final in as many years under Klopp. Klopp’s men, knowing they needed at least three goals on the night, started in incredibly bright fashion …

Liverpool celebrated one of the most remarkable results in the club’s history as they defeated Barcelona by 4-0 at Anfield to reach the Champions League final. Klopp’s men, knowing they needed at least three goals on the night, started in incredibly bright fashion as Divock Origi gave them the lead, tapping home after Jordan Henderson’s shot was saved by Andre …

Liverpool completed the most remarkable of comebacks to beat Barcelona by 4-0 at Anfield and reach their second Champions League final in as many years. Klopp’s men, knowing they needed at least three goals on the night, started in incredibly bright fashion as Divock Origi gave them the lead, tapping home after Jordan Henderson’s shot was saved by Andre Ter …

The career of Lionel Messi will not be defined by one moment, one game, one trophy. How could it? The Argentine has been a human highlight reel since the day he first donned “Messi 30” in a competitive game as an undersized and over talented 17-year-old. Messi has won ten La Liga titles, four Champions League and six Copa Del …

An early goal from Donny Van De Beek gave Ajax a crucial 1-0 win against Spurs in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The away side started off the better and their crisp passing and youthful endeavour led to their opener after just 15 minutes as Donny Van De Beek picked up space …

There are many reasons out there for a person to be turned right off of Manchester City. And they stretch across the spectrum to and away from all sorts of importance levels. At the top is obviously not so much the money that lifts them, rather where it comes from and how it’s earned, with their backers’ wallets filled via everything …

With the Champions League’s last four decided we analysed each of the teams vying for European glory this season. _____ Liverpool How They Got Here: Liverpool did excellently to negotiate a difficult group containing PSG, Napoli and Red Star Belgrade. The Reds finished second, just ahead of the Italian side on goals scored. They won three games, beating each team …

Following last night’s quarter-final results, the fixture details for the UEFA Champions League semi-finals have been confirmed. Liverpool will travel to the Camp Nou on Wednesday, May 1 for the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against Barcelona. Jurgen Klopp’s men sealed their place in the final four with a 4-1 win (6-1 on aggregate) over FC Porto last …