Champions League
‘He’s won us the EuroMillions’ – Mathieu Valbuena sends Marseille through & breaks Olympiakos’ hearts
As the French side enjoyed the thrills of a night so incredible it befitted fiction, the Greeks saw their efforts against Arsenal come to nothing. It was a moment that will go down in the folklore of Olympique de Marseille. Mathieu Valbuena gathered the ball from a throw on the [...]
Every club in Europe wants Manchester City out of Champions League, says Roberto Mancini
The Italian claims the top clubs are scared of the Blues, who have to beat Bayern Munich on Wednesday and hope that Napoli do not pick up three points against Villarreal. Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini believes Europe’s top clubs will be hoping his side are eliminated from the Champions [...]
Champions League Highlights: December 6
All Matches
Champions League Highlights November 23 2011
AC Milan 2 – 3 Barcelona Bayer Leverkusen 2 – 1 Chelsea Arsenal 2 – 1 Borussia Dortmund Valencia 7 – 0 Genk All Champions League Goals November 23 2011
Champions League Highlights November 22 2011
Napoli 2 – 1 Manchester City Trabzonspor 1 – 1 Inter Manchester United 2 – 2 Benefica Bayern Munich 3 – 1 Villareal Real Madrid 6 – 2 Dinamo Zagreb All the Goals
Real Madrid, Bayern Munich & Inter – Three teams who can challenge Barcelona for Champions League glory. Plus, William Hill Odds
The bookies may have already practically given the trophy to the Blaugrana but history isn’t on their side as we look at some contenders for European success this season. Ever since the final whistle blew at Wembley on May 28, Barcelona have been red-hot favourites to retain their Champions League [...]
Villarreal’s Giuseppe Rossi could join Napoli in future, claims agent
The Italy international is currently injured, but that has not stopped his representative from claiming a return to Serie A could be an option once he recovers. Giuseppe Rossi’s agent Federico Pastorello believes the Villarreal striker may join Napoli in future, as he continues his recovery from a knee ligament [...]
Sir Alex Ferguson exits press conference after being told Manchester United are struggling in Europe
The United boss took exception to the questions when he was asked whether the Premier League was getting weaker and walked out of the room following his side’s draw with Benfica. Sir Alex Ferguson left a Manchester United press conference after being asked whether standards in the Premier League are [...]
Demetrio Albertini: AC Milan’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic didn’t suit Barcelona’s style of play
The former Italy international has stated that the powerful striker didn’t succeed at Camp Nou because his characteristics don’t suit the Catalans’ tactical set-up. Former AC Milan midfielder Demetrio Albertini, who also wore the Barcelona jersey for one season, has voiced his opinion that Zlatan Ibrahimovic did not succeed in [...]
Borussia Dortmund’s Jurgen Klopp: Mario Gotze will not be sold in January
The Gunners take on the German side in the Champions League on Wednesday but have been warned off trying to sign the midfielder, who says he is just focused on winning the match. Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp has stressed that Germany international Mario Gotze is not for sale in [...]
Manchester United’s Javier Hernandez aiming for Champions League qualification with victory against Basel
After only managing a point against Benfica on Tuesday, the Red Devils need at least a draw to progress to the final 16, but Chicharito insists they will look for a win. Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez is confident his side will progress to the last 16 in the Champions [...]
Manchester City’s Mario Balotelli: I could have scored more against Napoli, but I was playing with a fever
The Italy international was on target for his side, but has since revealed he was not 100 per cent fit to play and that coach Roberto Mancini was aware of his ailment. Mario Balotelli admits he never scored more in Manchester City’s 2-1 Champions League Group A loss to Napoli [...]
Roberto Mancini fails to learn from Munich mistake and has all but cost Manchester City their Champions League dream
The jarring switch from his highly successful 4-2-3-1 formation to a 4-4-2 which does not suit his players helped bring about a probable European exit for the Italian manager. Five points clear at the top of the Premier League, gleefully demolishing rivals left, right and centre… Manchester City have been [...]
AC Milan vs. Barcelona Mini Preview
European titans are set to clash once again, as reigning UEFA Champions League winners Barcelona head to Italy to take on seven-time European Cup champions and defending Serie A table toppers AC Milan in the second leg of play in Group H. These two storied sides last met in September, [...]
Wesley Sneijder ruled out of Inter’s Champions League match against Trabzonspor with injury
The Dutch midfielder has been deemed unfit for Tuesday’s European encounter after sustaining an injury in the warm-up for Saturday’s Serie A victory against Cagliari. Inter have announced that midfielder Wesley Sneijder will not take part in the upcoming Champions League match at Trabzonspor because of injury. The Netherlands international [...]
Bastian Schweinsteiger Sustains Broken Collarbone Against Napoli
While playing a UEFA Champions League match against Napoli, Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger sustained a broken collarbone and will miss 4-6 weeks. Following his untimely substitution in the UEFA Champions League match between Bayern Munich and Napoli, Bayern midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger will be out for 4-6 weeks due to [...]
Real Madrid are now the favourites, APOEL provide the romance & five things we learned from the Champions League this week
Matchday four went some way towards deciding the participants for the last 16 stage but there is still vital business to be settled over the coming weeks. Defending is a lost art There has been a shift in the perception of defending as the bedrock of victory this season in [...]
Cristiano Ronaldo’s 100 goals – the Real Madrid star responds to Barcelona’s Lionel Messi as battle of the world’s best goes on
The Portuguese has now racked up a century in just over two seasons at the Spanish side, following on from the Argentine’s 200th goal for the Catalans on Tuesday night. Their names are inextricably linked. Say ‘Messi’ and people will reply ‘Ronaldo’; mutter Cristiano and you’ll hear ‘Leo’ – much [...]
Bayern Munich’s dependence on Bastian Schweinsteiger revealed in Napoli scare
Die Roten edged the Serie A side, but now face a difficult spell as their vice-captain recovers from his clavicle fracture. There was a sense of expectation from the home fans at the Allianz Arena as they filed in to watch Bayern Munich host Napoli in Wednesday night’s Champions League [...]
Inter may have the oldest team in Champions League history but Javier Zanetti’s dismantling of Eden Hazard proves he’s still world class at 38
The veteran was in top form as he dealt with the Belgian prodigy with all the style of an 18-year-old, helping the Italian giants to a third straight win in Europe. Inter made more Champions League history just by stepping onto the pitch last night as they sent out the [...]
Valencia’s Jonas: I will score in nine seconds against Chelsea
The forward has claimed that he will beat Roy Makaay’s record when they travel to London on matchday six and offered his take on why the Dutchman edged him out. Valencia striker Jonas has stated that he will score within nine seconds at Stamford Bridge in the Champions League Group [...]
Champions League Highlights Round 4 Matchday 4 November 2
Bayern 3 – 2 Napoli Inter 2 – 1 Lille Villareal 0 – 3 Manchester City Lyon 0 – 2 Real Madrid All Other Matches
Inter 2-1 Lille: Italians remain in top position in Group B
With two games to play, the Italians are looking good to progress to the last-16 after a commanding victory over very limited opponents, for whom the exit door looms. Inter took a firm stranglehold on Champions League Group B after disposing of French champions Lille 2-1 at San Siro. A [...]
Olympique Lyonnais 0-2 Real Madrid: Ronaldo nets 100th goal for Real Madrid
The Portuguese attacker grabbed a brace to ensure the Spanish giants reach the knockout stages of Europe’s elite competition, despite two fixtures left to play in Group D. Cristiano Ronaldo grabbed his 99th and 100th goals for Real Madrid to help his club secure their place in the Champions League [...]