6 hours ago Manuel Akanji confident Manchester City can beat Real Madrid or Bayern Munich

City will face one of those two European heavyweights in the Champions League next month after scraping through to the play-off round on Wednesday.

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24 hours ago Man City vs Club Brugge LIVE: Hosts qualify for Champions League knockout rounds with win solid win

Man City 3-1 Club Brugge: Pep Guardiola’s side had to win to stay in the competition

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7 hours ago Man City dealt £20m financial reality as Champions League impact laid bare

Manchester City reached the Champions League play-offs after coming from behind to beat Club Brugge on Wednesday.

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3 hours ago When is Celtic's Champions League playoff draw and who could they face in knockouts? Live stream, TV channel and start time

The Bhoys are back in the big time and have a knockout clash to look forward to - we have all the details you need

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3 hours ago Man City star sends warning to Real Madrid and Bayern Munich before Champions League draw

Manuel Akanji has insisted Manchester City have not lost their European aura as they gear up for a clash with either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich

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8 hours ago Jordan Henderson's two Liverpool reunions as he closes in on second transfer in a year

Jordan Henderson is close to moving to Monaco - which would be his third club in 12 months - with the French club potentially facing Liverpool in the Champions League knockouts

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25 hours ago Man City vs Club Brugge LIVE: Joel Ordonez’s own goal sends hosts ahead in Champions League decider

Pep Guardiola’s side know that they must win tonight to stay in the competition

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21 hours ago Pep Guardiola spotted with scratches on his head AGAIN as his struggling Man City side make hard work of beating Club Bruges to reach Champions League play

The 2023 champions went into half-time 1-0 down and needed some magic from Mateo Kovacic and Savinho, as well as a Bruges own goal, to reverse their fortunes after the break.

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5 hours ago Manuel Akanji sends powerful Man City message as they await Champions League draw fate

Manchester City star Manuel Akanji is still confident his side can find success in the Champions League and is not worried about facing either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the play-off

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6 hours ago I saw Man City frustration after Champions League escape act as squad send warning to Real Madrid

Manchester City left it late in their Champions League League Phase campaign but secured passage to the play-off round in the second half vs Club Brugge.

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11 hours ago Simon Jordan rips into Celtic fans for taunting Prince William at Aston Villa – 'there’s something wrong with you'

The future King and Aston Villa fan was in the stands for the Champions League clash on Wednesday night

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27 hours ago Man City vs Club Brugge LIVE: Champions League updates as statement issued on potential delayed kick

It’s a must-win game for the 2023 winners tonight

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29 hours ago Paddy Power Champions League offer: Bet £5 on the UCL get £30 in free bets

Paddy Power is offering new customers £30 in free bets when they sign-up and bet £5 on any Champions League match market ahead of the group stage finale using promo code YSKAST

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7 hours ago Man City drop huge Rodri return hint as star set for Champions League role

Rodri has been out injured since mid-September following his ACL rupture but the Manchester City and Spain midfielder could be back in action much sooner than expected

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10 hours ago Ethan Nwaneri hails ‘special feeling’ after hitting Arsenal winner at Girona

The 17-year-old became the second-youngest English scorer in the Champions League on Wednesday.

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11 hours ago Prince William subjected to vile taunts about the late Queen at football match

The future King was spotted in the stands in Birmingham on Wednesday night as his beloved Aston Villa took on the Scottish side Celtic FC in the Champions League

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27 hours ago Man City vs Club Brugge LIVE: Team news and build up from Champions League decider as John Stones starts

Pep Guardiola’s side know that they must win tonight to stay in the competition

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29 hours ago Betfred Champions League offer: Bet £10 on the UCL action get £50 in free bets

Betfred are offering £50 in bonuses to anyone who signs up for a new account and bets £10 on the Champions League action

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7 hours ago Man City Champions League form leaves Pep Guardiola with ominous fixture nightmare

Pep Guardiola is facing a nightmare fixture list as City will encounter four of their toughest games this season in just two weeks

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12 hours ago Shocking moment Celtic and Villa clash before match as fireworks thrown

Celtic were in Birmingham for their final game of the Champions League group stages.

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12 hours ago Keira Walsh set for €550,000 Chelsea move after Barcelona accept offer

Midfielder set to have medical in London on ThursdayChloe Kelly hits out at lack of future at Manchester CityBarcelona have accepted a €550,000 (£460,000) bid from Chelsea for Keira Walsh and the England midfielder is expected to undergo a medical in London on Thursday. The two clubs reached an agreement overnight, inside the final 24 hours of the window, which closes at 11pm on Thursday.The 27-year-old would be eligible to be registered for Chelsea’s Champions League squad for the knockout stages and therefore could theoretically be set for a reunion against her former side if they were to meet in the competition this season. Walsh has helped Barcelona win back-to-back Champions League titles in the past two seasons. Continue reading...

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28 hours ago Man City vs Club Brugge LIVE: Champions League updates, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

It’s a must-win game for the 2023 winners tonight

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30 hours ago Betfair Champions League offer: Bet £10 on the last group stage round and get £50 in free bets

Sign up at Betfair today, bet £10 on the Champions League and get £50 in free bets when you use the Betfair promo code ZSKAOG

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9 hours ago Fury as Celtic fans taunt Prince William at Aston Villa Champions League match with chants of 'Lizzie's in a box' and 'if you hate the royal family clap your hands'

Celtic fans bombarded Prince William with anti-royal chants throughout the game in Birmingham, including ones about the Prince's brother, the Duke of Sussex, according to The Telegraph.

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24 hours ago Mikel Arteta reveals huge Arsenal injury scare ahead of crunch Man City clash

Arsenal are safely through to the next round of the Champions League but David Raya was absent for their win over Girona and is a doubt for Sunday's meeting with Manchester City

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12 hours ago Jurgen Klopp's role in Arne Slot's discovery of his 'new' Liverpool midfielder

Arne Slot handed James McConnell an opportunity in the Champions League and was so impressed he's changed his transfer plans - with Jurgen Klopp handing the midfielder his debut last term

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30 hours ago Is Man City vs Club Brugge on TV? How to watch, live stream details, kick

The latest Manchester City news as Pep Guardiola's side prepare to play Club Brugge in the Champions League at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night (8pm).

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10 hours ago Man City transfer priority now crystal clear after Champions League failings and Ederson reminder

Manchester City will learn whether they face Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in their Champions League play-off later this week.

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24 hours ago Manchester City averted disaster but their obvious frailties are a cause for concern

Manchester City 3-1 Club Brugge: Pep Guardiola’s men came from behind to triumph at the Etihad Stadium and secure their place in the next round

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13 hours ago Federico Chiesa makes feelings clear on lack of Liverpool action after first 90 minutes

Liverpool's summer signing Federico Chiesa has struggled for minutes since moving to Anfield but has underlined his desire to become more of a regular following a rare outing

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11 hours ago Surreal, dreamlike, confusing: a night watching 18 Champions League ties

Trying to keep across 29 hours’ worth of football was not just akin to major substance abuse but a cause of fear and panicRaspberry Beret by Prince, Stayin’ Alive by the Bee Gees, American Pie by Don McLean, All I Want is You by U2, the theme tune to Sesame Street: these are all in their different ways excellent pieces of music. But as part of playlists broadcast without end and at high volume, all have been used by the US army in psychological warfare – demonstrating that too much of a good thing is not just possible but, at extreme levels, absolutely excruciating. Watching the manic conclusion to the Champions League group stage on Wednesday brought those playlists to mind, as I debated whether I was being entertained or encouraged to run screaming from my house.The trend in sport for many years has been to make competitions bigger, longer, more drawn out, and at first the new 36-team Champions League format felt like another step on this tiresome journey. But the widely acknowled...

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25 hours ago Manchester City survive Brugge scare to progress as Savinho caps comeback win

Manchester City ought not to have needed a wake-up call given the situation they were in, not to mention the stakes. Fail to win here and ignominy belonged to them, a Champions League exit at the first hurdle. The longest league table in football history would not lie. And yet Pep Guardiola’s team waited for one all the same, sleepwalking towards disaster.When the half-time whistle went, they had been second best to Club Brugge and they trailed to Raphael Onyedika’s well-taken goal on 45 minutes. It was not just City’s accountants who shifted uncomfortably. The club’s sporting pride, their reputation, was on the line. Continue reading...

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17 hours ago I saw Pep Guardiola's Man City nerves turn to anger as reaction to Matheus Nunes error says it all

The moments you might have missed as Manchester City took on Club Brugge in their win-or-bust Champions League fixture.

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12 hours ago Why Celtic fans face Champions League ban ahead of Real Madrid or Bayern Munich tie

Celtic were hit with a suspended one-match ban on issueing away tickets earlier this season

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25 hours ago Manchester City survive Brugge scare to set up Bayern Munich or Real Madrid tie

Manchester City ought not to have needed a wake-up call given the situation they were in, not to mention the stakes. Fail to win here and ignominy belonged to them, a Champions League exit at the first hurdle. The longest league table in football history would not lie. And yet Pep Guardiola’s team waited for one all the same, ­sleepwalking towards disaster.When the half-time whistle went, they were second best to Club Brugge and behind to Raphael Onyedika’s well-taken goal on 45 minutes. It was not just City’s accountants that shifted uncomfortably. Everything was on the line for everybody – Guardiola, the players, the fans. It was sporting pride, reputations, the lot. Continue reading...

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18 hours ago Man City gamechanger vs Club Brugge condemns two former Pep Guardiola undroppables to a new status

Manchester City knew they had to win against Club Brugge to progress in the Champions League after a mixed campaign.

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12 hours ago Champions League turns into 'Gogglebox' as TNT Sports try to navigate the chaos

The final round of the League Phase produced goals and confusion

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26 hours ago Aston Villa vs Celtic LIVE: Score and updates as Rogers nets two early goals for Villa in ‘Battle of Britain’

The two clubs are still in with a shot of securing a top eight finish and avoiding the two-legged play-off round

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23 hours ago Unai Emery proud of Aston Villa after ‘brilliant match’ against Celtic

Morgan Rogers and Ollie Watkins starred.

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13 hours ago Celtic's dangerous potential opponents in Champions League knockout play

Celtic await their fate ahead of a first Champions League knockout tie in 12 years

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26 hours ago Man City’s clash with Club Brugge kicks off on time after fire outside stadium

Flames engulfed a merchandise stall around two hours before kick-off.

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23 hours ago Andy Robertson hails two Liverpool youngsters who shone amid Arne Slot's verdict

Liverpool changed their line-up for the Champions League clash at PSV Eindhoven with several young players, including James McConnell, impressing team-mate Andy Robertson

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14 hours ago Ally McCoist plots Celtic Champions League undercover mission as Rangers hero plans to sit next to superstar's dad

McCoist is planning a visit to Celtic Park - but all may not be as it appears with a massive Euro night just around the corner for the Hoops

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27 hours ago Dramatic pictures show fire erupt at Etihad stadium ahead of crunch Champions League match

The blaze broke out just hours before the UEFA Champions League match against Club Brugge

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23 hours ago Prince William goes wild as Aston Villa beat Celtic in Uefa Champions League with very excited celebration

The Prince of Wales appeared to be in high spirits tonight as he cheered on Aston Villa during a UEFA Champions League match against Celtic FC in Birmingham

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16 hours ago Gabby Agbonlahor calls talkSPORT to slam Arsenal's attempt to sign Ollie Watkins

Former Aston Villa star Gabby Agbonlahor has been left fuming after Arsenal's £60million bid for Ollie Watkins became public knowledge before Unai Emery's side took on Celtic in the Champions League

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28 hours ago Man City release statement after fire breaks out at Etihad Stadium and fans evacuated

Manchester City had to evacuate the Etihad Stadium when a pre-match event featuring their new signings ended with a stand catching fire before their Champions League game.

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23 hours ago Mathys Tel to Man United transfer twist as Bayern Munich star drops huge hint in emotional scenes

Manchester United transfer news as Mathys Tel dropped a hint on his future after his side's Champions League match against Slovan Bratislava amid links to a Premier League move

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16 hours ago World media reacts to Celtic 'redemption' at Aston Villa as Champions League spectacle forces grovelling Rodgers apology

It was a classic Euro night at Villa Park as the Hoops returned north of the border with plenty of credit in the bank

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42 hours ago Wednesday’s briefing: City need win, Liverpool rest stars and Battle of Britain

The Champions League group stage concludes, with all 18 of the final matches kicking off at 8pm.

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23 hours ago Savinho’s chest of the century caps Manchester City’s night of wild mood swings | Jonathan Liew

It may have been a tricky Champions League campaign for Pep Guardiola’s side so far, but they live to fight another dayThe best moment of this game came 13 minutes from time, and will almost certainly be forgotten to history. Savinho brings down John Stones’s long ball with his chest and lashes the ball home, and of course this is the part that matters: Manchester City 3-1 up and safe at last. There is no Fifa Best award for “Greatest Chest Control of the Year”. But there should be.It was, quite simply, one of the great chest touches. The perfect spot on the breastbone: not too much rib, not too much nipple. Just the right amount of give in the torso to send it forwards, not up or down: the ball not so much cushioned as sprung. Because now the ball is sitting up beautifully, and Simon Mignolet can probably do better at his near post but that’s hardly the first time we’ve said that. Continue reading...

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18 hours ago Celtic earn huge Champions League prize money windfall after securing knockout playoff spot with mega payday in sight

Europe's elite club competition is also one of the most lucrative for clubs with Celtic making millions

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23 hours ago Mikel Arteta heaps praise on ‘calm and composed’ youngster Ethan Nwaneri

Arsenal progressed straight to the last-16 after finishing third in the final table.

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22 hours ago Girona vs Arsenal as it happened: Ethan Nwaneri nets as Gunners cruise into Champions League last 16

Mikel Arteta’s side finish league phase in third place after comeback victory over Spanish opposition

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23 hours ago 'You have your headlines' Pep Guardiola jokes after Man City comeback win over Club Brugge

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was staring at a Champions League exit at half-time before the team turned it around

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22 hours ago Champions League: Ancelotti fears City playoff as Real Madrid miss top eight

Bayern and Real Madrid head to playoffs despite winsLeverkusen and Lille in last-16 spots ahead of AtalantaReal Madrid and Bayern Munich both won their final league phase matches but finished a point short of a direct place in the last 16 – leaving their managers worried by the possibility of facing Manchester City in the Champions League playoffs.Real Madrid wrapped up their campaign with a 3-0 win over Brest, who drop into the unseeded playoff teams. Rodrygo gave Carlo Ancelotti’s side a 1-0 half-time lead and Jude Bellingham doubled the advantage shortly after Ludovic Ajorque’s goal was disallowed for the hosts. Continue reading...

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24 hours ago FOMO for Kyogo as Celtic and Aston Villa serve up Champions League classic amid Prince William chants

English giants edge six-goal thriller at Villa Park

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22 hours ago The two huge clubs Celtic could draw in Champions League knockout play

Celtic await their fate ahead of a first Champions League knockout tie in 12 years

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24 hours ago Prince William celebrates with Aston Villa fans as future King's beloved club triumphs over Celtic in crucial Champions League clash

Prince William, 42, was spotted in the stands at Villa Park in Birmingham looking tense as Aston Villa took on the Scottish side, before celebrating the English team's 4-2 victory over Celtic.

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23 hours ago Pep Guardiola: Savinho’s spark changed game as Manchester City reach play

Savinho came on at half-time.

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25 hours ago Aston Villa vs Celtic LIVE: Result and reaction as Villa sneak straight into last 16 with thrilling win

Aston Villa 4-2 Celtic: Morgan Rogers grabbed a hat-trick in match of huge drama that sent Villa straight through

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23 hours ago Brendan Rodgers has words for Scottish football as Celtic boss reacts to glamour Champions League pairing

Rodgers ‘proud’ despite 4-2 defeat to Aston Villa

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25 hours ago Pepi settles thriller for PSV Eindhoven but Liverpool hold on to top spot

Liverpool lost their 100% record in the Champions League but you suspect Arne Slot will be over the disappointment before the team’s flight lands back on Merseyside. PSV Eindhoven secured the victory they needed to guarantee a playoff place with a rousing comeback against a youthful Liverpool side, who had debutant Amara Nallo sent off four minutes after his introduction.Nallo’s misfortune – the 18-year-old defender looked distraught after receiving a straight red for denying Johan Bakayoko a clear goalscoring opportunity – tainted an encouraging display from Liverpool’s youngsters. But Slot’s side retained top spot in the table regardless of defeat. And, as the Liverpool head coach admitted beforehand, the final placing hardly matters when his team are guaranteed to face the 15th, 16th, 17th or 18th placed side in the last 16. Continue reading...

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24 hours ago Celtic fans face Champions League glamour away day BAN for Madrid or Munich as Rodgers bats away flare question

European football's governing body imposed a ban on the Hoops legions which was suspended for two years - and that could be imposed now

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