19 h. ago Champions League tonight: Real Madrid land slim advantage thanks to ex

PLUS: Borussia Dortmund didn't do enough at home to well-organised Lille, who will head back to France confident of claiming themselves a last eight spot at the expense of last season's beaten finalists

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20 h. ago Díaz gives Real Madrid slim advantage after Álvarez stunner for Atlético

This will be decided 14km east of here in eight days’ time. On a night that lacked a little thunder but had three fantastic goals, Rodrygo, Julián Alvarez and Brahim Díaz all stepping inside to bend the ball beyond outstretched fingers and into the far corner, the city’s fifth European derby delivered a victory for Real Madrid but no definitive conclusion. Atlético will host the second leg next Wednesday, and they will go into an occasion likely to be a lot more explosive than this with hope.Diego Simeone may feel frustrated that long periods of control did not result in win, his team recovering from going behind in the fourth of what will be at least 180 minutes to draw level only for Díaz’s goal to beat them, but he agreed with Carlo Ancelotti’s prediction that this tie was never going to be settled on the first night. And if it could have been better, it might also have been worse: in the last minute, Marcos Llorente had to dive in as Kylian Mbappé escaped deep into the area and ...

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21 h. ago PSV vs Arsenal LIVE: Champions League match stream, latest score and goal updates tonight

Gunners are looking to secure a positive first leg result in Eindhoven

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2 w. ago Xabi Alonso left in no man's land as Real Madrid plot shock move for Andoni Iraola

Real Madrid have drawn up contingency plans incase Carlo Ancelotti decides to leave his post - and they are big admirers of one of the Premier League's most exciting young coaches

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2 w. ago Real Madrid vs Man City live confirmed squad members plus early team news and how to watch

Manchester City know only a win will do if they are to advance to the next round of the Champions League against Real Madrid tonight.

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2 w. ago Jude Bellingham red card punishment confirmed before Real Madrid vs Man City as ban announced

Manchester City news as Jude Bellingham's suspension for his red card at the weekend is confirmed ahead of tonight's Champions League clash

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