4 h. ago Erling Haaland irresistible as Manchester City roll over Villarreal

Villarreal were Erling Haaland’s latest victims, a ninth consecutive Manchester City game clocked up with the Norwegian scoring. This time it was the first on the way to a largely comfortable 2-0 win in Spain that suggests that a team is emerging once again, with Bernardo Silva scoring the second in a first half of notable superiority before a second in which there were moments to suffer but not too many of them. When Haaland was withdrawn with five minutes to go, there were whistles and relief; he, and they, could do no more damage. He had already done enough, right from the start of what was a long night for the home side.City were not hanging about, Haaland, Savinho and Jérémy Doku combining to force Luíz Júnior into making his first save after just 26 seconds and the Norwegian heading just wide a little over two minutes later. It was not easy to define the formation Pep Guardiola applied; at times it looked something like 3-2‑4-1, with John Stones stepping in to defence when Vil...

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4 h. ago Gyökeres double adds gloss to Arsenal’s Champions League rout of Atlético

The crazy thing was that Atlético Madrid were well in this Champions League tie until the 57th minute. Diego Simeone’s team had defended robustly. They had just hit the crossbar through Julián Alvarez. But then they were not and it was the speed and brutality with which Arsenal moved the game away from them that took the breath.There were more set-piece goals, inevitably – for the breakthrough and No 4. It was Declan Rice to Gabriel Magalhães and then a repeat of the link-up, the only difference being that Gabriel headed square for Viktor Gyökeres to bundle over the line. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Barnes buries Benfica to keep Newcastle purring and pile pain on Mourinho

When José Mourinho arrived on Tyneside and immediately ­showered Eddie Howe and his players with ­lavish praise, Newcastle fans feared the worst. Although such worries ultimately evaporated, it took a fine goal from Anthony Gordon and two more from the substitute Harvey Barnes to reassure St James’ Park that Benfica’s new(ish) manager would not be inflicting any pain on Howe’s team.If Mourinho’s side, and their ­Belgium winger Dodi Lukébako especially, should remain unbowed by their contribution to an ­initially intriguing, highly compelling ­Champions League duel, Benfica’s hopes of reaching the knockout stages appear almost in tatters. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Arsenal v Atletico Madrid live: Gabriel heads Arteta’s side ahead in Champions League clash

Arsenal take on Atletico in an intriguing Champions League match-up at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday

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6 h. ago Arsenal v Atletico Madrid live: Eberechi Eze hits crossbar with Gunners on top in Champions League

Arsenal take on Atletico in an intriguing Champions League match-up at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday

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6 h. ago Champions League roundup: López and Rashford lead Barcelona rout of Olympiakos

Barça capitalise on dismissal of visitors’ HezzeKairat Almaty held at home by Pafos of CyprusA Fermin López hat-trick and two goals from Marcus Rashford powered Barcelona to a commanding 6-1 Champions League victory over Olympiakos.The match got off to a flying start when the 22-year-old López opened the scoring from a rebound in the seventh minute and he doubled his tally in the 39th, finishing off a lightning-quick counterattack.This story will be updated Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid LIVE: Champions League latest score, match stream and goal updates

A blockbuster European clash at the Emirates

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6 h. ago Davies, Udogie, Romero left in London ahead of Spurs’ Champions League match vs. Monaco

Davies, Udogie, Romero left in London ahead of Spurs’ Champions League match vs. Monaco  Cartilage Free Captain

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7 h. ago Liverpool flight delay adds to troubled buildup to Eintracht Frankfurt trip

Technical problems prevents takeoff for several hoursFour-match losing run precedes Champions League gameLiverpool’s preparations for their Champions League match at Eintracht Frankfurt have been seriously disrupted after the team’s flight was delayed due to technical problems with the plane.Arne Slot and his squad were scheduled to depart Liverpool John Lennon airport at about 4pm on Tuesday after a training session at the club’s base. However, the flight was delayed for more than three hours, leaving Liverpool’s players waiting in the executive lounge throughout that time. Liverpool had to cancel Slot’s customary pre-match press conference and needed to take off in time to land in Germany before Frankfurt airport closed at 11pm German time (10pm BST). Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Liverpool’s flight to Frankfurt delayed because of ‘technical issues’ with plane

The Premier League champions were forced to cancel their pre-match press conference.

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8 h. ago Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid LIVE: Champions League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

A blockbuster European clash at the Emirates

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8 h. ago Arsenal v Atletico Madrid live: Gunners welcome Diego Simeone’s team in Champions League clash

Arsenal take on Atletico in an intriguing Champions League match-up at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday

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10 h. ago Enzo Maresca admits change is needed after torrent of Chelsea red cards

The manager addressed the recent string of red cards ahead of the Champions League match against Ajax

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5 d. ago Depleted Manchester United dig in after Fridolina Rolfö strike to sink Atlético Madrid

Manchester United overcame the first-half dismissal of their defender Dominique Janssen to close out a win over Atlético Madrid and maintain their perfect start to their first Women’s Champions League campaign.The Sweden forward Fridolina Rolfö fired in a close-range volley to score the decisive goal in the 24th minute. The Dutch centre-back Janssen was then shown a red card before the break after a VAR review into her sliding challenge on Gio Garbelini, who was taken off on a stretcher. Atlético also finished the match with 10 players after their defender Alexia Fernández received a second yellow card with 15 minutes remaining. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Manchester United dig in after Fridolina Rolfö strike to sink Atlético Madrid

Manchester United overcame the first-half dismissal of Dominique Janssen to close out a win over ­Atlético Madrid and ­maintain their ­perfect start to their first ­Women’s ­Champions League campaign. The ­Sweden forward Fridolina Rolfö fired in a close-range volley to score the ­decisive goal.The Dutch centre-back ­was shown a red card before the break after a VAR review into her sliding challenge on Gio Garbelini, who was taken off on a stretcher. Atlético also ­finished the match with 10 players after their defender Alexia Fernández received a second yellow card with 15 minutes remaining. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Alyssa Thompson adds sparkle to Chelsea’s WCL cruise against Paris FC

Chelsea kickstarted their European campaign with a comfortable victory over Paris FC. Alyssa Thompson scored her first goal in west London as Sonia Bompastor’s side dominated proceedings. Sandy Baltimore opened the scoring from the penalty spot while Johanna Rytting Kaneryd and Erin Cuthbert also got on the scoresheet.Chelsea had endured a frustrating start to their Champions League challenge, the only trophy to elude their grasp. A 1-1 draw against Twente last week in Enschede had added a bit of pressure on this encounter at Stamford Bridge with sterner opposition to come. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Le Tissier realises WCL dream to earn Manchester United win against Vålerenga

It was hardly thrilling and it was not the entertaining opening to life in the Women’s Champions League that Manchester United might have hoped for but, more important than that, the English side got up and running with three points as they beat Vålerenga in a low-key affair in Leigh.Maya Le Tissier’s penalty kick was enough to beat the Norwegian side on Marc Skinner’s team’s debut in the league phase on a night that will enter the club’s history books but will not live long in the memory for drama nor excitement. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Baltimore penalty spares Chelsea blushes after Twente threaten WCL shock

The Champions League is Chelsea’s white whale. They want it. They want it badly. However, their title credentials took a knock in the Netherlands, a 1-1 draw against Twente far from the ideal start to a tournament they long to dominate.Despite their dominance in possession it was the home team that took the lead, through captain Danique van Ginkel, before Sandy Baltimore converted from the spot for the equaliser. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Arsenal begin WCL defence with wobble after Dumornay double for OL Lyonnes

Reigning European champions Arsenal began their title defence with defeat to last year’s semi-final opponents Lyonnes in a thrilling encounter in north London.Renée Slegers’ team had taken the lead in style through Alessia Russo early on against the tournament’s most decorated team, but two goals in seven minutes from Melchie Dumornay, courtesy of some questionable defending, gave the visiting side all three points. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Liverpool star sends 'trust the process' message after 'undeserved' Chelsea win

Liverpool were beaten 2-1 by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, with the Reds now on a three-match losing run across the Champions League and Premier League

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