3 d. ago Champions League review: PSG’s young guns, Valverde’s discontent and Qarabag shine

There was a compelling clash of heavyweights in Catalonia, some unhappy rumblings at Real and a legend of Azerbaijani football roared• The viewers. Barcelona v Paris Saint-Germain was the final many wanted last season. Wednesday’s group-stage meeting showed why. The fixture did not disappoint, even if, with red tape delaying the opening of the renovated Camp Nou, it was played in the less atmospheric Lluís Companys Stadium. Luis Enrique’s young Parisians staged a comeback in Catalonia, thanks to their coach’s expert use of his squad. Senny Mayulu, 19, upstaged Lamine Yamal by scoring the equaliser – Wednesday was the first match this season Yamal had failed to either score or contribute to a goal. Instead, the resurgent Marcus Rashford set up Ferran Torres’s opener for Barça. PSG were shorn of Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, the forward line that claimed last season’s crown. No matter: 23-year-old Bradley Barcola stepped up as the senior forward and ravaged H...

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9 d. ago European football: Kane fastest to 100 goals as Bayern thump Werder Bremen

Kane hits landmark to beat Ronaldo and HaalandMarseille go top after late 2-1 victory at StrasbourgHarry Kane scored his 100th goal for Bayern Munich on Friday night, reaching the landmark in just 104 matches to become the fastest player this century to reach 100 goals for a single club.The England captain was on target twice in a 4-0 home win against Werder Bremen, taking him to three figures and extending Bayern’s 100% record after five Bundesliga outings. In doing so Kane has nudged ahead of Erling Haaland and Cristiano Ronaldo, who took 105 matches to reach three figures for Manchester City and Real Madrid respectively. The pair had jointly shared the scoring record in Europe’s top five leagues but Kane has now gone clear on his own. Continue reading...

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1 week ago European football: Marseille spoil PSG’s party, Napoli wobble in win over Pisa

Nayef Aguerd’s early header settles delayed Ligue 1 tieAntonio Conte’s side stay perfect in Serie A with 3-2 winParis Saint-Germain suffered a 1-0 defeat at Marseille in Monday’s rearranged “Le Classique”, with Nayef Aguerd’s early header proving decisive in his side’s first home league win over their bitter rivals since 2011.After Sunday’s weather-enforced postponement of the match amid heavy rain and storms, PSG fell to their first league defeat of the season on a night where Ousmane Dembélé was presented with the 2025 Ballon d’Or men’s award in Paris. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago European roundup: Ferran Torres at the double as Barcelona cruise past Getafe

Dani Olmo also on target in 3-0 victory in La LigaInter defeat Sassuolo; Marseille v PSG postponedFerran Torres scored twice as Barcelona cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory against Getafe on Sunday, with Dani Olmo adding the third goal and an assist in another impressive display by Hansi Flick’s side.The win keeps the unbeaten Catalan side second in La Liga on 13 points, trailing the leaders Real Madrid by two points after Los Blancos maintained their flawless record with five wins from five matches after defeating Espanyol on Saturday. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Ruben Amorim's transfer reality after Marcus Rashford masterclass – 'What have I done?'

Marcus Rashford marked his return to England with a double for Barcelona in the Champions League, and former Manchester United star Nicky Butt believes Ruben Amorim may now regret letting him go

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2 w. ago Marcus Rashford gives simple Hansi Flick verdict after Ruben Amorim Man United confession

Marcus Rashford was the match-winner for Barcelona as his double saw off Newcastle United in the Champions League following his departure from Manchester United in the summer transfer window

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2 w. ago Rashford’s double silences Newcastle’s party and eases Barcelona to victory

A little more than 24 hours before kick-off, Hansi Flick spoke about how lucky he felt to have acquired Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United.Barcelona’s manager was not remotely bothered that his stock had fallen so far at Old Trafford. Rashford, he said, was a forward he had long admired and now believed he could help improve. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Newcastle v Barcelona live: Rashford scores stunning goal to double lead in Champions League

Newcastle and Barcelona have a history in the Champions League as the Magpies stage a sensational opening match

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3 w. ago European football: Barcelona hammer Valencia, Barcola extends PSG’s perfect start

López, Raphinha and Lewandowski each score twiceEthan Mbappé, Kylian’s brother, scores Lille’s winnerBarcelona turned on the style in their first home game of the season on Sunday, with Fermín López, Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski each netting twice in a 6-0 thrashing of Valencia. The emphatic victory propelled Barcelona to second place in La Liga on 10 points, two points behind leaders Real Madrid. Valencia slumped to 15th position.López opened the scoring in the 29th minute with a strike from inside the box assisted by Ferran Torres but it was after the break that Barça ran amok. Raphinha made an immediate impact off the bench in the 58th minute, converting a cross from Marcus Rashford with a right-footed volley while López doubled his tally three minutes later with a shot from long-range, before Raphinha completed his double in the 66th minute. Lewandowski, introduced in the 68th minute, wrapped up the rout with two close-range strikes to complete a perfect afternoon for the Cat...

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