Haaland brace stuns PSG on Tuchel’s return
Erling Haaland continued his outstanding season with a brilliant Champions League brace against Paris Saint-Germain to secure Borussia Dortmund a 2-1 first-leg win in their last-16 tie.
Erling Haaland continued his outstanding season with a brilliant Champions League brace against Paris Saint-Germain to secure Borussia Dortmund a 2-1 first-leg win in their last-16 tie.
An early strike from Saul Niguez gave Atletico Madrid a 1-0 win over holders Liverpool in Tuesday’s Champions League last-16 first leg at Wanda Metropolitano.
Former Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard captained his side to second place, behind Manchester City, in the 2013-14 Premier League season.
Seven-time Champions League winners Real Madrid top the competition’s earnings table, followed by Bayern Munich and Barcelona.
Manchester City are appealing a two-year ban from European competition but Pep Guardiola has reportedly told players he will be staying regardless.
Gary Neville believes Manchester City will win their appeal against Uefa’s decision to ban the club from the Champions League and labelled the governing body ‘a hopeless organisation’.
Jurgen Klopp has warned there is little room for error as Liverpool resume their Champions League defence in Madrid.
Manchester City’s two-year ban from European competition could have a number of implications for the club.
Manchester City have been banned from competing in the Uefa Champions League for two seasons and were fined €30 million.
Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta admits the Blues have faltered at Stamford Bridge at times this season.