Messi bags brace as Barca cruise past Man United
Two goals from Lionel Messi helped Barcelona to a 3-0 defeat of Manchester United on Tuesday and a 4-0 aggregate triumph in their Champions League quarter-final tie.
Attack is the best form of defence for Barcelona – Ter Stegen
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen believes their one-goal advantage over Manchester United is ‘not enough to defend’ ahead of the return leg of their Champions League quarter-final.
Solskjaer optimistic as Man United plot another comeback
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer attempted to tone down the significance of the 1999 Champions League final but the Manchester United manager feels the fixture proved anything is possible in football.
Messi outshines Pogba as Barca leave with the advantage
Much attention fell on the shoulders of Paul Pogba and Lionel Messi as Manchester United welcomed Barcelona to Old Trafford for the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.
Allegri not surprised by Ronaldo’s scoring return
Massimiliano Allegri praised Cristiano Ronaldo after he scored on his return, though the Juventus boss demanded more from the team heading into the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Ajax.
Solskjaer laments missed chances against Barcelona
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was frustrated with Manchester United’s inability to take their chances after defeat to Barcelona but insisted they are capable of another memorable comeback.
Juve hold on against dominant Ajax
David Neres cancelled out Cristiano Ronaldo’s header as Ajax and Juventus played out an absorbing 1-1 draw in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday.
Barca edge United in first leg
Barcelona took a big step towards their first Champions League semi-final in four years as they claimed a slender 1-0 win away to Manchester United despite a thoroughly underwhelming performance.
Solskjaer can’t see Pogba leaving Man United in the summer
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer cannot see Paul Pogba leaving Manchester United this summer and expects the mercurial midfielder to put his stamp on Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final against Barcelona.
Klopp warns Liverpool that Porto tie is not over yet
Jurgen Klopp was ultimately contented by Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Porto at Anfield but warned the Champions League quarter-final is still very much alive after the first leg.