Soweto Derby Preview
A Look ahead to this weekend’s Soweto Derby, between bitter rivals Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. Key players, numbers and a look at the last time the two sides met.
UCL Highlights: Madrid hammer Liverpool, Inter, Napoli claim wins in Round of 16 first legs
On Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League action, champions, Real Madrid came back from behind to thrash Liverpool 5-2 at Anfield. Napoli were 2-0 victors over Eintracht Frankfurt. Wednesday saw Man City draw 1-1 with RB Leipzig, while Inter Milan beat Porto 1-0.
Osimhen sends Napoli to victory in Champions League last 16
Napoli’s Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen got on the scoresheet again as the Serie A leaders beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 in their Champions League last 16, first leg on Tuesday.
Real Madrid roar back to thrash sorry Liverpool
Vinicius Junior and Karim Benzema scored twice as Real Madrid produced another stunning Champions League fightback from 2-0 down to thrash Liverpool 5-2 in the first leg of their last 16 tie at Anfield on Tuesday.
SASoccerMag’s Premier League team of the weekend
Matchday 24 was another weekend to remember with Manchester City dropping points and Arsenal managing to regain their lead at the top of the table. Take a look at SASoccerMag’s best 11 performers from the weekend.
DStv Prem Highlights: Chiefs suffer defeat to Arrows, Cape Town City beat Swallows
On Sunday’s action in the DStv Premiership, Kaizer Chiefs suffered a 3-2 defeat to Golden Arrows ahead of the Soweto Derby. Cape Town City beat Swallows 2-0 in a game where both sides had a red card.
Messi snatches dramatic win for PSG after Neymar stretchered off
Lionel Messi scored a 95th-minute free-kick to give Paris Saint-Germain a 4-3 win over Lille in an extraordinary Ligue 1 game on Sunday in which Kylian Mbappe scored twice but Neymar was taken off on a stretcher with an ankle injury.
Barca restore Liga lead, Griezmann earns Atletico win
Robert Lewandowski and Sergi Roberto’s goals helped Barcelona beat Cadiz 2-0 and restore their eight-point lead at the top of La Liga on Sunday.
PL Highlights: Spurs, United claim crucial home wins
Manchester United hammered Leicester 3-0 to move within three points from second place in the Premier League, Manchester City. Spurs got themselves back into the top four with a 2-0 win over West Ham.
DStv Prem Highlights: Pirates edge Maritzburg, SuperSport draw against Royal AM
Highlights from Friday and Saturday’s action from the DStv Premiership.