
Struggling Atletico look to reignite the fire against Man United
If winning La Liga caused Atletico Madrid to soften their edge or lose their identity, a Champions League tie against Manchester United could be a chance for them to get it back.
If winning La Liga caused Atletico Madrid to soften their edge or lose their identity, a Champions League tie against Manchester United could be a chance for them to get it back.
Sebastien Haller will be bidding to continue his remarkable scoring record in this season’s Champions League when his Ajax side face Benfica in the first leg of their last-16 tie on Wednesday.
David de Gea returns to the city of his birth and club where he grew up on Wednesday as Manchester United head to Atletico Madrid in a Champions League clash between two giants that have fallen on hard times.
In what is an evolving and growing rivalry, Egyptian giants Al Ahly have looked to up the ante for their Caf Champions League match against Mamelodi Sundowns by calling for fans to be allowed in the stadium.
Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Rulani Mokwena admits that while the upcoming clash with Egyptian giants Al Ahly is a huge game, they can’t just focus on Pitso Mosimane’s charges in what is a tough Caf Champions League group.
Watch as South African forward Fagrie Lakay scored a brace on debut for Pyramids FC during their 2-0 victory over Zanco in their Caf Confederation Cup clash at the Sunset Stadium this past Sunday.
Pitso Mosimane’s Al Ahly side will start their journey to defend their Egypt Cup title when they take on Egy Salloum FC in the first round of the competition.
Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Rulani Mokwena insists his side will have to fight for maximum points in their remaining group-stage games after they were held by Al-Merrikh this past Saturday.
Catch up with this past Sunday’s highlights of Caf Confederation Cup action as Orlando Pirates suffered their first defeat in the group stages following their thrilling 3-2 loss to Al-Ittihad Tripli.
Ralf Rangnick said Manchester United’s fightback from blowing another half-time lead to beat Leeds 4-2 was the “best possible response” his side could give to reports of dressing room unrest.