Champions League Preview: Roma vs Liverpool
Liverpool take on Roma this evening in the Champions League semi-final first leg at Anfield with both teams looking to continue their fairy-tale run in the competition, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
No friendly Roma reunion for Salah, warns Klopp
Jurgen Klopp does not anticipate a friendly reception from Roma, who will reunite with former forward Mohamed Salah on Tuesday.
Klopp told Liverpool they could train naked because of Salah
Jurgen Klopp jokingly told Liverpool to train naked before their Champions League quarter-final decider against Manchester City as all eyes would be on star Mohamed Salah.
Messi hurting following Barca’s UCL elimination – Messi
Ernesto Valverde says Lionel Messi is hurting following Barcelona’s stunning elimination from the Champions League, though he called on the five-time Ballon d’Or winner to move on.
Blow for Bayern as Heynckes confirms surgery for Vidal
Bayern Munich could be without Arturo Vidal for the decisive weeks of the season, with the midfielder needing a small operation on his knee.
Arsenal, Atletico face-off in UEL semis
The draw for the Uefa Europa League semi-final draw took place on Friday and saw Premier League outfit Arsenal being drawn against Atletico Madrid.
Arsenal were second best against CSKA
Arsene Wenger admitted Arsenal were “on the ropes” against CSKA Moscow before a late salvo secured a 2-2 draw in Thursday’s second leg and a 6-3 aggregate win in the Europa League quarter-final.
Barca defeat was a warning to Bayern – Robben
Arjen Robben and his Bayern Munich team-mates were determined not to become this week’s latest Champions League upset story against Sevilla.
Buffon reaction understandable, says Allegri
Massimiliano Allegri defended Gianluigi Buffon’s reaction after the Juventus captain and goalkeeper was sent off for protesting Real Madrid’s stoppage-time penalty in the Champions League.
It was a penalty, Benatia knocked me down – Vazquez
Real Madrid winger Lucas Vazquez insisted he was fouled by Medhi Benatia as Wednesday’s dramatic last-gasp penalty eliminated Juventus.