Simeone expects high tempo against Tottenham
Diego Simeone has warned Atletico Madrid about the pace and intensity of Premier League football ahead of their Champions League last-16 clash with Tottenham.
Diego Simeone has warned Atletico Madrid about the pace and intensity of Premier League football ahead of their Champions League last-16 clash with Tottenham.
The Champions League last 16 begins as Liverpool head to Galatasaray’s hostile Istanbul fortress, Bayern travel to Italy and Newcastle gear up for a major showdown with Barcelona.
Newcastle face a defining Champions League night against Barcelona, with Eddie Howe demanding a career-best performance from his players in the club’s biggest test.
The draw for the latter stages of this season’s Champions League takes place on Friday with Newcastle United’s midweek victory against Qarabag meaning an unprecedented six English sides will feature in the last 16.
Juventus were left wondering what might have been after coming close to mounting an incredible comeback against Galatasaray with 10 men before eventually being knocked out of the Champions League, 7-5 on aggregate.
Vinicius Junior sealed Real Madrid’s progress to the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday with the clincher against Benfica as holders Paris Saint-Germain edged out 10-man Ligue 1 rivals Monaco.
Real Madrid have been dealt a setback with Kylian Mbappe sidelined for the crucial Champions League clash against Benfica.
Bodo/Glimt stunned Inter Milan to reach the next round, continuing the Norwegian club’s rapid rise on the Champions League stage.
Newcastle United booked their place in the Champions League last 16 after a 3-2 win over Qarabag sealed a commanding 9-3 aggregate triumph.
Leverkusen progressed to the Champions League knockout stage following a disciplined 0-0 draw that sealed their 2-0 aggregate triumph over Olympiacos.