Szczesny paying off Barca bet as Benfica visit
Barcelona hold a slender lead on Benfica ahead of their Champions League last 16 second leg clash on Tuesday and goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny deserves a fair share of the credit for it.
Slot demands more ahead of PSG ‘final’
Liverpool boss Arne Slot described PSG’s visit as the second of “three finals” in a week, but has warned much more is needed from the Premier League leaders.
Neuer sidelined after costly celebration
Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer is set for a stint on the sidelines after tearing his calf muscle during a celebration in Wednesday’s 3-0 Champions League win over Bayer Leverkusen.
Van Dijk: Liverpool must be ready to ‘suffer’ in PSG return leg
Virgil van Dijk believes Liverpool’s Champions League suffering at the hands of PSG is not yet over, despite surviving an onslaught to win the first leg of their last 16 tie 1-0 in Paris.
Alonso: Leverkusen need ‘big miracle’ to reach Champions League last eight
Xabi Alonso lamented Bayer Leverkusen’s self-inflicted errors in Wednesday’s Champions League last-16 3-0 loss at Bayern Munich, saying they needed a “big miracle” to reach the quarter-finals.
UCL: Liverpool smash and grab stuns PSG as Bayern cruise
Liverpool snatched a late winner to beat Paris Saint-Germain away in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday, while Bayern Munich took charge with a win over Bayer Leverkusen.
Slot hails ‘lucky’ Liverpool after Elliott goal sinks PSG
Liverpool boss Arne Slot admitted his team had been extremely fortunate in their 1-0 win away to Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League last 16 first leg on Wednesday as he heaped praise on goal-scoring hero Harvey Elliott.
Kane brace puts Bayern on course for UCL last eight
Harry Kane struck twice as Bayern Munich eased to a 3-0 home win over 10-man Bayer Leverkusen, putting them on track for the Champions League quarter-finals.
Could Dembele’s ball carrying be a threat to Liverpool?
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has praised Luis Enrique’s and the improvements he’s made with his PSG side, particularly Ousmane Dembele outstanding individual performance.
Enrique: Slot has created ‘almost perfect’ Liverpool
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique hailed the work done by Liverpool boss Arne Slot and said the Dutchman had built an “almost perfect team” since taking over from Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.