Kovac not celebrating after Bayern draw at Anfield
Niko Kovac praised Bayern Munich’s disciplined defensive performance against Liverpool but resolved to not revel in a tactical triumph with the job only half-finished in the Champions League.
Valverde not worried about Suarez drought
Ernesto Valverde insists he is not worried about Luis Suarez’s goal drought after the striker once again struggled in Barcelona’s 0-0 Champions League draw at Lyon.
Klopp satisfied with Bayern draw
Jurgen Klopp says he is ‘absolutely OK’ with Liverpool’s 0-0 draw against Bayern Munich, despite admitting a measure of frustration with the subdued display.
Wasteful Barcelona held by Lyon in UCL
Barcelona slumped to a fourth draw in five matches across all competitions as they were held to a 0-0 stalemate away to Lyon in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash.
Liverpool held to scoreless draw by Bayern
Liverpool failed to stamp their authority on a battling Bayern Munich as a 0-0 first-leg draw at Anfield left their Champions League last-16 tie in the balance.
Klopp: Liverpool fans would prefer Premier League title to UCL
Jurgen Klopp has no doubt Liverpool fans would prefer winning the Premier League to the Champions League ahead of their European tie with Bayern Munich.
The major talking points ahead of this week’s UCL action
Premier League title rivals Liverpool and Manchester City face German opposition in the last 16 of the Champions League this week.
PSG can reach UCL final without Neymar – Cafu
Paris Saint-Germain can reach the Champions League final even without star Neymar, according to Brazil great Cafu.
Liverpool won’t feel Van Dijk loss against Bayern – Alisson
Alisson believes Liverpool will not feel the absence of Virgil van Dijk when they host Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
This can’t happen at Liverpool – warns Bayern boss Kovac
Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac warned his team they would find themselves under heavy pressure against Liverpool unless they improved defensively.