Madrid dumped out as Ajax run riot
Real Madrid’s dismal run of form continued as Ajax Amsterdam won 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu to dump the Champions League holders out of the competition for the first time since 2014-15.
UCL would be big step for this Arsenal – Xhala
Granit Xhaka believes Arsenal returning to the Champions League would be a ‘big step’ after the upheaval of Arsene Wenger’s summer departure.
Ramos charged by Uefa for receiving a deliberate yellow card
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos has been charged by Uefa for receiving a yellow card on purpose during the Champions League match against Ajax in order to serve a suspension before the quarter-finals.
Champions League trophy tour to hit SA
The Uefa Champions League Trophy Tour presented by Heineken is coming to South Africa and will be bringing Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs along for the ride.
Gimenez, Godin put Atleti in control
Jose Gimenez and Diego Godin struck late to earn Atletico Madrid a 2-0 victory in an entertaining first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash with Juventus.
10-man City strike late through Sane,Sterling
Leroy Sane and Raheem Sterling scored late goals as 10-man Manchester City stunned Schalke at Veltins Arena to claim a 3-2 first-leg win in their Champions League last-16 tie.
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.