Editor’s note: these grades are for teams’ performances in this week’s round of matches rather than their chances of winning the competition as a whole. A+ Arsenal Five Arsenal goals by half-time, and six different scorers by full-time, this was Mikel Arteta’s team at their attacking best, and they took […]
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Manchester United’s thrilling draw with Galatasaray was hit with controversy after the final whistle as it was claimed that one of the goals should not have been allowed to stand. The Red Devils surrendered an early lead to draw in Istanbul, with six goals shared equally between the two teams […]
Copenhagen ground out a 0-0 draw at Bayern Munich in Champions League Group A to end their opponents’ 17-game winning run in group-stage matches and give themselves a great chance of reaching the last 16. Copenhagen had an early chance when Roony Bardghji’s 27th-minute shot sailed narrowly wide and Thomas […]
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Weather update: It’s still chucking it down in Istanbul but the stands are packed and the game will definitely start. This could be one for the ages; an absolute classic, although the pitch didn’t seem to […]
When Marie-Louise Eta takes her seat in the away dugout at Braga on Wednesday night women across the world will have reason to cheer long and loud. In her capacity as interim joint assistant manager at Union Berlin, Eta is set to become the first senior female coach to be […]
João Cancelo and João Félix scored in each half to earn Barcelona a 2-1 comeback win at home against Porto that booked their spot in the Champions League knockout rounds for the first time in three seasons. The visitors wasted several chances before Pepe put them in front in the […]
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature 90 min: Nick Pope dawdles over another goal-kick after PSG fail to capitalise on a corner. We’ll have at least eight minutes of added time. 89 min: Miguel Almiron is booked for time-wasting. 87 min: Kylian […]
Newcastle and PSG fans clashed at a bar on Monday night, less than 24 hours before the teams go head-to-head in the Champions League. Video footage showed tables, chairs and flares being thrown in the melee and people shouting out as the two sets of supporters came together. The showdown […]