Latest in Tag: Champions League Highlight
Latest in Tag: Champions League
Borussia Dortmund need to rebuild after scraping back into the Champions League
Borussia Dortmund made it hard for themselves but have qualified for the Champions League — just. A complete overhaul is in order, but they could do worse than look to Hoffenheim and Julian Nagelsmann for inspiration.When the final whistle blew in Sinsheim on the final day of the Bundesliga season, two Champions League teams were …
Champions League: Karim Benzema double dashes Bayern Munich’s treble dream
Bayern Munich’s quest for another treble under Jupp Heynckes is over after defeat in the Champions League at the hands of Real Madrid. A 2-2 draw in Madrid was not enough for the Bavarians, who bow out 4-3 on aggregate.Real Madrid 2-2 Bayern Munich, Estadio Santiago Bernabeu (Benzema 11′, 46′ — Kimmich 3′, Rodriguez 63′) …
Champions League: Barcelona hammer Roma with the help of two own goals
Barcelona eased past Roma with a 4-1 win at the Camp Nou that will leave them confident of a spot in the last four. The Spanish side were helped on their way by a pair of Roma own goals but looked a cut above.Barcelona 4 – 1 Roma (De Rossi 38′ og, Manolas 55′ og, …
Barcelona, Chelsea clash at Champions League surpasses €1.6bn marketing value
Spanish Barcelona faced a difficult challenge on the field on Tuesday against English Chelsea at Stamford Bridge Stadium in the 16th round of the European Champions League. The marketing value of the Catalans and Blues players exceeded the €1.6bn mark, as Barcelona and Chelsea both have major players with high values on their squads. According …
Champions League: Real Madrid, Juventus go for history in final
Real Madrid are motivated by the chance to be the first club to win back-to-back titles. Juventus are aiming for their first European treble. No matter who ends up lifting the trophy in Cardiff, history will be made.AC Milan. Ajax. Juventus. Manchester United. Those are all the teams who have been a game away from …
Champions League: Real Madrid on course for a second straight final
Trailing 3-0 from the first leg, Atletico Madrid face a seemingly impossible battle to prevent local rivals Real from heading to Cardiff. Atleti can only hope for a memorable European farewell to the Vincente Calderon.Only the most unlikely of turnarounds can prevent Real Madrid from reaching a second straight Champions League final when they travel …
Juventus reach Champions League final with complete win over Monaco
This semifinal was billed as defense vs attack, but in Turin on Tuesday it was more men vs boys as Juventus showed the full range of their capabilities. The Italians beat Monaco 2-1 to book their place in the final.Juventus 2 –1 Monaco (4-1 on aggregate) ( Madzukic 33′, Alves 44′ – Mbappe 69′) Much …
Champions League: Juventus within touching distance of final
A fine Gonzalo Higuain brace has given Juventus a 2-0 cushion against Monaco. And having kept a a clean sheet in six of their last eight games, Juventus will be confident they can see off the French league leaders.Juventus are red-hot favorites to see off Monaco and reach their second Champions League final in three …
Champions League: Gonzalo Higuain stars as savvy Juventus teach Monaco a lesson
The game was billed as a clash of styles, with the best attack in Europe taking on the finest defence. The Italians came through the test courtesy of a double from Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain.Monaco 0-2 Juventus (Higuain 29′, 59′) Gonzalo Higuain scored twice as Juventus delivered a hammer blow to Monaco’s Champions League hopes. …
Champions League: Clash of styles as Monaco host Juventus
Free-scoring Monaco face Italian giants Juventus in the semifinal of the Champions League. After beating Borussia Dortmund, can they knock out the Old Lady and reach a first final since 2004?After disposing of Borussia Dortmund in the quarterfinal, Monaco now welcome Juventus to the Stade Louis II for the first leg of their Champions League …
Champions League: Cristiano Ronaldo grabs hat trick as Real stride towards Cardiff
Madrid rivals Real and Atletico were locking horns for the fourth successive season in the Champions League. Much like their previous meetings, Real came out on top, with Cristiano Ronaldo once again the match winner.Real Madrid 3-0 Atletico Madrid (Ronaldo 10’, 73’, 86’) Cristiano Ronaldo scored another hat-trick – the 42nd of his astounding Real …
Champions League: Real Madrid and Atletico kick off finals rematch
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid faced off in the Champions League each of the previous three seasons – twice in the final – and the Galacticos triumphed every time. Will this semifinal be any different?Though their city rivals have caught up to them in recent years, Real Madrid have maintained their dominance over Atletico Madrid …
Holders Real to meet city rivals Atletico in Champions League semis
In a repeat of last season’s final, holders Real Madrid have been drawn to play city rivals Atletico Madrid in the Champions League semis. The other last-four clash pits Juventus of Italy against Ligue 1 side AS Monaco.Real, the record 11-time European champions, have beaten Atletico twice in the final of the continent’s elite club …
Champions League: Juventus deny Barcelona another Camp Nou miracle
Juventus held Barcelona to a goalless draw at Camp Nou, which was enough to see them comfortably through to the semifinals. There was no repeat of the Barcelona heroics that saw them beat PSG in the previous round.Barcelona 0-0 Juventus (0-3 agg.) Juventus made sure there were no more miracles at Camp Nou on Wednesday, …
Champions League: Borussia Dortmund limp out after Monaco masterclass
In a game that will long be associated with the attack on their team bus, Dortmund were unable to overcome a 3-2 deficit in Monaco. The Ligue 1 side join Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Juventus in the last four.Monaco 3-1 Dortmund (6-3 agg.) (Mbappe 3′, Falcao 17′, Germain 81′ – Reus 48′) Borussia Dortmund …
Champions League: Ronaldo sets new milestone as luckless Bayern Munich go out
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 100th Champions League goal as Real Madrid sent 10-man Bayern Munich out of the competition with a 4-2 win (6-3 agg.). But Ronaldo’s second and third goals were offside.Real Madrid 4-2 Bayern Munich (6-3 agg.) (Ronaldo 76′, 105′, 109′, Asensio 112′ – Lewandowski pen 53′ Ramos og 78′) Cristiano Ronaldo scored …
Champions League preview: Lewandowski to return for Bayern as Real’s Bale is ruled out
Bayern Munich have lacked a focal point of late, with Robert Lewandowski sitting out their last two games. The striker returns on Tuesday but Bayern have other injury doubts as they look to overturn their first leg loss.Bayern Munich’s hopes of overturning a 2-1 deficit from the quarterfinal first leg against Real Madrid may well …
Champions League: Atletico Madrid beat Leicester 1-0 in first leg
Atletico Madrid struck in the first half at home to English Premier League champions Leicester City. They head to England looking to qualify for their third semifinal in four seasons.Atletico Madrid 1-0 Leicester City (Griezmann pen. 28′) Antoine Griezmann earned and scored a penalty in the first half as Atletico Madrid beat Leicester City in …
Champions League: Dortmund out to ‘score as many goals as possible’ against Monaco
Borussia Dortmund are set to host Monaco in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal tie. BVB’s Marco Reus could be set to make his return against the high-scoring French side.Borussia Dortmund welcome French league leaders Monaco to the Signal Iduna Park on Tuesday night for the first leg of a hotly anticipated Champions …
Could RB Leipzig be banned from competing in the Champions League?
Currently second in the Bundesliga, RasenBallsport Leipzig are on course to qualify for next season’s Champions League. However, some experts say the Red Bull-backed club could be in breach of UEFA regulations.Article 5 of UEFA’s rules and regulations for the 2016-17 Champions League season, entitled “integrity of the competition,” states that “no individual or legal …
Champions League: Magical Monaco overturn Manchester City to reach last eight
Monaco had it all to do after losing 5-3 in Manchester. But the Ligue 1 side produced a stirring comeback to dump Pep Guardiola out of the Champions League at the last 16 stage for the first time in his coaching career.Monaco 3-1 Manchester City (6-6 agg., Monaco advances on away goals) (Mbappe 8′, Fabinho …
Champions League: Leicester fairytale continues, Juventus ease through
A new chapter is written in Leicester’s City’s amazing story, as the English champions beat Sevilla to reach the last eight. Elsewhere, Juventus saw off Porto to progress.Leicester City 2-0 Sevilla (3-2 agg.) (Morgan 27′, Albrighton 54′) Leicester’s European adventure continued as they beat 10-man Sevilla to reach the last eight of the Champions League …
Champions League preview: Gladbach face uphill task in Manchester, Bayern meet Rostov
As the Champions League returns, Borussia Mönchengladbach face familiar foes Manchester City, while Bayern Munich open against Russian side FC Rostov. Get the latest quotes and team news here.
Opinion: A Champions League reform that will only make the rich richer
A new Champions League season is starting amid ongoing debate about its controversial upcoming reforms. The changes will only benefit the continent’s biggest clubs and damage UEFA, writes Olivia Gerstenberger.
Champions League draw: Bayern set for Atleti rematch, tough task for Gladbach
Bayern Munich have a chance for instant revenge on Atletico Madrid after the two sides were drawn together in group D. Gladbach and Dortmund have tough tasks while Cristiano Ronaldo was named Europe’s best player.
Champions League: Gladbach face early season-defining clash in Bern
Ninety-four days after their last competitive fixture, Mönchengladbach are set for one of the biggest of the new season. Swiss side Young Boys stand between them and a spot in the Champions League group stage.
Julen Lopetegui takes reins of Spanish national team
Spain is appointing former national academy coach Julen Lopetegui to take over from Vicente del Bosque after their Euro 2016 exit against Italy. Lopetegui joins after a stint with FC Porto.
Ancelotti evokes Trap in Bayern unveiling
The 57-year-old has coached some of Europe’s biggest clubs, including Real Madrid, Chelsea and AC Milan. Speaking at his official introduction, Ancelotti said winning the Champions League won’t be easy.
Real Madrid return to Spain as Champions League winners
Fresh from their Champions League victory in Milan, Real Madrid returned to Spain where the festivities commenced immediately. They celebrated their record 11th top European title with their fans in the Plaza de Cibeles.
Champions League Final: Real Madrid’s star quality trumps Atletico’s team spirit
They may share a city but Saturday’s Champions League finalists don’t have much in common. DW’s Matt Pearson says Real’s win was an all-too-familiar triumph of deep pockets and short-termism over teamwork and stability.