Flick has Barcelona on cusp of return to European elite

Failing a collapse at Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday, Hansi Flick has Barcelona on track for the Champions League semi-finals and a return to the European elite after a rocky decade in Catalonia.

Southampton join list of Premier League’s quickest relegations

The Premier League’s unforgiving nature has seen many clubs succumb to relegation long before the final whistle of the season, with Southampton being the latest to fall with weeks to play.

Nduli gives Stellenbosch stunning victory over Zamalek

Sihle Nduli scored his first CAF Confederation Cup goal to give Stellenbosch of South Africa a stunning 1-0 win at title-holders Zamalek of Egypt on Wednesday, and a spot in the semi-finals.

Messi scores twice in Miami’s frantic comeback

Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami fought back from 2-0 down on aggregate to defeat Los Angeles FC 3-1 and clinch a place in the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Wednesday.

Barca destroy Dortmund in Champions League mismatch

Robert Lewandowski hit a brace to help a devastating Barcelona rout Borussia Dortmund 4-0 in a one-sided Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday.

Orlando Pirates held at home but reach semi-finals

Orlando Pirates of South Africa were held to a 0-0 draw at home by Mouloudia Alger of Algeria on Wednesday, but still advanced to the CAF Champions League semi-finals.

Emery remains bullish despite defeat in Paris

Unai Emery insisted he still believes his side can get the better of Paris Saint-Germain and reach the Champions League semi-finals despite a 3-1 defeat in the first leg of their last-eight tie on Wednesday.

Martinez: Inter ‘showed what we were made of’ against Bayern

Goalscorer Lautaro Martinez said his Inter Milan side “showed what we were made of” after a 2-1 win at Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League quarter final on Tuesday.

Kompany: Bayern ‘fully believe’ despite Inter setback

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said his side “fully believe” in their chances despite Tuesday’s 2-1 home loss to Inter Milan in their Champions League quarter-final first leg.

Arteta hails Rice free-kick magic as Arsenal stun Real

Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal defied the odds with their stunning 3-0 win against Real Madrid as Declan Rice’s free-kick magic left the Champions League holders in disarray.