Messi outshines Pogba as Barca leave with the advantage
Much attention fell on the shoulders of Paul Pogba and Lionel Messi as Manchester United welcomed Barcelona to Old Trafford for the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.
Allegri not surprised by Ronaldo’s scoring return
Massimiliano Allegri praised Cristiano Ronaldo after he scored on his return, though the Juventus boss demanded more from the team heading into the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Ajax.
Solskjaer laments missed chances against Barcelona
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was frustrated with Manchester United’s inability to take their chances after defeat to Barcelona but insisted they are capable of another memorable comeback.
Juve hold on against dominant Ajax
David Neres cancelled out Cristiano Ronaldo’s header as Ajax and Juventus played out an absorbing 1-1 draw in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday.
Barca edge United in first leg
Barcelona took a big step towards their first Champions League semi-final in four years as they claimed a slender 1-0 win away to Manchester United despite a thoroughly underwhelming performance.
Solskjaer can’t see Pogba leaving Man United in the summer
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer cannot see Paul Pogba leaving Manchester United this summer and expects the mercurial midfielder to put his stamp on Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final against Barcelona.
Klopp warns Liverpool that Porto tie is not over yet
Jurgen Klopp was ultimately contented by Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Porto at Anfield but warned the Champions League quarter-final is still very much alive after the first leg.
Pochettino admits Kane’s season may be over
Mauricio Pochettino fears Harry Kane could miss the remainder of the season after suffering another ankle injury in Tottenham’s Champions League defeat of Manchester City.
Keita, Firmino guide Liverpool past Porto
Naby Keita and Roberto Firmino were on target as Liverpool eased to a 2-0 win in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Porto.
Son strike fires Spurs to first leg lead over Man City
A second-half strike from Son Heung-min gave Tottenham a 1-0 win over Manchester City in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie.