Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has insisted a looming FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City will have no impact on his team selection for Wednesday’s Champions League tie at home to Benfica.
Villarreal forward Gerard Moreno said comments by Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann inspired the Spaniards to their shock 2-1 aggregate win over the German giants in the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday.
Catch up with all the highlights and post-match reaction from an enthralling night of Uefa Champions League action which saw Spanish sides Real Madrid and Villarreal advance at the expense of Chelsea and Bayern Munich.
In a dramatic night of Uefa Champions League quarterfinal action, Chelsea fought hard to take a 3- lead against Real Madrid only for the Spanish team to fight back and advance to the semi’s after extra-time, while Villarreal stunned Bayern Munich.
Atletico Madrid have been ordered to close part of their stadium and display a huge anti-racism sign at their Champions League return match with Manchester City, Uefa announced on Monday.
Carlo Ancelotti said on Monday Real Madrid will not under-estimate Chelsea in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final and dismissed Thomas Tuchel’s suggestion the tie is over.
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel said his team need a “fantastic script” to overturn a two-goal deficit against Real Madrid on Tuesday and qualify for the Champions League semi-finals.
From Real Madrid’s 3-2 comeback against PSG in the UCL Round of 16 tie, to Barcelona’s UCL semi-final exit at Anfield, SASoccermag takes a look at jaw-dropping, unforgettable Champions League comebacks.
Chelsea might have responded to Thomas Tuchel’s tirade with a 6-0 demolition of Southampton, but the Blues boss knows it will be “very difficult” to stage an epic Champions League escape act against Real Madrid on Tuesday.
Catch up with highlights and reactions as Real Madrid dominated Chelsea to secure a 3-1 win at Stamford Bridge, while Villarreal stunned Bayern Munich by claiming a 1-0 win in the Champions League first leg on Wednesday.