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Barcelona run riot to end Newcastle’s Champions League dream
Barcelona produced a ruthless attacking performance to sweep aside Newcastle United and secure their place in the quarter-finals. Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski both struck twice as the hosts overwhelmed Eddie Howe’s side, turning a competitive contest into a one-sided affair after the break. The Brazilian winger was at the heart of everything, scoring twice, creating…
Read MoreSpurs win, but leave Champions League after losing the first leg
Tottenham Hotspur claimed a deserved victory over Atletico Madrid, their first under Igor Tudor, but their Champions League journey ended in the last 16 after failing to recover from a heavy first-leg loss. The 5-2 defeat in Madrid left them chasing an unlikely turnaround, a task that ultimately proved beyond reach despite clear improvement in…
Read MoreTizayi bounces back: Reflects on stellar display against Bosso
Francis Tizayi exorcised the ghosts of his previous match, putting up a stellar performance against Highlanders to help MWOS FC secure a goalless draw in a Week 3 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match played at Barbourfields Stadium in Bulawayo yesterday.The Punters’ number one made three crucial saves in the first half, denying Highlanders strikers…
Read MoreReal Madrid punish ten-man City
Manchester City’s hopes of an extraordinary comeback quickly unraveled after captain Bernardo Silva was dismissed in the first half, paving the way for Vinicius Junior to score twice and send Real Madrid comfortably through. Already trailing 3-0 from the first leg, the hosts needed a near-perfect performance, but the sending-off extinguished any realistic chance of…
Read MoreArsenal ease past Leverkusen to reach quarter-finals
Eberechi Eze and Declan Rice scored as Arsenal secured a convincing victory over Bayer Leverkusen to book their place in the Champions League quarter-finals. The tie had been finely balanced after a 1-1 draw in the first leg, where Kai Havertz converted a late penalty. However, Arsenal asserted control early at home and prevented the…
Read MorePSG outclass Chelsea to seal emphatic Champions League progress
Chelsea suffered one of their heaviest defeats in a two-legged European contest, losing 8-2 on aggregate after a 3-0 home defeat to Paris Saint-Germain at Stamford Bridge. The damage was done early, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia opening the scoring in the sixth minute and Bradley Barcola adding a second just eight minutes later with only PSG’s…
Read MoreWolves fight back to earn draw against Brentford
Brentford let a valuable chance slip in their push for Champions League qualification after surrendering a two-goal advantage against bottom side Wolves. A win would have moved Keith Andrews’ team within two points of fifth-placed Liverpool, but instead they had to settle for a draw that keeps them seventh as they continue their pursuit of…
Read MoreReece James faces weeks out with hamstring injury
Chelsea will be without captain Reece James for their upcoming Champions League home fixture against Paris Saint-Germain after he picked up a hamstring problem. The defender sustained the issue late in Saturday’s 1-0 Premier League defeat to Newcastle, leaving him unavailable for the return leg following a heavy 5-2 loss in the first meeting in…
Read MoreLaporta declares Barcelona “unstoppable” after election triumph
Joan Laporta has pledged a powerful future for FC Barcelona after winning re-election with more than 68% of the vote. The result confirms he will begin another five-year spell from 1 July, marking his second consecutive tenure and fourth overall in charge of the club. His main challenger, Victor Font, collected close to 30%, while…
Read MoreMakepekepe keeps rolling, but Chiragwi sees room for improvement
Caps United FC’s perfect start to the 2026 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season remains intact, after they edged Herentals FC 1-0 at Rufaro Stadium on Saturday afternoon.Obriel Chirinda’s 19th-minute strike was all the team needed to collect maximum points, making it two wins from two games.While the result was a morale booster, Head Coach…
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