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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Senegal have been stripped off their AFCON 2025 title after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeal Body decided that the Lions Terranga forfeited the final against Morocco. The two giants faced off in the final of the 31st edition of the continental spectacle at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on January 18,…
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…
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…
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…
Real Madrid missed the opportunity to close the gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona after suffering a surprise home defeat to Getafe. The decisive moment arrived before the interval, when Martín Satriano unleashed a stunning first-time effort that flew into the top corner beyond Thibaut Courtois. The spectacular finish proved enough to hand the visitors…
