Both sides went in search of the opening goal early on, with Erling Haaland and Jamal Musiala both going close, but it was Rodri who broke the deadlock with a stunning strike in the 27th minute. Picking the ball up 25 yards from goal the Spanish midfielder cut inside onto his weaker foot and curled the ball into the top ...
It was a brilliant away performance from Simone Inzaghi’s side who nullified their in-form hosts during the first half. They then went ahead after 51 minutes when Nico Barella headed home a fine cross from Alessandro Bastoni after the centre back burst forward. An experienced Inter then continued to create chances against a below-par Benfica side, before substitute Lukaku then ...
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard could have two key players back in contention for the midweek Champions League trip to Real Madrid. The Blues have opted against training at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu tomorrow, ahead of facing the defending European champions on April 12, as Lampard steps up his plans. The former England international answered an SOS call from his old ...
Chelsea will take on Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final for the second season on the bounce following Los Blancos’ 2021/22 European triumph Chelsea will take on Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final for the second season in a row. The Blues, who beat Borussia Dortmund in the Round of 16, will face Los Blancos, the ...
UCL quarter-finals draw: Who’s in it? When is it? Is there country protection? Here’s everything you need to about the Champions League quarter-finals draw. Who’s in the Champions League quarter-final draw? Bayern (GER) Benfica (POR) Chelsea (ENG) Inter (ITA) Man City (ENG) Milan (ITA) Napoli (ITA) Real Madrid (ESP) When is the Champions League quarter-final draw? The draw takes place ...
Liverpool’s Champions League hopes ended at the hands of Real Madrid for a third consecutive season as they failed to overcome their first-leg Anfield demolition. The Reds, who lost the first leg 5-2, lined up with four forwards at the Bernabeu as they looked to add another famous comeback to their fabled European history. But that rarely looked on the ...
Napoli 3-0 Frankfurt (5-0 agg): Osimhen brace sends Napoli through to QFs Victor Osimhen broke Nigerian record to score a brace as Napoli eased past Frankfurt 5-0 on aggregate to go into Champions League quarter-finals. With Luciano Spalletti’s side two goals up from the first leg, the Nigeria striker’s thumping header in first-half stoppage time dispelled any lingering nerves at ...
Inter Milan moved into the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time since 2011 as they eliminated Porto in their last-16 tie. The Italian side won 1-0 in the first leg at the San Siro and were able to frustrate their opponents in Portugal. In a frantic finish, Mehdi Taremi hit the post and then the crossbar in injury time ...
Erling Haaland scored five goals to fire Manchester City into the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday, as the Premier League champions thrashed RB Leipzig 7-0 in the second leg to win 8-1 on aggregate in their last-16 tie at the Etihad. The Norwegian netted twice in 76 seconds for Pep Guardiola’s side midway through the first half before bundling home ...
Rio Ferdinand praised Graham Potter after Chelsea knocked Borussia Dortmund out of the Champions League on Tuesday, but admitted he doesn’t think they are ‘anywhere near being favourites’ in the tournament. The Blues overcame a 1-0 deficit from the first leg thanks to goals from Raheem Sterling and Kai Havertz in an energetic performance. It continues something of a turnaround ...