Diego Simeone's side shocked Barca with a 2-0 first leg victory at the Nou Camp last week with goals from Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth.Hansi Flick's team responded at the Metropolitano with early goals from Lamine Yamal (4') and Ferran Torres (24') to level the score, only for a 31...
The tie remains finely balanced, with Bayern carrying a 2-1 advantage from the first leg in Madrid. Neuer had been the difference in that match, producing nine saves to earn man-of-the-match honours while keeping Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior largely quiet.Now 40, Neuer is approaching ...
Musiala marked his continued return to form with a goal and an assist, showing flashes of the quality that has made him one of Bayern's most important attacking players. The 23-year-old has been working his way back after a serious injury suffered during the FIFA Club World Cup, and Kompany made ...
Trailing 2-0 from the first leg, Flick remained defiant and clear in his message. "I believe in my team and that we can do it. Why not?" he said ahead of Tuesday night's decisive clash.The German coach pointed to belief and togetherness as key factors if Barcelona were to turn the tie arou...
Speaking ahead of Tuesday night's clash at the Metropolitano, Simeone insisted his side were ready to finish the job after taking a two-goal advantage from the first leg."We are clear on what is required and what we aim to achieve," Simeone said. "Our objective is to progress, and we will ...
Recent performances have raised concerns inside the club, with the Frenchman struggling to deliver when it has mattered most. His dip in form has reportedly led Madrid to consider placing him on the transfer list ahead of the upcoming window.The pressure has intensified following a disappo...
Head coach Hansi Flick confirmed his squad ahead of the trip to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, with his side needing a strong response after a 2-0 defeat in the first leg at the Spotify Camp Nou. The result left Barcelona with a significant deficit to overturn if they are to reach the semi-...
Bayern lead the quarter-final tie 2-1 following an impressive first-leg win in Madrid, and preparations intensified at the Allianz Arena with both attackers back on the pitch after missing the 5-0 Bundesliga victory over FC St. Pauli on Saturday.Kane, who proved decisive in the first leg a...
Barcelona 4-1 EspanyolThe hosts took advantage of that unexpected gift to grab a thumping La Liga victory over their Catalan rivals and surge nine points clear at the top of the table.Barca struck first as Ferran Torres headed in from Lamine Yamal's corner, before d...
Yet beyond the country's borders, particularly in Georgia, the Edenvale-born midfielder has quietly built a reputation over nearly six years of persistence, sacrifice, and resilience.Mathenjwa's journey is not one of overnight success. Instead, it is a story shaped by missed opportunities,...
Federico Valverde fired Madrid ahead early in the second half with a powerful long-range strike in the 51st minute. However, Girona responded just 11 minutes later when Thomas Lemar struck low from the edge of the box to level the score.The decisive moment came late on when Kylian Mbappe w...
Madrid head into the La Liga clash under pressure after back-to-back defeats, including a league loss to Mallorca and a narrow Champions League setback against Bayern Munich. With the title race tightening, Arbeloa has turned to two key players returning from injury to stabilise his side."...
Barcelona's 2-0 defeat in the first leg has left them with a mountain to climb, and Flick is already managing his squad with that second leg in mind. Fresh legs and tactical precision will be vital if they are to turn the tie around away from home.Only three players are expected to retain ...
The experienced goalkeeper, who still has one year remaining on his current deal, arrived to provide stability and leadership - and has delivered on both fronts. Although the club hold an option to terminate his contract for a fee of around two million euros, the current mood internally is firmly...
In their first-ever European quarter-final, Freiburg delivered a performance full of confidence and control under Julian Schuster. They set the tone early and never allowed the visitors to settle.The breakthrough came after just 10 minutes. Captain Vincenzo Grifo cut in from the left and c...