Niakhaté red shatters Lyon’s home streak as Celta Vigo seize Europa League last-16 control
Result and significance: Lyon were beaten 20 by Celta Vigo on Thursday night at Groupama Stadium, a collapse that leaves Paulo Fonseca’s sid...
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Lens eye PSG’s perch as fortress Bollaert welcomes faltering Angers
The stakes in Artois are clear: victory for Lens on Friday night would nudge them above Paris Saint Germain and into top spot, if only for 2...
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Vinicius Downs Ten-Man City at the Death to Put Madrid in Control
Real Madrid left the Etihad Stadium with a 21 firstleg advantage on Tuesday, punishing a Manchester City side that played with ten men from ...
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Lyon's Fortress Faces Celta's Identity Quest in Europa Round-of-16 Opener
Lyon's perfect home record in Europe meets a Celta Vigo side still chasing an identity, and the stakes could not be clearer. Twentyfour hour...
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Manchester City vs Real Madrid
Tuesday night’s Round of 16 showdown at the Etihad felt like the Champions League’s main event: Manchester City welcomed Real Madrid for a t...
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Ten-Man Le Havre Defy Lyon as Diaw's Heroics Seal Goalless Stand
Le Havre 00 Lyon, and somehow both sides left the Stade Océane feeling that something vital had slipped through their fingers. Didier Digard...
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Gritty West Ham hold misfiring City to tilt title race towards Arsenal
West Ham held Manchester City to a 11 draw at London Stadium, a result that allowed Arsenal’s win over Everton the previous evening to reson...
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Tosin off the Bench, Mvogo in Goal: Lorient Stall Lens’s Title Charge
Lorient 21 Lens, and suddenly the title race looks that fraction more human again. Pierre Sage brought his secondplaced side to the Stade du...
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Survival vs Europe: Le Havre Host a Resurgent Lyon with Fourth Place in Sight
Fourth place is on the line tomorrow at Stade Océane, where Lyon arrive with Champions League qualification within reach and Le Havre clingi...
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Arbeloa's 4-4-2 Masterclass: Valverde Treble Leaves City Reeling
Final score: Real Madrid 30 Manchester City Real Madrid picked the perfect night to remember who they are. Fourteen months after Alvaro Ar...
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