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...
Paul Templin-Ashford
Simons shines as Tudor’s Tottenham keep Champions League home streak intact vs Atlético
Tottenham and Atlético Madrid have shared only fleeting chapters across European history, the most luminous being Tottenham’s 51 win in the ...
Dan McCloud
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 ...
Paul Templin-Ashford
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...
Paul Templin-Ashford
PSG shatter Chelsea’s home aura as Safonov stars in ruthless 3-0 first-leg rout
Chelsea’s perfect Champions League home run died on Tuesday night, a 30 defeat to Paris SaintGermain that leaves the Round of 16 tie all but...
Frederic Lumiere
Pragmatic Arsenal unpick Leverkusen as Eze and Rice deliver Emirates command
Two decades ago at Highbury, Arsenal dismantled Bayer Leverkusen 41 during the 200102 Champions League second group stage, even though the G...
Dan McCloud
Barcelona target a composed first leg as Newcastle bring Europe’s stingiest back line to Camp Nou
Barcelona return to Camp Nou on Wednesday night needing a controlled first leg to keep their Champions League season on track after that ner...
Frederic Lumiere
Slot’s Red Reset Faces Anfield Acid Test Against Galatasaray
Nearly twenty years have passed since Galatasaray last walked out beneath the Anfield floodlights in the Champions League, a 32 thriller tha...
Dan McCloud
“History on a Collision Course as Tottenham’s New Era Tests Atlético’s Nerve”
Tottenham and Atletico Madrid have brushed past each other on continental nights without ever quite colliding at this late stage, yet the ec...
Dan McCloud
Leaders Stalled: Villa’s Resilient 0-0 Puts Fresh Squeeze on Man City
Aston Villa W 00 Manchester City W: the leaders remain out in front, yet the gap to the chasing pack suddenly feels tighter. Manchester City...
Frederic Lumiere