Liverpool’s reign as European champions came to an end at the hands of Atletico Madrid as a 3-2 home defeat saw them exit 4-2 on aggregate after extra time.In a tale of two goalkeepers, the LaLiga side’s Jan Oblak showed why he is one of the world’s best by single-handedly holding the visitors at bay in the second half as shots rained down on his goal with the tie level on aggr...Full Story »

Tottenham were unable to deliver another Champions League miracle as they were torn apart by RB Leipzig in the last 16.Shorn of key players in attacking areas, Spurs had to overcome a 1-0 first-leg deficit but slumped to a 3-0 defeat in east Germany and crashed out.Marcel Sabitzer scored twice in the opening 21 minutes, Hugo Lloris culpable for both goals, to put the Premier League club on the b...Full Story »

Lyon held out to secure a 1-0 win over Juventus in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 at the Groupama Stadium.Lucas Tousart’s first-half strike was enough for the French club to secure their first win over Juventus in European competition.Maurizio Sarri’s side struggled to get going during the game, and did not have a single shot on target during the 90 minutes.Les Gon...Full Story »

Manchester City produced a stunning late comeback at the Bernabeu to claim a 2-1 win over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League tie.Gabriel Jesus and Kevin De Bruyne, the latter from the penalty spot, both struck in the final 12 minutes to give Pep Guardiola’s side a brilliant victory after falling behind to an Isco strike.To make matters worse for Real, captain Sergio Ram...Full Story »

Frank Lampard admits Chelsea were given a harsh Champions League reality check by Bayern Munich and accepts pride may be the only thing at stake during the second leg.The Blues have a mountain to climb to salvage the last-16 tie after rampant Bundesliga champions Bayern ran out deserved 3-0 winners at Stamford Bridge.Serge Gnabry’s second-half double, followed by Robert Lewandowski’s...Full Story »

Antoine Griezmann’s second-half equaliser cancelled out a fine opener from Napoli midfielder Dries Mertens to give Barcelona the upper hand in their Champions League last-16 tie.Belgian Mertens had made the most of the Italians’ solid start to curl home an effort after 30 minutes.However, after the midfielder was forced off with injury following a heavy challenge from Sergio Busquets...Full Story »

Serge Gnabry fired two goals in four minutes to give Chelsea a Champions League mountain to climb as Bayern Munich stung the 10-man Blues 3-0 at Stamford Bridge.Former Arsenal youngster Gnabry and arch finisher Robert Lewandowski twice punished Chelsea with deadly one-two combinations to secure a comprehensive win in west London.Bayern boss Hansi Flick declared Poland hitman Lewandowski to be &l...Full Story »

Tottenham will again have to do it the hard way in the Champions League after they suffered a 1-0 home defeat in the first leg of their last-16 tie with RB Leipzig.Spurs’ run to the final last season was full of great escapes and comeback wins and they will need another after Timo Werner’s second-half penalty gave the Bundesliga side a deserved win in their first ever knockout game i...Full Story »

Saul Niguez scored the only goal as Champions League holders Liverpool suffered a frustrating 1-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid on their return to the Wanda Metropolitano.Spain striker Niguez fired home after just four minutes to give Atletico the advantage after the first leg of their last-16 tie against the 2019 champions.Liverpool pushed and probed thereafter but failed to muster a single shot on...Full Story »

Real Madrid signed off from the Champions League group stages with a 3-1 win at Brugge.With qualification behind Group A winners Paris St Germain already guaranteed, and perhaps having an eye on the upcoming El Clasico, Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane had freshened up the team.Teenage forward Rodrygo put the Spaniards ahead early in the second half, only for Hans Vanaken to quickly pull Brugge...Full Story »