Tag Archives: Champions League

Thursday, 28 September 2017 :PSG's superstars delivered a stunning performance as Bayern Munich suffered a comprehensive 3-0 defeat in their Champions League encounter in Paris. The Parisians took only 88 seconds to get on the scoreboard as Neymar made a darting run into the box, laying off the ball to his compatriot Dani Alves. The full-back—who has been directly involved in 19 Champions League goals in the last five seasons—nutmegged Sven Ulreich with his finish. Despite PSG’s early lead, Bayern enjoyed the lion’s share of possession and created plenty of chances in the first half. Javi Martinez came closest with a first-time shot from 25 yards that was tipped over the bar. The home side’s st

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Wednesday, 27 September 2017 :  Harry Kane scored a hat-trick as Tottenham maintained their 100% start in the Champions League with victory over Apoel Nicosia. Kane - who also scored twice in Spurs' opening win over Borussia Dortmund - put his side ahead in the 39th minute, slotting into the bottom-left corner from Toby Alderweireld's pass. The England striker then calmly stroked in Moussa Sissoko's cross from the edge of the penalty area in the 62nd minute to double the lead. He completed his hat-trick five minutes later with a header into the bottom corner.

Wednesday, 27 September 2017 :  Cristiano Ronaldo grabbed a brace on his 400th appearance for Real Madrid as the holders triumphed 3-1 at Borussia Dortmund in a highly entertaining Champions League Group H encounter. The Portuguese star tucked home his first when he converted Gareth Bale's low cross to double Los Blancos' advantage after the Welshman had opened the scoring with a sublime first-half volley. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reduced the arrears with a clinical finish, but Ronaldo had the final say 11 minutes from time as Zinedine Zidane's side found the net for 38th Champions League game in a row and secured a first ever triumph at Signal Iduna Park at the seventh time of asking. Read More »

Thursday, 28 September 2017 :PSG’s superstars delivered a stunning performance as Bayern Munich suffered a comprehensive 3-0 defeat in their Champions League encounter in Paris. The Parisians took only 88 seconds to get on the scoreboard as Neymar made a darting run into the box, laying off the ball to …

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Thursday, 28 September 2017 :  Champions League Group A, VEB Arena – CSKA Moscow 1 (Kuchaev 89′) Manchester United 4 (Lukaku 4′, 27′; Martial 18′ pen; Mkhitaryan 57′) A superb attacking performance from Manchester United, against an admittedly dismal CSKA, leaves them at the top of Group A and very …

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Wednesday, 27 September 2017 :  Harry Kane scored a hat-trick as Tottenham maintained their 100% start in the Champions League with victory over Apoel Nicosia. Kane – who also scored twice in Spurs’ opening win over Borussia Dortmund – put his side ahead in the 39th minute, slotting into the …

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Wednesday, 27 September 2017 :  Cristiano Ronaldo grabbed a brace on his 400th appearance for Real Madrid as the holders triumphed 3-1 at Borussia Dortmund in a highly entertaining Champions League Group H encounter. The Portuguese star tucked home his first when he converted Gareth Bale’s low cross to double …

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Thursday, 14 September 2017 :  Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is set to be out for between a month and six weeks with the hamstring injury he sustained in Tuesday’s Champions League win over Basel. The France international, 24, had scans on the injury on Wednesday. It is understood Pogba …

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Thursday, 14 September 2017 :  Kane’s instinct in front of goal was the difference as Spurs were largely forced on the back foot by an impressive German side who dominated territory and possession. His first goal – a rising angled finish following a determined run down the left – capped …

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Thursday, 14 September 2017 :  Liverpool’s first game in the Champions League since 2014 ended in a draw with Sevilla at Anfield. In a repeat of the 2016 Europa League final, which the Spaniards won in Basel, Argentine midfielder Joaquin Correa cut through the Liverpool defence and curled home a …

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