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Arteta called Arsenal women's comeback win over Madrid 'inspirational', says coach Renee
London, April 18: Arsenal women's head coach Renee Slegers has revealed the level of support she got from the men's side after their comeback victory over Real Madrid Femenino, including a message from Mikel Arteta calling Renee's team 'inspirational'.
'This is why we brought him to Arsenal': Arteta sings praises of Declan Rice after Madrid heroics
London, April 18: Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta sang praises of Declan Rice for his performance across the two legs in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals against Real Madrid.
'It's not a bad thing to fight to qualify for Champions League': Pep Guardiola
Manchester, April 18: Pep Guardiola believes there is nothing wrong with having to fight for UEFA Champions League qualification and after watching the quarter-final of the European tournament, it has given him extra motivation to lead City to qualification for next season's competition.
Lyon's premature celebrations goaded Man Utd to pull off an incredible comeback: Maguire
Manchester, April 18: Manchester United defender Harry Maguire believes Olympique Lyonnais' premature celebrations, after Alexandre Lacazette's penalty, incentivised the squad to come back from two goals down in extra time. Despite trailing 2-4, courtesy of two Lyon goals in extra time, United rose to the occasion at Old Trafford and completed a historic comeback, which saw Maguire score the winner through a late header.
Bayern Munich's big UCL dream has failed, all attention turns to sealing Bundesliga title
Munich, April 18: With the UEFA Champions League 2025 final scheduled to be played at the Allianz Arena, Bayern Munich's dreams of winning their seventh European trophy, in front of their home fans, came to an end with the 3-4 loss on aggregate against Inter Milan.
'You can't trigger goosebumps': Muller reflects on emotional Champions League exit
Berlin, April 17: As Thomas Muller tried to come to terms with Bayern Munich's UEFA Champions League exit, emotions spilled over as the 35-year-old left the San Siro pitch following a postgame interview.
Europa League: Man Utd & Spurs face elimination with season on the line in QF second leg (preview)
New Delhi, April 16: With all four Europa League quarterfinal ties still hanging in the balance, the spotlight will be on Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, whose entire season hinges on the second leg.
'It's a night made for Real Madrid': Bellingham on high-stake clash vs Arsenal at Bernabeu
Madrid, April 15: Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham believes the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter final against Arsenal, after having lost 0-3 in the first game, is a night made for Los Blancos to shine.
'If anyone's going to turn it around, it's us': Villa's Rogers full of belief ahead of PSG clash
Birmingham, April 14: Midfielder Morgan Rogers attended the media duties alongside head coach Unai Emery and claimed Aston Villa has 'massive belief' of overturning the 3-1 deficit against Paris Saint Germain in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final at Villa Park
We want to write history with Aston Villa: Emery on UCL QF second leg vs PSG
Birmingham, April 14: Unai Emery is hoping to write history as Aston Villa host Paris Saint-Germain in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final at Villa Park, marking the first time a European top-tier quarter-final is hosted there since 1983.
Dortmund 'want to show completely different face' vs FC Barcelona in second leg, says Kovac
Dortmund, April 14: FC Barcelona ran through the Borussia Dortmund lineup on their way to a comprehensive victory in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. Head coach Niko Kovac wants his side to show a completely different face when they host Hansi Flick’s side in the second leg at Signal Iduna Park on Wednesday (IST).
'Didn't feel nervous in the biggest game of my life': Arsenal's Jakub Kiwior on facing Madrid
London, April 14: Jakub Kiwior is relishing the opportunities provided by Mikel Arteta as he helped Arsenal to a 3-0 win at home against Real Madrid in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals.
Madrid, Bayern, Dortmund, Villa face do-or-die situations in UEFA Champions League Quarter-finals Leg 2
New Delhi, April 14: After a thrilling first leg filled with goals and some nerve-wracking fixtures, the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals now head into the decisive second leg, where Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and Aston Villa face uphill battles to overturn unfavourable results against their respective oppositions.
Champions League: Dani Olmo returns as Barca name squad for QF second leg
Barcelona, April 14: After an excellent win last week in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinal tie against Borussia Dortmund at home, Barcelona FC will now face off against the German club again on Wednesday (IST) in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals.
Do-or-die for Madrid, Bayern, Dortmund & Villa in UEFA Champions League QF leg 2
New Delhi, April 14: Following a thrilling first leg filled with goals, the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals now head into the decisive second leg, where Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Aston Villa face uphill battles to overturn unfavourable results.
Real Madrid need to get back the 'good feeling' before Arsenal clash, says Ancelotti
Madrid, April 12: With Real Madrid on the hinges of both their La Liga and UEFA Champions League charge, head coach Carlo Ancelotti wants his side to get back their ‘good feeling’ against Alaves on Sunday. Madrid are now four points behind rivals FC Barcelona in La Liga and were handed a shocking 0-3 loss against Arsenal in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the European competition.
Extremely important to Bayern side, love to watch him: Former striker Klinsmann praises Kane
New Delhi, April 12: Amid Harry Kane facing immense scrutiny, former Tottenham striker Jurgen Klinsmann highlighted the importance of the English striker to Bayern Munich, who currently sit in pole position of reclaiming the Bundesliga title and hanging barely in their quest of UEFA Champions League title.
Declan Rice named UCL Player of the Week for stunning free-kicks vs Real Madrid
London, April 11: Declan Rice has been named the UEFA Champions League Player of the Week following his two stunning free-kicks against Real Madrid on Wednesday (IST).
We are one team, singling out Onana would be ridiculous: Zirkee defends horror show vs Lyon
New Delhi, April 11: Hours after Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana engaged in an exchange of words with former United midfielder and current Lyon stalwart Nemanja Matic for calling him the worst goalkeeper in the club’s modern history, the Cameroonian goalie produced a disasterclass which resulted in a 2-2 draw in the first leg of the Europa League quarter-final.
Chelsea ease past Legia Warsaw in UEFA Conference League QF first leg
Warsaw, April 11: Chelsea moved a step closer to the UEFA Conference League semifinals with a convincing 3-0 win over Polish side Legia Warsaw in the first leg of their quarterfinal.
PSG showed 'personality & character' in comeback win over Villa in QF first leg, says Enrique
Paris, April 10: Paris Saint-Germain's coach Luis Enrique said his team showed "personality and character" in the convincing 3-1 win over Aston Villa in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals at the Parc des Princes.
At Least I have lifted trophies with the greatest club in the world, Onana fires back at Matic's comments
New Delhi, April 9: Hours after former Manchester United midfielder and current midfield general for Olympique Lyonnais, Nemanja Matic labelled Andre Onana as 'the worst goalkeeper in Man Utd's modern history,' the Cameroonian goalie fired a few shots of his own through social media.
Barca are putting in a great season but we don't feel unbeatable, says Gavi ahead of Dortmund clash
Barcelona, April 8: With the long term knee injury now behind him, Barcelona star Gavi is getting back to his best and is relishing the opportunity to play in his UEFA Champions League quarterfinal against Borussia Dortmund.
Flick looking forward to Kovac reunion in Barcelona vs Dortmund UCL QF clash
Barcelona, April 8: FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick is looking forward to reuniting with Borussia Dortmund's Niko Kovac as the two sides will clash at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on Thursday (IST) in the first leg of the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League.
Injury-hit Bayern won't change goals for the season, says Kompany ahead of UCL QF vs Inter Milan
Munich, April 7: FC Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany remained adamant that his side will not be changing their goals for the season given the surge of injuries the Bavarian giants have suffered in the past few weeks.
Saka rallies fans ahead of UCL QF vs Madrid, says 'Let's make it Emirates' greatest night'
London, April 7: Ahead of what Bukayo Saka describes as the biggest game of his club career, the Arsenal winger believes the fans will create 'the most beautiful night the Emirates has ever witnessed' against Real Madrid in the first leg of the UCL quarter-finals.
Arsenal are ready to win and beat Real Madrid: Arteta ahead of UCL QF first leg
London, April 7: Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta believes his side is ready to win and beat Real Madrid in what is set up to be the biggest game the side have played in years at the Emirates Stadium in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals.
Road to UEFA Champions League semi-finals begins as top eight teams in Europe clash
New Delhi, April 7: The UEFA Champions League is entering its final stages, with the quarter-finals set to begin on Wednesday, with more drama and action on the cards in what has been an extraordinary tournament so far, full of surprises and excitement.
UEFA Champions League: Road to Munich heats up with fiery QF fixtures
New Delhi, April 7: As the UEFA Champions League is entering its final stages with the quarterfinals set to begin on Wednesday, more drama will unfold in what has been an extraordinary tournament so far, full of surprises and excitement.
49th UEFA Congress concludes in Belgrade with elections for various posts
Belgrade, April 4: The 49th UEFA Congress concluded on Thursday in Belgrade, marking the first time the event has been held in the Serbian capital. Elections for the UEFA Executive Committee were held on the occasion, and seven positions were filled for a four-year term.
Ancelotti dismisses links with Brazil, reveals no contact from national team
Madrid, March 28: With reports suggesting that Brazil is looking for a replacement for current head coach Dorival jr, after the embarrassing 1-4 loss against rivals Argentina, Carlo Ancelotti, who is said to be the frontrunner for the job revealed he has had no contact from the national team and is under contract with Real Madrid.
UEFA Nations League: Nagelsmann calls second leg against Italy a 'fifty-fifty' case
Berlin (Germany), March 22: Ahead of the UEFA Nations League encounter against Italy, Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann is assessing the intermediate status from a football perspective.
Nico stars for Spain; Germany, Denmark, Croatia win in Nations League
Madrid, March 21: Nico Williams helped Spain to a 2-2 draw away to the Netherlands in a thrilling UEFA Nations League quarterfinal first leg match the athletic Bilbao forward opened the scoring for his side and then had a big role in a late equaliser
Spain coach De la Fuente faces decisions ahead of UEFA Nations League QF against Netherlands
Madrid, March 19: Spain national team coach Luis de la Fuente has several questions to resolve ahead of the first leg of his side's UEFA Nations League quarter final on Thursday.
UEFA Nations league: Determined Germany set to take on Italy in QF
Berlin, March 19: The German national team gathered for a team dinner at an Italian restaurant before departing for Milan on Wednesday, setting the stage for the first leg of their UEFA Nations League quarterfinal against Italy.
Simon glad to be back with Spain and defends injured Martinez
Madrid, March 18: Athletic Club Bilbao goalkeeper Unai Simon on Tuesday said he was glad that he returned to the Spanish national team squad for the first time since last summer's European Championship.
Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen gets first senior call up for Spain, to replace Inigo Martinez
New Delhi, March 17: Inigo Martinez has been ruled out of the Spanish National Team squad due to a knee injury, according to a medical report from his club FC Barcelona. In his place, head coach Luis de la Fuente has called up Dean Huijsen, from AFC Bournemouth, to the senior squad for the first time.
La Liga prez Javier Tebas fires back at Carlo Ancelotti's 72-hour warning
Madrid, March 16: After Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti issued a warning towards La Liga claiming his side will not take the pitch if they are made to play two games in a period of less than 72 hours, La Liga president Javier Tebas pointed out that Los Blancos will be playing in a period shorter than 72 hours in the coming weeks due to their own demands.
Simon back for Spain's national team as Asencio gets debut call-up
Madrid, March 14 : Spain national team coach Luis de la Fuente on Friday called Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Unai Simon back into the squad for the forthcoming UEFA Nations League quarterfinal games against the Netherlands. Simon, who has played 46 times for Spain, was the first choice throughout last summer's successful European Championship campaign despite playing with an injured wrist.
Simon back for Spain national team as Asencio gets debut call-up
Madrid, March 15: Spain national team coach Luis de la Fuente on Friday called Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Unai Simon back into the squad for the forthcoming UEFA Nations League quarterfinal games against the Netherlands.