Bayern Munich holds a commanding 3-0 lead and will host the second leg of its Champions League matchup against Chelsea on Saturday. Chelsea will need at least three goals to have any chance of advancement, a tall order in Allianz Arena after the drubbing at Stamford Bridge in February. Bayern […]
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Champions League Restart: Man City Defends Lead, Juventus Looks for Second Leg Comeback
Manchester City will look to close out its Round of 16 clash against Real Madrid on Friday as the Champions League resumes play after a five-month delay. Home clubs will host the remaining Round of 16 matches, but the Champions League will shift to Lisbon for the quarterfinals next week. […]
Manchester City Wins Financial Fair Play Appeal, Avoids Champions League Ban
The Court of Arbitration for Sport overturned Manchester City’s European ban on Monday, a ruling that will allow the club to participate in the Champions League next season. City faced a two-year ban from all European competitions after the Club Financial Control Body (CFCB) found the club guilty of violating […]
Champions League Draw: Quarterfinal Matchups Set for Lisbon Knockout Tournament
The 12 teams remaining in the Champions League learned their fates on Friday as UEFA held the quarterfinal draw ahead of August’s knockout finale to the tournament. Eight teams must still complete the second leg of their Round of 16 clashes, while four others have already reached the quarterfinals. Bayern […]
Champions League Draw Results: Liverpool, Man City Face Madrid Clubs in Round of 16
The Champions League draw took place on Monday, with both Liverpool and Manchester City being assigned tough Spanish opponents in the Round of 16. Liverpool will face off against Atletico Madrid in the first knockout round, while Man City will take on Real Madrid. Liverpool Returns to Site of Champions […]
Group Stage Complete, EPL Giants Emerge as Champions League Favorites
Manchester City and Liverpool have emerged as the favorites to win the Champions League, as all four English sides are still alive heading into the knockout rounds of the competition. FanDuel Sportsbook lists Man City as the +280 overall favorite to win the tournament, with Liverpool second choice at +500. […]
Champions League: Final Round of 16 Spots Will Be Filled on Wednesday
The final qualifiers for the Champions League knockout rounds will be determined on Wednesday, when the last two positions in the Round of 16 are determined. While most of Wednesday’s matches will have minimal impact on the knockout stage bracket, both Group C and Group D still have one spot […]
Champions League: 10 Teams Playing for Six Knockout Stage Positions
Four of the eight Champions League groups will play their final matches on Tuesday, with 10 teams still fighting for six positions in the Round of 16. While Barcelona and RB Leipzig are assured of going through no matter the results on Tuesday, other European heavyweights like defending Champions League […]
Champions League: Real Madrid, Manchester City Seeking Advancement to Knockout Round
Real Madrid is among several sides with a chance to book a berth in the Champions League Round of 16 on Tuesday, as it hosts Group A leader, Paris Saint-Germain in the top match of the day. PSG is already guaranteed a spot in the knockout stages with a perfect […]
Benfica, Red Bull Salzburg Still Have Work to Do on Wednesday in Champions League Playoffs
Portuguese side Benfica will need to score at least one goal against PAOK when they travel to Greece on Wednesday if it wants to qualify for the group stage of the Champions League. PAOK exceeded expectations last week when they managed a 1-1 draw in Lisbon. Now, the Greek side […]
Champions League: 12 Clubs Battle for Final Six Spots in Playoff Round
The last six slots into the Champions League group stage will be determined over the next two weeks, as 12 hopeful sides will face off in the tournament’s playoff round, which starts Tuesday. While Europe’s biggest clubs have already been awarded their positions in the final 32, some famous teams […]
Scottish Champions Celtic Bounced From Champions League Qualifying Rounds
Scottish Premiership champions Celtic were unceremoniously eliminated from Champions League contention on Tuesday, losing 3-2 on aggregate to Greek side AEK Athens in the third qualifying round of the competition. Celtic had been previously held to a 1-1 draw at home before losing 2-1 in Athens, ending hopes of a […]
Bayern Munich Hosts Real Madrid in Blockbuster Champions League Semifinal
Two of Europe’s most formidable soccer clubs will face off on Wednesday, as Bayern Munich plays host to Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal. Real Madrid are the most successful club of all time in European competition, having won the UEFA Champions League or the […]
Liverpool and Roma Meet in Unexpected Champions League Semifinal Match
Neither Liverpool nor Roma were expected to get past their prestigious opponents in the Champions League quarterfinal round. But not only have the two clubs reached the final four of European soccer, they will now face off for a spot in the Champions League final. Roma made it to the […]