Inter, however, came into the match in blazing form and suddenly burst into goals left and right with the first attack misfiring. Simone Inzaghi’s side have won five on the bounce, scoring 14 times in that run. 10 of those goals have been scored by forwards, notably Romelu Lukaku who suddenly found some form towards […]
“When we were better, they scored. When they were better, we scored,” Guardiola said. “Tough game, Bernabeu, a semi-final is always difficult. 1-1 and we have a final at home next Wednesday with our guys. English football has come to dominate under Guardiola City. They are on the verge of a fifth Premier League title […]
Alaba failed Haaland with a fine block early in the second half as Madrid kept the Norwegian goal machine under lock and key in his first appearance against them. Madrid did not allow him a clear sight of the target, ensuring he could not add to his tally of 51 goals in 46 appearances this […]
Inter Milan set up a blockbuster derby in the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday, with the Italians winning 5-3 on aggregate after a 3-3 draw with Benfica. Simone Inzaghi’s side will take on local rivals AC Milan in the last four, ensuring direct qualification thanks to goals from Nicolo Barella, Lautaro Martinez and Joaquin Correa. […]
The Germany international also insisted a return to Bayern was not off the cards on Wednesday. “We know from our experience in the past that everything is still possible. This competition is something special, you can get incredible results. We are taking it seriously as we play against one of the best teams in Europe. […]
Napoli had scored at least three goals in all their previous Champions League home games this season but seemed short on ideas against a well-organised Milan defense that kept a tight lid on Osimhen. And as the hosts pushed for an even score on aggregate, Milan struck at the end of the first half. Leo […]
Real face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday in the Champions League quarter-final second leg, having beaten the London club 2-0 in the first leg at home earlier this week. Real Madrid are second in the league with 62 points, 10 behind leaders Barcelona, who have a game in hand.
Chelsea have had a disappointing season and are 11th in the English Premier League after sacking manager Graham Potter on April 2 before bringing Lampard back in. “The Premier League is one of the biggest challenges in world football… and those challenges have clearly got us to where we are at Chelsea,” Lampard told a […]
The win gives Inter a good chance to set up an all-Italian semi-final against Serie A leaders Napoli or city rivals AC Milan. Inter, who beat another Portuguese side, Porto in the last 16, hosted Benfica at the San Siro in the second leg on Wednesday, 19 April. Benfica defender Antonio Silva said he believes […]
After a 4–0 win at the Camp Nou, in which Madrid reached the final of the Copa del Rey for the first time since 2014, Ancelotti again introduced the boiler. “The boiler has returned to the correct temperature at the most critical moment of the season,” he said. Benzema’s own form has fluctuated this season, […]
“It’s not taken for granted. You have to earn it by playing well. People ask me that every season when I was appointed and came seven years ago. I understand. “We’ve tried every single season but there are teams you face that are good and want to win.” If City are to end their wait […]
The 49-year-old now has the challenge of succeeding where Guardiola failed to return Bayern to Champions League glory. But the burden of expectation weighs heavily on the city boss. In his seventh season in Manchester, Guardiola is in the hunt for his fifth Premier League title. Yet the failure to cross the line in Europe […]
