Lille pulled off a remarkable 3-1 comeback win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, with Canadian star Jonathan David scoring two goals. The victory marks Lille’s second win in a row after their stunning upset of Real Madrid, while Atletico continues to struggle in the group stage.
Erling Haaland’s stunning back-heeled goal, one of two on the night, led Manchester City to a dominant 5-0 victory over Sparta Prague in the Champions League. Phil Foden, John Stones, and Matheus Nunes also found the net as City solidified their position in the competition.
Barcelona delivered a resounding statement in the Champions League, dismantling Bayern Munich 4-1 with a stunning hat-trick from Raphinha. The victory marked a symbolic revenge for the Catalans after years of dominance by the German giants, and potentially signaled their return to European football’s elite.
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UEFA has reopened bidding for the 2027 Champions League final, with Azerbaijan (Baku) and Spain (Madrid) emerging as the contenders. Both cities have previously hosted major football events, showcasing their capabilities. The decision on the host city will be made in May after final proposals are submitted by March 19. This decision comes after UEFA declined to assign the final to Milan’s San Siro stadium due to planned renovation work.
Juventus suffered their first defeat of the season in the Champions League, falling 1-0 to VfB Stuttgart at home. Coach Thiago Motta acknowledged the team’s shortcomings and took full responsibility for the loss, highlighting the need for improvement in both attack and defense. The Bianconeri, missing several key players due to injury, struggled to create chances and were outplayed by the German side.
AC Milan secured their first Champions League victory of the season with a 3-1 home win against Club Brugge. Substitutes Noah Okafor and Samuel Chukwueze proved to be game-changers, injecting fresh energy and dynamism into the team, setting up Tijjani Reijnders’ double in the second half. The victory highlighted the impact of Milan’s bench and the team’s determination to bounce back from their opening draw.
Liverpool’s injury woes continue to mount as Diogo Jota joins an already lengthy list of absentees ahead of their crucial Champions League match against RB Leipzig. The Reds are facing a real test of their depth as they navigate a busy schedule with several key players sidelined.
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has praised the exceptional rise of Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal, comparing his emergence to the departure of club legend Lionel Messi. Kompany acknowledged the young Spaniard’s immense talent and the hopes he brings to Barcelona fans, but stressed the importance of focusing on winning the game rather than just stopping Yamal.
Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward, Rodrygo, is in doubt for the crucial ‘Clasico’ clash against Barcelona this Saturday after suffering a muscle injury during their Champions League victory over Borussia Dortmund. The injury adds a layer of uncertainty to the match, potentially leaving Real Madrid without a key attacking player in their bid to close the three-point gap in the Spanish league standings.
