UEFA Champions League News

Four hot topics from Man City vs. Real Madrid

Kevin De Bruyne and Karim Benzema each made their cases for being the best player on the planet right now during Manchester City's 4-3 win over Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Oleksandr Zinchenko was once again Pep Guardiola's unsung hero.

Dom Farrell

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Man City beat Real Madrid in instant Champions League classic

Manchester City have a one-goal advantage in their Champions League semi-final. The first leg saw seven goals, with a Karim Benzema brace not enough to avoid defeat for Real Madrid.

Will Savage

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Chelsea's nearly men and the greatest almost-comebacks

Chelsea came close, but not close enough, to overcoming a 3-1 first leg deficit against Real Madrid. Here's a list of the best almost-comebacks of recent years.

Will Savage

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Man City vs. Real Madrid betting preview & expert picks

A high-powered matchup pits Pep Guardiola against a familiar foe as Man City hosts Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal matchup at the Etihad.

Kyle Bonn

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Man City vs. Real Madrid: TV, streaming & betting

Here's everything you need to know ahead of the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinal series between Manchester City and Real Madrid from the Etihad Stadium.

Graham Caygill

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Are Modric, Kroos & Casemiro still Real Madrid's best midfield?

Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and Casemiro together helped Real Madrid dominate the Champions League. But are they still Carlo Ancelotti's best bet in midfield against Manchester City?

Dom Farrell

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When has Man United missed European play?

The Red Devils don't miss out on playing in Europe very often, but this year there's a chance for United to fall out of the picture altogether.

Kyle Bonn

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Real Madrid vs. Man City head to head

Real Madrid will face Manchester City for the seventh time in the Champions League when they travel to the Etihad Stadium for the first leg of this season's semifinal. Here is what happened in the previous meetings.

Dom Farrell

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Man City survive Atletico Madrid battle to book semi-final spot

Manchester City survived a brutal contest with Atletico Madrid to set up a Champions League semi-final with Real Madrid. This is how the quarter-final second leg played out.

Graham Caygill

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Thrilling draw sees Liverpool through to Champions League semis

Benfica were seen to have no chance by many, but they scored three at Anfield to push Liverpool all the way. They couldn't complete the comeback, and Liverpool will face Villarreal in the Champions League semi-finals.

Will Savage

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Joao Felix transfer details: The massive sum paid by Atletico Madrid

A look at the price paid by Spain's Atletico Madrid to land Portugal star Joao Felix and whether he can be expected to remain at the La Liga club for much longer.

Jeorge Bird

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Liverpool vs. Benfica time, TV channel, stream, betting odds

All the information you need on how to watch Liverpool vs. Benfica, as Jurgen Klopp's side look to build on a 3-1 first-leg victory to secure a spot in the semi-finals of the Champions League.

Graham Caygill

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Atletico Madrid vs. Man City time, TV channel, stream, odds

All the key information on how to watch the Champions League quarter-finals as Pep Guardiola's Manchester City hold a narrow one-goal ahead of the second leg at Atletico Madrid.

Graham Caygill

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Alonso goal disallowed in Madrid: Was there a handball?

Defending European champions Chelsea performed an incredible turnaround to take the lead away at Real Madrid but Marcos Alonso's disallowed goal ultimately cost the Blues a spot in the semifinals.

Feargal Brennan

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Real Madrid vs. Chelsea result and highlights

Chelsea managed to overcome their 3-1 first leg deficit at the Bernabeu on Tuesday, going ahead in the tie - but Real Madrid made a comeback of their own, as Karim Benzema's header sees them through to the semi-finals.

Will Savage

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Bayern Munich vs. Villarreal: Chukwueze the hero

Villarreal are through to the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League for the first time in 16 years after shocking Bayern Munich.

Graham Caygill

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Bayern Munich eliminated again: Recent history of falling short

Bayern Munich have suffered another Champions League nightmare as Unai Emery's Villa have dumped the Bundesliga giants out at the quarterfinal stage for the second successive season.

Feargal Brennan

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Is there a Champions League semifinal draw?

As Europe's best clubs compete to advance to the final four of the 2021-22 Champions League, we look at how the semifinal matchups are determined in the buildup to the May 28 final.

George Priestman

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How many Champions League trophies have Bayern Munich won?

Bayern Munich were last crowned champions in 2020, but how many times have the Bundesliga giants won Europe's most historic competition?

George Priestman

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UEFA Champions League: Schedule, TV & results

The UEFA Champions League quarter-finals continue this week as Bayern Munich, Villarreal, Real Madrid, Chelsea, Liverpool, Benfica, Atletico Madrid and Manchester City battle for the final four.

Simon Borg

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The Champions League history of overturning two-goal deficits

After Chelsea's 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid, here's a look at when two-goal deficits were overturned from the first legs of Champions League knockout ties.

Jeorge Bird

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Real Madrid vs. Chelsea expert picks and predictions

The second leg between these two European heavyweights promises to provide goals and drama, with the defending European champs Chelsea needing two goals to tie the series and three goals to advance.

Kyle Bonn

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Real Madrid vs. Chelsea: TV, streaming & betting

Real Madrid host Chelsea in the second leg of their Champions League quarterfinal, as Thomas Tuchel's men have it all to do to keep their title defense alive and make the final four of Europe's elite competition.

S Markus Clifford

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Bayern Munich vs. Villarreal: TV, streaming & betting

Bayern Munich take on Villarreal at the Allianz Arena, where Julian Nagelsmann's side will need to overcome a one-goal deficit if they want to progress to the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League.

S Markus Clifford

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Champions League quarterfinal hat tricks

Karim Benzema moved himself into elite company on multiple fronts with his trio of strikes against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the Champions League quarterfinals.

Kyle Bonn

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Danjuma scores as Villarreal stun Bayern

Arnaut Danjuma was on target as Villarreal caused a major surprise by beating Bayern Munich 1-0.

Jeorge Bird

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Benzema masterclass leaves Chelsea on the brink

Karim Benzema scored his second consecutive Champions League hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Chelsea 3-1. Kai Havertz was on target for the hosts.

Dom Farrell

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Will Gareth Bale play against Chelsea?

Gareth Bale starred for Wales in the international break, but will he feature for Real Madrid against Chelsea in the Champions League? Sporting News breaks down his injury record, season stats and more.

George Priestman

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Chelsea vs. Real Madrid betting picks & prediction

How to bet the most high-profile matchup of this year's Champions League quarterfinals pitting the defending European champs against the runaway La Liga leaders Real Madrid.

Kyle Bonn

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What did Foden magic say about Guardiola's "overthinking" in Europe?

Phil Foden made the difference when Pep Guardiola introduced him for Manchester City against Atletico Madrid. But should the England star have started in the Champions League quarter-final?

Dom Farrell

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Will Eden Hazard play against Chelsea?

Eden Hazard is considered a Chelsea legend, but will he play against his former club when the two sides meet in the Champions League quarter-finals? Sporting News on his injury record, games this season and more.

George Priestman

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Chelsea vs. Real Madrid: TV, streaming & betting

Two heavyweights and Champions League title favorites meet at the quarterfinal stage in a rematch of their 2021 semifinal showdown won by Chelsea. Both teams are coming off shaky domestic league performances with questions to answer at Stamford Bridge.

Carrie Dunn

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What is Thomas Tuchel's record against Real Madrid?

Chelsea host Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday. Thomas Tuchel has a formidable record against the 13-time winners.

Dom Farrell

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Liverpool player ratings: Diaz shines, Salah not so much

It was a tidy road victory by Liverpool in Portugal as they return to Anfield with a 3-1 aggregate-goal advantage. The high mark goes to the newest Liverpool star, who continues to leave his mark on the club in just a few brief months.

Will Savage

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De Bruyne gives Man City slender win over Atletico Madrid

Manchester City claimed a 1-0 Champions League quarter-final win over Atletico Madrid. Kevin De Bruyne scored the only goal of the game as Pep Guardiola's substitutions came up trumps.

Dom Farrell

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Liverpool streak continues with first-leg victory over Benfica

Liverpool are looking to extend their incredible recent run of form as they head to Portugal to face Benfica in the quarterfinals of the Champions League. Follow it live.

Carrie Dunn

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Can Lewandowski score the most goals in a Champions League season?

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have dominated Champions League goalscoring for more than a decade. But is Robert Lewandowski ready to establish himself as the new number one?

Dom Farrell

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Diaz and Jota showing Liverpool there's life after Salah

Liverpool's Champions League successes under Jurgen Klopp have been all about the Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino front three. But Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota have given them a thrilling new dimension.

Dom Farrell

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Man City vs. Atletico Madrid: TV, stream & betting

Manchester City face a major test in their push for Champions League glory in 2022 as they host La Liga giants Atletico Madrid in a quarterfinal first leg at the Etihad Stadium.

Feargal Brennan

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Benfica vs. Liverpool: TV, stream & betting

Liverpool hit the road to face Portuguese giants Benfica for their Champions League quarterfinal first leg on Tuesday, April 5 with Jurgen Klopp's side still chasing a potential quadruple.

Feargal Brennan

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Guardiola vs. Simeone: The missing rivalry of an era

Diego Simeone and Pep Guardiola are giants of European football in the 21st century. Remarkably, they have only faced each other in the dugout three times ahead of Manchester City's Champions League quarter-final showdown with Atletico Madrid.

Dom Farrell

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Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota heading to familiar ground to show Liverpool there's life after Mo Salah

Liverpool's Champions League successes under Jurgen Klopp have been all about the Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino front three. But Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota have given them a thrilling new dimension.

Dom Farrell

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Mahrez can be Man City's Salah as Haaland looms

Manchester City will have to share the goals around until Erling Haaland or another striker arrives. But Riyad Mahrez is standing tall with the most prolific season of his career.

Dom Farrell

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Chelsea ticket situation explained

How has the situation changed with buying tickets for Chelsea matches? The details around the licence revision and what it means for fans.

Will Savage

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Man United's trophy drought: Why it persists

Manchester United will end 2021-22 without a major trophy as the club appears to be on the brink of crisis or major change this summer. Where has it all gone wrong for United in the post Sir Alex Ferguson era.

Feargal Brennan

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