UEFA have confirmed that teams that make it to the final in the Champions League and Europa League can name 12 substitutes on the bench. The new rules which will take effect next season, also state that teams can make use of a fourth substitute in extra-time during the knockout […]
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Marcos Alonso has questioned Chelsea’s lack of signings after their exit from the Champions League. The Blues were defeated 4-1 by Barcelona on aggregate with Lionel Messi scoring three goals all together on both legs. Speaking after the game, Alonso pointed out the club’s lack of squad depth. It’s a […]
Manchester United forward Romelu Lukaku has said some of his teammate “were hiding” after the Champions League second leg loss to Sevilla due to disappointment. “Something was wrong with some players, some players were hiding,” Lukaku told BT Sport. “I think we started the game well, but then we let […]
Ernesto Valverde has suggested an hamstring injury could rule Andres Iniesta out of the second leg Champions League match with Chelsea. Iniesta had to be substituted in their 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid in the first half with a hamstring injury. The Barca captain is expected to be out of […]
Julian Draxler has admitted he is furious at Paris Saint-Germain boss Unai Emery following their exit from the Champions League. The Ligue 1 leaders lost 2-1 in the second leg of their last-16 clash against Real Madrid, as goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Casemiro were enough to seal a 5-2 […]
Giorgio Chiellini believed history was on Juventus’ side against Tottenham, as they were able to come back to advance past Spurs in the last-16 of the Champions League after the 2-2 draw in the first-leg. Tottenham scored in the first half at Wembley Stadium through Heung-Min Son’s goal which gave […]
UEFA has confirmed the top Premier League top four will automatically qualify for the Champions League group stages starting from next season. The changes also affects the top four sides in Spain, Italy and Germany with them also skipping the qualifying rounds. The fourth-placed teams in these leagues previously had […]
Rio Ferdinand and Paul Scholes have criticised Romelu Lukaku after Manchester United’s poor performance against Sevilla. Manchester United had David De Gea to thank after his important saves helped the club to a 0-0 draw with the Spanish side. United failed to create many clear-cut chances, with Lukaku volleying over […]
Antonio Conte admits his players are preparing to suffer against Barcelona and also described Lionel Messi as the world’s best player. Chelsea host Barcelona at Stamford Bridge in the first leg of their Champions League match on Tuesday evening. Barcelona are among the favourites to win the competition with Conte […]
Neymar Sr. has slammed his son’s critics after the Paris Saint-Germain star failed to perform in their Wednesday’s Champions League match against Real Madrid. The Brazil international showed glimpses of his best form the 3-1 defeat, but was held efficiently by Nacho as two late goals helped Real to overcome. […]