TIMENEWS

Special nights call for special players Stamford Bridge set the stage for the rerun of a clash that paved the way to Chelsea's European glory But if their triumph spoke to the tactical acumen of...

Villarreal came into the game acknowledging their status as the underdogs, but there was never a hint of fear on the part of the Spaniards Instead, they respected the strengths of their opponent and...

Atlético Madrid came to Manchester with a clear defensive plan as one may expect from a Diego Simeone team They were extremely defensive and Manchester City found it difficult to get into...

The second act of the intriguing Champions League tie between Juventus and Villarreal was held in Italy, with a quarterfinal place very much up for grabs as the first leg ended 1-1 Villarreal had the...

After a 1-1 draw in a first leg where Atlético Madrid seemed to be the better side overall, they visited Old Trafford to face Manchester United with a spot in the Champions League quarter-finals on...

On home turf at the Amsterdam Arena, Ajax expected to atone for their first leg profligacy and get into the last eight of the Champions League Their dominance of the ball, field and chances signaled...

The first edition of this star ensemble had afforded the defeated just enough room in the plot for a blockbuster sequel Indeed, Carlo Ancelotti spurned old habits in an attempt to keep up his end of...

Ajax have flown the flag for the outsiders in the Champions League, but they locked horns with another outfit keen to throw a shock bid into the ring What manifested was a duel that shone a light on...

In a crisis, a leader has two primary options: unearth a unique answer, or go back to familiar ideas Thomas Tuchel has delved deep into both choices, but at home to an outfit wallowing through their...

In their first UEFA Champions League knockout round appearance for well over a decade, Villarreal hosted Juventus, who have repeatedly disappointed in the competition of late Both sides would have...