Champions League
Manchester United – Atlético Madrid: Simeone’s Side Condemn Red Devils To Champions League Elimination (0-1)
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
Ajax – Benfica: Ajax Squander Dominance To Scupper Dreams Of A Fairytale Campaign (0-1)
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.
Real Madrid – Paris Saint-Germain: Uncle Benz Concocts A Crazy Comeback (3-1)
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
Benfica – Ajax: Eagles Ascend From Adversity To Keep The Contest In The Balance (2-2)
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
Chelsea – LOSC Lille: A Return To First Principles (2-0)
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
Villarreal – Juventus: Juventus Settle For A Draw In Spain As Villarreal Win The Tactical Battle (1-1)
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.
Internazionale – Liverpool: Sagacious Set-pieces Sting San Siro To Complete Italian Job (0-2)
Inter Milan might be short on experience of late at this stage of the Champions League, but they rose to the occasion to go toe to
Red Bull Salzburg – Bayern Munich: Bavarians Survive The Bull Rush (1-1)
Matthias Jaissle’s Red Bull Salzburg attacked with a ferocity not often expected from teams facing Bayern Munich, and the reward for their bravery was a draw
Paris Saint-Germain – Real Madrid: A Plot From The Past, A Star For The Future (1-0)
Few tread the fine line between spectacular names and gaudy collectives more than PSG and Real Madrid. Indeed, a tense affair illustrated how stellar individuals only
Atalanta Bergamo – Villarreal: Yellow Submarines Sink Atalanta’s Adventure (2-3)
The final act of the Champions League group stage would feature at Bergamo, the home of the divine. But, falling to a hefty deficit, Atalanta could