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Yamal issues defiant response after Barca's UCL exit

Lamine Yamal has been left heartbroken after Barcelona's European exit but has vowed to return the club to the top of the continent. The Liga leaders were dumped out of the quarter-finals of the Champions League by Atletico Madrid, and Yamal has taken to Instagram after the game to explain that the loss was part of the "road" that the club are on in their quest for trophies.

Real Madrid CF v FC Bayern München - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final First Leg

Bellingham assesses Kane's Ballon d'Or chances

Jude Bellingham has labelled England team-mate Harry Kane a "fantastic player" as Real Madrid prepare for a titanic Champions League quarter-final second leg against Bayern Munich. The midfielder suggests that Kane’s chances of winning the Ballon d'Or hinge on collective success, both at Bayern and with the national team at the upcoming World Cup.

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'Sell to buy' - Slot warns of Liverpool fire sale after UCL exit

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has admitted that the club's "sell to buy" policy will be in force in the summer following their Champions League exit to PSG. The Reds entered the season as reigning Premier League champions but will end the current campaign without a single trophy to show for their efforts, resulting in "good players" leaving.

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Saka in danger of missing Man City showdown as Arteta delivers update

Mikel Arteta has given an update on Bukayo Saka's battle with an ongoing Achilles injury, leaving the winger in significant danger of missing Arsenal's pivotal title showdown against Manchester City. While the Gunners' boss is hopeful for a return in "days not weeks", Saka will play no part in Wednesday's Champions League clash with Sporting CP.

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'Flabbergasted' Carragher calls out Slot for Salah bench call

Jamie Carragher has lashed out at Arne Slot's tactical choices following Liverpool's disappointing Champions League exit at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain. The Reds legend was left stunned after the Dutch manager opted to start Mohamed Salah on the bench for the second leg at Anfield, which the Reds ultimately lost 2-0.

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Henry compares Yamal to CR7 after 'fearless' display vs Atletico

Thierry Henry has showered Lamine Yamal with praise, comparing the Barcelona teenager's "fearless" attitude and bold confidence to a young Cristiano Ronaldo. Despite the Blaugrana’s aggregate exit from the Champions League at the hands of Atletico Madrid, the 18-year-old backed up his pre-match promises by scoring early at the Metropolitano to briefly ignite hopes of a historic comeback.

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Liverpool 'should have won' vs PSG but Slot left in awe of Dembele

Arne Slot insisted Liverpool "should have won" their Champions League quarter-final second leg despite a 2-0 defeat that saw them eliminated by Paris Saint-Germain. While the Reds dominated large spells at Anfield, the Dutchman was left to rue missed chances and the clinical brilliance of Ousmane Dembele, who secured the visitors' progression with both goals.

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Slot admits Ekitike injury 'doesn't look good' & explains HT Isak sub

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has admitted that the injury suffered by Hugo Ekitike during the Reds' Champions League exit to Paris Saint-Germain is a significant cause for concern. The French forward's night ended in agony as he was forced off the pitch, casting a dark cloud over an evening that also saw Alexander Isak return to the starting XI for the first time in months.

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Arbeloa needs a miracle in Munich to keep his job

Is this really the best you can do, Florentino Perez? When Real Madrid sacked Xabi Alonso after less than five months on the job, there figured to be, at least, some sort of succession plan. If Alonso, who was so hyped, so early, was to walk away, then it only made sense that Los Blancos, power that they are, would have someone tailor-made to walk into the role.

Atletico de Madrid v FC Barcelona - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Second Leg

Raging Raphinha claims ref 'robbed' Barca in UCL loss to Atleti

Raphinha has launched a scathing attack on the match officials, claiming Barcelona were "robbed" during their Champions League exit at the hands of Atletico Madrid. Despite a spirited 2-1 victory at the Metropolitano, the Catalan giants fell 3-2 on aggregate as Eric Garcia’s late red card compounded a night of officiating controversy in Madrid.

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Slot's finished but Dembele's back on the Ballon d'Or trail

Paris Saint-Germain knocked Liverpool out of the Champions League for the second consecutive season at Anfield on Tuesday evening. Unsurprisingly, Ousmane Dembele proved decisive once again. Just over a year after scoring the only goal of the second leg of the two teams' last-16 tie, which eventually led to PSG progressing on penalties, the winger returned to Merseyside to score twice in a 2-0 win that earned the defending champions a comprehensive 4-0 win on aggregate.

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Arteta is letting Arsenal fans down with failed gimmicks

It's that time of year for Arsenal again. When the calendar rolls into April, the world sees what their team is really made of. Unfortunately for the Gunners, a familiar pattern is appearing before our eyes. Saturday's defeat at home to Bournemouth was eerily reminiscent of other losses at this stage of previous seasons.

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Marquinhos hails block vs Liverpool as 'better than a goal'

Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos described his heroic goal-saving block against Liverpool as feeling "better than a goal" after guiding the defending European champions to a convincing 2-0 victory at Anfield on Tuesday. The spectacular defensive intervention ensured the French giants sealed a dominant 4-0 aggregate triumph in the Champions League tie, eliminating the Reds once again.

Frequently asked questions

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have won the Ligue 1 title 12 times, more than any other club. Their first win was in 1986, and they claimed their record-breaking 12th title in 2023, surpassing AS Saint-Etienne.

The Ligue 1 consists of 18 teams since the 2023-24 season, prior to which 20 teams took part in the league. The inaugural season of the French first division in 1932-33 also consisted of 20 teams, divided in two groups of 10 teams each.

Mickael Landreau holds the record for the most Ligue 1 appearances, with 618 matches as a goalkeeper. His career spanned nearly two decades, playing for clubs like Nantes, Paris Saint-Germain, Lille, and Bastia.

Delio Onnis holds the record as the all-time top scorer in Ligue 1 with 299 goals. Playing as a centre-forward, his remarkable goal-scoring feats spanned the 1970s and 1980s, where he starred for clubs like AS Monaco and Reims, making him a legend in French football.

As of 2024, Dimitri Payet holds the record for the most assists in Ligue 1 history, with a total of 130 assists. The attacking midfielder achieved this milestone during his successful stints with several clubs, including Marseille and Lille.

Pierre Braine holds the record of being the oldest player in Ligue 1 history, aged almost 45 years in a Ligue 1 game in 1945.

At 15 years and 225 days, Kalman Gerencseri is the youngest player in Ligue 1 history. The Frenchman played for Lens against Monaco in a Ligue 1 game in 1960.

Notable players who have graced Ligue 1 include legends like Zinedine Zidane, George Weah, Thierry Henry, David Beckham, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Ronaldinho, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappe.

Prominent managers in Ligue 1 include Arsene Wenger, Laurent Blanc, Carlo Ancelotti, Adi Hutter, Luis Enrique, etc.

The Orange Velodrome in Marseille is the largest stadium in Ligue 1, with a capacity of 67,394 spectators. Home to Marseille since 1937, it is renowned for its electric atmosphere and hosting significant football events in France.

Neymar is indeed the most expensive player in Ligue 1 history. His transfer from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 was valued at a record €222 million, which remains the highest transfer fee ever paid for a player.