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The results of the Champions League round of 16 highlight the dominance of Spanish clubs over their English counterparts

The Sampdoria manager sends a clear message to the team: "I brought Pierini and Giordano on after 15 minutes to send a signal"

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has offered an injury update on Mohamed Salah after he asked to be substituted in the second half of Wednesday's Champions League last 16 second leg against Galatasaray. The Egypt international missed a penalty in the game but redeemed himself by bagging an assist and a wonderful goal as the Reds progressed to the quarter-finals.

FC Bayern Munich have already found a potential replacement for Leon Goretzka and secured a transfer at a bargain price.

In a night of pure attacking brilliance, Barcelona crushed Newcastle 7-2. Lamine Yamal’s magic and Raphinha’s clinical finishing were the engines behind the rout—here’s the tactical deep dive into why Newcastle simply couldn’t cope.

Diego Simeone has hailed Barcelona as the best attacking side in Europe after Atletico Madrid booked their place in the Champions League quarter-finals. Despite a convincing aggregate win over Tottenham, the Atleti boss remains wary of Hansi Flick's side.

Indonesian media report the death of the 86-year-old majority shareholder

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard was highly critical of Galatasaray in the wake of Wednesday's 4-0 win for the Reds at Anfield in the Champions League. Arne Slot's side overcame a 1-0 defeat in the first leg to progress 4-1 on aggregate but Gerrard was not happy with the behaviour of some of the visiting players. Liverpool now go on to face Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-finals.

With a penalty converted at the second attempt and a truly stunning goal, Harry Kane put Bayern Munich on the road to victory in the second leg against Atalanta Bergamo. The striker then offered some fascinating insights.

Everton have been advised on how supposed interest from the likes of Manchester United and Arsenal in “one-off talent” Iliman Ndiaye can be fended off. Ex-Toffees striker Andy Gray is a big fan of the Senegal international and can see why he is “attracting a lot of attention”. The Scot has told GOAL what could happen in the summer transfer window of 2026.

The 4-1 victory over Atalanta Bergamo not only saw Bayern Munich progress to the Champions League quarter-finals; it also served as a striking testament to the club’s current excellence in developing young talent.

Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk pulled no punches following his side’s 4-0 Champions League exit at Anfield, labelling the official the "worst in the world." Despite the heavy defeat, Buruk was incensed by the treatment of his star players during the physical encounter.

In the second leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie against Atalanta Bergamo, FC Bayern Munich witnessed a debut of historic proportions.

In the end, Liverpool comfortably secured their place in the Champions League quarter-finals against Galatasaray. Arne Slot couldn’t resist a dig afterwards.

Igor Tudor picked up his first win since taking over as interim Tottenham boss on Wednesday as Spurs beat Atletico Madrid 3-2 in the second leg of their Champions League last 16 tie. The victory was not enough to prevent Spurs from being knocked out of the competition but Tudor is still feeling good after ending his winless streak with the north Londoners.

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Despite the painfully protracted league phase running through the first five months of the season and the play-off round providing some drama, for many the Champions League doesn't truly begin until the last 16 gets underway. If you are one of those fans, then you likely loved the past week or so of European action.

Following the 2-0 defeat in Carrara, the battle for survival has become even more difficult. The crisis, however, began some time ago; this dramatic turn of events is a (horror) film we’ve seen before

Back in the 1970s and 80s, Brian Clough prided himself on upsetting the establishment. In more recent times, Jose Mourinho has taken on the role of managerial disrupter in chief. What would have happened had a couple of European Cup-winning coaches locked horns at the peak of their powers? Former Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Mark Crossley has explained to GOAL why there would “only be one winner”.

Harry Kane has equalled Thierry Henry’s Champions League goal tally after a masterclass against Atalanta. Vincent Kompany hailed the England captain's "world-class" movement as Bayern Munich marched into the quarter-finals.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot thinks Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain will not be looking forward to their quarter-final clash against the Reds. Both teams booked their place in the last eight of the competition this season, with Liverpool downing Galatasaray and PSG knocking out Chelsea. Luis Enrique's side will now face Premier League opposition again when they take on Slot's men next.

Michael Carrick instantly solved one of Manchester United's biggest problems from the Ruben Amorim era by simply playing Luke Shaw and Diogo Dalot in their natural positions. The full-backs have started all nine games under the former Red Devils midfielder, playing their part in the coach's astonishing run of seven victories, one draw and one defeat thus far.

In the summer of 2014, Germany didn’t just win the World Cup on Brazilian soil - they left behind one of the most powerful and unexpected symbols of unity football has ever seen. Beyond the unforgettable 7–1 semi-final victory over the hosts, a match that shocked the world, a red and black jersey came to represent something deeper than victory or defeat: respect, empathy, and an unlikely bond between two footballing nations. This is Icons, a GOAL feature and podcast series that revisits the last 10 World Cups through the moments, characters, and controversies that defined them, bringing the spirit of each tournament back to life.

A double blow for the Istanbul club

Dominik Szoboszlai admitted Liverpool were fueled by "personal" motivation during their 4-0 demolition of Galatasaray. The Hungarian revealed the squad was irked by the Turkish side's celebrations after the first leg in Istanbul.

Jurgen Klopp returning to Liverpool would be a fairytale story for all concerned, but Emile Heskey has explained to GOAL why the enigmatic German tactician will not want to “risk his legacy” on Merseyside. Change in the Anfield dugout is being mooted as Arne Slot struggles to deliver consistency, with it being suggested that a familiar face could be lured back to a spiritual home.

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Kylian Mbappe's European Golden shoe defence is being challenged by the likes of Harry Kane and Erling Haaland.