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Diaz insists leaving Liverpool for Bayern was 'right choice'

Luis Diaz has expressed his absolute conviction in his decision to swap Liverpool for Bayern Munich last summer following a match-winning performance at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Colombian forward opened the scoring as the Bundesliga leaders secured a 2-1 first-leg advantage over Real Madrid in their Champions League quarter-final tie, taking his remarkable season tally to 41 goal involvements.

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Van der Vaart tears into 'horrible' Vinicius

Former Real Madrid midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has launched a stinging attack on Vinicius Junior, labelling the Brazilian winger's behaviour on the pitch as "horrible". The Dutchman did not hold back after watching the forward's antics during a high-stakes Champions League clash against Bayern Munich at the Bernabeu.

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Why Real Madrid were ‘at the mercy’ of Bayern Munich In a commanding display of collective precision and clinical finishing, Bayern Munich left Real Madrid chasing shadows and expo

The “Bestia Negra” is back. That ominous nickname, meaning “Black Beast”, has long haunted Bayern Munich’s opponents, and after the first leg of this Champions League quarter-final it feels very much alive. Yet the return of this psychological bogeyman is only part of the problem for the Bavarians’ rivals. Bayern’s underlying form is equally alarming. Prior to this match, they had won five consecutive league games, outscoring their opponents 17–3 in the process. Their attack, spearheaded by a fit-again Harry Kane and supported by the creative brilliance of Jamal Musiala, is now operating at full throttle. Defenders who once feared only Robert Lewandowski now face a whole team of clinical finishers. Then there is the tactical flexibility provided by Thomas Tuchel. The coach has rotated his midfield diamond with a 4–3–3, keeping opponents guessing while maintaining intense pressing and ball circulation. This adaptability was on display in the first leg, when Bayern recovered from an earl

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Real 'gifted' two goals to Bayern as Rudiger bemoans missed chances

Antonio Rudiger has hit out at Real Madrid’s uncharacteristic defensive sloppiness after the Spanish giants suffered a 2-1 Champions League quarter-final first-leg defeat to Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Germany international expressed his frustration at the manner in which the goals were conceded, suggesting that individual errors handed a significant advantage to the visitors.

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Mbappe joins CR7, Messi & Van Nistelrooy in elite UCL club

Kylian Mbappe joined the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Ruud van Nistelrooy in an elite Champions League club after scoring in Real Madrid's 2-1 defeat to Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie. The Frenchman brought up his 14th goal in Europe for the 2025-26 campaign to give Real hope of a comeback in the second leg at Allianz Arena.

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PL secures fifth UCL spot again after Arsenal's win at Sporting

The Premier League has officially guaranteed a minimum of five entrants for next season’s Champions League following a decisive set of European results. Arsenal’s 1-0 victory over Sporting CP provided the final coefficient points required to ensure England finishes amongst UEFA's top two performing nations for the second year running.

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Arbeloa rages after Tah tackle leaves Mbappe with nasty gash in leg

Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa was left fuming after seeing his star forward Kylian Mbappe subjected to a late challenge during Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg clash with Bayern Munich. The Spanish coach insisted that Bayern Munich defender Jonathan Tah should have been sent off for a studs-up tackle that left the Frenchman with a visible gash on his leg.

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Arteta praises 'magic' subs Havertz & Martinelli after Sporting win

Mikel Arteta has hailed the impact of his Arsenal substitutes after Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli combined to secure a dramatic 1-0 victory over Sporting CP. The Gunners looked set for a frustrating night in Lisbon before the duo entered the fray to hand the Premier League side a vital edge in their Champions League quarter-final tie.

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How PSG game-changer 'Kvaradona' left Liverpool red-faced

On January 9 of last year, the always-reliable David Ornstein reported that Liverpool were closely monitoring Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's situation at Napoli and might make a mid-season move for the winger were he to become available before the close of the winter transfer window. Nobody was in the least bit surprised by the news, given the Premier League club's longstanding interest in Georgian.

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Kompany praises Vinicius after Bayern's UCL win over Real

Vincent Kompany hailed the character of Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior after his Bayern Munich side secured a vital 2-1 Champions League victory at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Belgian manager insisted that protecting unique talents like the Brazilian forward remains more important than any result, especially following recent alleged racial abuse aimed at the Madrid star.

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Frequently asked questions

Club America hold the record for the most Liga MX titles, having secured the championship 15 times.

Liga MX consists of a single table featuring 18 teams that compete in two annual tournaments, known as the Apertura and Clausura. This format allows for two champions to be crowned each season, fostering a dynamic and competitive environment in Mexican football.

Oscar Perez holds the record for the most appearances in Liga MX history, having played in an impressive 741 matches throughout his career.

Brazilian-born Cabinho is Liga MX's all-time topscorer. Cabinho scored an impressive 312 goals in just 415 games, featuring for sides like Tigres UANL, Leon, Atlante, and UNAM.

Former attacking midfielder Rubens Sambueza, who hails from Argentina, is the player with the most assists in Liga MX, registering 115 assists in 456 games.

Oscar Perez holds the record of being the oldest player to feature in Liga MX history. The legendary Mexican goalkeeper was 45 years and 247 days old when he achieved this feat in 2018.

Victor Manon, at the age of 15 years and 217 days, became the youngest player to ever feature in a Liga MX game. Manon was playing for Pachuca at the time.

Liga MX has seen a number of prominent players who have made significant contributions to the league. Notable figures include Hugo Sanchez, Rafael Marquez, Cuauhtemoc Blanco, Carlos Vela, Andres Guardado, and Oribe Peralta.

Ricardo Ferretti, Miguel Herrera, Javier Aguirre, Guillermo Vazquez, and Matías Almeyda are among the most eminent managers in Liga MX history.

Estadio Azteca, which is the home of reigning Clausara champions Club America, is the biggest stadium in Liga MX. Azteca has an official capacity of 87,523.

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