Champions League news

A flurry of missed chances in the dying minutes of the Real Madrid v Bayern Munich match

Real Madrid were made to rue missed opportunities despite being outplayed by Bayern Munich as they suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie. Vinicius Jr missed chances in buckets, but after Kylian Mbappe did pull a goal back, Madrid will certainly still feel they are in with a shot of advancing to the semis.

Arsenal will take a 1-0 lead into the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final with Sporting CP after prevailing in Lisbon on Tuesday. Kai Havertz came off the bench to score in the last minute of a match that was seriously lacking in quality right until the final knockings, and the Gunners now have one foot in the last four.

Bayern Munich secured a narrow lead in their Champions League quarter-final with Real Madrid as goals from Luis Diaz and Harry Kane secured a 2-1 first-leg win for the Bundesliga leaders in the Spanish capital. Vincent Kompany's side were well worth their victory despite Kylian Mbappe pulling one back for the hosts, with the tie very much up for grabs heading into the return fixture.

A Bavarian surprise in the Merengue stronghold

Arsenal escape a Sporting Lisbon trap thanks to a late goal from Havertz

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is becoming Real Madrid’s nemesis – and, with his goal in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final, he has equalled the record set by two Bundesliga legends.

Real Madrid star continues his presence in the continental tournament

Diego Simeone delivered an emotional and unprompted tribute to Antoine Griezmann during a press conference on Tuesday. As the French forward prepares to leave for Major League Soccer, his manager broke protocol to express profound gratitude and love. The touching moment highlighted their unique bond ahead of the club's vital Champions League clash, signalling the end of a legendary era.

The Lions' captain makes his mark at the Bernabéu

Florian Wirtz has hit back at suggestions from Virgil van Dijk that Liverpool threw in the towel during their humiliating 4-0 FA Cup defeat to Manchester City. The German international insists the squad continued to fight at the Etihad, even as the scoreline shifted heavily in favour of Pep Guardiola’s side.

The Dutch coach insists: 'I’m not thinking about the distant future'

Bayern exploit a gap in the Merengue defence

Ahead of the European clash... Griezmann sends a decisive message to Barcelona

Real Madrid pays the price for Tchouaméni’s recklessness

If Christoph Kramer and Mats Hummels have their way, FC Bayern Munich should have a specific plan in place for Vinicius Junior in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid.