FC Barcelona’s comeback in the second leg against Atlético Madrid started with a historic opening goal. A frenzied, dramatic contest ensued, and though Barça won, they still exited the competition.
Former Manchester United and Juventus full-back Patrice Evra has claimed that Barcelona are "not capable" of overturning a 2-0 aggregate deficit in their Champions League quarter-final tie against Atletico Madrid. The Blaugrana faithful have been talking up the prospect of a sensational 'Remontada' (Spanish for 'comeback') in the second leg at the Metropolitano, but Evra feels they are no longer the same European powerhouse he played against during his career.
Roberto De Zerbi’s tenure as Tottenham Hotspur head coach began with a whimper as a deflected strike condemned his side to a 1-0 defeat at Sunderland. The result extends Spurs' miserable winless run in the Premier League to 105 days, leaving the north London club deep in a relegation scrap. After the match, the Italian offered a puzzling assessment of his squad, suggesting they require emotional support more than tactical instruction.