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Kompany takes aim at Madrid arrogance and dismisses UCL comeback myth

Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany has sensationally hit back at Real Madrid's perceived arrogance, questioning the mystical aura surrounding their Champions League comeback history. The Belgian coach insists that the narrative of Madrid being the sole masters of the European turnaround is a fabrication that ignores the achievements of other elite clubs.

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.

Yamal's genius counts for nothing as Barca comeback is snuffed out

Barcelona ran out of steam at the crucial moment as they fell short in a stirring comeback attempt in their Champions League quarter-final second leg against Atletico Madrid. Trailing 2-0 on aggregate after the first instalment, a Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres-inspired Barca were unable to see off their domestic rivals despite levelling the tie in a scintillating first half at the Metropolitano.

Arne Slot gets it all wrong again as Liverpool lose to PSG

Liverpool's hopes of salvaging a shocking season were washed away on a miserable night on Merseyside on Tuesday evening, as an Ousmane Dembele double earned Paris Saint-Germain a 2-0 win at Anfield that saw Luis Enrique's men progress to the semi-finals of the Champions League 4-0 on aggregate. As with the first leg at the Parc des Princes, Arne Slot got his starting line-up all wrong, with the Reds boss sensationally deciding to hand Alexander Isak his first start since recovering from a broken leg earlier this month.

Real Madrid CF v FC Barcelona - LaLiga EA Sports

Garcia sees red in chaotic clash between Atletico & Barca

The Champions League quarter-final second leg between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona took a dramatic turn when Eric Garcia received a straight red card late in the game. Referee Clement Turpin dismissed the centre-back after a VAR review, leaving the Catalan side with 10 men as they desperately chased a vital goal to salvage their European campaign at the Metropolitano.

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

Flick's tactical masterstroke comes to nothing: Barça suffer a dramatic defeat at the hands of Atlético

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.

Real Madrid CF Training Session And Press Conference - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Second Leg

Arbeloa: Real Madrid never give up against Bayern

Alvaro Arbeloa has issued a defiant rallying cry ahead of Real Madrid's crucial Champions League showdown against Bayern Munich. Despite trailing from the first leg at the Bernabeu and facing domestic struggles, the Madrid boss insists the 15-time winners possess a unique DNA that thrives under pressure, making a European comeback in Germany an absolute certainty.

Liverpool FC v Paris Saint-Germain FC - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Second Leg

Ekitike stretchered off in worrying scenes for Liverpool

Liverpool’s Champions League ambitions suffered a devastating setback on Tuesday night as Hugo Ekitike was forced off on a stretcher during the first half against Paris Saint-Germain. The French striker, who has become a focal point of Arne Slot’s attack, appeared to sustain a serious injury with nobody around him at Anfield.

Bellingham: Real Madrid 'won't hide' against Bayern

England international Jude Bellingham has urged his Real Madrid team-mates to step up ahead of their crucial Champions League quarter-final second leg against Bayern Munich. After suffering a 1-2 home defeat at the Bernabeu on April 7, the club face a defining moment. The midfielder insists the squad must show bravery to overturn the deficit and rescue their season.

“Unbelievable!” What impresses Bellingham so much about FC Bayern

For Real Madrid, the second leg of their quarter-final against FC Bayern is a make-or-break moment for the entire season. It’s a daunting task, as Jude Bellingham knows.

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

'The sooner, the better' - Neuer decision on Bayern future is imminent

Manuel Neuer has revealed that a final decision regarding his future at Bayern Munich will be made in the very near future. The legendary goalkeeper is currently weighing up whether to extend his stay at the Allianz Arena or finally hang up his gloves at the age of 40.

Liverpool FC Training Session And Press Conference - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Second Leg

Slot hits out at UK Govt over Hillsborough Law delay

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has taken a firm stand against the UK Government, expressing his disbelief over the continued delay in passing the Hillsborough Law. As the club prepares to commemorate the 37th anniversary of the tragedy that claimed 97 lives, Slot used his platform to advocate for the families still fighting for justice and transparency.

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Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Predictions: Alvarez to strike again

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Liverpool vs PSG Predictions: Parisians march into semis

Get three Liverpool vs Paris Saint-Germain predictions from our soccer expert, before Tuesday’s 3:00pm ET Champions League clash (04/14).

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

UEFA dismisses Barca VAR appeal vs Atletico

UEFA has officially rejected Barcelona's formal protest regarding a controversial refereeing decision during their Champions League quarter-final first-leg defeat to Atletico Madrid. The Catalan giants had called for an investigation into a missed handball incident, but European football's governing body has now closed the case.

Real Madrid face a setback ahead of their showdown with Bayern

Real Madrid will be without more than just Aurelien Tchouameni as they attempt to overturn their Champions League deficit against Bayern Munich.

Mbappe vents frustration over football's 'era of excessive consumption'

Kylian Mbappe has suggested that football's current "era of excessive consumption" is making it impossible for elite players to maintain peak performance. The Real Madrid superstar expressed his deep gratitude for his career but admitted that expectations have become unrealistic at the top level.

Rice among FIVE Arsenal stars to miss training ahead of Sporting clash

Declan Rice was among five players to miss Arsenal's latest training session ahead of their Champions League quarter-final second leg clash with Sporting CP. Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Riccardo Calafiori and Jurrien Timber were also absent after sitting out the weekend defeat to Bournemouth in the Premier League.

Flick’s complaint falls flat: Atlético’s pitch sparks controversy

FC Barcelona’s complaints about the pitch at Atlético Madrid’s stadium have clearly failed to produce the desired result.

Real Madrid risk mediocrity with Mbappe-centric approach

From an individual perspective, Kylian Mbappe's free transfer to Real Madrid in 2024 has been a roaring success. The insatiable French forward has hit a staggering 83 goals across his first 97 appearances for Los Blancos, including 39 across all competitions in the current campaign - a total bettered only by Bayern Munich's Harry Kane among all the players in Europe's top five leagues.

'Let him dance!' - Yamal critics shut down by Barca legend

Ivan Rakitic has leapt to the defence of Lamine Yamal amid growing scrutiny over the teenager’s behaviour and comments. The former Barcelona midfielder insists the young star should be allowed to express himself while continuing to develop on the biggest stage.

Barcelona complain to UEFA over grass length at Atletico

Barcelona have raised concerns with UEFA about the grass length at Atletico Madrid’s Metropolitano Stadium ahead of their Champions League quarter-final decider. Hansi Flick was seen discussing the issue with the UEFA match delegate during the team’s final training session.

Time for Slot to be brave! Liverpool must let Ngumoha loose on PSG

Liverpool are still alive in this season's Champions League. Nobody quite knows how, of course. Arne Slot's side were played off the pitch by Paris Saint-Germain last week but managed to escape from the Parc des Princes with a 2-0 defeat that Jamie Carragher acknowledged actually felt like a "great result" for the visitors, given the chasm in cohesion and confidence between the two teams.

A lesson for Bayern and Kompany: the ‘Terror of Europe’ now teeters on the brink of a historic collapse

For much of the campaign, Arsenal were viewed as the team to beat in the race for silverware. Bayern Munich and Vincent Kompany discovered that fact the hard way. Even the quadruple appeared within Mikel Arteta’s reach. Now, though, the tide has turned, and the Gunners face the prospect of a humiliating collapse.

"Not a single icon": Matthäus identifies a major flaw at Real

Germany’s record international, Lothar Matthäus, argues that Real Madrid currently lacks the star players who once defined the club’s identity.

Could a clause exclude Bayern? Latest on Schlotterbeck

FC Bayern Munich may be in a weak position if Nico Schlotterbeck switches clubs after the World Cup. Latest FCB news and rumours.

Liverpool vs Paris Saint-Germain: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Champions League match between Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain, as well as kick-off time and team news

Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Champions League match between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona, as well as kick-off time and team news

Paris Saint-Germain FC v Liverpool FC - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final First Leg

Slot says Liverpool comeback vs PSG 'complicated but not impossible'

Liverpool manager Arne Slot remains resolute that his squad can overturn a two-goal deficit against Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield on Tuesday. Despite trailing 2-0 after a challenging first leg in France, Slot firmly believes his players have the pedigree and attacking prowess to stun the reigning European champions and secure a place in the Champions League semi-finals.

Athletic Club v FC Barcelona - LaLiga EA Sports

Flick: Barca 'usually better team' against Atletico

Hansi Flick remains confident that Barcelona can overturn their 2-0 first-leg deficit against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals. The German manager insists his side are historically the better team in this fixture and has demanded tactical bravery from his players to secure a famous comeback victory at the Metropolitano on Tuesday.

Frequently asked questions

: Bayern Munich are the most decorated team in the history of Bundesliga with 32 top-flight titles to their name. Their most recent title came in the 2022-23 season, which was their 11th straight league title.
: There are 18 teams in the current format of the Bundesliga. Bundesliga, as we know it today, was formed in 1962 with the 1963-64 season being the first-ever season. It began with 16 teams, but was expanded to 18 teams ahead of the 1965-66 season.
: Karl-Heinz 'Charly' Korbel, with 602 appearances to his name, holds the record for making the most appearances in Bundesliga history. The defender achieved this feat with just one club: Eintracht Frankfurt.
: Gerd Muller, inarguably the greatest German forward of all-time, is Bundesliga's all-time leading goalscorer with 365 goals to his name in 427 appearances. All his goals came in a Bayern Munich jersey.
: Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller has registered the most assists in Bundesliga history, with 207 and counting.
: Former German defender Klaus Fitchel is the oldest player ever to play in the Bundesliga. Fitchel was aged 43 years and 184 days when he played for Schalke on the final matchday of the 1987-88 campaign.
: Borussia Dortmund wonderkid Youssoufa Moukoko, at 16 years and one day, became the youngest player in Bundesliga history to play in the league, when he came on for Erling Haaland in the 2020-21 season in a game against Hertha Berlin.
: Robert Lewandowski, Marco Reus, Ilkay Gundogan, Stefan Effenberg, Toni Kroos, Gerd Muller, Franz Beckenbauer, Manuel Neuer, Antonio Rudiger, and Arjen Robben are some of the most famous players to have played in the Bundesliga.
: Xabi Alonso, Pep Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti, Jurgen Klopp, Julian Nagelsmann, Jupp Heynckes, Ralf Rangnick, Thomas Tuchel, Otto Rehhagel, Matthias Sammer, and Giovanni Trapattoni are some of the most famous managers to have managed a Bundesliga club.
: Borussia Dortmund's electrifying stadium Signal Iduna Park is the biggest stadium in the Bundesliga with a capacity of 81.365.
: Harry Kane's €95 million move from Tottenham Hotspur to Bayern Munich in 2023 is Bundesliga's most expensive transfer of all-time.

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