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Madrid anxiously await Mbappe return against Man City

Kylian Mbappe has been ruled out of Real Madrid’s La Liga fixture against Elche as he continues his recovery from injury. Head coach Alvaro Arbeloa confirmed that the Frenchman will be expected to feature in the upcoming Champions League clash against Manchester City.

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Bayern transfer chief's future still in doubt despite treble chase

Bayern Munich are flying high on the pitch under Vincent Kompany, but internal politics are threatening to overshadow their success. Sporting director Max Eberl finds himself in a precarious position as board members question his long-term suitability. Despite a contract running until 2027, the hierarchy is reportedly split on whether he is the right man to lead the club’s sporting vision.

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'Best in Europe' - Legend backs Bayern and Kane for UCL glory

Bayern Munich legend Oliver Kahn has delivered a glowing assessment of the club's current trajectory under Vincent Kompany, branding them the premier force in European football. Following a ruthless Champions League performance against Atalanta, the former goalkeeper and CEO noted that the squad's immense depth is a historical omen for major silverware. However, the 2001 European champion also voiced a unique concern regarding the team's lack of recent struggles.

Concern for Barca as Yamal misses training after Newcastle draw

Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal missed training on Thursday, sparking concerns ahead of Sunday’s La Liga clash with Sevilla. The 18-year-old, who rescued a 1-1 draw for Barca against Newcastle in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie on Tuesday night, is said to be struggling with illness.

Suspensions for Kimmich and Olise? FC Bayern can breathe a sigh of relief

After receiving yellow cards, it was speculated that Kimmich and Olise could face longer suspensions. But now both players and FC Bayern can breathe a sigh of relief.

Klinsmann responds to Tottenham job links

Tottenham legend Jurgen Klinsmann has refused to rule out returning to the club as manager, with current interim boss Igor Tudor facing immense pressure. The German icon expressed his enduring affection for the club in a new interview after seeing them fall to a dismal 5-2 loss against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.

Neville calls Tudor's Tottenham tenure a 'car crash'

Former Manchester United and England full-back Gary Neville has slammed Igor Tudor’s "car crash" four-week tenure as Tottenham's interim manager and condemned his "brutal" treatment of young keeper Antonin Kinsky following the team's shocking Champions League round of 16 defeat to Atletico Madrid.

Valverde, the secret behind the hat-trick: Arbeloa's tactical move

The Uruguayan was the star of the Champions League round of 16 first leg, sinking City with a hat-trick.

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UEFA disciplinary proceedings against Pedro Neto: what happened

The Blues striker pushed a ball boy because he thought he was slow in returning the ball to him.

UEFA starts disciplinary proceedings following Neto's ugly ball-boy spat

Chelsea face a nervy wait ahead of their crucial round of 16 second-leg clash against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League after UEFA launched a formal investigation into Pedro Neto for "unsporting behaviour". The Portuguese winger, who has contributed 10 goals in 42 appearances this season, is facing a potential suspension following a heated stoppage-time incident where he shoved a ball boy during the Blues' 5-2 first-leg defeat.

How NIGHTMARE set of UCL results for PL clubs impacts qualifying spots

The Premier League's quest to secure a fifth Champions League qualification spot again for next season was dealt a hammer blow this week following a string of disastrous results on Europe's elite stage. UEFA’s European Performance Spots (EPS) are awarded to the two nations whose clubs perform best across all three major European competitions, but the English top flight is suddenly looking over its shoulder.

'The ball bounces off him!' - Gyokeres challenged to improve

Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres has been told to sharpen his technical game by club legend Anders Limpar. Despite a high work rate, the Sweden international is facing scrutiny over his hold-up play and goal return at the Emirates.

📽️ | Rudiger joins fans in wild celebrations after beating Man City

Antonio Rudiger once again proved why he is the ultimate fan favourite at the Bernabeu following Real Madrid’s emphatic 3-0 victory over Manchester City. While many of the game's biggest stars would try to avoid fan attention after such a high-stakes Champions League clash, the Germany international embraced supporters, celebrating wildly in his car for those who had blocked his exit from the stadium.

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Donnarumma against referee Mariani: "Why are you acting like superstars?"

Courtois sent private message to Kinsky after Spurs nightmare

Real Madrid star Thibaut Courtois has revealed he sent a private message of support to Antonin Kinsky after the Tottenham goalkeeper’s disastrous Champions League debut against Atletico Madrid. The 22-year-old Czech shot-stopper was handed a surprise start at the Metropolitano but was ruthlessly substituted after just 14 minutes following two monumental blunders that helped the Spanish side race into a 3-0 lead.

Havertz's return to the Bundesliga? Club boss would do anything

Upon his return to Leverkusen, Kai Havertz received an extremely warm welcome. B04 sporting director Simon Rolfes couldn't stop raving about him.

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📽️ | Beautiful moment proud Madrid star's father left in tears

Manuel Angel enjoyed a fairytale Champions League debut for Real Madrid against Manchester City, capped off by a heart-warming moment with his father. The 21-year-old midfielder made his European bow at the Santiago Bernabeu before securing a high-profile souvenir from a City superstar.

Barcola hails PSG 'benchmark' win over Chelsea

Paris Saint-Germain asserted their dominance on the European stage with a commanding 5-2 victory over Chelsea in the first leg of their Champions League round-of-16 tie. In a night filled with attacking flair, Bradley Barcola stood out as the catalyst, opening the scoring and setting the tone for a rampant Parisian side that left the Premier League giants reeling.

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'F*ck me backwards!' - Keown slammed for 'biased' Arsenal commentary

Arsenal legend Martin Keown has found himself in the firing line after his commentary during the Gunners' 1-1 Champions League draw with Bayer Leverkusen was labelled "biased". The controversy stems from an 89th-minute penalty awarded to the Premier League leaders after Noni Madueke went down following minimal contact from Malik Tillman, a decision that allowed Kai Havertz to level the scores.

📽️ | Doku 'vanishes' during Real Madrid vs Man City

Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku appeared to disappear into thin air during a high-stakes Champions League clash at the Santiago Bernabeu. The bizarre broadcast error left fans across the globe questioning their eyesight as the Belgian seemed to flicker out of existence.

"From dream to nightmare": Kinsky speaks out after horror debut

Following his horror debut in the Champions League, Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky has now spoken out.

Rosenior vows to find Chelsea mole after PSG teamsheet leak

Liam Rosenior has vowed that Chelsea will conduct a full investigation to discover how his starting line-up for the Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain was leaked online eight hours prior to kick-off. The Blues' tactical plans were circulating on social media throughout Wednesday afternoon after being initially reported by a French journalist, including the surprise news that Filip Jorgensen would start over Robert Sanchez.

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📽️ | Fernandez RAGES at Jorgensen in PSG defeat

Internal tensions boiled over at the Parc des Princes as Enzo Fernandez took aim at team-mate Filip Jorgensen during a night of Champions League chaos. The Argentine midfielder was left fuming after the goalkeeper's distribution errors gifted PSG a commanding lead.

Bernardo Silva reflects on 'really dark' Real Madrid humiliation

Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva has offered a grim assessment of the club's bruising 3-0 defeat to Real Madrid. A sensational hat-trick from Federico Valverde left the Premier League champions reeling in the first leg of their Champions League round-of-16 tie at the Santiago Bernabeu, leaving Pep Guardiola’s side with a mountain to climb in the return leg.

Revealed: Vini asked Valverde if he wanted to take Man City penalty

Real Madrid’s 3-0 demolition of Manchester City in the Champions League last-16 was almost the perfect night for Los Blancos, but for Vinicius Junior's missed penalty that could've added further gloss to the result. In the 58th minute, after the Brazilian forward was felled in the box, cameras caught the moment Vinicius gestured towards Valverde, offering the midfielder the chance to step up and bag what would have been a remarkable fourth goal of the game.

📽️ | Jorgensen infuriates James after IGNORING simple request

Chelsea captain Reece James was seen arguing with Filip Jorgensen after their 5-2 Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. The goalkeeper appeared to ignore his skipper's demands to acknowledge the traveling fans after a nightmare performance at the Parc des Princes.

Chelsea 'a million miles off' UCL glory unless they solve glaring issue

Jamie Carragher has pulled no punches in his assessment of Chelsea’s credentials, claiming the Blues will never reach the summit of English or European football with their current goalkeeping situation. Despite a spirited performance for large periods at the Parc des Princes, Liam Rosenior’s side slumped to a devastating 5-2 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League round-of-16 tie.

📽️ | Bellingham's gobsmacked reaction to Valverde's hat-trick

Jude Bellingham was caught on camera looking completely stunned as Federico Valverde tore Manchester City apart with a clinical hat-trick. The England international, watching from the stands due to injury, couldn't hide his shock at the Uruguayan’s masterclass in the Champions League.

The "yellow steamroller" continues to wreak havoc in Europe

After another wild ride by the "yellow steamroller," there is great euphoria in Norway surrounding Champions League sensation FK Bodö/Glimt.

Frequently asked questions

Aside from the UEFA Europa League final, you cannot buy tickets for Europa League matches directly through UEFA themselves. Instead, they are sold club-by-club among the teams competing in this year's edition. You must visit the individual club’s website for the fixture you want to attend and buy your seat from there. Capacity is always limited for these Europa League knockout matches and demand often exceeds available allocation.

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The 2025 Europa League final will take place at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain on Wednesday, March 21. The stadium, which opened in 2013 and replaced the old San Mames venue, is home to Athletic Club Bilbao and has a capacity in excess of 50,000. Last year it staged the UEFA Women's Champions League final, with Barcelona beating Lyon 2-0.

The 2025 Europa League winners will gain a place in the league phase of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League, if they have not qualified via their domestic competition. They will also earn the right to play against the winners of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League in the 2025 UEFA Super Cup.

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