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Fonseca explains Milan's tactical role in the Champions League

Fonseca explains Milan's tactical role in the Champions League Paulo Fonseca explains exactly how Milan are lined up in a must-win Champions League game against Club Brugge tonight. “Ruben Loftus-Cheek is behind the striker.” It starts at 5.45pm UK time (4.45pm GMT) in San Siro. You can follow all the build-up and action of this […]

By Andrew Jack

October 22, 2024October 22, 2024

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Ancelotti makes a big call

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti will have a big decision to make when deciding on his starting lineup … (+) on Tuesday a Champions League game against Borussia Dortmund at the Bernabeu. Getty Images Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti will make a grand entrance when he names his starting XI for the Champions […]

By Andrew Jack

October 22, 2024October 22, 2024

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Spanish and German football kings meet in the third round of the Champions League games

In the final round of the Champions League it is Spain's best game against the German football kings. A rematch of Last season's finale between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund takes center stage on Tuesday before Barcelona hosts Bayern Munich on Wednesday, beginning the next chapter of a rather one-sided rivalry in Europe's top club […]

By Andrew Jack

October 22, 2024October 22, 2024

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Brentford vs Wolverhampton Wanderers LIVE: Premier League team news, lineups and more

Gtech Community Stadium, home of Brentford (Getty Images) Follow live coverage as Brentford take on Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League today. Another top-flight season is covered in detail here at The Independent as reigning champions Manchester City aim to achieve an unprecedented five titles in a row by the end of 2024/25. The likes […]

By Andrew Jack

October 5, 2024October 5, 2024

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Mohamed Salah made Champions League history with Liverpool's win against Bologna

Mohamed Salah made Champions League history with Liverpool's win against Bologna Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah made Champions League history on Wednesday night when he scored in the club's 2-0 win over Bologna at Anfield. Salah has positioned himself as a Liverpool legend for his achievements and influence over the last seven years, made all the […]

By Andrew Jack

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

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“You’ll never achieve that” – Arne Slot’s blunt admission hints at early regret from Liverpool

“You’ll never achieve that” – Arne Slot’s blunt admission hints at early regret from Liverpool Arne Slot has admitted he will “probably never reach perfection” as Liverpool manager but there are clear areas of the team he wants to improve. The Dutchman has made an excellent start to life as Liverpool manager since Jürgen Klopp […]

By Andrew Jack

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

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Liverpool 2-0 Bologna: Alexis Mac Allister and Mohamed Salah make it two from two in the Champions League

Mohamed Salah and Alexis Mac Allister scored as Liverpool maintained their 100 percent start to the UEFA Champions League with a 2-0 win over Bologna at Anfield. The Reds got off to a powerful start and took the lead in the 11th minute when Mac Allister finished off Salah's sensational shot to score his first […]

By Andrew Jack

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

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“The best moment in Emery’s brilliant Villa conversion”

Unai Emery paid respect to Aston Villa's glorious past while offering the tantalizing prospect of a golden future on one of Villa Park's greatest nights. The 1982 European Cup final victory over Bayern was relived by Villa's legends ahead of this Champions League clash with the Bundesliga giants. Emery was more than happy to accept […]

By Andrew Jack

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

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Liverpool 2 Bologna 0: Match review

Neil Atkinson's post-match review for The Anfield Wrap after Liverpool 2 Bologna 0 in the 2024-2025 Champions League group stage… Nobody really knows what the job is. But everyone knows that you have to beat Bologna. Elsewhere I think there is some goal difference and that makes sense. Suddenly, at 15 points, it feels like […]

By Andrew Jack

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024

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Carlo Ancelotti beau perdant after “a complicated soirée”

The Italian coach was top-class at LOSC and explored Real Madrid's defeats in the Champions League (1-0). Special envoy to Villeneuve-d'Ascq Carlo Ancelotti spoke at the press conference for the season premiere against Real Madrid against LOSC (1-0). Sa Lecture du Match « L'adversaire mérite de gagner et a très bien joué. It was a […]

By Andrew Jack

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024