Tag: #champions_league
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CITY v Bayern Munchen
The draw wasn’t very kind to us and although I accept that in order to win it, you have to meet the best at some point, a quick look back at those English clubs who have won the European Cup such as Villa, Forest and even Liverpool in the 70s will show that they usually…
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Graham Potter and Chelsea throw down the gauntlet
THE BEAUTY of two-legged football means that spectators can experience the tension, the drama and the joy of a deficit being overturned. In this age of de facto seeding that ensures the leviathans will almost always come out on top, the whiff of uncertainty that comes with accidental or instant elimination creates a product that still enables…
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Why Liverpool keep failing to beat Real Madrid: ‘They were almost mocking us’
“… As he basked in the glory of winning the Champions League last summer, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti’s reflections were telling. Their path to victory had included knockout ties with Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Manchester City, yet the Italian deemed Jurgen Klopp’s side the easiest to prepare for tactically. … The pair have faced…
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The record Real Madrid set after beating Liverpool
Photo: Antonio Villalba/Real Madrid via Getty Images Liverpool are one of Europe’s power houses and have won the Champions League a stunning six times. Real Madrid came from 2-0 down to beat Liverpool 5-2 at Anfield, and set a record in the process. Real Madrid have now inflicted on Liverpool their heaviest home defeat in…
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Is the Premier League Harder to Win Than the Champions League?
We all know that the English Premier League is the best football league in the world. You just need to take a look at the number of high-quality players in each club, and you will see what we’re talking about. So, it is interesting to see that there are some claims about how there are…
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Champions League draw: Who will Premier League teams meet in Round of 16?
The UEFA Champions League draw for the last 16 has been made and there are mixed fortunes for the four Premier League teams. Tottenham and Manchester City will be fairly happy with their draw, while Liverpool and Chelsea have tough opponents. [ MORE: UEFA Champions League hub — Scores, standings ] A repeat of the…
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