Uefa champions league nissan

MUNICH, Germany: Sadio Mane scored twice to steer Liverpool into the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday (Mar 13) after a 3-1 win at Bayern Munich dumped out the German champions. Senegalese striker Sadio Mane (left) celebrates with teammates after scoring Liverpool's third goal against Bayern Munich during the UEFA Champions League, last 16, second leg football match. (Christof STACHE/AFP) Having missed the goalless first leg at Anfield three weeks ago through suspension, Virgil van Dijk's long pass led to Mane's superb first-half goal at the Allianz Arena. "His first goal was ridiculous, the calmness with how he's finished it off," Liverpool midfielder James Milner told BT Sport. "He's on fire at the minute and let's hope it continues for the rest of the season." Dutch centre-back Van Dijk then headed Liverpool into a 2-1 lead from a James Milner corner on 69 minutes after Joel Matip's own goal had handed Bayern a first-half equaliser. Defender Virgil van … [Read more...] about Mane”s double sends Liverpool through to Champions League quarter finals

Group E Ajax 3-3 Bayern München Ajax were on course for the win needed to pip their fellow qualifiers to top spot when leading 2-1 with three minutes left, only to concede twice – although Nicolas Tagliafico equalised at the death. Bayern had struck first through Robert Lewandowski on 13 minutes but Dusan Tadic levelled on 61. The hosts then had Maximilian Wober sent off, swiftly followed by Thomas Muller. With eight minutes remaining, though, Ajax won a penalty converted by Tadic. However, Lewandowski scored an even later spot kick to end the group stage as eight-goal leading scorer, and Kingsley Coman briefly made it 3-2. Benfica 1-0 AEK Athens Even before kick-off, Benfica were confirmed in third place ahead of AEK, and Alex Grimaldo secured victory with two minutes left from a free-kick for which Kostas Galanopoulos received a second yellow card – leaving the visitors still point-less. Group F Lyon's Nabil Fekir in action with Shakhtar Donetsk's Maycon during their … [Read more...] about Champions League: Lyon through, Bayern, City, Juventus top groups

Liverpool's English midfielder James Milner celebrates with teammates after scoring a penalty during the UEFA Champions League group C football match between Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield on Sep 18, 2018. (Photo: Paul ELLIS / AFP) There were dramatic late goals around Europe, including for Inter Milan against Tottenham Hotspur, and winning starts for several of the leading contenders, with Atletico Madrid battling back to beat Monaco. But the heavyweight encounter of the evening was at Anfield, and the Group C match between last season's beaten finalists and the ambitious PSG lived up to expectations. Liverpool were rewarded for their excellent start as they found themselves two goals up after 36 minutes, Daniel Sturridge getting the opener before James Milner netted a penalty. But the French champions pulled one back before the interval through Thomas Meunier - the goal allowed to stand despite Edinson Cavani being offside in the build-up. The two most expensive … [Read more...] about Firmino stuns PSG as Messi’s routine brilliance marks start of Champions League

Cristiano Ronaldo is set for a return to Old Trafford in the Champions League with Juventus. (AFP/MARCO BERTORELLO) Ronaldo, who was not in Monaco despite being nominated for an individual award, spent six years at United, winning the Champions League in 2008, before moving to Real Madrid in 2009. He will come up against his compatriot Jose Mourinho, under whom he played during his time at Real, while United midfielder Paul Pogba can also look forward to facing his old team. While those sides will be favourites to progress to the last 16 from Group H, they will have to be wary of Valencia, with the Spaniards returning to the group stage for the first time in three years. Swiss champions Young Boys, group-stage debutants, look to be the makeweights in the section. "It's a manageable group, but it all depends on us. Our destiny is in our own hands," said Juve CEO Giuseppe Marotta. KLOPP FACES TUCHEL Thursday's draw ceremony at Monaco's Grimaldi Forum, a stone's throw from the … [Read more...] about Ronaldo set for Old Trafford return with Juventus in Champions League