Tag: UCL
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Ballon d’Or: Carlo Ancelotti names Real Madrid star to win award
In a post-match statement, Real Madrid’s head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, lauded the exceptional performance of Vinicius Junior, dubbing the Brazilian dynamo as a strong contender for the Ballon d’Or award. Ancelotti’s praise came in the wake of Vinicius’ stellar showing against Bayern Munich in the Champions League semifinal clash. Despite conceding an early goal to…
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UCL: ‘You’re not playing against Mickey Mouse team’ – Thierry Henry blasts Bayern Munich manager, Tuchel
Former Arsenal striker, Thierry Henry has provided insight into Real Madrid’s triumph over Bayern Munich in their Champions League semi-final. Henry criticized Bayern manager Thomas Tuchel’s choice to substitute Harry Kane during the crucial match. Expressing his disbelief, Henry emphasized the significance of facing a formidable opponent like Real Madrid and questioned the rationale behind…
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UCL: ‘No regrets’ – Tuchel gives reasons Bayern Munich lost 2-1 to Real Madrid
Bayern Munich boss, Thomas Tuchel, has listed the reasons why his team lost 2-1 to Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final on Wednesday night. Joselu scored two late goals to win the match, after Alphonso Davies scored in the second half. Real Madrid will now play Bayern’s Bundesliga rivals Borussia…
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UCL: Real Madrid’s three goals against Bayern Munich came from mistakes – Paul Scholes
Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes, has voiced his critique of Real Madrid’s performance in their semi-final clash against Bayern Munich, attributing three of the four goals conceded by the Bavarians to errors. Speaking after Madrid’s come-from-behind victory of 2-1 in the second leg on Wednesday, Scholes highlighted the significance of mistakes in determining the outcome.…
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UCL: Why referee Daniel Orsato shed tears after Dortmund beat PSG
Referee Daniele Orsato was in tears at the final whistle of PSG’s Champions League semi-final against Borusia Dortmund. The reason for his shedding of tears has been given that the game was his final match as referee. The game ended in favour of the German Bundesliga side who saw of the French champions 1-0 and…
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UCL: ‘Mbappe didn’t do much’ – Fabio Capello blasts two PSG stars
Following PSG’s disappointing loss to Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League semifinal second leg on Tuesday, former England manager Fabio Capello didn’t hold back his criticism of Achraf Hakimi and Ousmane Dembele’s performance on the wings. Capello, who insisted that PSG’s Kylian Mbappe didn’t do much against Dortmund, said both Hakimi and Dembele were…
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UCL: Arsene Wenger reveals only PSG player who performed well against Dortmund
Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger has expressed his admiration for midfielder Vitinha as the sole standout performer in Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League semifinal clash against Dortmund on Tuesday night. Despite high expectations, PSG faced elimination at Parc des Princes after succumbing to Dortmund’s prowess. Trailing by a goal from the initial leg, PSG’s aspirations of…
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UCL: Why Dortmund eliminated PSG – Kylian Mbappe
Paris Saint-Germain superstar, Kylian Mbappe has given a reason why his team were eliminated from the UEFA Champions League semi-final stage on Tuesday. Mats Hummels scored at the Parc des Princes as Dortmund won the semi-final second leg 1-0. The Bundesliga club had won 1-0 in the first leg last week and progressed to the final on…
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EPL: Rio Ferdinand commends Dortmund’s defensive mastery in taming Mbappe
Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, has lauded Borussia Dortmund’s tactical prowess in neutralizing Kylian Mbappe, as they secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday. Mbappe’s inability to find the back of the net over both legs proved pivotal as Dortmund emerged triumphant with…
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UCL: Luis Enrique bemoans unfairness of football as PSG bows out of Champions League
Paris Saint-Germain’s hopes for Champions League glory were dashed on Tuesday night as they suffered a heartbreaking exit at the hands of Borussia Dortmund, leaving manager Luis Enrique to lament the capricious nature of the beautiful game. In a tense encounter at the Parc des Princes, Mats Hummels’ solitary goal sealed Dortmund’s victory with a…