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Barcelona make Lamine Yamal injury call ahead of Champions League return

Barcelona have opted not to bring back Lamine Yamal for their return to the UEFA Champions League this week. The 17-year-old has missed Barcelona's two La Liga matches either side of the November international, in addition to an absence in Spain in the UEFA Nations League. A persistent ankle injury is the reason for Lamine […]

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Barcelona expected to rush Alejandro Balde return for Champions League test

Barcelona will make late calls on Alejandro Balde's fitness ahead of their return to the UEFA Champions League. La Blaugrana return to action in Europe at home to French side Stade Brest on November 26, with Balde facing a battle to be ready. Balde has established himself as first-choice left-back for Hansi Flick this season,

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Postecoglou hails “outstanding” Maddison after Tottenham crush champions City

Ange Postecoglou was full of praise for James Maddison after he bagged a brace to beat Manchester City 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium. Maddison scored twice on his 28th birthday to give Spurs a 2-0 lead at half-time, before Pedro Porro and Brennan Johnson scored to hand the Premier League champions their fifth straight defeat

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Barkley rescues point for Champions League chasers but Henderson is penalty hero

ROSS BARKLEY came to the rescue with a stunning header to rescue a point for Villa and easily repay the five million pounds Unai Emery invested in him this summer. Luton Town's bargain signing has now earned his boss two crucial points in his last two games against Bournemouth and Palace. Incredibly, without the 30-year-old's

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Luis Enrique: PSG ‘far from the level’ to turn Champions League fortunes around

Luis Enrique believes that despite Paris Saint-Germain's unbeaten start to the Ligue 1 season, it is not enough to turn their fortunes around in the Champions League. PSG recorded a 3-0 win over Toulouse on Friday to maintain their six-point lead over Monaco at the top of the standings. The Parisiens have 32 points from

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Barcelona singing section could face club ban for Champions League clash

Barcelona have managed to soften the impact of being away from their hometown Camp Nou this season, making Montjuic feel much more homely, thanks in no small part to the team's improved form and increased attendance. However, they could lose some of that home advantage against Brest in the Champions League due to an ongoing

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Inter Milan midfielder Mkhitaryan: Players convinced reaching Champions League final

The Nerazzurri were defeated by Manchester City in the hard-fought final in Istanbul two seasons ago. “Everyone thought City would score four goals against us, but we played very well and deserved to draw and then even win,” Mkhitaryan told Il Corriere della Sera. “Returning there would be a dream, even if the road is

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Hurtig the hero after late goal sends Arsenal into Champions League quarters

Lina Hurtig's 89th-minute winner ensured Arsenal progressed to the quarter-finals of the Women's Champions League after beating Juventus 1-0 on Thursday. After being frustrated for much of the match, Hurtig powered home from close range after Martina Lenzini's poor clearance to book the Gunners' place in the last eight. Despite Arsenal dominating the early exchanges,

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Hammarby 1-2 Man City: Khadija Shaw scores both goals but appears to be struck by object as visitors book Champions League quarter-final spot

Manchester City secured their place in the Champions League knockout round with two group matches remaining after Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw, who appeared to be hit by an object, scored both goals in a 2-1 win over Hammarby Women . Gareth Taylor's side secured a place in the quarter-finals by maintaining their 100 percent record in

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Chelsea Women 3-0 Celtic Women: Blues reach Champions League quarter-finals

Chelsea recorded a convincing 3-0 win over Celtic to seal early qualification for the knockout rounds of the Women's Champions League and guarantee the Hoops' exit from the competition. The hosts got off to a dream start as Lucy Bronze volleyed home inside 65 seconds, before Guro Reiten teased a cross for Wieke Kaptein to

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