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Nico Paz Wrecks United in Champions League

Nico Paz Wrecks United in Champions League

Between Como's dream debut, Liverpool's wild comeback and Barcelona's defensive collapse against Luis Enrique's PSG, Matchday 3 of the Champions League produced numbers worth remem...

By EnPelotas Staff
Mourinho, between the 4-1 over Leipzig and the Clasico

Mourinho, between the 4-1 over Leipzig and the Clasico

Real Madrid's coach praised Bernardo Silva and Vinicius but did not hide his frustration over the lack of rest before facing Barcelona.

Kane hits double figures in scoring streak ahead of Ballon d'Or gala

Kane hits double figures in scoring streak ahead of Ballon d'Or gala

Bayern's striker, the favorite to win the award, admitted he'd like to know the result before Monday's ceremony.

Diomande outshines Vinícius in Madrid's 4-1 win over Leipzig

Diomande outshines Vinícius in Madrid's 4-1 win over Leipzig

The Brazilian left the field without so much as a wave to the stands and now faces the Clasico suspended, while his understudy notched his third goal in four matches.

Madrid 4-1 Leipzig: rout at the Bernabeu

Madrid 4-1 Leipzig: rout at the Bernabeu

After controlling the match from start to finish, Real Madrid sealed the rout with three goals between the 82nd and 86th minutes to reach 9 points in the Champions League.

Rice bails out Arsenal in 2-2 thriller vs Bayern

Rice bails out Arsenal in 2-2 thriller vs Bayern

With a goal eight minutes from time, the midfielder spared Arsenal defeat in Munich, though the draw ended the Gunners' run of 14 straight wins in the competition's league phase.

Barcelona Loses Olmo, Christensen and Eric Garcia for El Clasico

Barcelona Loses Olmo, Christensen and Eric Garcia for El Clasico

Flick also has to monitor Kounde, who is racing to be fit in time, though he gets Gerard Martin back after he recovered from a knock against Betis.

Raphinha: PSG loss won't weigh on Clasico

Raphinha: PSG loss won't weigh on Clasico

Barcelona's captain says dropping the unbeaten run doesn't affect the team's mindset as they head into the clash with Real Madrid as LaLiga leaders.

Luis Díaz hits hat trick, peaks for Arsenal clash

Luis Díaz hits hat trick, peaks for Arsenal clash

The Colombian scored three goals and added an assist in the 6-1 rout of Leipzig, just as Kompany searches for a way to cover Olise's absence against Arsenal.

Kimmich to Miss Bayern-Arsenal for Family Bereavement

Kimmich to Miss Bayern-Arsenal for Family Bereavement

The club asked for privacy for its captain as Vincent Kompany, sidelined by a viral infection, is a doubt to lead the team from the touchline.

Mac Allister: "the locker room arrived broken" after brace vs Villarreal

Mac Allister: "the locker room arrived broken" after brace vs Villarreal

The Argentine scored twice in Liverpool's comeback and admitted that Iraola's man to man marking scheme changed the team after a difficult season.

Regulator could force Man City sale

Regulator could force Man City sale

David Kogan, chairman of the new regulatory body, says he has "absolute power" to force an owner out if he deems the club has been mismanaged, amid Manchester City's ongoing case o...

PSG rallies to beat Barcelona 4-2

PSG rallies to beat Barcelona 4-2

After Lamine Yamal leveled it at 2-2, the Parisian side scored twice in five minutes through Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz to win a back-and-forth match at the Parc des Princes.

Liverpool rallies to beat Villarreal 4-3

Liverpool rallies to beat Villarreal 4-3

After falling behind 0-2, Liverpool stormed back with goals from Mac Allister, Araujo and Wirtz to beat Villarreal 4-3 in the Champions League and climb to second place.

Obed Vargas makes Champions League debut for Atletico Madrid

Obed Vargas makes Champions League debut for Atletico Madrid

The Mexican midfielder came on with his team down to ten men in a 1-1 draw against Stuttgart, his first minutes for the club since May 24.

Kompany in doubt for Bayern-Arsenal with virus

Kompany in doubt for Bayern-Arsenal with virus

The Belgian coach spent Tuesday at home and could need up to three more days to recover, while Kimmich and Neuer are also question marks for the Champions League clash.

Haaland, the fastest to 60 Champions League goals

Haaland, the fastest to 60 Champions League goals

At 26 and in just 60 matches, the Norwegian passed Messi, Mbappe and Cristiano Ronaldo in the race to that mark.

Barcelona and PSG: Players Who Wore Both Shirts

Barcelona and PSG: Players Who Wore Both Shirts

From Messi and Neymar to Ibrahimovic and Thiago Motta, we look back at the players who suited up for both clubs and where they left their biggest mark.

Suárez among Europe's top scorers with 9 goals in 10 games

Suárez among Europe's top scorers with 9 goals in 10 games

The Colombian is already Sporting's all-time top scorer in the Champions League and arrives in that form for the clash with LASK.

Suárez, Sporting's Champions League record scorer

Suárez, Sporting's Champions League record scorer

The Colombian forward reached seven goals in the competition and has now scored nine goals in just 10 matches this season.

Mourinho: "The only untouchable thing" at Madrid "is the crest"

Mourinho: "The only untouchable thing" at Madrid "is the crest"

Ahead of the Champions League tie, the coach also addressed the referee, the positions of Güler and Valverde, and why he rarely starts Espí and Mbappé together.

Konaté: "Mbappé's goal wasn't a foul, it's obvious"

Konaté: "Mbappé's goal wasn't a foul, it's obvious"

The Real Madrid defender admits the team hasn't had much luck with referees, but prefers to focus on the day to day and gives a very positive assessment of his time at the club so ...

Chivas Winless in Four Despite Sitting Fourth

Chivas Winless in Four Despite Sitting Fourth

Despite the negative streak and several injury absences, the Flock remains in fourth place with 20 points and will look to snap the run against Necaxa.

Ten Hag explains why he cut Cristiano from United

Ten Hag explains why he cut Cristiano from United

The Dutch coach says the Portuguese forward wasn't training properly and that his attitude was affecting the rest of the locker room.

Liga MX MD13: America visits Atlas, Chivas opens vs Necaxa

Liga MX MD13: America visits Atlas, Chivas opens vs Necaxa

Ten matches split between Tuesday and Wednesday define a round where the Eagles look to pull away at the top and the Flock can't afford a slip at home.

Messi passes Ruidíaz as top South American scorer in MLS

Messi passes Ruidíaz as top South American scorer in MLS

With a brace against Atlanta United, the Argentine moved into sixth among the league's top South American goalscorers, and he still has games left to keep climbing.

Luis Díaz, on a scoring streak, faces Arsenal again

Luis Díaz, on a scoring streak, faces Arsenal again

The Colombian, who scored three goals against Leipzig, will face the Gunners for the first time with Bayern after missing their previous meeting due to a red card.

Simeone on Cuti Romero's absence against Stuttgart

Simeone on Cuti Romero's absence against Stuttgart

Atletico's coach acknowledges the Argentine center back's importance but insists the team comes before any individual ahead of a trip to face a Stuttgart side that got off to a str...

Boca's Mixed Record in Recent Semifinals

Boca's Mixed Record in Recent Semifinals

Between Vasco da Gama in the Sudamericana and Banfield in the Copa Argentina, Boca looks to snap a run of losses and penalty-shootout exits at this stage.

Demichelis and Mourinho reunite at the Bernabeu

Demichelis and Mourinho reunite at the Bernabeu

Demichelis' Leipzig visits a Real Madrid side riding high in the Champions League, in a rematch of a final he lost as a player to Mourinho in 2010.

    
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