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Dembele Sinks Arsenal as PSG Seize Edge in Champions League Semi-Final

This is Beirut, 30/04 09:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Paris Saint-Germain seized the advantage in their Champions League semi-final against Arsenal as Ousmane Dembele sealed a 1-0 win in the first leg on Tuesday. Dembele struck in the opening minutes at the Emirates Stadium and Luis Enrique's side held on to the lead with a composed display that kept Arsenal at bay. PSG will head into the second ...

Feisty Arteta Urges Arsenal Fans to 'Bring Boots' to PSG Champions League Clash

This is Beirut, 29/04 17:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Arsenal PSG Champions League

Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal fans to "bring your boots" and kick every ball as the Gunners prepare to take on Paris Saint-Germain with a place in the Champions League final at stake. The Gunners, who have never been crowned European champions, demolished holders Real Madrid 5-1 on aggregate in the last eight to reach their first semi-final for ...

PSG Survive Aston Villa Scare to Reach Champions League Semis

This is Beirut, 16/04 11:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Champions League PSG Aston Villa

Paris Saint-Germain survived a second-half onslaught to beat Aston Villa 5-4 on aggregate and reach the Champions League semi-finals despite a 3-2 defeat on Tuesday. The French champions were cruising towards the last four when full-backs Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes struck in the first 27 minutes to add to their 3-1 first leg lead. Youri ...

Barca Through to Champions League Semis Despite Guirassy Hat-Trick

This is Beirut, 16/04 10:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

FC Barcelona Dortmund Champions League

Barcelona are through to the Champions League semi-finals with a 5-3 aggregate win, despite losing 3-1 at Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday with Serhou Guirassy hitting a hat-trick. Holding a 4-0 lead after a dominant performance in Catalonia, the visitors were made to sweat as Dortmund and Guirassy nearly pulled off a stunning turnaround. Guirassy ...

Kane and Bayern Need Killer Instinct With Home Final at Stake

This is Beirut, 15/04 10:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

FC Bayern Champions League Inter Milan

Bayern Munich and Harry Kane head to Inter Milan on Wednesday needing a victory to reach the semi-finals and keep their dream of playing in a home Champions League final alive. Inter's 2-1 win in Munich puts the Italians in the box seat to reach the Champions League semis for the second time in three years. Despite a bulging injury list, Bayern ...

Flick Has Barcelona on Cusp of Champions League Semis, Six Years On

This is Beirut, 14/04 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Champions League FC Barcelona Dortmund

Failing a collapse at Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday, Hansi Flick will take Barcelona through to the semi-finals of this season's Champions League, confirming the Catalan club's reemergence as a genuine contender to win European football's biggest prize. This year marks a decade since Barcelona won the last of their five European Cups to date, when ...

De Jong Revival Helping Barca Dream as Dortmund Visit

This is Beirut, 08/04 09:55 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

FC Barcelona Champions League Dortmund

Barcelona's improvement under Hansi Flick helped Frenkie de Jong return to form, and in return, the Dutchman's presence has allowed his club to aspire to new heights this season. The Catalan giants are in contention for a possible quadruple and host Borussia Dortmund in a Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday. Since De Jong has ...

PSG Down Liverpool on Penalties in Champions League, Bayern Thrash Leverkusen

This is Beirut, 12/03 09:20 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

PSG Champions League Liverpool

Paris Saint-Germain held their nerve to beat Liverpool 4-1 on penalties and reach the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday after their tie finished one-apiece on aggregate, while Bayern Munich saw off Bayer Leverkusen to complete a 5-0 win over both legs. Lamine Yamal and Raphinha fired Barcelona into the next round as the Catalans bested ...

Atletico 'Still Alive' in Battle Against Real Madrid

This is Beirut, 11/03 13:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Real Madrid Atletico de Madrid Champions League

Atletico Madrid stare down both bitter city rivals Real Madrid and the weight of history as they aim to reach the Champions League quarterfinals on Wednesday. Los Blancos are the record 15-time champions, the current holders, and lead 2-1 Atletico in the last 16 tie as well as seemingly holding a decades-long jinx on Atletico. The teams have ...

Liverpool Smash and Grab Stuns PSG in Champions League as Bayern Cruise

This is Beirut, 06/03 08:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Football Liverpool PSG Barça Champions League

Liverpool snatched a late winner to beat Paris Saint-Germain away 1-0 in the first leg of their heavyweight Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday, while Bayern Munich took charge with a 3-0 win over German rivals Bayer Leverkusen. French league leaders PSG dominated at the Parc des Princes but couldn't make their superiority count and Harvey ...

Real Madrid's 'Fantastic Four' Face Atletico Test

This is Beirut, 03/03 15:55 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Griezmann Atletico de Madrid Real Madrid Champions League

Real Madrid's galaxy of attacking stars initially struggled to gel this season, but coach Carlo Ancelotti kept faith and now the "fantastic four" are Los Blancos' greatest strength as they face rivals Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. They host Diego Simeone's Atletico side on Tuesday at the Santiago Bernabeu in the last 16 first leg, with ...

Benfica Hold off Monaco to Reach Champions League Last 16

This is Beirut, 19/02 09:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Benfica Monaco Champions League

Benfica snatched a nailbiting 3-3 draw against Monaco on Tuesday to reach the Champions League last 16 with a 4-3 aggregate victory in the play-off round. Monaco twice led on the night and came close to forcing extra-time but Orkun Kokcu's 84th minute equaliser helped Benfica scrape through in Lisbon, with Barcelona or Liverpool awaiting in the ...

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