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Does Liverpool's UCL exit vs PSG reveal a flaw in the revamped format?

On top of Europe in January. Out of the Champions League by early March. Liverpool's reward for dominating the competition's new-look league format was to run into a roadblock in the shape of Paris Saint-Germain in the round of 16. Liverpool coach Arne Slot described his team as so, so, so unlucky to come up against one of the best teams in Europe after losing 4-1 in a penalty shootout at Anfield on Tuesday. That's the format we are in and we have to accept it, he said. The round-of-16 contest finished 1-1 on aggregate after Ousmane Dembele's first-half goal Tuesday cancelled out Liverpool's 1-0 win in Paris in the first leg. It is one of the quirks of the revamped Champions League that despite topping the league phase with wins against European giants Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan, Liverpool then had to face a resurgent PSG squad that had to rely on the lifeline of the playoffs to advance to this stage. We go out in a way that I think we've impressed Europe. But it

UCL: Dortmund coach holds 'clear and direct' talks ahead of Lille game

Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac has said he was very clear and direct with his players in a meeting to address yet another Bundesliga loss ahead of the second leg against Lille in the Champions League round of 16. Kovac held a team meeting Sunday, a day after Dortmund lost 1-0 to Augsburg, leaving his team 10th in the Bundesliga. I was very clear and direct, Kovac said, and I think that was necessary after the game against Augsburg, because four days later, that is tomorrow, we have an important game in the Champions League. And it's important to sharpen the senses and to focus on the sport. Last season's Champions League runner-up takes on Lille in the round of 16 on Wednesday with the score at 1-1 from the first leg. Former Bayern Munich and Monaco coach Kovac has won three of eight games in all competitions since taking over at Dortmund from the fired Nuri Sahin last month.

Champions League: Who will Real Madrid or Atletico face in the quarters?

Atletico has to overcome a one-goal deficit to eliminate bitter rival Real in the second leg of the Champions League last 16 tie on Wednesday to maintain a chance of capturing the European trophy it has never won. Its city rival and record 15-time European champion won the first leg 2-1 with a crucial goal from Brahim Diaz to continue dominance of the Madrid derby on Europe's biggest stage. A team from Madrid is likely to face Arsenal in the quarterfinals unless a miracle helps PSV Eindhoven come back from a massive 7-1 home loss in the first leg, the biggest victory in an away match in the knockout stage of the Champions League. Another Premier League club, Aston Villa, has a comfortable two-goal cushion, ahead of the second leg against Club Brugge, while last season's runner-up Borussia Dortmund is evenly matched with Lille ahead of the second leg in France. Madrid mastersAtletico has been beaten in the 2014 and 2016 Champions League finals and eliminated by Real in the 2015 ...

Champions League 2025: Arsenal vs PSV live match time and streaming

Arsenal will only need to keep their defensive line steady against PSV in the return fixture as their 7-1 win in leg one has almost sealed the tie for them

Champions League 2025: Atletico vs Real Madrid live time and streaming

Atletico Madrid will aim to take advantage of their home ground and finally get one over their city rivals in the UEFA Champions League

Champions League 2025: Lille vs Borussia Dortmund live time and streaming

The first leg of the UEFA Champions League 2025 pre-quarterfinal match between Lille and Dortmund ended in a 1-1 draw

Champions League: Raphinha, Yamal shine as Barcelona cruise into quarters

It was a night to remember for 17-year-old Lamine Yamal, who tormented Benfica's defence down the right flank, creating countless opportunities for his side

Kane leads Bayern past Leverkusen into Champions League quarter-finals

England striker scores and assists as Bayern seal dominant 5-0 aggregate win over Bayer Leverkusen in the second leg match of Champions League 2024-25's round of 16

LIV vs PSG HIGHLIGHTS, Champions League: PSG eliminate Liverpool after dramatic penalty shootout

Liverpool and PSG were tied on aggregate after 120 minutes during the second leg match of the Champions League's round of 16. PSG join Bayern and Barcelona in quarterfinals

Champions League 2025: Barcelona vs Benfica live match time and streaming

The return fixture between Barca and Benfica will take place at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, as Camp Nou remains under renovation

Champions League 2025: Liverpool vs PSG live match time and streaming

The live streaming of the UCL round of 16 between Liverpool and PSG will be available on the SonyLIV app

Champions League 2025: When does the 2nd leg of pre-quarters begin?

The live streaming of the second leg of UEFA Champions League pre-quarterfinal matches will be available on the Sony LIV app and website in India

Bayern and Leverkusen lose in Bundesliga ahead of Champions League clash

Bundesliga leader Bayern Munich squandered a two-goal lead and lost at home to struggling Bochum 3-2, but Bayer Leverkusen was unable to take advantage. Leverkusen on Saturday lost 2-0 at home to Werder Bremen, a team that lost its previous five games across all competitions. The Champions League weighed heavily across the league on a day of upsets. Borussia Dortmund lost at home to Augsburg 1-0, leading to a chorus of whistles from home fans before the Black and Yellows go to Lille for the second leg of their Champions League last 16 tie on Wednesday. The teams drew the first leg 1-1 last Tuesday. Also, Stuttgart was held to 2-2 by Holstein Kiel, and Wolfsburg drew with St Pauli 1-1. Freiburg drew with Leipzig 0-0 in the late game, denting their hopes of Champions League qualification. Both needed a win to keep pace with Mainz, which won Friday to boost its qualification prospects. Wirtz injured ======== Leverkusen's loss its second blow this week after Wednesday's 3-0 defeat

Bayern's Harry Kane ends 4-game scoring drought with 2 goals vs Leverkusen

Harry Kane ended his four-game scoring drought on Wednesday as he helped Bayern Munich to a comfortable 3-0 win over German rival Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. "We knew the hype around the game and we stayed calm and I stayed calm," Kane said. "Of course it was nice to score quite early in the game and then to get the second was, yeah, there to top it off. As always we look forward to the next one." Kane rewarded Bayern's good start with a header inside the left post in the ninth minute, beating Nordi Mukiele to reach Michael Olise's cross Kane showed his value by working hard, at one stage regaining possession in his own half after he'd lost the ball and launching a counterattack for Olise. He got his second goal from the penalty spot in the 75th. Edmond Tapsoba conceded the spot kick for holding Kane with both arms, and the England forward duly scored with his 30th successfully taken penalty in a row. Tapsoba had gone on as a substitut

Halftime screamer: PSG's Luis Campos rages at match referee in tunnel

Italian referee Davide Massa was screamed at by Paris Saint-Germain soccer adviser Luis Campos for not awarding a penalty during PSG's 1-0 defeat to Liverpool in the Champions League. Massa went to a red card check to decide if Ibrahima Konat had pushed PSG forward Bradley Barcola in the back in the 25th minute at Parc des Princes on Wednesday. But no foul was given and Konat stayed on. Match broadcaster Canal Plus showed images of a furious Campos shouting at Massa as he walked down the tunnel at halftime and berated him loudly. "It's a red card or penalty in every part of the world," he screamed at the top of his voice in English, repeating himself three times. Two years ago Campos came down onto the side of the field to complain about the refereeing during a French league game against Lille. PSG midfielder Vitinha did not blame the referee. "It's difficult to tell, I was far away so I couldn't see it," he said. "We're not going to hide behind that." Liverpool coach Arne Slot

Champions League: Liverpool get late win vs PSG; 10-man Barca beat Benfica

Harvey Elliott scored less than a minute after coming on as a late substitute to fire Liverpool to a stunning 1-0 win at Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16. Runaway Premier League leader Liverpool had survived a barrage of attacks at Parc des Princes to keep the score at 0-0 going into the final stages on Wednesday. Elliott was sent on to replace Mohamed Salah in the 86th minute and became an unlikely hero by sweeping a low shot into the corner of the net with his first touch of the match. "To go away with a win over here was probably a bit more than we deserved," Liverpool coach Arne Slot admitted after watching goalkeeper Alisson pull off a string of saves in a match dominated by PSG. Bayern Munich took a big step toward the quarterfinals with a 3-0 win against German champion Bayer Leverkusen and 10-man Barcelona beat Benfica 1-0. Inter Milan won 2-0 at Feyenoord. Alisson to the rescue ============= PSG's players will be left wondering h

Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer injures himself while celebrating a goal

Perhaps Manuel Neuer should stick to stopping goals. The Bayern Munich goalkeeper injured himself while celebrating a goal during his team's 3-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on Wednesday. It led to the 21-year-old Jonas Urbig, a winter signing from Cologne, going on to make his Bayern debut. Neuer went off with what looked like a right ankle injury in the 58th minute, shortly after celebrating Jamal Musiala's goal Bayern's second on the night with a little jump near the halfway line. "It happens sometimes," Bayern coach Vincent Kompany said. "It's a pity for us, but we've always talked about the squad. that's how we've come so far, in the league and where we are, and that's how it's going to stay. If it's Urbig, it's Urbig and we're not going to worry about it." Urbig had little to do as Bayern maintained its dominance of the game. The visitors had Nordi Mukiele sent off with a second yellow card and Harry Kane made it 3-0 from the penalty spot to score his

Champions League 2025: PSG vs Liverpool live match time and streaming

The live telecast of the UCL Round of 16 between PSG and Liverpool will be available on the Sony Sports network.

UEFA Champions League Round of 16 live matches today and live streaming

The live streaming of the 2nd round of UCL Round of 16 matches will be available on the SonyLIV app.

Champions League 2025: Real Madrid vs Atletico live time and streaming

The UCL Round of 16 between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid will start at 1:30 AM (Mar 5).