Prolific Haller scores at both ends as Ajax draw with BenficaLISBON: Sebastien Haller kept up his remarkable scoring record in this season’s Champions League, finding the target at the right end shortly after putting through his own net as Ajax drew 2-2 with Benfica in their last 16, first leg on Wednesday.
Juve’s McKennie out for nearly two months with foot fracturesROME: Weston McKennie will be out for around two months after suffering fractures to his left foot, Juventus announced on Wednesday, after the American international was forced off during his team’s 1-1 Champions League draw at Villarreal.
Struggling Atletico look to reignite the fire against Man UnitedMADRID: If winning La Liga caused Atletico Madrid to soften their edge or lose their identity, a Champions League tie against Manchester United could be a chance for them to get it back.
Ajax star Haller out to extend Champions League scoring streakAMSTERDAM: Sebastien Haller will be bidding to continue his remarkable scoring record in this season’s Champions League when his Ajax side face Benfica in the first leg of their last-16 tie on Wednesday.
Manchester now home for De GeaMANCHESTER: David de Gea returns to the city of his birth and club where he grew up on Wednesday as Manchester United head to Atletico Madrid in a Champions League clash between two giants that have fallen on hard times.
PSG to face Real Madrid in Champions League last 16 after draw farcePARIS: Paris Saint-Germain will play Real Madrid while Liverpool take on Inter Milan in two of the standout ties in the last 16 of the Champions League after an embarrassed UEFA was forced to redo Monday’s draw following a “technical problem.”
Barcelona to ‘start from scratch’ after Champions League exitMUNICH: Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez vowed to return the Spanish giants to the pinnacle of European football after they crashed out of the Champions League on Wednesday with a 3-0 defeat at Bayern Munich.
Premier League riches sow fear among Champions League rivalsLIVERPOOL: As Barcelona and Spanish champions Atletico Madrid scrap for a place in the Champions League last 16 this week, the Premier League’s four participants can take it easy knowing their places in the knockout stages are already guaranteed.
Xavi’s Barca held by Benfica in Champions LeagueBARCELONA: Barcelona’s hopes of qualifying for the Champions League last 16 go down to the final Group E matchday after an entertaining 0-0 draw against Benfica on Tuesday.
