Champions League: Lovren spares Liverpool’s blushes as Napoli share spoils
Liverpool’s bid for at least one midweek off in December was scuppered by Napoli as the Italians gained a measure of revenge for their Anfield exit a year ago. The spirit of Jurgen Klopp’s side was in evidence again as Dejan Lovren’s equaliser secured a 1-1 draw. Dries Mertens had earlier threatened to ensure Carlo […]
Champions League: Kane, Son double up to reawaken Tottenham’s challenge
Son Heung-min and Harry Kane combined to ease Tottenham’s troubles by scoring twice each in a 5-0 win over Red Star Belgrade and put their Champions League campaign back on track on Tuesday. Last season’s finalists were thrashed 7-2 at home by Bayern Munich in their previous European outing and have won just two of […]
UEFA Champions League matchday 3 preview
The UEFA Champions League is back for matchday 3. Europe’s premier club competition resumes after a 19-day break, with early kickoffs in Ukraine and Spain. It promises to be an exciting night of football, as Europe’s best battle each other for pride and points. Match 1, 17:55: Shakhtar Donetsk vs Dinamo Zagreb Matchday 3 […]
Champions League: New-look Bayern out to prove Spurs drubbing was no fluke
Bayern Munich face Olympiakos away in the Champions League on Tuesday with key defender Niklas Suele sidelined as Niko Kovac’s side seek to prove their demolition of Tottenham was no fluke.
Amsterdam bans sale of alcohol ahead Chelsea, Ajax Champions League match
The Champions League match between Chelsea and Ajax is scheduled for Wednesday. In preparation of hosting the visiting team and their fans, the Amsterdam CIty council has announced it will ban the sale of alcohol between 12:00 and 18:00 (Dutch local time), although the match is expected to kick-off by 18:55 (local time). As a […]
UEFA Champions League: Genk hold blunt Napoli in bore draw
Napoli paid the price for playing a weakened side as they dropped UEFA Champions League points in 0-0 draw away at Racing Genk on Wednesday. After beating holders Liverpool in their opening Group E game, coach Carlo Ancelotti left out Lorenzo Insigne and dropped Dries Mertens to the bench against the Belgian champions Genk had […]
