Few gave Arsenal much chance of overthrowing Barcelona in the women’s Champions League final on Saturday, but the Gunners insisted it was possible and proved it in Lisbon with a gargantuan performance. Stina Blackstenius’ second-half strike on the counter-attack was just reward for Arsenal’s superb display at the Jose Avalade stadium as they kept their […]
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UEFA Women’s Champions League: Criticism shaping Barca’s charge towards fourth crown
Although Barcelona’s dominant women’s team are chasing a second consecutive quadruple as they take on Arsenal in the Champions League final on Saturday, they have faced more criticism than usual this season. Struggling to fire on all cylinders under new coach Pere Romeu and falling to some surprise defeats, including a first ever loss against […]
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Spurs end trophy drought with Europa League final win over Man United
Brennan Johnson’s scrambled goal ended a 17-year Tottenham trophy drought with a battling 1-0 win over Manchester United.
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How Flick’s Barca wrestled LaLiga back from Real Madrid
Barcelona clinched the Spanish title on Thursday for the 28th time in the club’s history, but only the second occasion in the last six years.
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Barcelona edges Real Madrid in thriller to move to brink of LaLiga title
Barcelona mounted a spectacular comeback to beat Real Madrid 4-3 in LaLiga on Sunday and move to the brink of the title after overcoming a hat trick from Kylian Mbappe. The France striker threatened to haul Madrid back into the title race but Raphinha’s double and goals from Lamine Yamal and Eric Garcia gave Barcelona […]
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Barca fights back against Inter in sensational semifinal draw
Barcelona and Inter Milan shared a compelling 3-3 draw in a high-octane Champions League semifinal clash on Wednesday.
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Barca’s Yamal: I admire Messi but don’t compare myself to him
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal said he is focused on being himself and not on comparisons to Lionel Messi, ahead of the Champions League semifinal clash against Inter Milan on Wednesday. The 17-year-old star has become a key figure on the right flank, where Barca’s all-time top goalscorer Messi operated for many years, with both players […]
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Pina strikes twice as Barca routs Chelsea
UEFA Women’s Champions League holder Barcelona dominated Chelsea as it claimed a 4-1 semifinal first leg victory on Sunday, with Claudia Pina bagging a brace.
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LaLiga: Barca mount late comeback to stun Atletico in thriller
Barcelona battled back from two goals down to beat Atletico Madrid 4-2 and land an important blow in the Spanish title race on Sunday. Lamine Yamal struck in the 92nd minute and Ferran Torres in the 98th to help take the Catalans back top of the table after Real Madrid beat Villarreal on Saturday to […]
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LaLiga: Real Madrid capitalizes as Atletico stumbles in title race
Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior were both on target for Real Madrid as they beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1 on Sunday to pull level with La Liga leader Barcelona.