Kick Off: Bayern edge Real, Arsenal survive Sporting draw to advance

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Bayern 4-3 Real Madrid (Agg 6-4): Diaz and Olise win it late to seal UCL semis

Bayern Munich set up a Champions League semi-final date with Paris St-Germain after they came out on top of a seven-goal thriller against Real Madrid.

Arsenal 0-0 Sporting (Agg 1-0): Disappointing draw but Arsenal qualify for semis

Arsenal reached the Champions League semi-finals after fighting out a cagey goalless draw with Sporting at Emirates Stadium.

These Things Happen

OFFICIAL: Maguire handed ADDITIONAL ban for abusing refs & out of Chelsea game

Harry Maguire has received a one-match ban - ruling him out of Manchester United's game at Chelsea - with the Football Association upholding his misconduct charge for swearing at a fourth official.

UCL semi-finalists confirmed: Paris vs Bayern, Atletico vs Arsenal!

The semi-finalists of the Champions League 2025/26 season have been confirmed after two great nights of football.

Hugo Ekitike WILL miss the World Cup through injury, confirms Deschamps

Liverpool and France forward Hugo Ekitike will miss the 2026 World Cup after suffering a serious injury in his club's Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain, his national team coach Didier Deschamps said Wednesday.

Ekitike suffers suspected Achilles injury with fears he could miss six months

Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike has suffered a suspected Achilles injury and there are fears he could be out for at least six months.

Murdyk bench presses his GIRLFRIEND, he keeps fit while he awaits ban verdict

Chelsea outcast Mykhailo Mudryk appeared to find a novel way to keep fit during his time away from the first team by bench pressing his new girlfriend on social media.

Barca ace piles pressure on Arsenal in bitter row after Champions League exit

Forward Raphinha made a gesture to Atletico Madrid fans after the Champions League quarter-final and appeared to make a prediction.

Rashford torn apart by media and told he 'can't continue' after Barcelona slump

Barcelona were dumped out of the Champions League following a narrow aggregate defeat to Atletico Madrid, shattering Marcus Rashford's hopes of lifting the trophy in Europe's premier club competition.

Man Utd handed simple Lisandro appeal response in blunt message after red card

Lisandro Martinez received a red card for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin's hair during Manchester United's defeat to Leeds United at Old Trafford on Monday night.

Joan Laporta issues statement as Barcelona launch UEFA complaint over UCL exit

Barcelona president-elect Joan Laporta has slammed the refereeing in Barcelona's Champions League exit to Atletico Madrid and revealed the club are filing a complaint to UEFA. 

Man Utd are just days from receiving £10m transfer boost ahead of summer window

Manchester United could be just over a fortnight away from landing a £10million windfall to bolster their summer transfer kitty - assuming they triumph in their next three fixtures against Chelsea, Brentford and Liverpool. United are well placed to secure next season's Champions League spot, currently occupying third place in the Premier League standings.

Man City : Pep Guardiola wants a new Algerian star to replace Bernardo Silva!

Pep Guardiola is already preparing for life after Bernardo Silva at Manchester City, with the Portuguese midfielder expected to leave at the end of the season.

Man Utd learn Luis Enrique truth amid Iraola offer and Carrick dilemma

Manchester United target Luis Enrique is reportedly on the verge of putting pen to paper on a new contract as Paris Saint-Germain manager. 

Furious RM stars confront referee over as player sent off AFTER full-time

Real Madrid's anguish soon turned to fury after full-time in their absorbing defeat by Bayern Munich on Wednesday night.

Madueke forced off injured in untimely blow days before Man City showdown

Arsenal are currently in action against Sporting CP in the Champions League and take on Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday

Attacking issues remain a problem despite Arteta's side reaching UCL semis again

Mikel Arteta says reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League is a 'massive boost' for Arsenal despite once again struggling against Sporting on Wednesday.

What They Say

Barcelona was robbed of Champions League semi-final, says Raphinha

Raphinha believes that bad refereeing decisions across their Champions League quarter-final tie with Atletico Madrid robbed his team of a spot in the final four. 

Sporting CP coach before vs Arsenal: both Mercedes and Peugeot can reach 200km/h

On April 15th, Sporting CP will visit Arsenal in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final. Before the game, Sporting CP head coach Rui Borges attended the press conference to answer the reporters' questions.

Campell: I deserved to play more for Arsenal, but the club didn't agree with me

Joel Campbell believed he could have been a success story at Arsenal if he hadn't been sent out on loan so many times. The winger joined the Gunners in 2011 but made just 40 appearances across six seasons.

Fixtures of the day

Europa League

Celta de Vigo VS Freiburg 16/04/2026 16:45 UTC

Real Betis VS Sporting Braga 16/04/2026 15:00 UTC

Nottingham Forest VS Porto 16/04/2026 15:00 UTC

Aston Villa VS Bologna 16/04/2026 15:00 UTC

UEFA Europa Conference League

Fiorentina VS Crystal Palace 16/04/2026 15:00 UTC