Kick Off: Atletico two-goal lead against 10-man Barca; PSG dominated in home win

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Top Headlines

Barcelona 0-2 Atletico: Alvarez & Sorloth strike in first leg, Cubarsi sent off

Atletico Madrid took a huge step towards reaching the Champions League semi-finals as they claimed an impressive win at 10-man Barcelona.

PSG 2-0 Liverpool: Doue & Kvara score to secure deserving first-leg lead for PSG

The reigning European champions Paris St-Germain put on a dominant performance in a 2-0 victory over Liverpool.

Match Report

Braga 1-1 Betis: Hernández penalty earns Real Betis a tough draw with Braga

Cucho Hernández penalty earns visitors a draw in Europa League quarter-final first leg.

These Things Happen

UCL Player of the Week nominees: Alvarez, Kvaratskhelia, Raya, Neuer

After the Round 1 of the Champions League Quarter-Final, the nomination for the Player of the Week is on. 4 outstanding POTM constitute this list. Who is your preferred player?

Atletico posts photo of smashed team bus: "We Saw the Dark Side of the Moon"

Early in the morning on April 9th, in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, Atletico Madrid played against Barcelona away from home, and ultimately Atletico defeated ten-man Barcelona 2-0.

Transfermarkt lists the most clean sheets by goalkeeper in UCL: Neuer is No.1

According to Transfermart's statistics, Neuer has achieved the most clean sheets in the Champions League history. 

UCL sees handball controversy three years in a row: penalties were ignored twice

In the Champions League quarter-final, Barcelona lost 0-2 to Atletico Madrid away. 

Barcelona offered Rafael Leao as AC Milan set asking price

Barcelona have reportedly been offered the chance to sign winger Rafael Leao from AC Milan this summer.

Jamie Carragher makes worrying Arsenal title claim after Champions League win

Jamie Carragher has suggested Arsenal will miss out on the Premier League title if they continue to play like they did in their Champions League quarter-final win over Sporting.

Man Utd face handing over millions to Man City after Elliot Anderson decision

Manchester City and Manchester United are both keen to secure Elliot Anderson's signature this summer. And it has set the stage for a tense summer battle between the two Premier League heavyweights.

Arteta urges Arsenal to follow Sporting template against Bournemouth

Mikel Arteta believes the template Arsenal followed during their Champions League win over Sporting CP is one that should be implemented for the Premier League run-in.

How many points Man Utd need for UCL after England's fifth-spot boost

Manchester United's hopes of achieving their sole remaining objective this season received a timely boost on Tuesday evening, courtesy of Premier League rivals Arsenal. Kai Havertz's late winner against Sporting in their Champions League quarter-final first leg has ensured English football's top flight will once again have five clubs qualifying automatically for the competition.

Materazzi has revealed who could replace Liam Rosenior at Chelsea

Former Inter Milan and Everton defender Marco Materazzi has revealed who could replace Liam Rosenior at Chelsea.

Manchester United is pushing Andre Onana toward the exit

A split between Andre Onana and Manchester United seems inevitable, as the English club has decided to part ways with its goalkeeper despite two seasons remaining on his contract.

Lukaku pops up at Antwerp training HQ as Napoli wait for news

Romelu Lukaku remains in Belgium this week.

'Honourable' decision may have cost Arsenal two trophies - it can't happen again

The goalkeeping dilemma has surely now been put to bed for Arsenal.

Managerial appointment 'changed everything' for Salah as he handed blow

Mohamed Salah could have wound up at Paris Saint-Germain before Luis Enrique reportedly shut down the idea.

Sakho: 'I didn't agree with Klopp dropping me, the truth will come out'

Mamadou Sakho remains one of the more enigmatic figures from Liverpool's recent past. 

Thierry Henry singles out Arsenal's biggest problem that could cost them

Thierry Henry believes Arsenal's lack of creativity could end up costing them in the Champions League this season.

What They Say

Carragher says Slot got his tactics 'massively wrong'

Jamie Carragher said Arne Slot got his tactics "massively wrong" and that Virgil van Dijk will be pleading with him not to use a back five again after Liverpool were outclassed by Paris Saint-Germain.

'Why do we have VAR?' – Flick questions officials after Pubill avoids red card

Hansi Flick questioned the value of having VAR following Barcelona's 2-0 Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid, after Marc Pubill avoided being sent off for a bizarre handball incident. 

Liverpool must be 'absolutely spot on' to turn PSG tie around, concedes Van Dijk

Virgil van Dijk said Liverpool must be "absolutely spot on" if they are to stand any chance of progressing from their Champions League quarter-final with Paris Saint-Germain.

Vinicius complains at halftime: referees should be impartial

In the Champions League quarter-final first leg, Real Madrid played against Bayern at home, and finally Real Madrid lost to Bayern 1-2.

Wirtz explains Liverpool struggles after £116m transfer - 'I have to accept it'

Florian Wirtz has opened up on his difficult start to life at Liverpool, but the Germany international believes he is now a better player for the experience at Anfield

Luis Diaz: Deciding to join Bayern was the right choice

Luis Diaz believes joining Bayern Munich from Liverpool last summer "was the right choice" for his career.

Fixtures of the Day

Europa League

Crystal Palace VS Fiorentina 2026/04/09 19:00 UTC

Porto VS Nottingham Forest 2026/04/09 19:00 UTC

Bologna VS Aston Villa 2026/04/09 19:00 UTC