Kuyt invokes Liverpool’s Istanbul miracle after Fenerbahce upset
Dirk Kuyt has hailed Fenerbahce’s dramatic 3-2 Champions League victory over Liverpool as “another miracle in Istanbul” after his side produced a stunning comeback to claim their first win in the competition this season. The Turkish giants twice fought back from behind to defeat the Premier League side on Wednesday night, with goals from Mason […]
Champions League: Gyokeres delivers Arsenal verdict after Slavia Prague victory
Viktor Gyokeres is enjoying life in front of goal, and his latest Champions League performance offered another reminder of the growing influence he is having in Arsenal’s attack. The Swedish striker delivered a goal and an assist as the Gunners secured a 2-1 victory over Slavia Prague, extending their impressive run in the competition and […]
Manchester City’s Maresca explains why Haaland’s decisive touch still matters
Enzo Maresca has hailed Erling Haaland’s match-winning contribution after Manchester City secured a thrilling 3-2 Champions League victory over RB Leipzig, insisting the Norwegian striker must remain mentally involved even when he is not seeing much of the ball. Haaland delivered the decisive moment with a clinical finish at the back post, converting Elliot Anderson’s […]
Kovac delivers Borussia Dortmund verdict after hard-fought Real Betis victory
Niko Kovac has described Borussia Dortmund’s 2-1 victory over Real Betis in the UEFA Champions League as well-deserved, admitting his side had to work hard to overcome a difficult opponent. Dortmund secured an important result against the Spanish visitors, but the performance was far from straightforward. Real Betis proved organised and difficult to break down, […]
Isak ‘disappointed’ after Liverpool’s Champions League loss to Fenerbahce
Alexander Isak has admitted Liverpool have plenty to put right after their 3-2 Champions League defeat to Fenerbahce, insisting the Reds failed to meet the standards required despite taking the lead twice. Liverpool’s perfect record in this season’s competition came to an end on Wednesday night after Vedat Muriqi struck an 79th-minute winner for the […]
Mourinho lauds Real Madrid’s character after AEK Athens thriller
Jose Mourinho has praised Real Madrid’s character after they survived a difficult test against AEK Athens to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory in the Champions League. Speaking to the media in the Allwyn Arena press room after the fourth matchday encounter, the Real Madrid boss admitted his team faced an opponent whose performance exceeded expectations, […]
