5 talking points as Rangers go down to late Leipzig sickener as mammoth Ibrox return set up in Europa League final quest
It was going to take something special to beat a Rangers defence that defended so strongly in the RB Arena.
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When is Champions League final 2022? Date, kick-off time, venue and tickets
Jurgen Klopp and his Liverpool side took a huge step to securing a place in their third Champions League final in four years following their impressive 2-0 victory over Villarreal at Anfield on Wednesday night. On a night when the Europa League champions frustrated the Reds, their resolve was finally broken as two quickfire goals in the second half courtesy of a Pervis Estupiñán own goal and a Sadio Mane strike have Liverpool in command of the tie.
Sounders play comeback kings Pumas at own game in Concacaf Champions League final
When it comes to the Pumas UNAM, the only certainty is uncertainty. In that sense, Wednesday night’s first-leg of the Concacaf Champions League final lived up to its billing in a match filled with surprises, twists and VAR-filled drama. By the time the final whistle blew, the Pumas had thrown away a two-goal lead in a 2-2 draw that felt like a loss for a team who departed the Estadio Olímpico Universitario wondering what could have been. In contrast, Seattle head home for the second leg upbeat after escaping what had looked like a heavy defeat.
Klopp insists 'it's only half time' after Liverpool put one foot in Champions League final
Jurgen Klopp has warned his Liverpool players that it is "only half time" after taking control of the Champions League semi-final with a 2-0 first leg win over Villarreal at Anfield on Wednesday night.
Impressive Liverpool take huge stride towards another Champions League final
Liverpool are on the brink of a third Champions League final in five seasons after breaking Villarreal's resistance to win the first leg of their semi-final 2-0 at Anfield on Wednesday.
Liverpool smell a third Champions League final in five seasons with dominant win over Villarreal
LIVERPOOL: Jurgen Klopp said Liverpool have to remain "on alert" despite putting one foot in the Champions League final with a dominant 2-0 win over Villarreal in the the first leg of their semifinal tie at Anfield on Wednesday.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp proud of his team but insists they are not in the Champions League final yet
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was delighted with his team’s display, and the patience they showed, in their Champions League semi-final first leg win against Villarreal. “Was a brilliant game to be honest.
Liverpool move closer to another Champions League final after beating Villarreal
Liverpool put one foot in their third Champions League final in five seasons after a 2-0 victory over the least-fancied team in the last four Villarreal.