Mikel Arteta convinced Arsenal can beat Real Madrid on ‘biggest night of career’
Mikel Arteta said he is convinced Arsenal can beat Real Madrid and write their own story by winning the Champions League.
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Bukayo Saka ‘really happy’ at Arsenal but in no rush to sign new contract
Bukayo Saka said he is in “no rush” to sign a new contract but admitted it was “pretty clear” that he wants to commit his future to Arsenal.
Kylian Mbappe Among 3 Real Madrid Stars Fined By UEFA For 'Indecent Conduct', Vinicius Jr Let Off
Kylian Mbappe was on Friday among three Real Madrid players fined by UEFA for "violating basic rules of decent conduct" during their Champions League last 16, second leg win over Atletico Madrid. France forward Mbappe was fined 30,000 euros ($33,000), with German defender Antonio Rudiger getting a 40,000-euro fine and midfielder Dani Ceballos 20,000 euros. Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior was not punished after UEFA opened an investigation last week targeting the four players. Mbappe and Rudiger also received a suspended one-match European ban. This will not affect the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final against Arsenal next Tuesday.
After Ending 56-Year-Long Trophy Drought, Eddie Howe Eyeing Champions League Return With Newcastle United
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is targeting a "game-changing" return to the Champions League after the club ended their painful 56-year trophy drought. Around 300,000 fans turned out in Newcastle at the weekend to celebrate last month's victory in the League Cup final against Liverpool. But the focus has already turned to Wednesday's Premier League clash with Brentford at St James' Park and the race for the top four. Sixth-placed Newcastle, who played in the Champions League last season for the first time in two decades, are in a scrap with a big group of clubs.
UEFA To Consider Rule Change After Julian Alvarez Penalty Controversy In UEFA Champions League
UEFA on Thursday said it would consider a potential rule change after Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez's penalty was controversially disallowed in their Champions League shootout loss to Real Madrid. Real Madrid won Wednesday's shootout 4-2 after a 2-2 draw on aggregate to qualify for the quarter-finals, with Atletico coach Diego Simeone casting suspicion on the decision to rule out Alvarez's spot-kick. The Argentina international was deemed by VAR to have kicked the ball twice, touching it with his standing foot as he slipped before striking to score.
UEFA planning talks on penalty rules after Julian Alvarez controversy
UEFA says it will hold talks with football’s lawmakers over the rules on double touches on penalty kicks after Atletico Madrid’s controversial Champions League exit.
El Clasico di Final Liga Champions? Ada Kans Real Madrid Vs Barcelona
Liga Champions musim ini tinggal menyisakan delapan tim, termasuk Real Madrid dan Barcelona yang merupakan rival abadi di Spanyol. Keduanya pun bisa saja berhadapan di final -- sebuah El Clasico.
Marco Asensio Stars As Aston Villa Beat Club Brugge To Book PSG Showdown
Marco Asensio starred as Aston Villa beat 10-man Club Brugge 3-0 on Wednesday to book a Champions League quarter-final clash with Paris Saint-Germain. Asensio came off the bench to strike twice in the second half of the last-16 second leg at Villa Park. The in-form Spanish forward has netted seven times since joining on loan from PSG in the January transfer window and is set for a reunion with his parent club in the last eight. Brugge had Kyriani Sabbe sent off for a professional foul on Marcus Rashford early in the first half and Asensio ensured Villa eventually took advantage.