Aston Villa’s Champions League last-16 chances dented in Monaco
Aston Villa’s Champions League qualification fate will go down to the final league phase match after they lost 1-0 at Monaco.
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Mikel Arteta hopeful William Saliba will be fit in time for Man City clash
William Saliba has handed Arsenal a rare injury boost after manager Mikel Arteta confirmed the defender is set to be available to face Manchester City on February 2.
Brendan Rodgers hoping Celtic revel in ‘special atmosphere’ against Young Boys
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers wants his players and the fans to feel the history as they chase a win that will likely send them into the Champions League knockout phase.
Kylian Mbappe Says Mental Shift Helped Change His Real Madrid 'Situation'
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe said Tuesday a shift in mentality helped him improve his 'situation' in the Spanish capital after struggling initially following his dream move from Paris Saint-Germain. The French superstar played inconsistently in his first months at Madrid after joining last summer, but in recent weeks has returned to his devastating peak. "You always have to be calm and focus on your game and what you can improve," Mbappe told a news conference ahead of Madrid's Champions League clash with RB Salzburg on Wednesday.
Aston Villa reject West Ham bid for forward Jhon Duran
Aston Villa have rejected a bid from Premier League rivals West Ham for forward Jhon Duran, the PA news agency understands.
Stuttering PSG Face Moment Of Truth In Champions League
A stuttering and entirely unconvincing Champions League campaign for Paris Saint-Germain will come to a head if they lose to Manchester City on Wednesday, an outcome which would leave the French club teetering on the brink of an early exit. PSG were handed what seemed like the toughest draw of any team in this new-look Champions League, with Arsenal, Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich among their opponents before this meeting with Pep Guardiola's City at the Parc des Princes.
Kylian Mbappe Dispels Doubts Before Crucial Real Madrid Champions League Clash
Just when it seemed the pressure of a lifelong dream switch to Real Madrid might prove too great for Kylian Mbappe to overcome, the French superstar silenced his doubters. After a troubled start to life at Madrid, Mbappe finally seems at home and ready to wreak havoc both in Spain and in Europe. Mbappe's rediscovered elan comes at the perfect time for Real Madrid with two crucial Champions League matches ahead, starting with RB Salzburg's visit to the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday.
'Aston Villa Ready For Key Monaco Clash', Says Unai Emery
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says his team are "very motivated" to secure direct qualification for the Champions League last 16 heading into Tuesday's crucial game at Monaco. The former European champions are playing in the competition for the first time in 42 years and are well placed to finish in the top eight, sitting fifth on 13 points with two matches remaining. Villa face a Monaco side also harbouring ambitions of avoiding the new knock-out play-off round, with the principality club sitting on 10 points despite suffering back-to-back Champions League defeats.