Lionel Messi insisted Barcelona cannot win the Champions League unless they improve their performances, disagreeing with head coach Quique Setien.
The mayor of Liverpool has called for an inquiry into whether their Champions League last 16 fixture could have directly contributed to the rise in coronavirus cases in the city back in March.
Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool’s preparation for the second leg of their Champions League last-16 clash with Atletico Madrid was disrupted by the coronavirus crisis.
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La Liga president Javier Tebas has predicted that European football will be back by the middle of May.
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Manager Jurgen Klopp insists the disappointing end to Liverpool’s reign as European champions after a 4-2 aggregate defeat by Atletico Madrid will have no lasting effect.
Substitute Marcos Llorente scored two extra-time goals as Atletico Madrid earned a 3-2 second-leg win after extra time to knock out holders Liverpool and advance to the Champions League quarter-finals 4-2 on aggregate.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will warn his players again about Atletico Madrid’s gamesmanship, but admits this time he will not be forced into protecting them against red cards.
Jose Mourinho says no team in the world would be able to cope with the amount of injuries to key players Tottenham have suffered after their Champions League dream ended.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone admits there will be few surprises from him or his team as they seek to hold on to a 1-0 advantage in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Liverpool.
A fortnight ago runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool had lost just twice in 41 matches in all competitions this season.