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Was Wednesday's 2-0 loss Liverpool's worst performance under Arne Slot? Our writers weigh in on that and all the other moments that mattered from the UCL quarterfinal first legs.

An energetic display capped off by a piece of world-class magic; Wednesday's performance is exactly why Barça rate Julián Álvarez so highly, and the reason Atleti won't give up their talisman cheaply.

Liverpool escaped with a 2-0 loss vs. PSG in the Champions League. But with Jurgen Klopp's "heavy metal" style nowhere to be seen, a second-leg comeback looks improbable.

Diego Simeone called his Atlético Madrid team "extremely clinical" after a 2-0 Champions League quarterfinal first leg win at Barcelona, which was the club's first victory at Camp Nou in 20 years.

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said his side should have scored more after a dominant 2-0 win over Liverpool in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal.

Hansi Flick raged that Barcelona should have been given a penalty and Marc Pubill sent off after his team crashed to a 2-0 defeat to Atlético Madrid at Spotify Camp Nou in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Arne Slot said Liverpool still have hope of a Champions League fightback against Paris Saint-Germain, despite admitting his team were "ripped apart."

Mohamed Salah was dropped by Arne Slot for Liverpool's Champions League quarterfinal first leg against Paris Saint-Germain.

Both Atlético Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain get 2-0 first-leg wins on a day of quarterfinals action in the UEFA Champions League.

Paris Saint-Germain dominated Liverpool to emerge with a 2-0 victory that could have been far greater in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal.

Julián Álvarez and Alexander Sørloth struck as Atlético Madrid upset 10-man Barcelona to win the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal 2-0.

Luis Suárez said he is open to a return to the Uruguay national team despite retiring from international duty in 2024, insisting he would never turn his back on his country.

Concerns about personal safety, visas, ticket prices and U.S. government policies are topmost on international fans' minds as they weigh whether to travel to the United States for the World Cup in June, according to a newly released survey.

Borussia Dortmund have confirmed they are interested in re-signing Manchester United's Jadon Sancho for a third spell.

Manchester United assistant manager Steve Holland has insisted the club have their eyes on more than just Champions League qualification going into the final few weeks of the season.

The Women's World Cup is barely more than a year away and USWNT coach Emma Hayes needs to use every match to answer some important questions.

The Premier League will have at least five teams in next season's Champions League after securing an additional European Performance Spot.

Luis Díaz believes he made the right decision to join Bayern Munich from Liverpool last summer.

Chelsea are reportedly lining up a move to sign FC Cologne forward Said El Mala. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Wednesday's Champions League clash with PSG already felt significant. Now, after a heavy loss in the FA Cup, it could decide Arne Slot's future at Liverpool.

Arsenal won it very late against Sporting CP, continuing a pattern of what to expect from the Gunners this season.

Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone expressed his gratitude to Antoine Griezmann as the forward nears his move to Orlando City.

Kai Havertz scored in stoppage time to give Arsenal a 1-0 win in the first leg of its Champions League quarterfinal against Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday.

Vincent Kompany said he's "impressed every day" by Manuel Neuer after the veteran goalkeeper made nine saves in Bayern Munich's 2-1 Champions League win over Real Madrid on Tuesday.

Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has had his request to switch international allegiance from England to Nigeria approved by FIFA ahead of the World Cup.

Lacking Bernabéu magic, Real Madrid can tee up a more spectacular comeback in Munich in the Champions League. They've done it before.

Coach Álvaro Arbeloa said Real Madrid's chances of progressing in the Champions League are "still alive" after Kylian Mbappé's second-half goal saw Madrid beaten 2-1 by Bayern Munich in their quarterfinal first leg.

Kai Havertz scored a stoppage-time winner to fire Arsenal to a crucial 1-0 victory against Sporting in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal in Lisbon.

Harry Kane delivered for Bayern Munich on his return from injury, scoring a goal and helping set up another in his team's 2-1 win at Real Madrid.

Bayern Munich took a 2-1 lead against Real Madrid, while Sporting CP and Arsenal failed to score on the first day of UEFA Champions League quarterfinals action.

Florian Wirtz has rejected claims by Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk that the team gave up during Saturday's 4-0 FA Cup defeat against Manchester City.

The refereeing committee in Spain (CTA) has ruled that Barcelona defender Gerard Martín should have been sent off in Saturday's 2-1 LaLiga win over Atlético Madrid.

LAFC still hasn't conceded in league play, with only one scoreless draw blemishing its record so far.

The fear of failure has become unavoidable, especially after three successive runners-up finishes in the Premier League, but Mikel Arteta holds Arsenal's fate in his hands.

Paris Saint-Germain have refused to accept the idea that they are strong favourites for their Champions League quarterfinal with Liverpool, amid the Premier League side's domestic slump.

For the eighth straight year, ESPN brings you our list of the game's next young stars aged 21 or under. Who is good enough to make it?

FIFA have opened disciplinary proceedings against the Royal Spanish Football Federation [RFEF] after Islamophobic chants were heard during their friendly with Egypt last week.

Alexander Isak has been named in the Liverpool squad for Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final at PSG after 15 weeks on the sidelines.

Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni is reportedly eyeing a move to Barcelona. Transfer Talk has the latest.

United States international Patrick Agyemang will miss his home World Cup after suffering a serious Achilles tendon injury.

Former Manchester City footballer Joey Barton has denied assaulting a man outside a golf club.

Santos coach Cuca has revealed that Neymar underwent a knee procedure during the international break to "be raring to go" leading up to the World Cup in June.

Former Arsenal and Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey has announced his retirement from football.

Colombian star James Rodríguez, who was hospitalized last week for severe dehydration, returned to his MLS club Minnesota United FC on Monday to continue his ramp-up to game readiness.

Harry Maguire has signed a new contract with Manchester United, the club have confirmed.

United States midfielder Weston McKennie scored for Juventus in a 2-0 win over Genoa Monday and was named man of the match.

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane practiced on Monday and is expected to be available against Real Madrid in their Champions League quarterfinal on Tuesday.

Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior praised Barcelona star Lamine Yamal for publicly condemning anti-Muslim chants in a recent match, saying players need to stick together in the fight against discrimination.

United States striker Patrick Agyemang was stretchered off in the first half of a 2-0 win for Derby County on Monday with a non-contact injury that will require a scan.

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has been handed a boost with Lisandro Martínez and Patrick Dorgu both named in the travelling squad for a training camp in Ireland this week.