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Reds must overturn two-goal first-leg deficit to keep European dream alive

Only one of England and Spain are guaranteed to qualify for the 2027 World Cup automatically as Wembley stages a rematch of the Euro 2025 final

The first two Champions League quarter-finals conclude on Tuesday evening and European heavyweights Liverpool and Barcelona both face uphill battles in their bid to seal a spot in the final four. L…

RIVALS Atletico Madrid and Barcelona renew hostilities in tonight's Champions League quarter-final second leg, with the hosts holding a surprise 2-0 advantage. SunSport’s betting experts have previewed the clash and picked out the best betting tips, odds and exclusive sign-up bonuses from our leading bookmaker partners. New customers can also claim some of the best...

Michael Carrick may be forced into deploying a youthful centre-back partnership for Manchester United’s trip to Stamford Bridge on Saturday. As things stand, he will be without Lisandro Martinez and could very well be without Harry Maguire for an additional game, depending on the outcome of his FA charge. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP […] The post ‘Seems likely’: MEN journo predicts Carrick will be without one Red who’s the ‘best’ in his position vs CFC appeared first on Stretty News.

Reds must go all out against the holders

Blaugrana trailing by two after struggling in quarter-final first-leg

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Liverpool will need a big performance against PSG to advance to the Champions League semi-finals, but could have an ace up their sleeve

Today's Liverpool news sees Virgil van Dijk speak ahead of the clash with PSG, while Gary Neville makes a prediction about the Reds

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LIVERPOOL trail by two heading into their Champions League quarter final, second-leg with PSG on Tuesday. And brand new Betfred customers can claim a sensational £50 in free bets and bonuses when they sign-up and stake a tenner on the European encounter. Find The Sun's betting publishing principles here New to Betfred? Then you can...

Ahead of the Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid, Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick complained to a UEFA delegate over the pitch conditions at the Metopolitano. Barcelona have arrived in Madrid for the second leg of their 2025-26 UEFA Champions League quarterfinal tie against Atletico, looking to overturn a 2-0 deficit from the first leg. But head coach Hansi Flick has already encountered his first obstacle, lodging a complaint with a UEFA official over the condition of the playing surface at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. On Monday, Barcelona held their pre-match press conference, with Lamine Yamal among the most prominent voices, even directing a message toward Atletico coach Diego Simeone, before Flick addressed the media. The squad also conducted their final training session ahead of Tuesday’s clash at the Metropolitano, and their first contact with the pitch left something to be desired. In footage captured by accredited media, Flick was visibly unhappy the moment he stepped onto the field. The Barcelona manager crouched down on multiple occasions to examine the grass up close, his body language leaving little doubt about his dissatisfaction with what he found. After determining that the grass was too long and excessively dry, Flick wasted no time seeking out UEFA delegate Christian Kofoed of Denmark, who was stationed on the touchline. The German coach proceeded to make his concerns known directly to the representative in no uncertain terms. Hansi Flick se queja del césped del Metropolitano a la UEFA. (Vía @eldesmarque). Al entrenador del Barça no le gusta el estado de la hierba. pic.twitter.com/J3ZiTVY6yW — Albert Ortega (@AlbertOrtegaES1) April 13, 2026 Despite the clear frustration on display, Diario AS reports that Barcelona have not filed a formal complaint, with Flick’s remarks characterized as an observation that UEFA has acknowledged. Atletico Madrid, for their part, have reportedly pushed back against any suggestion that the pitch was in poor condition in the 24 hours leading up to kickoff. Pitch conditions emerge as another obstacle for Barcelona A dry surface creates significantly more friction as the ball rolls across it, causing it to slow down considerably compared to a wet pitch, and that factor cuts directly against Flick’s style of play. In La Liga, Barcelona lead all teams with 586 passes completed per game, and in the Champions League they rank fourth with 507, while also placing among the lower teams in long ball frequency, making the pace and smoothness of the playing surface a genuine competitive concern. The dry conditions at the Metropolitano have already proven costly for Barcelona in this very stadium this season. In the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal, Atletico exploited an unexpected bounce on the pitch that caused goalkeeper Joan García to mishandle the ball, resulting in an own goal that opened a 4-0 victory for the hosts. It is precisely that kind of moment Flick will be desperate to avoid when the two sides meet again on Tuesday.

LEWIS STEELE: When the sun sets over L4 on Tuesday night, the only thing that matters will be creating the fervent, unwelcoming cauldron that has seen many elite teams wilt at Anfield.

Lamine Yamal is looking to LeBron James for some inspiration as he tries to lead Barcelona to a Champions League comeback.

Real Madrid underdogs vs Bayern Munich?! 🤯 In this Champions League showdown, the odds don’t tell the full story. Despite strong support for Bayern, Real Madrid’s history of clutch moments and “magic” in this competition makes them incredibly dangerous. Bayern may create chances—but can they stop Madrid when it matters most? ⚽ Expect drama, chances, and a match that could go either way. 👇 Who are YOU backing? #realmadrid #bayernmunich #championsleague #ucl #footballshorts #soccer

LIVERPOOL have a 2-0 first-leg deficit to overcome when European champions PSG visit for a second-leg shoot-out on Tuesday. SunSport betting experts have previewed the contest and selected the best bets, tips and exclusive sign-up bonuses from our leading betting partners. New sign-up offers from our partners👇 ToteBet £10 Get £30 in free betsBetfredBet £10...

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has problems to solve before his side's crucial trip to Chelsea on Saturday evening.

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Achraf Hakimi played down his Paris Saint-Germain team being the favourites heading into the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool. PSG arrive at Anfield with a two-goal lead following a 2-0 win in the French capital last week, with Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia on target for the defending champions. Luis Enrique’s […] The post Hakimi plays down favourites tag ahead of Liverpool showdown appeared first on Soccer News.

Verdict: Draw Best odds: 7/2 Bookmaker: BetUS Arsenal stand on the brink of history on Wednesday night as they welcome Sporting Lisbon to the Emirates Stadium for the second leg of their Champions League quarter‑final. Holding a narrow 1–0 advantage from last week’s trip to Portugal, the Gunners are seeking to reach back‑to‑back semi‑finals in […] The post Prediction: Arsenal vs Sporting Lisbon appeared first on Soccer News.

Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique has warned his players not to fall into a "trap" in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League clash with Liverpool, despite having comprehensively beaten Arne Slot's side at the Parc des Princes last week.

LEWIS STEELE: Arne Slot believes Liverpool can do 'special things' against Paris Saint-Germain and overturn a two-goal deficit at a stadium famed for nights like these.

Madison Crews brings you the latest from Atlanta United's training ground as the Five Stripes prepare for Wednesday's U.S. Open Cup match at Chattanooga. Question marks remain for Alexey Miranchuk, Saba Lobjanidze, Steven Alzate, Stian Gregersen, and Latte Lath. Plus -- what did Tata Martino and the coaching staff say after the Chicago result? Pregame coverage begins at 6:30 PM on 92.9 The Game. Match call at 7:30 with Mike Conte and Jason Longshore. SDH Network | Presented by Kaiser Permanente soccerdownhere.net | @soccerdownhere #AtlantaUnited #ATLUTD #OpenCup #TrainingGroundDispatch #MLS

Verdict: Draw Best odds: 13/4 Bookmaker: Olympusbet Facing the daunting task of producing another famous remontada to keep their Champions League hopes alive, Barcelona head to the Spanish capital on Tuesday night for the second leg of their quarter‑final clash with Atlético Madrid. Diego Simeone’s side stunned the Blaugrana 2–0 at Camp Nou in the […] The post Prediction: Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona appeared first on Soccer News.

The young Barça star made his stance clear at the press conference ahead of the decisive match at the Metropolitano. Leer

Chelsea will aim to return to winning ways and end their recent dismal run of form when they host Manchester United in the Premier League on Saturday. The Blues were beaten 3-0 by title contenders Manchester City in the league on Sunday, meaning Liam Rosenior’s side have now won just one of their last seven […]

Many questions will be answered during the UCL quarterfinal second legs, and here are the most pressing

Slot: ‘There is a belief we can do special things’ Luis Enrique tells his players to beware ‘pitfalls’ Arne Slot has said Liverpool do not face an impossible task against Paris Saint-Germain but must produce the perfect performance to overcome the European champions in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Liverpool require another stirring Anfield comeback in Tuesday’s second leg to salvage their hopes of silverware having lost 2-0 at Parc des Princes last week. PSG were vastly superior in the first leg and should have won more comfortably, although their head coach, Luis Enrique, described such talk as “a trap” and claimed there will be “pitfalls” for his team at Anfield.

Lamine Yamal insisted Barcelona’s hopes of reaching the Champions League semi-final does not all depend on him, but the winger is happy to take responsibility against Atletico Madrid. Barca lost their last-eight first leg 2-0 at Camp Nou last week, with Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth getting on the scoresheet following a red card to […] The post Yamal relishing responsibility of leading Barcelona´s Champions League comeback appeared first on Soccer News.

Luis Enrique is wary of Paris Saint-Germain falling into a "trap" against Liverpool in the return leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday.

PSG travel to Anfield hoping to hold off any Liverpool fightback in their quarter-final tie

Following a big win in the first leg, Atlético Madrid are the clear favorite to secure another victory in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. Moreover, captain Koke has sent a strong message to Barcelona ahead of the match, reveling their tactical approach. Atlético Madrid stunned Barcelona with a 2–0 victory at the Spotify Camp Nou. Far from adopting a defensive mindset, Los Colchoneros came out to impose their attacking strength, taking advantage of Barcelona’s lack of control in midfield. Rather than considering the tie settled, captain Koke issued a warning to the Blaugranas ahead of the second leg, offering hints about their tactical approach ahead the Champions League quarterfinals second leg. “This is a match that could go down in Champions League history. It’s a historic game for the club, and we are focused on this match, not the Copa final. We’re approaching it like a final. We’re going there to win it… My teammates are highly motivated. It’s normal that they (Barcelona players) believe they can come back. The opposite would be strange…with the desire to play a great match against a strong opponent, in our stadium,” Koke said in the latest press conference. Even though they hold a comfortable advantage on the scoreboard, Koke’s words suggest they will not sit back and defend. Unlike in previous seasons, Los Colchoneros have shown that their best version comes when they take an aggressive, high-risk approach, with Ademola Lookman and Giuliano Simeone dominating the flanks. With this in mind, they will look to extend their lead rather than protect it. While Lamine Yamal has opted to challenge coach Diego Simeone over his dominance in one-on-one situations, they have decided to stick to their approach: Securing the victory. However, Los Colchoneros could look to apply tight marking on the 18-year-old star, limiting his ability to make an impact in attack. In addition, they will aim to exploit the space behind Barcelona’s defenders with their quick counterattacking style. Julian Alvarez of Atletico Madrid. Atlético Madrid’s Diego Simeone faces key absentees vs. Barcelona Ahead of the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals, Atlético Madrid arrive with a clear advantage, holding a two-goal lead on aggregate. In addition, coach Diego Simeone regains Pablo Barrios, Johnny Cardoso, and Jan Oblak, providing a significant boost. However, they also face a major setback, as they will be without three absences that could prove decisive in the match against Barcelona. Coach Diego Simeone will be without three high-level center-backs: Marc Pubill due to accumulated yellow cards, as well as José María Giménez and David Hancko, who did not take part in the latest training session due to fitness issues. Without them, Los Colchoneros lose defensive reliability, leaving everything in the hands of Robin Le Normand and Clément Lenglet, who have tended to make mistakes from game to game. Taking advantage of these absences, the Blaugranas could look to apply sustained high pressing. In doing so, they may force errors in the build-up, putting Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski in prime positions to score and chase the comeback. However, Los Colchoneros could also aim to reduce their opponent’s influence by adopting an attacking approach that forces Barcelona to proceed with caution.

Liverpool are charged with producing another famous Champions League night at Anfield but have their work cut out after being outclassed by PSG in the first leg

Dominik Szoboszlai said he is prepared to die for Liverpool when he takes to the field for the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain. Liverpool welcome the defending champions to Anfield on Tuesday hoping to overturn a two-goal deficit after a toothless display in a 2-0 defeat in the French capital […] The post Szoboszlai ´ready to die´ in Liverpool´s quest to reach Champions League semi-finals appeared first on Soccer News.

Michael Carrick has decisions to make in defence as old rivals head to Old Trafford

The Reds were outclassed last week as Paris St Germain claimed a 2-0 win in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.

Arne Slot says Liverpool believe they can "do special things" when they welcome Paris Saint-Germain to Anfield in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday night.

The Republic of Ireland will head to Gdansk tomorrow without a point from their opening two games in this World Cup qualifying campaign. Peter Branigan has you covered ahead of their clash with Poland.

Far from feeling pressure to stage a comeback, Lamine Yamal has appeared quite confident in Barcelona ahead of the match against Atlético Madrid. The Spaniard star has even warned Diego Simeone about his strong form in one-on-one duels. Despite arriving as clear favorites, Barcelona suffered a surprising defeat against Atlético Madrid. As a result, the Blaugranas find themselves in a difficult position for the second leg of the Champions League quarterfinals, needing to overturn a two-goal deficit. Nevertheless, Lamine Yamal has shown strong confidence in a comeback, warning Atlético Madrid’s Diego Simeone about putting him in one-on-one duels. “Barça have been chasing the Champions League for many years, we’re eager to get through to the next round, and we are Barça—we’ll give it everything… I feel very good, really looking forward to tomorrow’s match. I’m motivated for it and hope I can make the difference. Let’s see if Cholo does me a favor and sets me up for a one-on-one with a defender—I hope so,” Lamine Yamal said in the latest press conference. Facing a two-goal deficit, Lamine Yamal knows they’ll need to mount a powerful offensive against Atlético Madrid. Far from being intimidated by this challenge, he has already made it clear that he’s looking forward to one-on-one situations to showcase his offensive prowess and shine. Incidentally, he implies that if los Colchoneros opt for an offensive approach, his team will have the advantage in one-on-one matchups with their players. Looking ahead to the second leg, the Blaugranas have decided not to rely solely on Lamine Yamal, revels the youngster in press conference. “There are some really talented players—world-class veterans who prove it year after year. I don’t think it’s just about me, and even if it were, I wouldn’t care.” While he is their most influential player, they are counting on veterans like Robert Lewandowski, Frenkie de Jong, and Dani Olmo to step up. Fermin Lopez and Lamine Yamal, of FC Barcelona. Hansi Flick may bench Marcus Rashford to restore midfield dominance Although Barcelona suffered a surprise defeat against Atlético Madrid, they managed to remain the dominant team on the field, though they showed serious problems in midfield. Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford and Lamine Yamal dominated down the wings, though they failed to convert their scoring opportunities. Given this, coach Hansi Flick might bench the Englishman, opting instead for a lineup he has used in previous games. At the latest press conference, Hansi Flick revealed key details of his game plan for the second leg against los Colchoneros. “Everyone on the team needs to be involved and connected, and defend as a unit. When we don’t have the ball, we need to close down spaces and stay compact—that’s how we want to play soccer.” With this in mind, Marcus Rashford starting spot might be in danger to Dani Olmo. Even though the Englishman had several runs and occasions in the first leg, he constantly lost the possession of the ball. For that reason, Atlético Madrid got the chance to dominate in the counterattack. To avoid this, the German coach may bet for Dani Olmo, coupled with Fermin Lopez to bolster midfield dominance, with numerical superiority. Moreover, they could help Pedri and Frenkie de Jong in the base.

LEEDS head to Old Trafford TONIGHT in their bid to separate themselves from the relegation zone. Daniel Farke’s Leeds arrive in desperate need of points, but might be buoyed by their dramatic win over West Ham on penalties in the FA Cup quarter-finals last week. The Red Devils have undergone a remarkable transformation under Michael...

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone insisted home advantage would count for nothing against Barcelona in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie. Simeone’s side bring a two-goal advantage coming into Tuesday’s clash at the Metropolitano following a 2-0 win against 10-man Barcelona, who saw Pau Cubarsi sent off. Julian Alvarez’s stunning free-kick and […] The post Simeone not counting on home advantage in Barcelona second leg appeared first on Soccer News.

If the Republic of Ireland are to get the better of Poland in this week's crucial FIFA Women's World Cup qualifying double-header, keeping Ewa Pajor quiet will be vital.

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Dominik Szoboszlai speaks to the media ahead of Liverpool v PSG in the Champions League with The Reds currently 2-0 down in the tie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arne Slot speaks to the media ahead of Liverpool v PSG in the Champions League with The Reds currently 2-0 down in the tie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.