Recap

Big questions lie ahead for Real Madrid following their defeat to Bayern Munich in an instant UCL classic.

Harry Kane hailed a "special night" as late goals powered Bayern Munich to a 4-3 victory, eliminating Real Madrid for the first time since 2012 and securing a ticket to the Champions League semifinals.

Bayern send Madrid packing after UCL thriller Kick Off

Declan Rice said reaching another Champions League semi-final was “an amazing achievement” for Arsenal despite failing to silence their critics in a 0-0 draw at home to Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday. The Gunners progressed 1-0 on aggregate thanks to Kai Havertz’s late winner in the Portuguese capital last week. Arsenal, who have never won the […] The post Rice ‘doesn’t care’ about Arsenal critics after reaching Champions League semis appeared first on Soccer America.

Harry Kane praised Luis Diaz’s late “moment of magic” which delivered the killer blow as Bayern Munich eliminated Real Madrid to reach the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday. Holding a 2-1 first-leg advantage, Bayern fell behind three times on the night in the first half as record 15-time champions Real produced a familiarly strong performance […] The post Kane lauds Diaz ‘moment of magic’ after Bayern knock out Real appeared first on Soccer America.

Mikel Arteta's team was well below its best in the quarterfinal second leg at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal eked out a 0-0 draw against Sporting on Wednesday, which was enough to carry them through to the UCL semis, but their season very much remains in the balance.

Arsenal 0-0 Sporting (1-0 agg.): Mikel Arteta’s side failed to instil confidence in their fans as they eked through to the Champions League semi-finals

Mikel Arteta wanted "fire" from his Arsenal players but instead got a sluggish performance as the Gunners did what was needed to reach the Champions League semi-finals.

Real Madrid were knocked out of the Champions League on Wednesday, as Bayern Munich secured a 6-4 aggregate victory in their quarter-final tie. However, it did not come without controversial, as Eduardo Camavinga’s late red card was the catalyst for the Bavarians to score the two late goals that sent them through to the last […] The post Real Madrid players slam referee after controversial red card during Bayern Munich defeat – “It’s your f****** fault” appeared first on Football España.

Harry Kane called on Bayern Munich to push on after a dramatic Champions League quarter-final success over Real Madrid kept their treble hopes alive. Boasting a 2-1 lead from the first leg in Spain, Bayern were initially rocked as Arda Guler’s brace and a calm finish from Kylian Mbappe gave Madrid a 3-2 half-time lead […] The post Kane calls for Bayern to push on after statement win over Madrid appeared first on Soccer News.

Lamine Yamal has been left heartbroken after Barcelona's European exit but has vowed to return the club to the top of the continent.

Hello Rank Squad! It's the second Champions League Takeaway of the week, looking back at Wednesday's action from the Second Legs of the Quarter Finals - where Bayern Munich and Arsenal booked their spots in the final four, albeit in very different manners. At the Allianz, Bayern came out the right side of a 4-3 thriller against Real Madrid, that ended up with the Bavarians prevailing 6-4 on aggregate, but it wasn't as comfortable as that scoreline might suggest. Los Blancos took the lead after just 35 seconds, wiping out Bayern's first leg advantage, and in a topsy-turvy first half the game swung wildly from end to end. Bayern did calm things down in the second half, but it took a chaotic last 10 minutes for them to seal the deal - with Eduardo Camavinga sent off, Luis Diaz put Bayern ahead in the tie and Michael Olise finished things off with a beautiful last kick of the game. In Part Two we head to the Emirates, where Arsenal held a 1-0 lead over Sporting coming into the second leg - and that's how it stayed, to see Arsenal through into the final four. It's history for the Gunners, who have made back-to-back Champions League semi-finals for the first time in the club's existence. Job done, but no more than that - this was perhaps not the performance that fans at the Emirates were looking for to soothe some of the nerves that have spread across the fanbase in recent weeks. Although, a clean sheet after some difficult defensive displays will no doubt be some tonic. It's Ranks! And remember, if you’d like more from the Rank Squad, including extra podcasts every Monday and Friday (including our weekly Postbox taking a look at the whole weekend of football) and access to our brilliant Discord community, then why not join us here on Patreon? (http://patreon.com/ranksfc) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com (https://pcm.adswizz.com) for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Coach Álvaro Arbeloa said it was "obvious" that Eduardo Camavinga's red card was crucial in Real Madrid's Champions League quarterfinal elimination by Bayern Munich on Wednesday, while midfielder Jude Bellingham called the decision "a joke."

Rui Borges left the Emirates Stadium with “infinite pride” despite Sporting CP’s Champions League elimination against Arsenal in the last eight. Sporting held Arsenal to a goalless draw in Wednesday’s second leg, though Mikel Arteta’s side progressed as 1-0 aggregate winners, thanks to Kai Havertz’s last-gasp winner in the team’s first meeting in Lisbon. Sporting […] The post Sporting´s Champions League exit leaves Borges with ´infinite pride´ appeared first on Soccer News.

Rog and James Horncastle went live right after the conclusion of the UEFA Champions League Quarterfinal matches to discuss the mounting pressure on Arsenal as they advance past Sporting Lisbon, the goalfest between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain’s dominance over Liverpool, and Atletico Madrid’s triumphant clash against Barcelona. Plus, Rog and James look ahead to the semifinals and take listener calls. Join us for MiB Live in Philadelphia on May 12th! Tickets available here: mibcourage.co/4bWGBKp Order Rog's new book "We Are the World (Cup)" now: https://a.co/d/0eMdbvoa Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1 Sign up for our newsletters: https://mibcourage.co/4rA5fGz Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/9dUpP2pHHU See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Gunners are through to the last four of the Champions League, but they must quickly turn the page ahead of Sunday's huge showdown at the Etihad

Arsenal will have to beat two European heavyweights in order to win a first-ever Champions League title

Alvaro Arbeloa said the feeling in Real Madrid’s camp was one of “injustice” after Eduardo Camavinga’s red card cost them dearly in their Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich. Having suffered a disappointing 2-1 defeat at home in last week’s first leg, Madrid put on a much-improved display in a thrilling rematch in Munich. Following […] The post Arbeloa describes Madrid´s Champions League exit as an ´injustice´ after Camavinga red appeared first on Soccer News.

Real Madrid were knocked out of the 2025-26 Champions League in controversial circumstances on Wednesday. Bayern Munich won 4-3 on the night to ensure a 6-4 aggregate success, but that came about after two late goals – which came after Eduardo Camavinga was shown a controversial red card. Camavinga was booked on 78 minutes, and […] The post Alvaro Arbeloa blasts referee as Real Madrid exit Champions League – “He ruined a beautiful tie” appeared first on Football España.

The crowd were getting anxious and players are either missing or off form but they have still reached the Champions League semi-finals And so I am become a meme. Towards the end of this game, already booked for standing on the edge of the pitch whirling his arms in a balletic, immaculately groomed pose of horror, like an oversized wedding cake figurine at the world’s most distressing wedding, Mikel Arteta could be seen pulling his jumper up over his eyes to obscure the spectacle in front of him. Not so fast, Mikel. We’re all in this together you know. At the final whistle, with a controlled, job-done 0-0 safely in the bag, Arteta could be seen striding out in front of the post-match column of Arsenal players, conducting the crowd, an urgent, compact, dark-haired figure with, from a distance, something of the business-casual Tom Cruise about him.

Reaction as Arsenal beat Sporting Lisbon to make the Champions League semi-finals.

Mikel Arteta says reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League is a "massive boost" for Arsenal despite once again struggling against Sporting on Wednesday.

They drew 0-0 at home to Sporting Lisbon to progress 1-0 on aggregate.

Declan Rice is not interested in any opinions from outside of the Arsenal camp after they scraped into the Champions League semi-finals. Wednesday’s uninspiring goalless draw at the Emirates Stadium was still enough to see Arsenal past Sporting CP with a 1-0 aggregate win, thanks to Kai Havertz’s late winner in the opening meeting in […] The post ´Who cares what people think?´ – Rice hits back after Arsenal scrape into last four appeared first on Soccer News.

Australia defeat hosts 2-0 at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi Captain scores 75th international goal before Wheeler seals victory Sam Kerr’s 75th international goal may have been her softest as she set her Matildas on the way to a surprisingly tough, controversial 2-0 victory over Kenya in the Fifa Series final. In front of 20,000 excited home fans in Nairobi’s Nyayo Stadium, a goal in each half from skipper Kerr and midfielder Clare Wheeler proved enough for Australia to conclude their ground-breaking jaunt with the victory on Wednesday (Thursday AEST).

MUNICH, Germany, April 16 - Bayern Munich showed mental strength and absolute belief to come from behind three times before beating Real Madrid 4-3 to reach the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday, coach Vincent Kompany said.

Real Madrid's anguish soon turned to fury after full-time in their absorbing defeat by Bayern Munich on Wednesday night. Referee Slavko Vincic was harangued after the game ended.

Arsenal 0-0 Sporting CP (agg. 1-0): Gunners control second leg as draw is enough to secure spot in Champions League semi-finals

Real Madrid bowed out of this season’s Champions League on Wednesday, as they went down 4-3 to Bayern Munich in the second leg of their quarter-final tie, which ensured a 6-4 defeat on aggregate for Alvaro Arbeloa’s side. Andriy Lunin – 5 He may have made a couple of good saves to keep Bayern at […] The post Real Madrid player ratings against Bayern Munich: Arda Guler shines on disappointing night appeared first on Football España.

Bayern Munich edged out Real Madrid 6-4 on aggregate in a classic Champions League quarter-final tie, taking advantage of Eduardo Camavinga’s red card for a 4-3 second-leg win. It was 1-1 within six minutes of kick-off – the earliest both teams have ever scored in a Champions League knockout game – after goalkeeping errors from […] The post Bayern Munich 4-3 Real Madrid (6-4 agg): Late Diaz and Olise goals settle thrilling quarter-final appeared first on Soccer News.

Real Madrid faced off against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a win on the road in the UEFA Champions League. Los Blancos made a dream start to the game as they scored the opener in the first minute when Arda Guler found the back of the net. […] The post Mbappe And Bellingham Get 7.5 | Real Madrid Players Rated In Tough Loss Vs Bayern Munich appeared first on The 4th Official - A view from the sideline.

Arsenal secured their place in the semifinals of the Champions League following a 0-0 draw against Sporting CP at the Emirates.

Bayern Munich scored two late goals to knock record 15-time European champions Real Madrid out of the Champions League following a thrilling 4-3 win at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday.

DECLAN RICE was not having any of the negativity surrounding Arsenal's performance after they reached the Champions League semi-finals. The Gunners held on to their 1-0 lead from the first leg to see out their tie against Sporting CP on Wednesday. And though the individual performance was far from inspiring, Rice shot down the idea...

Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Arsenal host Sporting Lisbon at the Emirates in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final.

Arsenal could rely on their one-goal aggregate lead to earn them a spot in the Champions League semi-finals against Atletico Madrid after a goalless draw against Sporting at the Emirates.

Bayern Munich scored twice late on to beat Real Madrid 4-3 on the night and knock them out 6-4 on aggregate in a thrilling Champions League quarter-final.

Arsenal scraped into the Champions League semi-finals after Wednesday’s goalless home draw sent them through with a 1-0 aggregate win over Sporting CP. Kai Havertz’s late winner in last week’s first leg ultimately proved decisive as Arsenal teed up a last-four meeting with Atletico Madrid, but Mikel Arteta’s side were far from convincing at the […] The post Arsenal 0-0 Sporting CP (1-0 agg): Arteta´s side edge into last four thanks to first-leg triumph appeared first on Soccer News.

Bayern Munich scored twice late on to beat Real Madrid 4-3 on the night and knock them out 6-4 on aggregate in a thrilling Champions League quarter-final.

Arsenal and Sporting CP battled to a goalless draw in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie on Wednesday. The Gunners went into the game with a 1-0 lead and held on to their advantage on a nervy night at the Emirates Stadium. The visitors appealed for a penalty after 14 minutes when […]

Arsenal held their nerve to reach the Champions League semi-finals after a tense 0-0 draw with Sporting Lisbon at the Emirates, with their 1-0 first-leg advantage enough to progress.

India’s attacking intent paid dividends in the 18th minute when Nirmala Devi Phanjoubam floated in a corner from the right

REAL MADRID players totally lost their heads after Michael Olise booked Bayern Munich's place in the Champions League semi-final. Some players and staff had to be held back from referee Slavko Vincic and the officials following the decision to send off Eduardo Camavinga late on. Jude Bellingham was among those venting his anger as Arda...

Bayern Munich 4-3 Real Madrid: Luis Diaz drilled home his side’s third equaliser of the night before Michael Olise struck in stoppage time to clinch a 6-4 aggregate victory

Eduardo Camavinga was sent off after collecing a second yellow card with the Champions League quarter-final tie in the balance

Arsenal entertained Sporting CP at the Emirates Stadium earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a good result at home in the UEFA Champions League. The Gunners made a solid start to the game but were held to a scoreless draw at the half-time break. The North London club struggled to find the winning goal […] The post Zubimendi Gets 7.5, Raya With 7 | Arsenal Players Rated In Hard-Fought Draw Vs Sporting appeared first on The 4th Official - A view from the sideline.

Arsenal Edge Sporting to Reach Champions League Semi Final Arsenal secured their place in the Champions League semi final after a tense 0-0 draw with Sporting CP at the Emirates Stadium, enough to complete a 1-0 aggregate victory. The tie, settled by Kai Havertz’s late strike in Lisbon, never truly caught fire in North London, […] The post Arsenal 0-0 Sporting Player Ratings As Gunners Advance in Champions League appeared first on EPL Index - Unofficial Premier League Blog, Stats, Tactics & Podcasts at EPLindex.com.