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Sebastian Berhalter lauded the culture instilled at the Vancouver Whitecaps by Jesper Sorensen, following their late turnaround against the Portland Timbers last time out. Vancouver looked on course to suffer their second league defeat of the season, having seen Juan Mosquera and David Da Costa strike after Edier Ocampo’s early opener. But in second-half stoppage […] The post Vancouver Whitecaps v New York City FC: Berhalter credits Sorensen for improved culture appeared first on Soccer News.

A VIDEO clip of a smart tactic Paris Saint-Germain used during their 2-0 Champions League victory over Liverpool is going viral and fans hope Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta doesn't see it. The French champions dominated Liverpool to take a 2-0 lead into the second leg of their quarter-final next week. But Uefa tweeted the way...

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the League of Ireland with focus on tonight’s Dublin derby between St. Patrick’s Athletic and Shamrock Rovers. FAI urges clubs to plan around nationwide fuel protest disruption and severe weather warnings. Teams consider earlier departures and carpooling as travel chaos threatens fixtures. Team news from Richmond Park, with injury doubts and returns shaping Pat’s vs Rovers. Pressure mounts on Derry City boss Tiernan Lynch ahead of clash with in-form Dundalk. Table implications as Waterford chase first win and Galway host Shelbourne. Bohemians look to maintain unbeaten run against Sligo Rovers. First Division roundup including Cork City’s Munster derby and long trip for Cobh Ramblers. Europa League reaction: Aston Villa take control, Forest draw, and Freiburg impress. Conference League recap with Crystal Palace cruising and mixed Irish fortunes in Europe. Liverpool prepare for Andy Robertson departure as Arne Slot pays tribute. Premier League relegation battle intensifies with West Ham vs Wolves and Spurs at risk. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Ryan Yates revelled in Nottingham Forest’s “magical and special” European journey, following their hard-earned 1-1 draw with continental heavyweights Porto. Forest claimed a share of the spoils at Estadio do Dragao on Thursday, ensuring their Europa League quarter-final tie remains firmly in the balance ahead of next week’s second leg. Martim Fernandes’ bizarre 13th-minute own […] The post Forest embracing ´magical and special´ Europa League adventure, says Yates appeared first on Soccer News.

RYAN GIGGS' son watched on as Manchester United’s Under 21 side were dumped out of the Premier League International Cup by Real Madrid. Zachary Giggs was with a group of friends in the hospitality area at Old Trafford as United lost 4-2 after extra-time. Giggs Jr, 19, plays for Sheffield United’s academy side and recently...

Crystal Palace defender Chris Richards says the Eagles are targeting a place in the Conference League final after their dominant win over Fiorentina. Oliver Glasner’s side took control of their quarter-final tie with the Serie A side, following a 3-0 victory in the first leg at Selhurst Park. Jean-Philippe Mateta’s penalty and a Tyrick Mitchell […] The post Richards already eyeing Conference League final after Palace cruise past Fiorentina appeared first on Soccer News.

Unai Emery urged Aston Villa to remain focused on the Europa League quarter-final second leg, despite their healthy advantage against Bologna. The Premier League side established a 3-1 lead over their Serie A opponents at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara, where Ollie Watkins scored twice in the second half to give Villa breathing space. Villa’s first ever […] The post ´We still have the second leg to play´ – Emery calls for Aston Villa focus despite Bologna victory appeared first on Soccer News.

Portland Timbers defender Finn Surman believes “results will come” amid a poor start as long as they continue to be together as a team. The Timbers are 14th in the Western Conference after earning just four points across their first six games of the 2026 MLS season (W1 D1 L4). They were defeated 3-2 by […] The post Portland Timbers v Los Angeles FC: Surman insists results will come appeared first on Soccer News.

JEAN-PHILIPPE MATETA put Crystal Palace on course for a spot in the Uefa Conference League semi-finals - and then spent the post-match interview with his arm wrapped around a female TV reporter. The striker, 28, grabbed the opener in the Eagles' convincing 3-0 win over Fiorentina. Mateta's clinical penalty was his first goal since his...

Liverpool were beaten 2-0 by Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday, with Mohamed Salah left on the bench as Arne Slot struggles to turn the tide at Anfield

PSG 2 – 0 Liverpool – Champions League Postmortem After another night on the European stage, Liverpool delivered a performance that felt less like resistance and more like resignation. This was not a contest of equals, no matter what the Reds head coach thinks. It was a team unsure of itself, its structure, and its […] The post Final Thoughts: Arne Slot’s tactics backfired in Liverpool’s defeat to PSG appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

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Uruguay ganó a Colombia y Chile superó a Paraguay en la Fecha 4 del Grupo A de la CONMEBOL Sub17 2026. Por el Grupo B, Venezuela enfrentará a Perú y Argentina a Brasil, en Villeta. La CONMEBOL Sub17 2026 disputó la primera jornada – Grupo A – de la Fecha 4, este jueves 9 de abril, en el estadio Carfem de Ypané – Paraguay. En el primer encuentro Uruguay superó a Colombia por 2-0 y en el cierre, Chile ganó 1-0 a Paraguay. Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida de CONMEBOLtorneos (@conmeboltorneos) Próxima jornada – 10 de abril – Fecha 4 | Grupo B: Venezuela vs. Perú – Estadio Ameliano, Villeta. Argentina vs. Brasil – Estadio Ameliano, Villeta. Las entradas pueden ser adquiridas AQUÍ. – Colombia 0-2 Uruguay – Grupo A – En el estadio Carfem de Ypané, Uruguay ganó 2-0 a Colombia, en el arranque de la cuarta fecha de Fase de Grupos de la CONMEBOL Sub17 2026. Thiago Brizuela fue el protagonista del encuentro, con dos goles, a los 9’ y 63’. Con la victoria, la Celeste logró sumar 3 puntos y escalar posiciones en la tabla. En la última jornada de Fase de Grupos, Colombia se enfrentará a Paraguay y Uruguay descansará con fecha libre. https://youtu.be/7ysC9Lfp53I?si=tIJR3bB2a7vVPKBd – Números del partido – Uruguay cortó una racha de ocho partidos sin ganar en la CONMEBOL Sub17 (4E 4D). La última victoria de la Celeste en la competición había sido el 2-0 ante Ecuador de 2023. El gol de Thiago Brizuela (Uruguay) para abrir el marcador es el más lejano de la actual CONMEBOL Sub17 tras un remate desde 32.4 metros. El gol de Thiago Brizuela fue el primero de tiro libre directo para Uruguay de las últimas tres ediciones de la competición. Además, es la primera vez que un futbolista mete dos goles de tiro libre en un mismo partido en las últimas tres ediciones del CONMEBOL Sub17. – Chile 1-0 Paraguay – Grupo A – Chile logró sacar ventaja ante Paraguay por la mínima en la cuarta fecha del Grupo A de la CONMEBOL Sub17 2026, duelo que se disputó en el estadio Carfem de Ypané. El autor del triunfo para la Roja fue Amaro Pérez con su gol a los 31’. Con este resultado la selección chilena subió al tercer lugar en la tabla de posiciones. Próximamente Chile se enfrentará a Ecuador y Paraguay a Colombia. https://youtu.be/yKqbw9ZOalw?si=Ag1ikrm7MUNojtfs – Números del partido – Cinco de las últimas seis victorias de Chile en la CONMEBOL Sub17 fueron con la valla en invicta. El último triunfo de la Roja en esta competición había sido también ante Paraguay (1-0 en la edición de 2025). Con el gol de Amaro Pérez abriendo el marcador, Chile dejó de ser el único equipo sin haber estado en minutos en ventaja en esta CONMEBOL Sub17. La Roja estuvo 60 minutos ganando esta noche ante Paraguay y durante este lapso promediaron 44% de posesión de balón (promedian 53.3% de tenencia de pelota en la competición). Los 17 disparos de Paraguay en el primer tiempo son la cifra más alta en esta CONMEBOL Sub17 para cualquier selección en ese lapso, superando los 13 que hicieron Brasil (vs. Perú), Uruguay (vs. Ecuador) y mismo Paraguay (vs. Ecuador). – Dónde ver – Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida de CONMEBOLtorneos (@conmeboltorneos) CONMEBOL.com / OPTA

Jean-Philippe Mateta inspired Crystal Palace to a 3-0 win over Fiorentina in their Conference League quarter-final, first leg on Thursday. The post Mateta inspires Palace win over Fiorentina in Conference League appeared first on Soccer America.

Ollie Watkins said he had to give his Aston Villa teammates a halftime wakeup call en route to their 3-1 first-leg Europa League quarter-final victory over Bologna.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Kingsley Coman head into a crucial weekend for Al-Nassr with uncertainty clouding part of the squad, while Inigo Martinez continues to recover from injury. Cristiano Ronaldo and Kingsley Coman head into a crucial weekend for Al-Nassr with uncertainty clouding part of the squad, while Inigo Martinez continues to recover from injury. The club prepares for a potentially season-shaping meeting with Al-Okhdood, a match that will influence both the title race and the relegation battle. Ronaldo now knows the condition of two key teammates before the trip, yet only one of them is ready to contribute on Saturday. Al-Okhdood fights to escape the relegation zone, whereas Al-Nassr arrives as the league leader in remarkable form. With seven matches remaining, every point carries enormous weight as the title race intensifies. The host has managed only one home victory since mid-January, a stretch that highlights its struggle at Prince Hathloul Stadium. Even with a match in hand over other relegation rivals, the club’s margin for error is shrinking. The new coach, Paulo Sergio, aims to tighten the defence, but the challenge awaiting it involves the league’s most explosive attack. Jorge Jesus has transformed Al-Nassr into a relentless force in the Saudi Pro League. The club followed a 5-0 demolition of Al-Khaleej with a dramatic 5-2 comeback against Al-Najma, where Ronaldo and Sadio Mane each scored twice. That victory kept the Riyadh outfit top on 70 points, two ahead of Al-Hilal and four above Al-Ahli, with a valuable game in hand. The team’s extraordinary run includes 13 consecutive league victories and eight straight away wins. Al-Nassr’s attack remains the centerpiece of its success, supported by improved defensive structure. With the title race narrowing, every selection decision becomes more important. Squad updates: Inigo Martinez out One key issue for Saturday is the absence of Inigo Martinez, who continues to recover from a hamstring injury. Saudi newspaper Arriyadiyah notes that he “continued his rehabilitation program on Thursday” and will not feature this weekend. The defender is progressing steadily, but the staff remains cautious to avoid setbacks. Kingsley Coman’s availability revealed The biggest question of the week surrounded Kingsley Coman, whose fitness had become a topic of suspense within the dressing room. Al-Nassr received clarity when Arriyadiyah reported that the winger returned to full training with the squad. “Kingsley Coman participated in Al-Nassr’s group training session after recovering from his injury”, said the report. Locked in for Saturday ⚽ pic.twitter.com/cZzmskLJgX — AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) April 9, 2026 In the middle of preparations, the Frenchman confirmed his readiness for Saturday’s match. His availability offers Al-Nassr a timely boost, especially with Martinez watching from the sidelines.

Freiburg are on the cusp of reaching their first-ever major European semi-final after defeating Celta Vigo 3-0 in their Europa League quarter-final first leg. Captain Vincenzo Grifo led the way with a stunning finish before Niklas Beste and Matthias Ginter got in on the act to see the Bundesliga secure a healthy first-leg advantage at […] The post Freiburg 3-0 Celta Vigo: Grifo scores stunner in dominant first leg display appeared first on Soccer News.

Crystal Palace gained a massive advantage in their Europa Conference League first-leg, picking up a confident 3-0 victory over Fiorentina at Selhurst Park. Oliver Glasner’s side started brightly and nearly took the lead twice in the opening minutes as Jean-Philippe Mateta and Evann Guessand both fired wide from a pair of Daniel Munoz crosses. Mateta […] The post Crystal Palace 3-0 Fiorentina: Glasner´s side put on a show to take commanding first-leg lead appeared first on Soccer News.

Ismaïla Sarr a encore frappé en Ligue Europa Conférence avec Crystal Palace, pendant que Pathé Ciss a livré une prestation solide dans la large victoire du Rayo Vallecano. Deux performances qui confirment la bonne dynamique des internationaux sénégalais en Europe. Sarr, l’homme des grands rendez-vous Ismaïla Sarr continue d’imposer... The post Ismaïla Sarr décisif, Pathé Ciss solide : soirée parfaite pour les Lions en Europe first appeared on 13Football. Cet article Ismaïla Sarr décisif, Pathé Ciss solide : soirée parfaite pour les Lions en Europe est apparu en premier sur 13Football.

Ollie Watkins' second-half brace helped give Aston Villa a comfortable 3-1 lead over Bologna heading into next week's Europa League quarterfinal second leg at Villa Park.

Aston Villa moved a step closer to the Europa League semi-finals with a 3-1 first-leg win over Bologna, courtesy of a brace from Ollie Watkins. After a promising start at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara, Emery’s side survived a scare as Santiago Castro bundled over the line from a deflection off Konsa, though the goal was swiftly […] The post Bologna 1-3 Aston Villa: Emery´s side deliver triple strike to put one foot in semi-finals appeared first on Soccer News.

Jean-Philippe Mateta marked his return to the Crystal Palace starting line-up with his first goal since New Year's Day as the Eagles put one foot into the Conference League semi-final with a 3-0 win over Fiorentina in the last eight first leg.

Jean-Philippe Mateta marked his return to the Crystal Palace starting line-up with his first goal since New Year's Day as the Eagles put one foot into the Conference League semi-final with a 3-0 win over Fiorentina in the last eight first leg.

Bologna 1-3 Aston Villa: Ezri Konsa was also on target for the visitors who weathered an early storm to take a two-goal cushion into the second leg

⚽ Europa League news from the first leg; kick-off 8pm BST ⚽ Porto 1-1 Nottm Forest – live | Join us on Bluesky | Mail Taha The players are out. The DJ presses play on the Unai Emery anthem. Federico Bernardeschi has just a couple of goals in Serie A for Bologna this season – but he’s their leading man in the Europa League, with five this campaign. He scored in both legs of their last-16 triumph against Roma.

Ollie Watkins' second-half brace helped give Aston Villa a comfortable 3-1 lead over Bologna heading into next week's Europa League quarter-final second leg at Villa Park.

There was a heady atmosphere in Bologna before this match, with flags flying everywhere and the legend “weareone” plastered on the walls of the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara. Into this fervent atmosphere stepped Aston Villa, with warnings against complacency from their manager ringing in their ears. The Premier League side did not play well and were second best for much of the night, but they did stay supremely cool and turned the nervous energy of their hosts back on them to take a two-goal lead home to Birmingham. Ezri Konsa opened the scoring after a gaffe by the goalkeeper Federico Ravaglia, before a second-half double from Ollie Watkins determined the outcome of the match and overwrote Jonathan Rowe’s late goal for the hosts. Bologna’s Englishman, a former Norwich City winger, was likely the man of the match, but Watkins’ ability to remain calm in pressured situations will surely prove the more decisive factor in this tie.

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CRYSTAL PALACE 3-0 FIORENTINA: Goals from Jean-Philippe Mateta, Tyrick Mitchell and Ismaila Sarr gave Crystal Palace a lead to protect in their Conference League quarter-final

Arsenal hero Perry Groves has called for Gunners fans who are bored of the club’s football to stay away and go and support Brighton. The message came on the latest episode of Inside Gooners, …

NOTTINGHAM FOREST were helped by a scarcely believable own goal on their Europa League trip to Porto. Martim Fernandes was the clumsy customer who put into his own net from all of 40 YARDS out for the home side. And it brought Forest back into the game just moments after they had fallen behind to...

Liverpool Outclassed by PSG as Champions League Reality Bites The latest Anfield Index Media Matters podcast laid bare the scale of Liverpool’s problems after a sobering 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter final first leg. Speaking to Dave Davis, David Lynch did not sugarcoat the performance, stating plainly, “there was just […] The post “It was a non-contest” – Liverpool slammed for performance against PSG appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

Despite being defeated by Atlético Madrid, Barcelona remain hopeful of overturning the result. In fact, Lamine Yamal has sent a message of encouragement to the Culers, issuing a strong warning to the Colchoneros. Even though Barcelona arrived as clear favorites, Atlético Madrid managed to defeat them 2–0 in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals. Hansi Flick’s team failed to convert the numerous chances they created, leaving Marcus Rashford exposed. Nevertheless, Lamine Yamal has sent a positive message to the Culers, while also issuing a clear warning to the Colchoneros ahead the second leg. After the defeat against the Colchoneros, Lamine Yamal sent a message of encouragement to Barcelona, issuing a warning for the second leg. “This isn’t over, Culers. We’ll give everything in the return match. All united, always,” he posted, via Instagram. With this, the Spaniard prepares himself for an anticipated comeback of a two-goal difference at Riyadh Air Metropolitano in the Champions League. Despite not scoring against Atlético Madrid, Lamine dominated on the pitch, being Barcelona’s most decisive player. He not only shone in dribbling but also constantly created space for his teammates. Nevertheless, Marcus Rashford and Dani Olmo were unable to convert all the opportunities generated by the 18-year-old star, cutting off any offensive possibilities. With Pau Cubarsí’s sending off, the Blaugrana lost full control of the game, conceding a free-kick goal from Julián Álvarez. Despite this, they dominated offensively, having more shots on goal and being the brighter team. For this reason, Hansi Flick’s Barcelona could be aiming for a comeback, relying on greater accuracy in front of goal, which could see the Dani Olmo–Fermín López duo deployed again. Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona is tackled by Julian Alvarez of Atletico Madrid. Lamine Yamal may need to take a scoring role in Barcelona’s offense Throughout the season, Lamine Yamal has proven to be the key axis of Barcelona’s offense. He is not only decisive in dribbling but also opens up space for his teammates. Nevertheless, the Blaugrana are not at their best in scoring, suffering from dips in form from their forwards, as neither Robert Lewandowski nor Ferran Torres are shining. For this reason, the 18-year-old star will need to take on a more goal-oriented role. Needing to overturn a two-goal deficit, the Blaugrana require scoring power more than ever. For this reason, Fermín López and Dani Olmo could take center stage creatively, while Lamine will need to excel in front of goal. As the team’s top scorer, the 18-year-old star has already shown his scoring ability, so he will need to step up at the forefront on this occasion. Frenkie de Jong’s comeback may prove differential for Barcelona Ahead of the first leg in the Champions League quarterfinals, Hansi Flick had to cope with the difficult absence of Frenkie de Jong in midfield. While Eric García emerged as a decent solution, he was unable to shine offensively, limiting the team’s progression. The Dutchman is set to get playing time against Espanyol, creating significant opportunities to start in the second leg against Atlético Madrid. If Frenkie manages to start in the second leg, the Blaugrana would gain consistency in midfield, as well as an ideal partner for playmaking. This would allow Lamine Yamal and Rashford to receive the ball further up the pitch, creating more opportunities to score and push for a comeback. Nevertheless, Fermín López might need to step up, shining once again offensively, breaking Atlético Madrid’s defense.

Liverpool Left Reeling After PSG Masterclass in Champions League Clash Liverpool’s Champions League hopes took a severe hit in Paris as PSG delivered a ruthless 2-0 victory that left supporters questioning everything from tactics to mentality. What unfolded at the Parc des Princes was not just a defeat—it was a performance that raised serious concerns […] The post “I feel humiliated” – Liverpool fans react to 2-0 defeat to PSG appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

Liverpool Outclassed by Paris Saint-Germain in Champions League Reality Check Liverpool’s 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter final first leg felt, in truth, heavier than the scoreline suggested. Speaking on Anfield Index’s Post-Match RAW podcast, host Guy Drinkel was joined by Jim Boardman and Hari Sethi to dissect a night that […] The post PSG defeat showed that Liverpool players ‘no longer believe in the manager’ appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

Liverpool’s European Reality Check After PSG Defeat Liverpool’s 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain has left more than just a tactical headache, it has exposed a deeper malaise that no quick fix can disguise. Credit must go to Paul Gorst of the Liverpool Echo, whose reporting from the Parc des Princes captured both the mood and […] The post “Chins are on the floor” – Journalist shares brutal verdict on Liverpool’s defeat to PSG appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

In Matchweek 4 of the National Women’s Soccer League, the Orlando Pride, San Diego Wave, and Houston Dash pick up hard-earned points while Racing Louisville continues to drop them. Temwa Chawinga lifts the Kansas City Current to an important win, and when will the goals finally come for Gotham? As the league pauses for two […]

This week’s quarter-finals provided some classic action as this season’s competition hurtles towards its conclusion Bayern Munich had not won at the Santiago Bernabéu since May 2001, when they beat Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final on their way to becoming European champions. Tuesday night’s match changed all that. The 29th Champions League meeting between the teams lived up to its heavyweight billing, though Bayern, superior on the night, may rue their failure to extend their 2-1 lead. Real Madrid meanwhile could point to Manuel Neuer making nine saves – not bad for a 40-year-old. “We won’t win the competition without more of these kinds of performances,” said Bayern’s manager, Vincent Kompany, of his keeper. Big trophies are rarely won without great goalkeepers and Neuer continues to play like an all-time great. Bayern’s second goal was a trademark finish from Harry Kane, who made the difficult look easy. The goal will also have calmed England fans’ fears that their captain will arrive at the World Cup suffering from his usual summer malaise. A word too for Luis Díaz and Michael Olise, Bayern’s brilliant wingers whose performances brought back memories of the club’s modern greats Franck Ribéry and Arjen Robben. Kompany’s team were commanding in Madrid, but may fear the backlash from the 15-times champions, the kings of comebacks.

Jamie Carragher hit out at Arne Slot’s tactics in Liverpool’s 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Liverpool remain in with a chance of progressing to the last four of the Champions League, but they were well beaten by the holders on Wednesday. PSG missed several golden chances and had a penalty awarded then overturned by VAR, […] The post Slot´s Liverpool tactics ´massively wrong´, claims Carragher appeared first on Soccer News.

On Wednesday's Football Daily Phil Egan has the key stories from the Champions League and looks ahead to tonight's action in the Europa League. Liverpool’s quarter-final hopes are in jeopardy after a 2–0 first-leg defeat away to Paris Saint-Germain. Arne Slot’s side failed to register a shot on target in a disappointing performance in Paris. Slot defended his decision to leave Mohamed Salah on the bench, saying there was little chance of scoring. Luis Enrique praised PSG’s creativity, with goals from Désiré Doué and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia coming from open play. Barcelona’s Champions League ambitions suffer following a 2–0 home loss to Atletico Madrid. Hansi Flick criticised VAR after a controversial handball incident that did not result in a penalty. Pau Cubarsi’s red card proved decisive as Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth put Atletico in control. Europa League quarter-final action includes Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest in important first-leg ties. Troy Parrott looks to continue AZ Alkmaar’s Europa Conference League run against Shakhtar Donetsk. Crystal Palace striker Eddie Nketiah faces another injury setback ahead of their clash with Fiorentina. Off The Ball returns with live League of Ireland commentary as St. Patrick’s Athletic host Shamrock Rovers. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Gabby Agbonlahor has given a damning assessment of Liverpool’s current predicament after their latest defeat. The Reds were beaten 2-0 by Paris Saint-Germain in France on Wednesday night. Arn…

Este viernes 10 de abril se disputa la Quinta Fecha de la CONMEBOL Liga de Naciones Femenina, rumbo a la Copa Mundial Femenina de la FIFA 2027. Nueve selecciones de las Asociaciones Miembro compiten por dos cupos directos y dos plazas de repechaje al Mundial. La CONMEBOL Liga de Naciones Femenina retoma su calendario este viernes 10 de abril con la disputa de la Quinta Fecha, en el marco del torneo clasificatorio hacia la Copa Mundial Femenina de la FIFA 2027. Tras cuatro jornadas marcadas por duelos intensos y resultados decisivos, las selecciones sudamericanas vuelven a la acción con el objetivo de seguir sumando puntos y consolidar su camino en la tabla general. Con nueve equipos en competencia, cada partido adquiere una relevancia clave en la lucha por los dos cupos directos y las dos plazas de repechaje, en un certamen que continúa impulsando el desarrollo, la competitividad y la proyección del fútbol femenino en Sudamérica. Viernes 10 de abril - Perú vs. Uruguay - En Cusco: Estadio Garcilaso de la Vega Hora: 16:00h (hora local) Árbitra: Paula Fernández (COL) VAR: M. Victoria Daza (COL) Antecedentes: Uruguay no concedió tantos en su último partido en CONMEBOL Liga de Naciones Femenina (0-0 vs. Ecuador) y busca encadenar juegos sin recibir goles en torneos oficiales desde la CONMEBOL Copa América 2025, cuando acumuló dos triunfos, incluyendo uno ante Perú (1-0). Uruguay es la selección que ha utilizado a menos jugadoras en la actual CONMEBOL Liga de Naciones Femenina, con 19. La Celeste, comandada por Ariel Longo, es el único combinado que disputó la competición con menos de 20 futbolistas. Stephanie Lacoste (Uruguay) es la jugadora con más tiros libres directos cobrados en esta CONMEBOL Liga de Naciones Femenina, con tres disparos. Además, es una de las tres futbolistas que han convertido desde esta vía, junto a la ecuatoriana Stefany Cedeño y a la argentina Flor Bonsegundo. Perú es uno de los dos equipos que logró anotar gracias a una recuperación alta en lo que va de la CONMEBOL Liga de Naciones Femenina (1, ante Chile), sumándose a Argentina (2). Sin embargo, tiene menos de la mitad de las recuperaciones de este tipo que la Albiceleste (16 a 39). - Paraguay vs. Ecuador - En Asunción: Estadio Defensores del Chaco Hora: 20:00h (hora local) Árbitra: Anahí Fernández (URU) VAR: Diego Dunajec (URU) Antecedentes: Ecuador es uno de los tres equipos que logró anotar por vía de un ataque directo en lo que se lleva disputado de la CONMEBOL Liga de Naciones Femenina, junto a Perú y Argentina (todos con un gol convertido). Paraguay está invicta ante Ecuador, contando desde 2019, enfrentándose en siete oportunidades con cinco triunfos de La Albirroja y dos empates en ese lapso. Liceth Suárez (Ecuador) es la arquera con más atajadas en la actual CONMEBOL Liga de Naciones Femenina, con 14. Además, acumuló 1.8 de goles prevenidos, la mayor cifra entre todas las porteras de la competición. Lice Chamorro es la líder en Paraguay en la actual CONMEBOL Liga de Naciones Femenina en participaciones en secuencias que finalizaron en remate, con un total de 16, superando por al menos siete a cualquiera de sus compañeras (la siguen Claudia Martínez y Camila Arrieta con nueve). - Colombia vs. Venezuela - En Cali: Estadio Olímpico Pascual Guerrero Hora: 20:00h (hora local) Árbitra: Edina Alves (BRA) VAR: Marco Fazekas (BRA) Antecedentes: Ailing Herrera (Venezuela) es una de las dos futbolistas con más regates en la CONMEBOL Liga de Naciones Femenina (20, junto a Linda Caicedo, rival en esta jornada). Además, es la única jugadora menor de 20 años con 5 o más gambetas exitosas en el torneo (7). Linda Caicedo (Colombia) es la única futbolista en lo que va de la CONMEBOL Liga de Naciones Femenina que superó el kilómetro con traslados de balón. La delantera colombiana acumula 1075 metros con conducciones. Daniela Montoya (Colombia) es la jugadora más veterana en hacer gol en esta CONMEBOL Liga de Naciones Femenina, anotando frente a Ecuador a los 35 años y 67 días de edad. Deyna Castellanos (Venezuela) es la jugadora que acumula más remates en esta CONMEBOL Liga de Naciones Femenina, con 15, de los cuales cinco fueron al arco y tuvieron un acumulado de 1.04 goles esperados (xG). - Chile vs. Argentina - En Valparaíso: Estadio Elias Figueroa Hora: 20:00h (hora local) Árbitra: Charly Straub (BRA) VAR: Diego Pombo (BRA) Antecedentes: En este partido se enfrentan dos de las tres futbolistas que más remates de primera tienen en la actual CONMEBOL Liga de Naciones Femenina: Sonya Keefe (Chile) y Paulina Gramaglia (Argentina), que comparten el liderato con la venezolana Gabriela García, todas con ocho. Argentina es el conjunto que repartió sus anotaciones entre más jugadoras, con ocho en la CONMEBOL Liga de Naciones Femenina: Paulina Gramaglia (2), Kishi Núñez (2), Maricel Pereyra (2), Flor Bonsegundo (2), Aldana Cometti (2), Agostina Holzheier (1), Annika Paz (1) y Francisca Altgelt (1). Flor Bonsegundo (Argentina) es la jugadora con más contribuciones directas de gol en esta CONMEBOL Liga de Naciones Femenina, con cinco (2G 3A) de las cuales cuatro fueron frente a Bolivia (2G 2A). Vaitiare Pardo (Chile) es la jugadora más joven en asistir en esta CONMEBOL Liga de Naciones Femenina. Dio un pase para gol en la última fecha en el partido ante Paraguay, a sus 18 años y 104 días de edad. CONMEBOL.com/OPTA

Hello Rank Squad! It's the first Champions League Takeaway of the week, looking back at Wednesday's action from the First Legs of the Quarter Finals - where PSG and Atletico Madrid both won by a 2-0 scoreline, albeit in very different ways. At the Parc des Princes, PSG took Liverpool to the cleaners for much of the 90 minutes - and will be somewhat disappointed that their lead that they will take to Anfield is only two goals - some profligate finishing and some excellent goalkeeping from Mamardashvili holding them to just the two goals, but this was one-sided in almost every sense. Liverpool went to a five at the back, and still couldn't contain the reigning Champions, and Arne Slot has a lot of questions to answer ahead of the reverse fixture at Anfield. In Part Two we head to Catalunya, where Atletico won at the Camp Nou for the first time in 20 years, and for the first time under Diego Simeone. It was a game of big decisions - VAR intervening to send off Pau Cubarsi for a last man challenge, whilst at the other end Marc Pubill got away with handling the ball in the box whilst on a yellow card. Hansi Flick was deeply concerned about the decision making, but he can be pleased with a lot of this performance from his side - who remain, deeply watchable partly due to their vulnerabilities. Atleti were clinical and resolute though, and will feel very good about the fact that they return home with a comfortable lead to defend. 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.

‘No one gives us a chance … we have to show the fight’ Champions League first-leg loss was side’s 16th of season Virgil van Dijk has compared the scale of Liverpool’s task against Paris Saint-Germain to Barcelona in 2019 but conceded belief may not be as strong in Arne Slot’s team amid an “unacceptable” season. Liverpool require another remarkable Anfield comeback to salvage their Champions League aspirations after losing the first leg of their quarter-final against PSG 2-0 on Wednesday. The scoreline flattered the Premier League champions, who were outclassed at the Parc des Princes, yet Van Dijk is “100%” convinced the tie can be transformed on home soil. Memories of Barcelona in 2019 fuel the captain’s conviction.