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UCL: Flick labels Barcelona’s nine-goal comeback win over Benfica ‘crazy’

UCL: Flick labels Barcelona’s nine-goal comeback win over Benfica ‘crazy’

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has described his side’s 5-4 win over Benfica in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night as a “crazy game”, Afrosport reports. The Blaugrana were down 4-2 after 68 minutes but were able to mastermind a comeback thanks to a Robert Lewandowski penalty, a goal from Eric Garcia, and an added-time strike by Raphinha. The victory ensured Barcelona’s automatic qualification into the...

UEFA Champions League: All you need to know about new format for 2024-25 season

Champions League: Top five matches to look out for in matchday two

Action resumes in the world's most glamorous club football competition, the UEFA Champions League, as matchday two fixtures take centre stage with the first set of games on Tuesday. Fans were provided with an understanding of the competition's new league format in matchday one, where a total of 57 goals were scored. The new league format provides for more excitement and drama as top-notch matches between...

PSG sign Portuguese midfielder Joao Neves from Benfica

PSG sign Portuguese midfielder Joao Neves from Benfica

Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain have signed Portuguese midfielder Joao Neves from Benfica, the club announced on Monday. The 19-year-old moves to the Parc des Princes in a five-year deal worth around €70 million after enjoying a brilliant breakout season in the Portuguese league in the 2023-24 campaign. “I’m very proud to be joining Paris Saint-Germain, a very ambitious club,” Neves told PSG media. “I’m going...

Aubameyang’s 10th UEL goal of the season not enough to hand Marseille victory

Aubameyang’s 10th UEL goal of the season not enough to hand Marseille victory

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored his 10th Europa League goal in his 10th appearance in this season but it was not enough as Olympique Marseille lost 2-1 to Benfica in the first leg of the quarter-finals on Thursday night. Benfica were 2-0 up in either half thanks to Rafa Silva and Argentine veteran Angel Di Maria. Marseille pulled one back in the 67th minute through Aubameyang after he...