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UCL: Bosschaart lauds players’ character as Feyenoord eliminate AC Milan to reach last 16

Feyenoord interim manager Pascal Bosschaart heaped praises on his players for their character after successfully progressing to the UEFA Champions League last 16, Afrosport reports. Feyenoord defeated AC Milan 1-0 in the first leg of their knockout play-off last week, and the Dutch club needed just a draw to secure their place in the round of 16. The Eredivisie side got their wish as a 73rd-minute...

Lookman strikes as Atalanta equal Serie A record for consecutive wins

UCL: Atalanta get Ademola Lookman boost for Club Brugge clash

Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman is set to make his return for Atalanta in their UEFA Champions League knockout play-offs second leg against Club Brugge, Afrosport reports. Lookman has been out of action for the past three weeks after sustaining a knee injury in training last month. The 27-year-old has missed Atalanta’s last six games in all competitions, including their first-leg defeat to Club Brugge in Belgium....

UCL: Ancelotti hoping Real Madrid avoid Man City in knockout play-offs

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is hoping they can avoid Manchester City in the Champions League knockout phase play-offs, Afrosport reports. Los Blancos defeated Brest 3-0 in France on Wednesday night with Rodrygo scoring a brace and Jude Bellingham adding another. 3 goals ✅ 3 points ✅ Real Madrid finish in the knockout phase play-offs ⚪️#UCL pic.twitter.com/soEJdNLdTZ — UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) January 29, 2025 Madrid,...

Champions League: All you need to know about the knockout phase and play-offs

Champions League: All you need to know about the knockout phase and play-offs

When the UEFA Champions League made changes to its usual group format, many eyebrows were raised as fans and football experts were already used to the permutations of eight groups of four teams each. The new and improved 36-team league format, however, has provided excitement on another scale, evident with the dramatic finish on the final day of the first phase, which kept fans on the...