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Philippe Coutinho’s stunning strike completed a dominant 4-0 aggregate victory. (Photo: AFP)

'Messi always gets us out of trouble', says Ernesto Valverde

Messi scored twice in the space of five minutes later in the first half to put Barca at ease.

17 Apr 2019 9:55 AM

Solskjaer has restored United’s confidence and overseen a vast improvement in results in his four months in charge since taking the job after Jose Mourinho was sacked in December, giving the team hope of a top-four finish in the Premier League. (Photo: AP)

Solskjaer indicates Manchester United needs massive squad overhaul

United made a bright start to their quarter-final second leg at the Nou Camp with Marcus Rashford hitting the crossbar early on

17 Apr 2019 9:43 AM

Ajax’s 19-year-old captain Matthijs de Ligt headed the winner from the corner in the 67th minute of the quarter-final second leg. (Photo: AFP)

UCL 2018-19: Brilliant Ajax punches out Juventus with a 2-1 away win

The Dutch side came from behind to clinch a 3-2 aggregate win and reach the last four for the first time since 1996/97.

17 Apr 2019 8:50 AM

The Spanish goalkeeper was left embarrassed for Messi’s second goal as the Argentine’s tame shot crept under his body. (Photo: AFP)

UCL 2018-19: Messi nets brace as Barcelona knock out Man Utd with a 3-0 win

Barca toyed with United for the majority of the half, sealed a 4-0 aggregate victory and will meet either Porto or Liverpool in the last 4.

17 Apr 2019 8:32 AM

The 27-year-old attacking midfielder, who on Wednesday will be pivotal against Tottenham, as Manchester City aim to stay on track for a quadruple this season. (Photo: AFP)

Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne reflects on his teenage life

'Rejection by foster family fuelled my career,' said De Bruyne

16 Apr 2019 4:05 PM

$Tottenham's task has been made harder by injuries to Kane and Dele Alli. Kane is likely to miss the rest of the season after the striker suffered yet another ankle ligament injury in the first leg against City, while England midfielder Alli is a doubt after fracturing his hand in the same match. (Photo: AP)$

Son Heung-min insists he's ready to take Harry Kane's place

Mauricio Pochettino's side head to the Etihad Stadium for the quarter-final second leg looking to protect a slender 1-0 lead.

16 Apr 2019 11:59 AM

Now in the dugout, Solskjaer returns to the same ground with his side trailing 1-0 again and needing another miracle if they are to reach the tournament's semi-finals. (Photo: AP)

UCL 2018-19: Solskjaer hopes for 1999 CL final repeat against Barcelona at Nou Camp

Solskjaer's 93rd-minute winner 20 years ago lives on in United folklore as United came from 1-0 down to beat Munich 2-1 and win the UCL.

16 Apr 2019 11:31 AM

Barcelona have been knocked out in the quarter-finals three seasons running, and will be hoping to break the curse this year. (Photo: AFP)

Barcelona will aim to dominate United says Ter Stegen ahead of the clash at Camp Nou

The Catalans hold a 1-0 lead from the first game at Old Trafford last week.

16 Apr 2019 10:58 AM

Arsenal are ahead of fifth-placed Chelsea, who have played a game more, on goal difference. Watford stayed 10th with 46 points. (Photo: AFP)

Premier League: Aubameyang's crazy goal helps Arsenal win 1-0 vs 10-man Watford

The result lifted the Gunners two places up to fourth on 66 points from 33 games, one behind third-placed Tottenham Hotspur.

16 Apr 2019 9:23 AM

A header from Radja Nainggolan and an Ivan Perisic penalty in the first half put Inter in control before Francesco Cassata pulled one back for Frosinone as they improved after the break. (Photo: AP)

Serie A: Inter Milan sinks relegation battling Frosinone 3-1 to secure UCL berth

Spalletti’s side were under pressure to deliver a result in order to avoid being pulled into a tight race for Champions League berth.

16 Apr 2019 9:10 AM

The coach said he was confident his team could pull off another upset after eliminating holders Real Madrid in the round of 16. (Photo: AP)

'Frenkie himself will decide first and eventually I decide if he will play': Ten Hag

De Jong, who moves to Barcelona at the end of the season, had an impressive showing in last week’s clash in Amsterdam which ended 1-1.

16 Apr 2019 8:57 AM

Barcelona have been knocked out in the quarter-finals three seasons running, throwing away a 4-1 first leg lead to lose 3-0 at AS Roma in the return and go out on away goals last year. (Photo: AFP)

'We'll not only defend but also show our superiority': Ter Stegen

The Catalans hold a 1-0 lead from the first game at Old Trafford from last week.

16 Apr 2019 8:47 AM

United lost the home leg against Paris St Germain in the previous round 2-0 before turning the tie around in the French capital, and Solskjaer is hopeful his players can serve up a repeat at the Nou Camp. (Photo: AFP)

'I’ll have my last little gut feeling on who to play': Solskjaer

Alexis Sanchez and Nemanja Matic were part of United’s 22-man travelling squad as they look to overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit.

16 Apr 2019 8:36 AM

United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer may turn to Sanchez after United after his side failed to muster a shot on target in the 1-0 defeat at Old Trafford in last week's first leg.

UCL 2018-19: Solskjaer might call Sanchez to turn the tide against gritty Barca

Sanchez, though, has rarely hit the sort of form he displayed for Arsenal prior to his move to Manchester in January 2018.

15 Apr 2019 4:52 PM

Messi has nine La Liga titles, leading the La Liga's top scorer's race with an astoshing 414 goals. (Photo: AP)

Quarter-final curse looms as Barca and Messi look to set record straight.

Barcelona's dominance in Spain has been shaped by Messi, who only this month overtook Casillas as the player with the most La Liga victories

15 Apr 2019 3:21 PM

Ajax's David Neres ensured the teams will start on a knife-edge in Turin in a repeat of the 1973 and 1996 finals. (Photo: AP)

Serie A: Cristiano Ronaldo to spearhead experienced Juventus against young Ajax

Juventus have the edge on away goals thanks to Ronaldo's 125th Champions League goal in a 1-1 draw in Amsterdam.

15 Apr 2019 2:35 PM

Suarez joined Barcelona in 2014 from Liverpool with his reputation in tatters for biting an Italy defender in the World Cup. (Photo: AP)

Suarez hopes to end CL scoring drought as Barca faces Man U

Suarez's last goal in Europe's top club tournament was on April 4, 2018. It's been a downward trend for the player.

15 Apr 2019 12:48 PM

One glimmer of hope for United is that a much-changed Barcelona were held by La Liga bottom side Huesca on Saturday. (Photo: AP)

Premier League: United ready for Barca after defeating West Ham 2-1

Barcelona will carry a 1-0 advantage into next week’s return leg comfortable in the knowledge that they did not face a shot on target.

14 Apr 2019 5:07 PM

The only goal of the game came from a clever cross by Lionel Messi although Barca’s captain was kept unusually quiet for the remainder, after being left with a bloodied face from a clash with United’s Chris Smalling. (Photo: AP)

Pique boasts Barcelona's defensive approach against Manchester United

An early own goal by Luke Shaw, who deflected in a header from Luis Suarez, gave Barca their first victory at Old Trafford.

11 Apr 2019 5:33 PM

Ajax equalised 30 seconds into the second half after Cancelo lost control of the ball to allow David Neres to run down the left wing, cut inside and curl the ball past Juve goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny. (Photo: AFP)

UCL 2018-19: Ronaldo saves Juventus from jaws of defeat, score is tied 1-1 vs Ajax

Juventus took the lead before halftime as Ronaldo began an attacking move inside his own half before sprinting down and diving to head in.

11 Apr 2019 10:44 AM

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