Manchester City Football Club have completed the treble.Words I have only ever dreamed of writing.I knew that one day this beautiful club would win the UEFA Champions League.It wasn't a question of if, only when.But a treble?The absolute stuff of dreams, and for me a dream ending to my days as a regular contributor here at Bitter and Blue.
Recently-Recovered Real Madrid Man To Get Game Time Against Manchester City
Eder Militao recovered from ACL injury ahead of schedule and may feature in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final clash with Manchester City.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti plans to cautiously reintroduce Militao into the lineup, potentially testing him in a La Liga match before the crucial Champions League game. [ more ]
Ally McCoist Singles Out 2 Arsenal Players Responsible For Bayern Goal
Ally McCoist criticized Arsenal for lacking defensive reaction during Bayern Munich's winning goal in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg. [ more ]
Champions League quarterfinal draw preview: What is the best possible opponent for Bayern Munich?
Borussia Dortmund and FC Barcelona are among the best possible opponents for Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals.
The draw for the quarterfinals, semifinals, and final of the Champions League will be revealed on Friday, allowing speculation on potential matchups. [ more ]
Xavi Cancels Barcelona Training Session Amid Dressing Room Rift
Xavi canceled Barcelona's training session due to a dressing room rift induced by Ilkay Gundogan's statement criticizing Ronald Araujo after a defeat against PSG. [ more ]
Barcelona vs PSG: Where To Watch, Preview & Prediction
The Barcelona vs PSG second leg UEFA Champions League quarter-final match will take place at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on April 16, viewable in the USA on various platforms. [ more ]
The 3 conditions that could convince Xavi Hernandez to stay at Barcelona - report
Xavi could stay at Barcelona if they perform well in the Champions League, have a clear transfer plan, and ask him to stay.
Barcelona's improved form and Champions League progress are making fans and club officials eager for Xavi to reconsider his decision to leave. [ more ]
Valiant Real Madrid Knock Manchester City Out Of Europe On Penalties
Real Madrid made history by being the first team to beat Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium and Ancelotti became the first manager to knock Guardiola out of the Champions League three times. [ more ]
Arsenal linked with a move for 23-year-old tough-tackling midfielder
Arsenal have been linked with a move for the Benfica midfielder Florentino Luis.The 23-year-old has caught the attention of a number of European clubs with his performances this season and the Gunners of one of the clubs gathering information about him ahead of a potential move this summer as per O Jogo (h/t SportWitness).
Arsenal will have to pay 35 million for 19-goal target this summer
Arsenal have been linked with a move for the Lens striker Lois Openda.The 23-year-old Belgian has been a key player for the French club and he has 19 goals across all competitions.The Belgian is highly rated around Europe and he has a big future ahead of him.He could prove to be a solid, long-term acquisition for Arsenal.
AC Milan Face Inter Milan In Classic Derby In The UEFA Champions League Semi Finals
AC Milan and Inter Milan take each other on in another historic derby della Madonnina in the semi finals of the UEFA Champions League.The last time this fixture took place at such an advanced stage of the competition was the 2002/03 season and Milan win on to lift the trophy.Simone Inzaghi has got the better of Stefano Pioli twice in 2023 in the league and the Supercoppa but both these losses came during Milan collapse in February.
Jurgen Klopp reveals what lack of Champions League football would mean for Liverpool transfer plans
Klopp has discussed the summer transfer window / Alex Livesey/GettyImages Jurgen Klopp has insisted that failure to qualify for the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League will not hinder Liverpool in the summer transfer window.The Reds currently sit in fifth place in the Premier League, just one point adrift of Manchester United having playing a game more than their arch rivals.
Statistical Analysis: How many points is the attack costing Manchester United?
Manchester United are doing their best to throw away the Champions League.They're crawling to the finish line of the Premier League season, currently clinging to a top four spot by just one point.Recent form has turned a comfortable lead for the final place in the UEFA Champions League into a race much closer than anyone has comfort with.
Supercomputer predicts Champions League winner, with Arsenal and Manchester City given great chances in competition
Manchester City are favored to retain their UEFA Champions League crown this season, with a 32.5% chance of victory according to a SuperComputer simulation.
Real Madrid has a 17.9% chance of winning the Champions League, while Arsenal has a 7.6% chance. [ more ]
Best time of my life': Manchester City fans reflect as treble win sinks in
Theo Michael Owen was celebrating his 21st birthday in May when he was involved in a life-changing car accident.With his neck broken in five places, the lifelong Manchester City fan spent four weeks in a coma in the Royal Preston hospital.Whiling away the hours in his hospital room while watching him slip in and out of consciousness, his family spoke to him about football and what would be the upcoming final of the Champions League.
Angel City signs French star Amandine Henry, bolstering the club's roster
(Francisco Seco / Associated Press)
Angel City has signed highly decorated midfielder Amandine Henry to a three-year contract.Henry, who captained France to the quarterfinals of the 2019 Women's World Cup, is expected to join the team later this month."Amandine is a player who has competed at the highest and most competitive levels," ACFC general manager Angela Hucles Mangano said in a statement.
Real Madrid's financial setback following Champions League exit
Real Madrid have missed out on a significant financial gain after failing to make the final of the UEFA Champions League.Manchester City dealt a fatal blow to Real Madrid's European title defence with a resounding 4-0 victory at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, securing their spot in the final next month.
Arsenal "very confident" of signing 24-year-old midfielder this summer
Arsenal have been linked with a summer mode for Declan Rice and the Gunners are very confident of sealing the transfer in the coming weeks.Fabrizio Romano has revealed to CBS Sports that Arsenal are keen on securing the services of the 24-year-old West Ham United midfielder.Rice has established himself as a reliable performer in the Premier League and he has been a key player for club and country over the past year.
Arsenal linked with an ambitious move for 25-goal South American forward
Arsenal are looking to bring in attacking reinforcements this summer and they have identified Lautaro Martinez as a potential target.The 25-year-old recently won the World Cup with Argentina and he has been in spectacular form for Inter Milan as well.Martinez has 25 goals at 10 assists across all competitions and he would be a sensational acquisition for Arsenal.
25 goals & 10 assists this season: Chelsea target open to Premier League move
Chelsea have been linked with a move for Lautaro Martinez in recent weeks.The Inter Milan striker has been in splendid form for the Italian club this season and he has helped them reach the finals of the UEFA Champions League.Martinez has 25 goals and 10 assists across all competitions and he could prove to be a quality signing for Chelsea.
Since 4 May of last year, Manchester City have been focused on returning to this point of the UEFA Champions League.Now one year and 13 days on from the night that Real Madrid mounted a stunning late rally to send City crashing out at the semifinal, the Manc Blues face the Spanish Giants again with a chance to atone for their mistakes.
Chelsea could look to sell Mykhaylo Mudryk in the summer
Chelsea signed Mykhaylo Mudryk for a fee of around 70 million during the January transfer window.The player was a target for clubs like Arsenal as well but the Blues did well to secure his services.The 22-year-old was expected to make an immediate impact in the Premier League, but things have clearly not got according to plan for him.
Oppo is going through a challenging period in Europe.Its phone sales in Germany have been paused for nearly a year and now the company's official website in Germany is left empty without any listings for its products.The homepage has a single ad for Oppo's ongoing partnership with the UEFA Champions League and a FAQ banner spanning one question concerning support for existing Oppo devices.
Why Thomas Muller backs Real Madrid to beat Manchester City in the Champions League
Speaking to the media after the 6-0 win over Schalke, Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller was asked by kicker about the ongoing Champions League semi-final between Real Madrid and Manchester City.Both teams drew 1-1 in the first leg, leaving it all to play for at the Etihad this coming week.Muller, who was seen "advising" Thomas Tuchel on the sidelines during Bayern Munich's CL quarter-final games versus Man City, said he backs Madrid on a personal level.
Kit leak: Bayern Munich to sport a gorgeous retro-style shirt next season
According to Footy Headlines, we have our first visuals of the third kit Bayern Munich will use in the 2023/24 season.The third kit is primarily used for away games in the UEFA Champions League, and this year Adidas have gone for a retro style shirt in dark red and off-white.The kit will feature the club's old logo from 1923 to 1954, which is still a fan-favorite and used in all manner of official merchandise.
Manchester City have returned to the scene of their biggest disappointment in recent years.Sure City have lost in the UEFA Champions League several times in less-than-ideal circumstances, but last year Real Madrid really pulled the rug out from under Pep Guardiola's side.City gave up three goals and their two-goal aggregate lead, all in the 90th minute or later, to lose the match, the semifinal, and their shot at making the UCL final for the second consecutive year.