Arsenal produced their most impressive Champions League performance of the season on Tuesday evening as they hammered reigning Portuguese champions Sporting CP 5-1 in Lisbon. The Gunners were relentless in their pursuit of victory at the Estadio Jose Alvalade and powered into a three-goal lead courtesy of an utterly dominant first-half effort from those in red …
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Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski scored twice – bringing up a century of competition goals in the process – to move out on his own as 2024/25 UEFA Champions League top scorer with seven goals. Lewandowski was tied with Viktor Gyökeres, Harry Kane and Raphinha heading into Matchday 5, but is now two ahead of the chasing pack …
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Barcelona star Robert Lewandowski was pipped to the Man of the Match award in the club’s latest outing. This comes despite the veteran frontman having found the net twice, to take his career Champions League tally beyond the century mark. Barcelona were of course back in action a short time ago, welcoming French outfit Stade …
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Matchday 5 of the UEFA Champions League pitted Barcelona against Ligue 1 side Brest at home as the Catalans aimed to move further up the table after their strong start to the season. Their opponents, unbeaten in the competition before the game at offered little real resistance and allowed Hansi Flick’s side to control the …
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Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhes appeared to send a pointed message to Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres after scoring a thumping header on the stroke of half time in the Champions League. Adding a third for his side before the break, Gabriel was quick to mark the goal. Sprinting over to the side of the pitch, …
Arsenal produced their best European away display of Mikel Arteta’s reign as they secured a statement 5-1 victory over Sporting CP. It didn’t take long for the Gunners to open a lead as Gabriel Martinelli tapped home Jurrien Timber’s superb low cross. Kai Havertz doubled the lead just after the 20 minute mark tapping home …
Barcelona will face Brest at Montjuic in a crucial match for their Champions League campaign. This game is part of the fifth round of the tournament. A win is essential for Barcelona to remain in the top eight of their group, which would guarantee them a direct spot in the last 16 of the competition. …
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David Raya has revealed his plan to stop Viktor Gyokeres ahead of Arsenal’s clash against Sporting. The Portuguese outfit will host the Gunners at the Jose Alvalade Stadium on Tuesday night as they both look to climb the Champions League table. Gyokeres, who sees his contract expire in June 2028, has featured 11 times in the …
Barcelona are in a tough race with five European teams to secure the signature of Viktor Gyokeres, as per a recent report from Fichajes. The Swedish striker, currently plying his trade at Sporting CP, has become one of the most talked-about players in European football. At 26 years old, he has cemented his place as a …
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Pedri and Alejandro Balde will return to the Barcelona starting lineup in the UEFA Champions League clash with Brest on Tuesday. Barcelona will aim to return to winning ways when they welcome Brest to Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on Tuesday night. And Hansi Flick does not have any new injury concerns that are hampering his preparations …
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