Bayern Munich broke a Champions League record when they defeated Dinamo Zagreb 9-2 at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday. Never before had a team scored nine or more goals in one match in the Champions League but the German giants managed that feat against lowly Dinamo who, believe it or not, actually gave the hosts a little scare after the …
Read More »Americans find the scoresheet in Champions League openers
The 2024/25 UEFA Champions League kicked off its new-look league phase on Tuesday with a six-game slate. American fans of the competition had their eyes on different games for different reasons. Three teams with Americans in the squad started their Champions League campaigns. Moreover, each of those teams had multiple Americans in action. While playing time differed for the stars …
Read More »Bayern run riot, Madrid leave it late
The Champions League was back with a bang on Tuesday as 12 teams got their campaign in Europe underway. Aston Villa set the standard in the early kick-off, beating Young Boys 3-0 in their first-ever appearance in the competition. Meanwhile, Liverpool bounced back from a loss at the weekend to beat AC Milan 3-1 at San Siro in a dominant …
Read More »Christian Pulisic scores but AC Milan falls to Liverpool in UCL opener
Christian Pulisic needed only three minutes to open his account in the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League. Pulisic handed AC Milan an early lead against Liverpool at the San Siro before the Reds battled back for a 3-1 victory. It marked the seventh UCL campaign in which Pulisic has found the back of the net. With AC Milan garnering early pressure, …
Read More »EFL Cup: Richards, Holmes advance, Slonina suffers elimination
The EFL Cup third round got underway on Tuesday with several American players taking part in the action. Chris Richards and Crystal Palace booked their place into the fourth round after defeating QPR 2-1 in a London Derby at Loftus Road Stadium. Richards logged 90 minutes in defense as the Eagles scored once in each half. Eddie Nketiah scored his …
Read More »Reds record positive start to Champions League campaign
Liverpool bounced back from their loss to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Champions League opening night, beating AC Milan 3-1 at San Siro. The hosts were ahead inside three minutes thanks to Christian Pulisic, who drilled an effort across goal and past Alisson to stun the six-time winners early on. But Ibrahima Konate dragged his side back into …
Read More »Milan vs Liverpool Player Ratings
Liverpool won their first Champions League game under Arne Slot on Tuesday, emerging as 3-1 winners over Milan at San Siro. The Dutchman suffered his first loss as boss at the weekend as the Reds were defeated at home by Nottingham Forest in the league, but they quickly bounced back to claim all three points versus the Rossoneri. Milan actually …
Read More »“It is clearly a positive result” Locatelli reacts to Juventus win against PSV
Juventus earned a comfortable 3-1 win against PSV this evening, marking their return to the Champions League with a victory. The Bianconeri missed out on the competition last season, and this was Thiago Motta’s first time managing in it as a senior coach. Having failed to win their previous two games, there was some uncertainty about Juve’s form heading into …
Read More »CBS adds David Beckham to host new Champions League show
David Beckham is joining the talented crew of former stars on Paramount+ for a brand-new Champions League alternative broadcast. The Champions League winner with Manchester United and icon with Real Madrid will host Beckham and Friends. This watch-along show will be available for the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinals this season as well as the Final. Moreover, …
Read More »Weston McKennie delivers Champions League goal in first start of Juventus season
Weston McKennie’s first start of the season for Juventus will go down as a memorable one. McKennie delivered his first goal of the new campaign as the Bianconeri defeated PSV 3-1 in their UEFA Champions League opener. The U.S. men’s national team midfielder logged 75 minutes from the start, helping Thiago Motta’s squad to their first three points of the …
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