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Thrills up front, spills at the back and it’s Cristiano Ronaldo’s Real Madrid lying in wait

It would appear that this thrilling, unpredictable edition of the Champions League will have the final it deserves. Over the course of four semi-final games, Real [...]

Roma 4-2 Liverpool (agg 6-7): Sadio Mane and Wijnaldum seal final place

They rode their luck, more than a little. They could have had their goalkeeper sent off. They could have conceded two more penalties. They could [...]

Roma vs Liverpool: Champions League match kicks off without violence

Liverpool players have celebrated reaching the Champions League final tonight by parading banners around the Stadio Olimpico bearing the name of a fan who was [...]

Georginio Wijnaldum relishing challenge of facing Real Madrid in Champions League final

Liverpool progressed at the expense of Roma and will face Real Madrid in finalGeorginio Wijnaldum believes game in Kiev will feature two fantastic sidesDutch midfielder [...]

Champions League final – Real Madrid vs Liverpool: All you need to know

The Champions League final will take place on the May 26 at 7.45pm (GMT)Champions League final will take place in Ukraine's capital KievReal Madrid vs [...]

Big match analysis: Roberto Firmino mixes graft with guile for Liverpool

Roberto Firmino is much more than just a work horse despite great commitment His anticipation is brilliant and for a striker he is amazingly unselfish up [...]

6 things you missed from Roma 4-2 Liverpool (agg 6-7) – Champions League

Liverpool emphatically secured their place in the Champions League final by making light work of Roma at the Stadio Olimpico.Early strikes from Sadio Mane and [...]

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says team can fulfill lifetime dream by reaching Champions League final

Liverpool are favourites ahead of Roma to reach the Champions League final Jurgen Klopp's men hold a 5-2 advantage from the first leg semi-final at AnfieldThe [...]

Georginio Wijnaldum reveals Jurgen Klopp’s speech saved Liverpool’s Champions League campaign

Liverpool took a 3-0 lead to the Etihad in the Champions League quarter-finalsMan City hit the Reds with everything they had in the first half [...]

Stephan El Shaarawy has overcome injuries and poor form to become a key cog at Roma

'Survivor' might not be the first word you would associate with Stephan El Shaarawy when perusing stories and photos of his career. The Italian winger with [...]

Diego Simeone relaxes with family ahead of Atletico Madrid’s crunch Europa League semi-final decider

Diego Simeone spent time with his partner and daughter in Madrid on TuesdayHe also celebrated his 48th birthday with family over the weekendAtletico Madrid host [...]

Karim Benzema is like a cat with nine lives at Real Madrid

When Jose Mourinho referred to Karim Benzema as a 'cat' he was being disparaging. 'When I don't have my dog, I will have to go hunting [...]

Liverpool fans could be kept inside Stadio Olimpico until 1am

Liverpool supporters could be kept inside the Stadio Olimpico until 1am following Wednesday night's Champions League semi-final with Roma on safety grounds.Amid fears that factions [...]

Zinedine Zidane: Real Madrid are ‘writing their own history’

Zinedine Zidane hailed his history-making Real Madrid side after reaching yet another Champions League final.Real, the record 12-time European champions, remained on course for a [...]

Niklas Sule: Bayern Munich should’ve had two penalties at Real Madrid

Bayern Munich should have had two penalties v Real Madrid, claims Niklas SuleA cross just before half time at the Bernabeu struck the arm of [...]

Criticism of Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski isn’t ‘ridiculous’ – it is absolutely spot on

Ridiculous was how Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Bayern Munich's chief executive, described criticism of Robert Lewandowski's recent form.Rummenigge, a former Bayern striker himself, was quick to point [...]

Real Madrid boss Zidane hails Karim Benzema after his brace

By Jonathan Spencer For Mailonline Published: 23:48 BST, 1 May 2018 | Updated: 23:51 BST, 1 May 2018 Zinedine Zidane was quick to praise Karim [...]

Sergio Ramos slams Real Madrid critics as he leads Champions League final celebrations

Sergio Ramos insisted Real Madrid 'prefer to speak on the pitch' after the La Liga giants reached their third straight Champions league final on Tuesday [...]

Liverpool can ‘really hurt’ Real Madrid, says Gerrard and Lampard

By Alex Martin For Mailonline Published: 22:33 BST, 1 May 2018 | Updated: 22:59 BST, 1 May 2018 Liverpool will fancy their chances of beating [...]

Steven Gerrard offers his sympathy to Bayern Munich goalkeeper Sven Ulreich

Bayern Munich were knocked out of Champions League semi-finals on TuesdayBayern drew 2-2 with Real Madrid at the Bernabeu, losing 4-3 on aggregateSven Ulreich made [...]

Anxious Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp pleads for peace in Rome

Jurgen Klopp is worried by the possibility of violence ruining Liverpool's Champions League semi-final and urged Rome's authorities to be extra vigilant.The two clubs could [...]

It’s time for Liverpool to write a new chapter… history cannot help

Jurgen Klopp understands his football club but he understands his sport more.The Liverpool manager arrived in Rome on Tuesday following a path travelled many years [...]

Jurgen Klopp desperate to lead Liverpool to Champions League glory

What will it mean? Jurgen Klopp scrunched his face up as he considered the question and cast his mind back to all the thrills and [...]

Real Madrid 2-2 Bayern Munich (agg 4-3): Karim Benzema nets brace

Real Madrid reached their third consecutive Champions League final with a 4-3 aggregate win over Bayern Munich — but what hope they gave Liverpool.If Jurgen [...]

Sven Ulreich blasted for catastrophic mistake: EIGHT THINGS YOU MISSED

Real Madrid overcame Bayern Munich to make their third successive Champions League final.Los Blancos came under plenty of pressure on a night packed with drama [...]

Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng incredulous over penalty refusal

Bayern Munich denied a penalty against Real Madrid despite Marcelo handball Defender Jerome Boateng made his displeasure clear via Twitter with a graphic Boateng was unavailable for [...]

Liverpool fans out and about in Rome as they look ahead to crunch Champions League semi-final clash

Liverpool face Roma in the Champions League semi-final on Wednesday nightThe Reds take a 5-2 aggregate lead to Rome after last week's Anfield clashThe 5,000 [...]

Liverpool add finishing touches to Champions League 2nd leg preparation

Liverpool set to work in Roma's stadium to become familiar with surroundingsReds take 5-2 advantage into second leg against Italian side in semi-final Jurgen Klopp watched [...]

Bayern Munich director Jan-Christian Dreesen suffers heart problem

Bayern director Jan-Christian Dreesen has suffered a cardiac collapseThe 50-year-old felt faint before the team's training session at the BernabeuHe was taken to a hospital [...]

Jurgen Klopp insists Liverpool were the ‘lucky guys’ for signing Mohamed Salah

Liverpool take on Roma in the Champions League semi-final second-legJurgen Klopp's men take a 5-2 lead into the match at the Stadio OlimpicoThe Liverpool manager [...]

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp refuses to elaborate on Zeljko Buvac’s absence

Jurgen Klopp has refused to comment on Zeljko Buvac's absence on TuesdayThe Liverpool boss brushed off the question during a press conference in RomeKlopp's assistant [...]

Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich LIVE: Champions League finalist decider

Real Madrid and Bayern Munich meet in the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday Real won the first leg of their Champions League semi-final in Munich last week Gareth [...]

Liverpool’s Alexander-Arnold ‘didn’t really want’ free-kick at Hoffenheim

Trent Alexander-Arnold is enjoying a stunning breakthrough season at LiverpoolHe scored a sublime free-kick vs Hoffenheim in a Champions League play-offThe 19-year-old has admitted he [...]

Roma players train in ‘Forza Sean’ shirts as a mark of support to Liverpool fan Sean Cox

Roma players wore 'Forza Sean' shirts in training on Tuesday afternoon It was a mark of support to Liverpool fan Sean Cox who was attacked last [...]

Zinedine Zidane keen to stay at Real Madrid regardless of European success

Real Madrid have struggled in league but could win third straight European titleSome have suggested Zinedine Zidane's future depends on Champions League Ahead of semi-final second [...]

Roma goalkeeper Alisson admits Liverpool interest makes him ‘happy’ ahead of Champions League clash

By Jordan Seward For Mailonline Published: 16:01 BST, 1 May 2018 | Updated: 16:01 BST, 1 May 2018 Roma goalkeeper Alisson has admitted he is [...]