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Real Madrid’s dramatic Champions League win over Juventus masked a multitude of failings

Sometimes the fury at the gross neglect is outweighed by the relief that everyone got out unscathed.That was pretty much the feeling on Thursday morning [...]

The best players never to win the Champions League as Gianluigi Buffon bows out

Gianluigi Buffon's dream of winning the Champions League ended in a red mist on Wednesday night as Real Madrid - and English referee Michael Oliver [...]

Cristiano Ronaldo consoles Gianluigi Buffon in mixed zone interview

Real Madrid match-winner Cristiano Ronaldo consoled Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon in the mixed zone after the Italian side were knocked out of the Champions League [...]

Spanish and Italian newspapers react to Real Madrid’s ‘robbery’ win over Juventus

Real Madrid scored a penalty to knock Juventus out of the Champions LeagueThe spot kick was awarded controversially with 30 seconds left in the matchJuventus [...]

Robben reveals Bayern Munich had Barcelona’s Champions League exit in mind as they overcame Sevilla

Bayern Munich drew 0-0 with Sevilla and won 2-1 on aggregateBarcelona knocked out by Roma, who won on away goals despite first leg deficitArjen Robben [...]

Gianluigi Buffon compares Michael Oliver to a ‘murderer’ for destroying Juventus’ dreams

Gianluigi Buffon has labelled Michael Oliver heartless after the English referee's controversial awarding of a stoppage-time penalty against Juventus, which allowed Real Madrid to advance to the Champions [...]

Michael Oliver was correct to award Real Madrid a last-gasp penalty

English referee Michael Oliver awarded Real Madrid a last-minute penalty Cristiano Ronaldo stepped up to send Spaniards into Champions League semisGraham Poll says 33-year-old Oliver made [...]

Gareth Bale hooked at half-time of Real Madrid’s Juventus win

By James Dutton For Mailonline Published: 23:20 BST, 11 April 2018 | Updated: 01:07 BST, 12 April 2018 Gareth Bale was hooked at half-time of [...]

Juventus ‘deserved extra time’ after stunning comeback, insists Allegri

By Ben Nagle for MailOnline Published: 23:04 BST, 11 April 2018 | Updated: 00:49 BST, 12 April 2018 Massimiliano Allegri believes his heartbroken Juventus side [...]

Champions League semi-finals lowdown: How Liverpool compare to rivals

Then there were four, but not just any four, as Europe's biggest leagues all still have a hand in the Champions League as the competition [...]

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos could miss Champions League semi-final

Sergio Ramos was suspended for Real Madrid's clash with JuventusBut the club captain ventured down to watch end of match on touchlineHe could be banned [...]

Lucas Vazquez insists he was fouled by Medhi Benatia in crucial penalty decision

Lucas Vazquez has admitted Juventus defender Medhi Benatia 'ran me down' Vazquez won a crucial penalty that Cristiano Ronaldo stepped up to scoreIt saw Real Madrid [...]

Real Madrid 1-3 Juventus (Agg: 4-3): Ronaldo penalty saves hosts

Cristiano Ronaldo’s stoppage-time penalty rescued Real Madrid in another dramatic Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday night.Juventus were on the verge of extra-time at the Bernabeu [...]

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE – EIGHT THINGS YOU MISSED

A dramatic evening of Champions League football saw Real Madrid scrape into the semi-finals with a stoppage time penalty from Cristiano Ronaldo.Juventus battled back from [...]

BT Sport pundits slam Real Madrid’s defence without Sergio Ramos

BT Sport pundits slammed Real Madrid's defensive display against Juventus They led 3-0 on aggregate but surrendered that lead with ease at the Bernabeu Cristiano Ronaldo scored [...]

Cristiano Ronaldo has goal record for top THREE Champions League years

Cristiano Ronaldo added another scoring record to his remarkable collectionHe netted his 15th Champions League goal of the 2017-18 season v Juventus This adds to the [...]

Juventus chief Andrea Agnelli calls ref Michael Oliver anti-Italian

Juventus president Andrea Agnelli blasted Michael Oliver after the English referee awarded Real Madrid a stoppage-time penalty on Wednesday evening.Two goals from Mario Mandzukic and [...]

Gianluigi Buffon sent off in possible final Champions League game

Gianluigi Buffon's Champions League career may have come to a most ignominious end after he was sent off in Juventus' dramatic late defeat against Real [...]

Champions League semi-final guide: Who’s qualified and draw info

Champions League quarter-final draw starts on Friday 13th April MarchNo seedings or country protection so all teams can face each other Sportsmail will have LIVE commentary [...]

Bayern Munich vs Sevilla LIVE score – Champions League quarter-final

By Sportsmail Reporter Published: 17:56 BST, 11 April 2018 | Updated: 19:54 BST, 11 April 2018 If you are using the app, please click here [...]

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain tips Dejan Lovren to be a future manager

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was in full on recovery mode on WednesdayThe England man starred in Liverpool's Champions League win at Man City He also poked fun at [...]

What has Jurgen Klopp has changed at Liverpool?

Liverpool started this European season as nervous participants in Germany but, eight months on, they have careered into the last four.With an attack of Mohamed [...]

Roma chairman James Pallotta dives into fountain to celebrate win over Barcelona

By Crispian Balmer, Reuters Published: 19:27 BST, 11 April 2018 | Updated: 19:27 BST, 11 April 2018 A celebratory dive into a Rome fountain has [...]

Pep Guardiola faces three-match Champions League ban

Pep Guardiola faces being banned from the first three games of Manchester City's next Champions League campaign after UEFA accused him of breaking their rules [...]

Prince William wants to see me playing for England soon, says Jack Grealish

By Laurie Whitwell for MailOnline Published: 16:27 BST, 11 April 2018 | Updated: 16:28 BST, 11 April 2018 Jack Grealish gave Prince William his shirt [...]

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola charged twice by UEFA

Pep Guardiola charged with 'improper conduct' and 'dismissal from the bench'The Man City manager was sent to the stands for protesting to the match refereeHe [...]

Andres Iniesta bowing out of the Champions League in Rome is fitting flashback

Andres Iniesta looked a whiter shade of his usual pale, a little red around the eyes, and just completely drained, as he emerged from Barcelona's [...]

Can Juventus shock Real Madrid or Sevilla stun Bayern Munich in Champions League returns?

We have already seen one miraculous comeback in the Champions League this week as Roma left Barcelona stunned on Tuesday night.The Italian side trailed 4-1 [...]

Bayern Munich planning for next season is lurching from one problem to the next

After the drama of Tuesday night, nothing can be taken for granted. Two superclubs have been dumped out of the Champions League, so what is [...]

Gabriel Jesus admits Man City’s defeat to Liverpool in the Champions League is difficult to take

Gabriel Jesus admitted Manchester City's Champions League exit was tough to take.The Premier League leaders bowed out of the competition on Tuesday despite launching a [...]

Dejan Lovren reveals his ‘wake up’ rallying cry that inspired Liverpool

Dejan Lovren has revealed the half-time commotion that jolted Liverpool into life and allowed their Champions League adventure to continue.The Croatia defender was one of Liverpool's [...]

Roberto Firmino enjoys winning breakfast as he celebrates Liverpool’s win against Manchester City

Liverpool progressed to the Champions League semi-finals on Tuesday nightJurgen Klopp's men beat Manchester City 2-1 on Tuesday and 5-1 on aggregateRoberto Firmino scored the [...]

Roma hero Kostas Manolas reduced to tears by fans’ chant

Kostas Manolas scored decisive goal as Roma remarkably overcame BarcelonaRoma won 3-0 on the night and prevailed on away goals with the tie ending 4-4Manolas [...]

Who are the people that make Champions League semi-finalists Roma tick?

If there's going to be one place where hope always springs eternal, then it surely must be the Eternal City.And so it proved on Tuesday [...]

Bayern Munich must be ‘prepared for everything’ vs Sevilla

Arjen Robben warns Bayern Munich ahead of the Champions League second legThe German club take a 2-1 lead into the quarter-final second leg on WednesdayRobben [...]

Kevin De Bruyne, Raheem Sterling and Manchester City team-mates roll up to training in downbeat mood

Manchester City were knocked out of the Champions League on Tuesday nightCity lost 2-1 to Liverpool at the Etihad, 5-1 on aggregate, in quarter-final stagePep [...]