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Inter 3-3 Benfica (Agg 5-3): Inter book Milan derby in UCL semis despite draw

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Inter Milan secured a historic Champions League semi-final with arch-rivals AC Milan despite being held by Benfica at an ecstatic San Siro. 2022/2023 UEFA Champions League 3 (5)  -  3 (3) Barella (14') Lautaro (65') Correa (78') Aursnes (38') António Silva (86') Petar Musa (90'+5') Leading 2-0 from the first leg in Lisbon, Inter increased their aggregate lead following Nicolo Barella's sumptuous finish before a bullet header by Fredrik Aursnes gave Benfica hope. Argentina World Cup winner Lautaro Martinez and substitute Joaquin Correa made it 5-1 on aggregate before Benfica scored two late goals through Antonio Silva and Petar Musa. Inter have lost four of their past five games in Serie A to drop out of the Champions League places, but Simone Inzaghi's side can now look forward to two mouth-watering matches against AC Milan - who knocked out Napoli on Tuesday - for a place in the final. The hosts looked to be cruising when Italy midfielder Barella ma...

Bayern 1-1 Man City (Agg 1-4): City to face Madrid in UCL semis, Haaland scores

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Manchester City set up a Champions League semi-final clash with holders Real Madrid as Erling Haaland's goal ended Bayern Munich's hopes of a comeback. 2022/2023 UEFA Champions League 1 (1)  -  1 (4) Kimmich (83' PEN) Haaland (37' Penalty Missed) Haaland (57') Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel felt his side needed a miracle to go through after losing the first leg 3-0 - and they squandered plenty of opportunities to get back into the game. Haaland made them pay as he lashed home a shot into the top corner to cap off a swift counter-attack, 15 seconds after Ederson had saved Kingsley Coman's shot at the other end. That was the Norwegian's 48th goal for City this season, but he could have reached that figure earlier in the game but blazed over a penalty after a Dayot Upamecano handball. Just like in the first leg last week, Upamecano - who was also beaten easily for the 57th-minute goal - had a nightmare. The French centre-back was shown a red card early in the game f...

Juventus 1-0 Sporting CP: Gatti goal gives Juve edge in hard fought victory

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Juventus will take a slender advantage to Portugal after edging past Sporting Club de Portugal 1-0 in the Europa League quarter final on Thursday night.  2022/2023 UEFA Europa League 1  -  0 Federico Gatti (73') In a close-fought encounter, which saw the visitors enjoy more possession, more chances and more shots, the first leg was decided with a goal from an unlikely source. After Sebastian Coates' poor clearance, Juve defender Federico Gatti crashed the ball in with 20 minutes left. Following a remarkable stoppage-time double save from substitute goalkeeper Mattia Perin, Massimiliano Allegri's men held onto that narrow lead and travel to Lisbon next week for the crucial second leg.  Match Events 5' Milik's long shot over the bar 12' Chiesa's shot stopped 24' Yellow Card! Rabiot booked 29' Szczesny makes decent save 44' Injured! Szczesny subbed off 48' Goncalves' long shot stopped 65' Yellow Card! Dusan Vlahovic booked 73' GOAL! ...

Man Utd 2-2 Sevilla: Maguire & Malacia OWN GOALS cancel out Sabitzer brace

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Manchester United conceded two own goals and lost Lisandro Martinez to a serious-looking injury in the final six minutes against Sevilla to put their Europa League hopes in jeopardy. 2022/2023 UEFA Europa League 2  -  2 Sabitzer (14') Sabitzer (21') Malacia (84' OG) Maguire (90'+2' OG) United looked to be coasting to a quarter-final first-leg victory at Old Trafford thanks to Marcel Sabitzer's first-half double. However, after Antony had hit the crossbar, Sevilla came back into the contest and profited from a terrible ending to the game for Erik ten Hag's men. First Tyrell Malacia diverted the ball past David de Gea after former Manchester City man Jesus Navas had pulled a low cross back from the goalline. Then, two minutes into injurytime, Youssef En-Nesryi's off-target header struck Harry Maguire to leave De Gea helpless as it flew into the net. The scoreline is bad enough as it leaves United facing a battle to secure the semi-final spot they seemed to...

Sané "called Sadio Mané 'Black sh*t'" which made the Senegalese react with anger

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Bayern winger Sadio Mané apologized to his teammates for the incident. His future at Bayern is not in jeopardy. According to journalist Papa Mahmoud Gueye, Leroy Sané called Sadio Mané "Black sh*t" (Scheisse schwarze), which made the Senegalese react with anger. Leroy Sané regretted what he said after the clash. Sadio Mané apologized to his teammates for the incident.  Bayern announce that Sadio Mané will not be in the squad against Hoffenheim on Saturday. In addition, the Senegalese will be fined.

HT: Real Madrid 1-0 Chelsea. Benzema puts Hosts in lead, Courtois makes 2 saves

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The first half is over and the score is Real Madrid 1-0 Chelsea. Benzema puts Hosts in lead, Courtois makes 2 decisive saves. 2022/2023 UEFA Champions League 1  -  0 Benzema (21') Match Events 0' KICK-OFF! Who can win this match? 2' Felix’s shot stopped by Courtois 11' Benzema's shot stopped by Kepa 21' GOAL! Real Madrid 1-0 Chelsea (Benzema) 23' What a save! Line-ups Real Madrid XI: Modric, Benzema, Kroos, Alaba, Courtois, Carvajal, Valverde, Militao, Vinicius, Rodrygo, Eduardo Camavinga Subs: Hazard, Nacho, Rudiger, Vazquez, Mariano, Odriozola, Vallejo, Asensio, Ceballos, Andriy Lunin, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Luis López Chelsea XI: Thiago Silva, Koulibaly, Kovacic, Sterling, Kepa, Kante, Chilwell, Reece James, Felix, Wesley Fofana, Enzo Fernández Subs: Azpilicueta, Edouard Mendy, Ziyech, Loftus-Cheek, Marc Cucurella, Trevoh Chalobah, Mount, Zakaria, Pulisic, Havertz, Conor Gallagher, Mykhaylo Mudryk

Real Madrid vs Chelsea LINE-UPS: Benzema starts, Silva, Kante & James return

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The line-ups of Real Madrid vs Chelsea have been announced. Real Madrid  XI: Chelsea  XI: Kepa; Fofana, Silva, Koulibaly; James, Kante, Kovacic, Enzo, Chilwell; Sterling, Joao Félix