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Five Champions League Players to Watch for This Week

February 23, 2021 Michel Sakr Assi di Coppe, Atalanta, Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, Champions League, Italian Football, Lazio, Manchester City, Serie A

The first leg of the Champions League round 16 is set to resume with another midweek full of action. Four important contests are set to be played between Tuesday and Wednesday, and it will include some of the biggest football stars on the planet. Therefore, it's time for another edition of five Champions League players to watch this week.

The difference between Braga and Roma was minimal as the Romans returned home with a 0-2 away victory in a Europa League Round of 32 game

Edin Dzeko and Roma Reign Supreme in Braga Municipal Stadium

February 18, 2021 Awais Khan Assi di Coppe, Champions League, Europa League, European Cups, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A

Paulo Fonseca’s Roma traveled to Portugal for their Europa League Round of 32 test after overtaking Juventus to claim the third place in the Serie A table. They came up against Braga, who have a similar placing in the Primeira Liga. The difference between the two sides was minimal as the Romans returned home with a 0-2 away victory.

Milan snatched a 2-2 away draw to Crvena Zvezda in an Europa League Round of 32 match, but conceded the Serbians a late equalizer

Milan Concede Last Minute Goal as Rossoneri Are Held by Crvena Zvezda

February 18, 2021 Matteo Carnevale AC Milan, Assi di Coppe, Champions League, European Cups, Italian Football, Serie A

Milan needed to bounce back after suffering a shocking setback to Spezia on Saturday. But, despite snatching a 2-2 away draw to Crvena Zvezda that puts them in an advantage position to qualify to the Europa League Round of 16, the way the Rossoneri conceded the Serbians a late equalizer leaves no room to celebrate.

During a European Cup match with Red Star, with Milan down 0-1 and playing with one man less, a thick fog fell forced the referee to halt the game.

Throwback Thursday: When the “Fog of Belgrade” Saved Milan

February 18, 2021 Matteo Carnevale AC Milan, Champions League, European Cups, Italian Football, Serie A, Throwback Thursday

In the middle of an epic European Cup Round of 16 match-up against Red Star Belgrade, with Milan down 0-1 and playing with one man less, a thick fog fell on the then Yugoslavian capital and forced the referee to halt the match. Some say that, if the fog had not saved the Rossoneri on that night, the legend of Arrigo Sacchi's Milan would have never been born.

Juventus' pale, frightened, confused Champions League version is back as the Bianconeri succumbed 1-2 to Porto in the first leg of their Round of 16 match

Juventus Succumb to Porto but Chiesa Late Goal Keeps Hope Alive

February 17, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Assi di Coppe, Champions League, European Cups, Italian Football, Juventus, Porto

Juventus' pale, frightened, confused Champions League version is back as the Bianconeri succumbed 1-2 to Porto in the first leg of their Round of 16 match-up. Juventus were punished by two-lightning fast goals scored by the Dragoes at the beginning of both halves of the game and were lucky to scrape a Federico Chiesa late goal.

It was another nightmare night for Barcelona in Champions League as they were outclassed by Mauricio Pochettino's PSG in the first leg of the Round of 16

Merciless Mbappé Mauls Barcelona as PSG Put Four Past Blaugrana

February 16, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Assi di Coppe, Barcelona, Champions League, European Cups, Italian Football, Paris Saint Germain

It was another nightmare night for Barcelona in Champions League as the Blaugrana were outclassed by Mauricio Pochettino's Paris Saint Germain in the first leg of the Round of 16. Barcelona took an early lead via a Leo Messi penalty but found themselves on the receiving end as the French side stormed back and found the back of the net four times.

Pole position was on offer in the Europa League Group H, but Stefano Pioli sent out his second-string Milan side against Sparta Praha

Jens Petter Hauge Strike Enough for Milan Second String Side

December 10, 2020 Awais Khan AC Milan, Assi di Coppe, Europa League, European Cups

Pole position was on offer in the Europa League Group H, but Stefano Pioli sent out his second-string Milan side against Sparta Praha. Only Sandro Tonali was a first-team regular on the pitch as 10 changes were made to the team that took on Sampdoria in Serie A. However, that was enough for the visitors. Jens Petter Hauge gave them the lead, despite the Czech side giving a good account of their abilities.

One day after the elimination of Inter from all European competitions, all Italian eyes were focused on Napoli on Thursday night

Napoli Secure Europa League Qualification with Maradona Blessing

December 10, 2020 Renato Boschetti Assi di Coppe, Europa League, European Cups, Napoli

After a sounding 4-0 away win at Crotone, Gennaro Gattuso’s men were called to a very tough Europa League match for two reasons: First of all, the Azzurri were the last Italian team in need of qualification to the knock-out stage; secondly, tonight marked the "overture" of the brand-new Diego Armando Maradona Stadium - as the San Paolo was renamed.

Inter Out of Champions League After Failing to Win Against Shakhtar

December 9, 2020 Eduard Banulescu Assi di Coppe, Champions League, European Cups, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football 3 comments

Inter approached their final Champions League group match against Shakhtar Donetsk with a squad brimming with world-class talent, and recent results unbefitting a team of their caliber. It was the rarest of UCL fixtures. Both teams maintained chances of qualification to the knockout stages, yet both could be out of the competition by the 90 minute's end. The stage was set for a drama.

In the Champions League Group D’s decider, Ajax and Atalanta went head to head to qualify for the last 16 alongside group winners Liverpool

Atalanta Top Ajax in Champions League Group D Big Tie

December 9, 2020 Ed Summers Ajax, Assi di Coppe, Atalanta, Champions League, European Cups, Italian Football 2 comments

In the Champions League Group D’s decider, Ajax and Atalanta went head to head to qualify for the last 16 alongside group winners Liverpool. With no game at the weekend due to the postponement of their match-up with Udinese, La Dea came into the match fresh and raring to go despite the shocking rumors of Gian Piero Gasperini's potential resignation.

Bragging rights in Champions League Group G were on offer tonight, with both Juventus and Barcelona having already earned progress to the Knockout Rounds

McKennie and Ronaldo Shine in Juventus Win at Barcelona

December 8, 2020 Awais Khan Assi di Coppe, European Cups, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021 3 comments

Bragging rights in Champions League Group G were on offer tonight at the Camp Nou, with both Juventus and Barcelona having already earned progress to the Knockout Rounds. It ended with the Bianconeri taking home a shocking 3-0 win and grabbing the top spot in the group. After an inconsistent start to the campaign, Andrea Pirlo has steadied the Old Lady.

PSG and Basaksehir abandoned their UCL game after the Turkish side’s assistant coach was allegedly targeted with a racist insult y the 4th match official.

PSG and Basaksehir Abandon UCL Match After Racist Insult

December 8, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Assi di Coppe, Champions League, European Cups, PSG

PSG and Basaksehir abandoned their Champions League match tonight after the Turkish side’s assistant coach was allegedly targeted with a racist insult by the 4th match official. On 13 minutes, former Cameroon international Pierre Webo, now the second-in-command of Basaksehir, reported to have been addressed with the n-word by match official Sebastian Coltescu.

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