UEFA Champions League Archives - Page 2 of 15

Juventus Exec Scouts Two Benfica Mids in Inter Outing

October 5, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

As Inter beat Benfica 1-0 thanks to Marcus Thuram’s solitary goal, Juventus sporting director watched on as a spectator, taking down notes surrounding two of the visiting side’s midfielders. The ex-Napoli executive made the most of the opportunity to scout two of Benfica’s central mids.

Lazio gaffer Maurizio Sarri wants his side to bounce back in a hurry after a woeful display in the latest Champions League game versus Feyenoord.

Sarri Threatens to Stop Coaching if Calendar Doesn’t Change

October 4, 2023 Akhil Fisher Champions League, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A

Maurizio Sarri anticipates a tough encounter, given the Biancocelesti’s short timeframe to prepare due to the football calendar, citing which the tactician threatened to stop coaching: "This is no longer football that amuses me. It's a delirium that I don't like."

Benfica president Rui Costa stressed on his allegiance to Milan, as the Portuguese giants prepare to play at the very stadium he attained an iconic status.

Benfica’s Rui Costa Reiterates Milan Support Ahead of Inter Clash

October 3, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Benfica, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Benfica president Rui Costa stressed on his allegiance to the Rossoneri, as the Portuguese giants prepare to play at the very stadium he attained an iconic status. The ex-Milan trequartista has vivid memories of his encounters against Inter during his time in Italy.

The sides prepare to meet for the second consecutive UCL season. They arrive with different squads though, with Di Maria a major addition to the visitors.

Benfica Winger Di Maria on Inter Clash and Juve Experience

October 3, 2023 Akhil Fisher Benfica, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Inter and Benfica prepare to meet for the second consecutive season in the UEFA Champions League, with the Italian side winning 2-0 away in the quarter-final first leg, before a 3-3 draw at home. However, one campaign down the lane, the sides come into clash with different squads, with Di Maria as a major addition.

Carlo Ancelotti has termed the clash against Napoli as the most difficult for Real Madrid in this season’s UEFA Champions League group stage.

Ancelotti: “Napoli Clash Most Difficult for Real Madrid”

October 3, 2023 Akhil Fisher Champions League, Italian Football, Napoli, Real Madrid, Serie A

Carlo Ancelotti has termed the clash against Napoli as the most difficult for Real Madrid in this season’s group stage. The ex-Milan tactician coached the Partenopei for one-and-a-half season between 2018 and 2019, before joining Everton, and then returning to the Spanish capital.

Carlo Ancelotti is well familiar with the problems that come with working at Napoli and under Aurelio De Laurentiis and has backed Rudi Garcia.

Garcia Previews High-Profile Napoli UCL Clash vs Real Madrid

October 2, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Real Madrid, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli prepare to welcome Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in the UEFA Champions League's matchday two. Having made a bouncy start to the season, the Partenopei will tread the mouthwatering encounter with great caution – also because of the return of Luka Modric and Rodrygo back into the starting lineup.

Rafael Leao believes Milan are on the right route to win the UEFA Champions League (UCL), having reached the tournament’s semi-final last season.

Leao Reiterates Milan Goal: “One UCL is Worth More than €10M”

September 25, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Rafael Leao believes Milan are on the right route to win the UEFA Champions League, having reached the tournament’s semi-final last season. For the Portuguese, who was also linked with a move to Saudi Arabia, winning the continental tournament is worth more than a bumper salary.

Dzeko believes Inter diverted all their attention to the UEFA Champions League last season instead of Serie A, as they were ultimately defeated by City.

Dzeko Examines Inter Resolve to Snub Serie A Last Season

September 21, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Fenerbahce, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Edin Dzeko believes the Nerazzurri diverted all their attention to the UEFA Champions League last season instead of Serie A. While Inzaghi’s Inter were left undone by Manchester City in the final, Napoli bulldozed their way enroute a historic Scudetto title after 33 years, leaving no chance for other sides.

Benjamin Pavard once again expressed his satisfaction with choosing Inter in the summer despite having other options: “It was the right call."

Inter Debutant Pavard: “Lot of Aggression in Italian Football”

September 21, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Although Pavard didn’t get to the best of starts, he eventually grew into the match and ultimately retrieved the ball that culminated in Lautaro Martinez’s 87th minute equaliser. He expressed his satisfaction at making his maiden Nerazzurri start, having been being left on the bench for four straight Serie A games.

Cherished once as a Lazio player, Atletico manager Diego Simeone made an emotional return to Rome, where he spent four years at the turn of the century.

Atletico Manager Simeone Emotional at Lazio Reception

September 20, 2023 Akhil Fisher Atletico Madrid, Champions League, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A

Cherished once as a Lazio player, Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone made an emotional return to the Stadio Olimpico, where he spent four years – winning one Serie A, Coppa Italia, Supercoppa Italiana and UEFA Super Cup each – at the turn of the century.

Real Sociedad Legend Previews Inter Clash in UCL Return

September 20, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Champions League, Inter Milan, Italian Football, La Liga, Serie A, Transfer Market

Real Sociedad icon Xabi Prieto believes his lifelong club are poised to give Inter a hard time when they visit Estadio de Anoeta in their UEFA Champions League group stage opener

Provedel has earned plaudits from far and wide following his historic equalizer against Atleti, with a decent premium in store for the Lazio shotstopper.

History Maker Provedel in Disbelief After Last-Minute Equalizer