The Catalans secured an astonishing 6-1 win at Camp Nou to knock out Paris Saint-Germain and keep their Champions League hopes alive “If Paris Saint-Germain scored four, we can score six.” That is what Luis Enrique said in the pre-match press conference ahead of this match and his team did exactly that to produce perhaps the greatest comeback in football history.
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Owen goes crazy at Barca winner
With Sergi Roberto securing a dramatic win for Barcelona against PSG, footage was released of the pundits being unable to contain their excitement Just like Unai Emery and Paris Saint-Germain, Michael Owen might be a little embarrassed when he watches back the fallout of Wednesday’s Champions League action. The BT Sport cameras were rolling as presenter Gary Lineker and pundits Rio Ferdinand, Steven Gerrard and Owen watched Barcelona’s incredible 6-1 victory over PSG to reach the quarter-finals of the competitions with a 6-5 aggregate success.
I threw everything at winner – Roberto revels in Barcelona heroics
… he had to get on the end of it. “I’ve thrown everything. I didn’t know if I was onside. I’m very happy,” he told beIN Sports . The tie appeared over when Edinson Cavani struck an away goal for PSG, who had fallen 3-0 behind on the night. With Barca …
This will be remembered forever – Bartomeu salutes Barca’s history-makers
It was the comeback to end all comebacks and the Barcelona president rightly revelled in a historic night for the club after a memorable victory Barcelona pulled off the biggest Champions League comeback in history by beating Paris Saint-Germain 6-1 at Camp Nou and club president Josep Maria Bartomeu believes it will be “remembered forever”. Luis Enrique’s men were 4-0 down from their first meeting in Paris and few gave them a chance ahead of Wednesday’s clash, with no side ever overcoming a four-goal first-leg deficit in a Champions League or European Cup knockout tie.
Move over, Messi! – Barca’s man of destiny Neymar saw his ‘one percent chance’ and took it
It was the Brazilian who took control of what was a hopeless cause, dragging Barcelona single-handedly to the quarter-finals of the Champions League “As long as there’s a one percent chance, we’ll have 99 per cent faith,” Neymar wrote on his Instagram feed in preparation for Barcelona’s battle against the impossible. It might have been an exercise in positive thinking; he might well have believed it.
Rakitic: Barca comeback was like Patriots’ Super Bowl win
After a sensational late win over PSG to reach the Champions League quarter-finals, Barcelona’s Ivan Rakitic was reminded of Super Bowl LI. Ivan Rakitic compared Barcelona’s “crazy” Champions League comeback against Paris Saint-Germain to the New England Patriots’ Super Bowl LI triumph after a historic night at Camp Nou.
PSG had themselves and referee to blame for Camp Nou collapse, says Emery
With numerous decisions going against the visitors, their coach was frustrated with the officiating but confessed his men were second best in the end Unai Emery spoke of his frustration at referee Deniz Aytekin after Barcelona mounted an incredible comeback to knock Paris Saint-Germain out of the Champions League. PSG had won the first leg 4-0 in France and, despite netting three within 50 minutes at Camp Nou, Edinson Cavani’s away goal meant that Barca needed to score a further three times to go through.
Chelsea star brands Diego Costa a ‘traitor’ on Instagram ahead of Man Utd clash
Cesc Fabregas uploaded a photograph of himself alongside the likes of Pedro and Cesar Azpilicueta after his Spanish team were victorious in a mini-tournament at Cobham ahead of Monday’s clash with Manchester United. Significantly, Costa was not pictured along with his compatriots and it appears the striker represented Brazil in the final against his international colleagues.
Gordon signs Celtic renewal after collapsed Chelsea deal
The goalkeeper was a target for the Blues during the January transfer window but has committed his future to Brendan Rodgers’s side Craig Gordon has signed a new contract with Celtic that will keep him at the club until June 2020 after a move to Chelsea collapsed in the January transfer window. Gordon has now made the decision to commit his long-term future to Celtic instead and will stay put for an additional three seasons.
Sport24.co.za | Bellerin: We all support Wenger
Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin insists all the players are behind under-pressure manager Arsene Wenger, despite the club’s poor run of form. The Gunners crashed out of the Champions League on Tuesday, losing 10-2 on aggregate to Bayern Munich after a 5-1 defeat at home in the second leg.
Arsene Wenger slams ‘scandalous’ decisions as Arsenal crash out of Europe
Arsene Wenger hit out at “scandalous” officiating by referee Tasos Sidiropoulos as Arsenal were dumped out of the Champions League having suffered a 10-2 aggregate defeat to Bayern Munich. With the last-16 tie all-but sewn up after the Bundesliga champions ran out 5-1 winners in Germany last month, the pressure on Wenger has intensified after his 10 men lost by the same margin on Tuesday night – the biggest aggregate loss for an English club in the Champions League.
Manchester United look for Europa League boost after Ibrahimovic ban blow
Manchester United will have to cope without their leading marksman for their next three domestic games after Zlatan Ibrahimovic accepted his Football Association violent conduct charge. Jose Mourinho cannot include the suspended striker in his squad for Monday’s FA Cup quarter-final trip to Chelsea, or Premier League games with Middlesbrough and West Brom after the 35-year-old was punished for an incident in Saturday’s draw with Bournemouth when his elbow struck the side of Tyrone Mings’ face.
Former Manchester United coach makes incredible claim about Louis van Gaal
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Gossip: Man City ‘beat Chelsea to Isco’, Real Madrid ‘target Hazard’, Barcelona ‘want Soares’,
Barcelona have kept us all entertained with their production of Right-Back X Factor, a reality show where every right-footed full-back in Europe believes they have a chance of signing for the world’s most glamorous club, no matter how humble their background. Contestants for the role vacated by Dani Alves last year, and not adequately filled since, have reportedly included everyone from Branislav Ivanovic to Glen Johnson.
Blue Tuesday Podcast (07/03/17): David Silva
Gary Owen joins BBC Manchester Blue Tuesday presenter Jimmy Wagg who asks which former City player you’d partner with David Silva to make your perfect midfield line-up. Plus, the studio team discuss Saturday’s FA Cup quarter-final at Middlesbrough.
Alex Neil On Bristol City Draw
Norwich City’s latest away day woes at Ashton Gate have underlined that the side do not have what it takes to be a top six side in the Championship. Despite that though, Alex Neil stepped up to to talk to the media after the game.
Video – Arsenal 1-5 Bayern Munich
Arsenal were heavily beaten by Bayern Munich again in the Champions League on Tuesday. It was a case of deja vu for Arsenal as the 5-1 mauling at the Allianz Arena was followed up by another 5-1 win for Bayern Munich at the Emirates Stadium.
Eden, Costa score in win
London: Chelsea brushed aside London rivals West Ham United with a 2-1 away win that restored their 10-point lead at the top of the Premier League on Monday. Eden Hazard gave them the lead following a swift 25th-minute counter-attack before Diego Costa bundled the ball home shortly after the break to put the Blues in control.
Barcelona hoping for miracle
… faster, more determined and precise PSG who enjoyed the glorious European night they had long waited for since Qatar Sports Investments starting pumping millions into the club six years ago. Enrique spoke on Friday of the “relief” at ending …
Zlatan Ibrahimovic suspended for three matches as Tyrone Mings contests ban
Manchester United will miss Zlatan Ibrahimovic for three games after he accepted a Football Association charge for violent conduct – while Bournemouth’s Tyrone Mings also faces a ban for the ugly scenes at Old Trafford. Ibrahimovic, who has scored 26 goals in his maiden season in English football, will be absent for Monday’s FA Cup quarter-final trip to Chelsea as well as Premier League contests against Middlesbrough and West Brom having been charged for the incident where his elbow struck Mings in the face during Saturday’s 1-1 draw.
‘Messi deserves the Ballon d’Or every year’ – Suarez salutes Barcelona team-mate
The mercurial Argentine has only taken the prestigious prize in one of the last four years, but his club colleague thinks he should always win it Messi has won the award – which is voted for by international managers and captains, as well as journalists – five times over the course of his career, more than any other player. But three of the last four have been clinched by Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo, taking the Portugal star to within one of Messi in what has become arguably the greatest player rivalry in football history.
Barcelona vs. Paris Saint-Germain: TV channel, stream, kick-off time, odds & match preview
Lionel Messi and Co. will need to pull off a historic comeback to progress to the Champions League quarter-finals after losing 4-0 in the first leg Barcelona face the mammoth task of pulling four goals back against Paris Saint-Germain to stay alive in their Champions League last-16 tie.
There will never be a goalscoring midfielder like Frank Lampard – Noble
The West Ham captain thanked the Chelsea legend ahead of his side’s clash with the league leaders at the London Stadium Mark Noble does not expect to see another goalscoring midfielder in the same mould as former Chelsea star Frank Lampard. Ex-England international Lampard retired from football a month ago after ending his illustrious career in the MLS with New York City FC.
Rooney & Shaw left out of Man Utd squad
The England duo will not make the long trip to Russia to face Rostov, but Henrikh Mkhitaryan has been included in the selection by Jose Mourinho Wayne Rooney and Luke Shaw have been left out of Manchester United’s squad for the Europa League trip to Rostov, it has been confirmed. Rooney has fallen out of favour with manager Jose Mourinho in recent weeks and was not included in either squad for the encounters with Saint-Etienne in the previous round of the competition.
Wayne Rooney backs Childline’s Tough to Talk campaign
Footballer Wayne Rooney is urging boys to open up about their emotions after new figures show that boys are less likely to seek help for suicidal feelings than girls. Childline data show that boys are six times less likely than girls to seek support for suicidal feelings.
Chelsea-West Ham United Preview
The Belgian winger played a quick one-two with Pedro before accelerating past trailing West Ham defenders and rounding Darren Randolph to open Chelsea’s account in the 25th minute. Antonio played through the middle against the Hornets, and his replacement may well depend on the fitness of Andy Carroll, but the Irons have no other suspension worries for the encounter with the Blues, which is sure to be a fiery one.
Alan Shearer: This Chelsea star will win the Player of the Yea…
Kante instantly forced his way into Antonio Conte’s starting XI, edging former Barcelona star Cesc Fabregas to the bench. The 25-year-old helped Chelsea to extend their lead at the top of the table with a fine performance in their 2-1 win against West Ham last night.
Antonio Conte: Eden Hazard needs to make this change at Chelsea
The Belgium star netted his 11th Premier League goal last night during the Blues’ 2-1 win against West Ham. Hazard’s impressive finish at the London Stadium helped Chelsea to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to 10 points.
Frank Lampard: Why Antonio Conte’s Chelsea are similar to Jose…
Mourinho won the title in his first season as Chelsea boss with Lampard playing a key role for the Blues. Conte looks likely to repeat the Portuguese’s feat in his debut campaign and the former England midfielder sees a likeness between the two teams.
Yaya Toure: We need the spirit of 2014 to catch Chelsea in the…
While boss Pep Guardiola says his side have left themselves with too much to do, Toure is urging his team-mates to keep the faith. City will leapfrog Tottenham into second place if they win their game in hand at home to Stoke tomorrow night.
Chelsea want to win Premier League as soon as possible
… win the title as soon as possible. Chelsea have amassed 66 points from their first 27 games and Frank Lampard, on Sky Sports, claimed the club record haul of 95 points might be under threat. ‘It’s a solid step for us,’ said Conte, having watched his …
Hazard scores, avoids West Ham fan as Chelsea extends lead
Diego Costa festeja con sus compaA eros de Chelsea tras marcar un gol ante West Ham en la Liga Premier, el lunes 6 de marzo de 2017. LONDON – Chelsea took a confident step closer to the Premier League title with goals from Eden Hazard and Diego Costa enough to sweep aside London rivals West Ham 2-1 on Monday.
Hazard scores, avoids West Ham fan as Chelsea extends lead
Diego Costa festeja con sus compaA eros de Chelsea tras marcar un gol ante West Ham en la Liga Premier, el lunes 6 de marzo de 2017. LONDON – Chelsea took a confident step closer to the Premier League title with goals from Eden Hazard and Diego Costa enough to sweep aside London rivals West Ham 2-1 on Monday.
Hazard scores, avoids West Ham fan as Chelsea extends lead
Diego Costa festeja con sus compaA eros de Chelsea tras marcar un gol ante West Ham en la Liga Premier, el lunes 6 de marzo de 2017. LONDON – Chelsea took a confident step closer to the Premier League title with goals from Eden Hazard and Diego Costa enough to sweep aside London rivals West Ham 2-1 on Monday.
Hazard scores, avoids West Ham fan as Chelsea extends lead
Diego Costa festeja con sus compaA eros de Chelsea tras marcar un gol ante West Ham en la Liga Premier, el lunes 6 de marzo de 2017. LONDON – Chelsea took a confident step closer to the Premier League title with goals from Eden Hazard and Diego Costa enough to sweep aside London rivals West Ham 2-1 on Monday.
Hazard scores, avoids West Ham fan as Chelsea extends lead
Diego Costa festeja con sus compaA eros de Chelsea tras marcar un gol ante West Ham en la Liga Premier, el lunes 6 de marzo de 2017. LONDON – Chelsea took a confident step closer to the Premier League title with goals from Eden Hazard and Diego Costa enough to sweep aside London rivals West Ham 2-1 on Monday.
Antonio Conte thrilled as Chelsea respond to Tottenham and Manchester City wins
Eden Hazard opened the scoring in the first half and Diego Costa hit the second after half-time to put them in control. Manuel Lanzini hit a stoppage-time consolation for West Ham but it was too late to halt Chelsea’s seemingly unstoppable charge towards reclaiming the crown.
Antonio Conte thrilled as Chelsea respond to Tottenham and Manchester City wins
Eden Hazard opened the scoring in the first half and Diego Costa hit the second after half-time to put them in control. Manuel Lanzini hit a stoppage-time consolation for West Ham but it was too late to halt Chelsea’s seemingly unstoppable charge towards reclaiming the crown.
Antonio Conte thrilled as Chelsea respond to Tottenham and Manchester City wins
Eden Hazard opened the scoring in the first half and Diego Costa hit the second after half-time to put them in control. Manuel Lanzini hit a stoppage-time consolation for West Ham but it was too late to halt Chelsea’s seemingly unstoppable charge towards reclaiming the crown.
Mertesacker backs Wenger and demands fighting spirit from Arsenal
Per Mertesacker has conceded Arsenal were “not ready for a fight” in recent weeks but insists everyone remains happy to play under Arsene Wenger. The Gunners have lost four of their last six games in all competitions, falling off the pace in the Premier League and facing a Champions League exit after losing 5-1 to Bayern Munich last month.