Daily Archives: April 8, 2026

Real Madrid 1 Bayern Munich 2: Mbappe gives Spanish hope, but can anyone stop Kane & Co?

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“Bayern Munich have served real notice of their intent. Vincent Kompany and his players departed the pitch at the Bernabeu celebrating the Germans’ first win over Real Madrid for 14 years, and their first in this arena over 90 minutes for a quarter of a century. That they might actually have ended partly frustrated to be taking only a one-goal advantage back to Bavaria sums up how well they played — up to a point. …”
NY Times/The Athletic
YouTube: Real Madrid vs. Bayern: Extended Highlights | UCL Quarter-final – Leg 1

Sporting CP 0 Arsenal 1: Gyokeres’ timid return, Raya’s superb saves and Arteta’s savvy subs

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“Arsenal secured a late win over Sporting CP in what had been a mostly cagey — and sometimes tepid — first leg of their Champions League quarter-final in Lisbon. With the game seemingly drifting toward a goalless draw, substitute Kai Havertz latched onto Gabriel Martinelli’s pass and coolly slotted into the net. After successive defeats — to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final and to Southampton in the FA Cup quarter-final — Mikel Arteta’s side secured a morale-boosting win. …”
NY Times/The Athletic
YouTube: Sporting CP vs. Arsenal: Extended Highlights | UCL Quarter-final – Leg 1

How Liverpool can challenge PSG: Defensive discipline, high pressing and a reliable out-ball

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“If you were picking a match to play after losing 4-0 to Manchester City, it would not be a trip to France to face defending European champions Paris Saint-Germain. Yet that’s the challenge for Arne Slot and his players as they aim to bounce back from this season’s latest low and keep their hopes of winning the Champions League alive. Even if Liverpool were at the peak of their powers, a trip to the Parc des Princes would be laced with an element of trepidation due to the quality of the opposition. For supporters who have been watching this iteration of Liverpool, there is a fear of not just defeat on Wednesday but of another 90 minutes like they witnessed at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. …”
NY Times/The Athletic