Sentences with phrase «champions league opener»

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho reserved special praise for Ashley Young following his side's 3 - 0 win over FC Basel in the Champions League opener on Tuesday night.

With the Champions League opener at home against Juventus on Tuesday night, this match wouldn't have great appeal to Barça fans, but one player will attract all the attention in this match: new signing Ousmane Dembélé, the most expensive transfer in club history who's coming to replace Neymar and bring amazing skills and incredible potential to the Camp Nou.

Following a very exciting performance and victory against Juventus in the Champions League opener, Barcelona return to action in La Liga with a trip to Madrid for a meeting with recently promoted Getafe.

In other news, Robert Pires has taken a liking to the skililfull Montpellier winger Remy Cabella, who impressed me as well, with his trickery over a month back, in the Champions League opener.

Manchester United star Paul Pogba could be sidelined for up to 12 weeks after he sustained a muscular problem in the 3 - 1 win over Basel in the Champions League opener.

Gervinho could be given a rest, following his long commute, to have him raring to go against Montpellier in the Champions League opener.

Paris Saint - Germain would see their Champions League opener as a lost opportunity for three points, rather than being happy at the single point they gained in front of of their fans at Parc des Princes.

Reports are out claiming that PSG midfielder Marco Verratti says they'll be up for their Champions League opener with Arsenal.

Chelsea will play hosts to Azerbaijani champions Qarabag in their Champions League opener on Tuesday night.

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has accused his team of disrespecting Basel in the Champions League opener on Tuesday night.

Manchester United full back Luke Shaw has tonight suffered what looks to be a double leg fracture after a challenge from PSV's Hector Moreno during their Champions League opener.

Lukaku has hit the ground running since his # 75 million switch to Man United with his strike in Tuesday's Champions League opener against FC Basel goal number six of the season so far.

However, the club received a boost when news came of Kompany's quick recovery after Pellegrini feared that he would be missing for the side's Champions League opener next month, as well as the game with Manchester United on September 22nd.

# 36million signing Anthony Martial was handed the task of leading the line in Holland but failed to replicate the immediate impact he had against Liverpool last Saturday evening as United crashed to a 2 - 1 defeat in their Champions League opener.

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First up is the Champions League opener, away to Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday night and then what could turn out to be a crucial away game against last season's Premier League champions Chelsea.

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The teenager was named in the starting XI for United Champions League opener against PSV Eindhoven and had a member of the club's staff to thank for helping him board the team bus that had looked set to leave him at the hotel.

The current Premier League leaders went into the clash against the Hammers on the back of suffering a 2 - 1 loss at the hands of Serie A giants Juventus in the Champions League opener in midweek, although they had made a perfect start to the domestic campaign.

The defeat in west London was the second in succession for Arsene Wenger's side following a disappointing setback in their Champions League opener against Dinamo Zagreb in midweek.

Arsenal captain Mikel Arteta says the squad are desperate to bounce back from the disappointment of defeat in their Champions League opener in midweek.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho to axe quartet for Champions League opener

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Cahill captained the side in the absence of John Terry during the Champions League opener against Macabbi Tel - Aviv on Wednesday night as the west London outfit returned to form with a convincing 4 - 0 victory over the Israeli side thanks to goals from Willian, Oscar, Diego Costa and Cesc Fabregas.

Cristiano Ronaldo netted his 257 goal for the Spanish giants on Tuesday night as they waltzed past FC Basel in their Champions League opener, an astonishing goal tally to show from his 252 appearances for the club.

The England international, who joined Manchester City for a fee believed to be in the region of # 49million earlier in the summer, has scored just once since his move and spurned a number of golden opportunities against Serie A giants Juventus in their Champions League opener on Tuesday night.

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Shaw is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after being stretchered off in the first - half on United Champions League opener against PSV Eindhoven following a strong challenge from Hector Moreno, who has also played under Pochettino, and it was revealed after the game that he has suffered a double fracture of his right leg.

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We could have hoped for a better opener to our champions league campaign, but ultimately we shouldn't be too disappointed with picking up a point away to PSG.

There's defending Division III section - champion Acalanes - Lafayette, who visit the Ugly Eagles in the April 18 league opener.

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The 20 - year - old scored a stunning goal in the UEFA Super Cup game and added another beauty in the La Liga opener, now he'll hope to continue to build on that in the Champions League.

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The Nigerian international was at fault for Paris Saint - Germain «s opener in their Champions League victory over Chelsea on Tuesday evening.

Alexis then provided an assist for Koscielny in our EPL opener and was on the scoresheet himself just over a week later as he scored the goal that put us into the Champions League group stage.

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Fabregas is certain to miss the opening leg of the Champions League qualifier against FC Twente — along with eight other key names — and will also play no part in the Premier League opener against West Brom on Saturday.

The former Auxerre forward has scored the opener in the 2 - 0 win against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League last year.

Mata and his teammates are back in action on Tuesday night as they face Eredivisie giants PSV Eindhoven in their UEFA Champions League group stage opener.

Bayern Munich got off to a rocky start in the first leg of its Champions League quarterfinal against Sevilla, conceding a surprising opener.

Maribor and Spartak Moscow played out a 1 - 1 draw in their Champions League Group E opener as a referee narrowly escaped being hit by a flare.

His opener against Manchester City in January set the tone for the Reds performance while his absolute rocket against the same opposition in the Champions League looked to have knocked the stuffing out of Guardiola's men.

They're there for the 3 - 0 loss to Barcelona in the Champions League group stage opener.

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The Bianconeri return to the Camp Nou to take on Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League group stage opener.

Arsenal take on league Champions Manchester City this weekend for the Community Shield followed by the league opener against Crystal Palace 6 days latter.

Reigning Premier League champions Chelsea begin the defence of their title with a good looking home opener against Burnley.

Finally, English midfielder Jack Wilshere, who put in an excellent if futile shift in the opener, joined Ramsey in encouraging the fans to focus on the upcoming Champions League match:

Karim Benzema scored twice after Cristiano Ronaldo broke his six - match duck at the ground with a superb opener to edge within one of club icon Raul's all - time Champions League goalscoring record.