Yussuf Poulsen revelled in an amazing moment after RB Leipzig moved into the Champions League semi-finals.
Tyler Adams deflected 88th-minute strike lifted Leipzig to a 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid in the quarter-finals on Thursday.
A penalty from Joao Felix had earlier cancelled out Dani Olmo s opener in Lisbon, but Leipzig – founded just 11 years ago – advanced.
Poulsen, who arrived at the club in 2013, was delighted as Leipzig s rise continued, having been in the fifth tier in Germany in 2009-10.
You couldn t write a better story. It is a huge day and an amazing moment – we have to enjoy it, he said, via the club s website.
Another fantastic game is around the corner. We were the better team and are deservedly through to the semi-final. …
Werner on the Old Trafford radar
Suffering another Champions League collapse away at Galatasaray on Wednesday evening, have found themselves at the heart of real scrutiny this season.
While Erik ten Hag’s might have once again broken the bank over the summer, it has been suggested that the Premier League heavyweights could be set for another hectic January transfer window.
With former Atalanta marksman still waiting to open his Premier League account, it appears that Manchester United are seeking attacking reinforcements when the window opened up.
However, while might have struggled to find his feet since making a return to Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig last year, it has been suggested that the Germany international could be handed a shock lifeline in Janua…
Barcelona head coach Ronald Koeman does not know if he will still be in charge of the club for next season.
The Catalan giants head into Saturday s final LaLiga match of 2020-21 against Eibar knowing they cannot finish any higher than third place.
After a mixed start to the season, a 19-match unbeaten run in the top flight propelled Barca back into title contention as leaders Atletico Madrid began to falter.
However, Koeman has overseen just three wins from their past eight league games, meaning they are five points behind Real Madrid and seven adrift of Atleti heading into matchday 38.
Barca s recent league form, coupled with their Champions League last-16 exit to Paris Saint-Germain, has left Koeman facing serious questions over his future despite win…
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Looking to officially book their Copa Libertadores knockout stage ticket with a final Group E statement, Bolivar will welcome Palestino to the Estadio Hernando Siles in the early hours of Wednesday.
Starting with the hosts, why Bolivar might have been disappointed as they had to settle for a Primera Division silver medal finish last season, the Blues have continued to shine on the Copa Libertadores stage. Mustering 10 points from their five Group G appearances and with one foot firmly placed in the knockout stage, Flavio Robatto’s men are rightfully pencilled in as a landslide contender here. Picking up some perfect momentum over the weekend as they cruised their way to a routine 4-0 romp against Santa Cruz while on Clausura, t…
Sancho completes his Dortmund return
Although might have only arrived at Old Trafford back in July 2021 for a fee of £73million, the England international has quickly found himself at the heart of a Manchester United nightmare.
At the centre of a major controversy this season after a public falling out with Erik ten Hag, the 23-year-old has not made a single appearance for the Premier League giants since August 26th.
With the former Ajax boss making it abundantly clear that Sancho has no part to play going forward, the one-time Manchester City starlet has completed a loan switch back to .
Enjoying what was a hugely successful spell during his four-year stay in rural Germany, Sancho certainly appears to be relishing a return to the German heavyweights.
Ajax CEO Edwin van der Sar welcomed Manchester United s rumoured interest in head coach Erik ten Hag, while he hinted at a return to the Red Devils.
Ten Hag has been linked with Premier League giants United, who are eyeing a long-term manager following the interim appointment of Ralf Rangnick until the end of the season.
Ajax s Ten Hag has impressed in his time in Amsterdam, where the 51-year-old has delivered two Eredivisie titles and embarked on a memorable run to the 2018-19 Champions League semi-finals.
Ten Hag s men have been the entertainers of Europe this term, dazzling their way into the Champions League round of 16, becoming the first Dutch side in history to win all six of their group-stage games in a campaign following Tuesday s 4-2 victory over Sporti…
Manuel Neuer will miss at least the first leg of Bayern Munich s Champions League last-16 clash with Salzburg after undergoing knee surgery.
Bayern said their long-serving goalkeeper would be sidelined for several weeks, with the Bundesliga leaders disclosing the unexpected news on Sunday evening.
In a statement, Bayern said: Manuel Neuer underwent successful surgery on his right knee joint on Sunday. FC Bayern will therefore have to do without their captain for the coming weeks.
Hasan Salihamidzic, the Bayern sporting director, said: All of us in the club and the team wish Manuel a good and speedy recovery, and we re sure he ll be back to full fitness with us soon.
Sven Ulreich has been Neuer s deputy and is expected to step in while the 35-year-old…
UEFA has announced the introduction of semi-automatic offside technology, which will debut in the Super Cup and be used in the Champions League during the 2022-23 season.
SOAT s introduction will allow VAR teams to determine offside situations quickly and more accurately , UEFA says, and will operate thanks to specialised cameras, which are able to track 29 different body points per player.
Set to be used in the Super Cup match between Real Madrid and Eintracht Frankfurt in Helsinki on August 10, UEFA says the technology has been tested 188 times since 2010 – including all matches in last season s Champions League, knock-out fixtures in the Women s Champions League and during the UEFA Women s Euros, as well as other club competition finals.
UEFA is constantly …
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Molineux will host only the second-ever Christmas Eve Premier League fixture on Sunday lunchtime, featuring a clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea in the West Midlands.
Wolves, managed by Gary O Neil, suffered a disappointing 3-0 defeat to West Ham United in their recent Premier League encounter. Meanwhile, Chelsea returns to league action following their progression to the Carabao Cup semi-finals, having defeated Newcastle on penalties after a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge in the previous round.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
In the recent trip to West Ham, some Wolves fans might have anticipated a closely-contested top-flight clash but instead witnessed the outstanding performance of Lucas Paqueta at the London Stadium.…
Marc Skinner believes stripping the emotion out of a sold-out Women’s FA Cup final at Wembley can help Manchester United claim their first major trophy.
Sunday’s showdown between United and Chelsea is a 90,000 sell-out, setting a new attendance record for a women’s domestic club match outside the Women’s Champions League.
But United boss Skinner has promised to treat the occasion as a “business-like event”, saying he has learned lessons from Manchester City beating his Birmingham team 4-1 in the 2017 FA Cup showpiece at Wembley.
Skinner said: “What we got wrong at Birmingham is that we made it a massive event. We made it bigger than it should have been.
“Everyone knows it’s a big deal, but we put quotes on the wall from players and famil…