SATURDAY Alavés 0-0 Atlético MadridAtlético drew for the third consecutive game away to their fellow Copa del Rey semi-finalists. Jose María Giménez, on target in the Rojiblancos's midweek cup match against Eibar, was substituted ten minutes into the second half with a right thigh injury. Lars Stindl celebrates one of his two goals against Leverkusen©Getty ImagesBayer Leverkusen 2-3 Bo... UEFA.com - News
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China’s UEFA Champions League connection
Some great European-based players have been making the big move east this winter to join clubs in China.To mark Chinese New Year, UEFA.com lists the former UEFA Champions League talents lined up to feature in the Chinese Super League when the 2017 season begins in March. All statistics include qualifying. Meanwhile, can you answer the following questions (answers to be found below):Which three former UEFA Champions League winners are currently playing in China's top division?Which five Chinese Super League players also featured at UEFA EURO
Ten claims to fame: Gent
Hosts of perhaps the biggest party in the history of Belgian football, Gent will hope that Tottenham Hotspur will have a harder time than Real Madrid when they come to Belgium in the UEFA Europa League round of 32. UEFA.com discovers what makes them special.Formed: 1900Nicknames: De Buffalos (The Buffalos) UEFA club competition honours• noneDomestic honours (most recent triumph in brackets)• League title: 1 (2015)• Belgian Cup: 3 (2010)• Belgian Super Cup 1 (2... UEFA.com - News
Denis delights Barcelona, Benfica’s cup runs dry
THURSDAY Barcelona 5-2 Real Sociedad, agg: 6-2 (Denis Suárez 17 82, Messi 55, Luis Suárez 63, Arda 80; Juanmi 62, Willian José 73)With a fifth straight win in all competitions, Barcelona built on a 1-0 first leg lead to march on to the Copa del Rey semi-finals. Denis Suárez, Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez all scored for the second game in succession, having also found the target in Sunday's 4-0 Liga success at Eibar. The Argentinian has scored at least once in nine of his last
Atlético, Juventus, Monaco progress as Madrid bow out
WEDNESDAY Eibar 2-2 Atlético Madrid (Enrich 73, Leon 81; Giménez 49, Juanfran 85 – Atlético win 5-3 on aggregate)José María Giménez's header, his first goal of the season, increased Atlético's aggregate lead in this Copa del Rey quarter-final matchup. Eibar turned the game, if not the tie, around with two quick-fire goals, only for Juanfran's lob to save the Rojiblancos from defeat on the night. José María Giménez (left) after his first goal since FebruaryUEFA.com - News
Buffon v Casillas: Players call it a draw on Twitter
With over 260 UEFA Champions League – as well as more than 330 international – appearances between them, there can be little doubt that Gianluigi Buffon and Iker Casillas are two of the greatest keepers in European history (indeed they share the continental record of 167 international caps). As Juventus are taking on Porto in the round of 16 next month, it seemed an appropriate time to take a look at the pair in action ... The tale of the tapeGianluigi Buffon (Juventus and Italy)Age: 38Senior
Paris in final and Napoli make semis
TUESDAY Bordeaux 1-4 Paris Saint-Germain (Rolán 32; Di María 19 81, Cavani 60 74)This comfortable win means Paris will aim for a fourth straight French League Cup when they face Monaco or Nancy in the final on 1 April at Stade de Lyon. Ángel Di María broke the deadlock when he curled in a free-kick off the crossbar, but Diego Rolán levelled. However, Paris remained on top and Edinson Cavani produced a confident finish following a through ball from Lucas Moura, making his 200th club appearance.