Gonzalo Higuaín's first UEFA Champions League knockout goals since 2013 were the difference between Juventus and Monaco in the first leg of the semi-finals at Stade Louis II. For a player of his calibre, a record of only two goals in 24 knockout games prior to Wednesday night's heroics was a statistical anomaly. Doubling his career tally of knockout strikes in the 2-0 win at Monaco was an eloquent response to those who doubted whether it would ever happen for him in the tournament's latter stages.The Argentinian international, who had last scored in a knockout game for Real Madrid against Galatasaray in the 2013 quarter-finals,
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Champions League podcast: Madrid magic, Monaco-Juve
Hear from Stefan Savić and Leonardo Jardim as host Rob Daly is joined by UEFA.com's European football expert Andy Brassell and match commentator Richard Kaufman to review Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo-inspired 3-0 semi-final first-leg derby win and preview Wednesday's match between Monaco and Juventus in the official UEFA Champions League podcast.DOWNLOAD THE PODCAST NOW Download the podcast from iTunes or audioBoom, or listen in the official competition app. Our radio show Matchday Live returns with Juventus v Monaco commentary on Wednesday from 19:30CET on UEFA.com and in the app. ... UEFA.com
Madrid back on track as Monaco bow out
Atlético Madrid 0-1 Villarreal (Soriano 82)Atlético's 12-game unbeaten run in all competitions came to an end on Tuesday evening. Diego Simeone's side began the night looking to close the gap on Liga pacesetters Barcelona and Real Madrid, but ended it looking over their shoulders at fourth-placed Sevilla, who remain three points adrift but now have a game in hand.
Dortmund v Monaco: past meetings, stats and reaction
When are the games?First leg, Dortmund: 11 AprilSecond leg, Monaco: 19 AprilHead-to-head recordNever played Did you know?Dortmund's overall record against French clubs is W6 D5 L5. Only one of those defeats has come at home, where their record is W4 D3 L1. In France, the German club have won two, drawn two and lost four.Since the beginning of last season Dortmund have lost just one of 12 home games (W9 D2) in UEFA competition.Thomas Tuchel's team have lost just three of 12 European away fixtures played since the sta... UEFA.com - News
Monaco 6-6 City: second-highest scoring knockout tie
Only once before in UEFA Champions League history have more goals been scored in a knockout round tie than the 12 mustered by Monaco and Manchester City in their round of 16 meeting.13 GOALSBayern München 12-1 Sporting CP2008/09, round of 16 12 GOALSLyon 10-2 Werder Bremen2004/05, round of 16Chelsea 7-5 Liverpool2008/09, quarter-finalsBarcelona 10-2 Bayer Leverkusen2011/12, round of 16Monaco 6-6 Manchester City (Monaco win on away goals)2016/17, round of 16
Madrid leapfrog Barcelona, Bayern and Monaco prevail
Round of 16 second legs: Tuesday 14 March• JUVENTUS (2-0) PORTOJuventus 2-1 AC Milan (Benatia 30, Dybala 90+7pen; Bacca 43)Juventus made it 31 consecutive home league victories in dramatic fashion as Paulo Dybala converted from the spot with the last kick of the game. Medhi Benatia had earlier thumped in Dani Alves's chipped pass for his first Bianconeri goal. Milan had José Sosa dismissed in added time before Dybala tucked away the winner.Arouca 0-4 Porto (Danilo 15, Soares 25 86, Diogo Jota 71)Francisco Soares continued his incredible scoring streak as Porto eased to a ninth successive Liga v... UEFA.com - News
Monaco go clear, Lewandowski scores 100th Bayern goal
Round of 16 second legs: Tuesday 14 March• JUVENTUS (2-0) PORTOJuventus 2-1 AC Milan (Benatia 30, Dybala 90+7pen; Bacca 43)Juventus made it 31 consecutive home league victories in dramatic fashion as Paulo Dybala converted from the spot with the last kick of the game. Medhi Benatia had earlier thumped in Dani Alves's chipped pass for his first Bianconeri goal. Milan had José Sosa dismissed in added time before Dybala tucked away the winner.Arouca 0-4 Porto (Danilo 15, Soares 25 86, Diogo Jota 71)Francisco Soares continued his incredible scoring streak as Porto eased to a ninth successive Liga v... UEFA.com - News