Liverpool aren't quite there yet, but they're close to a Premier League title after Sunday's win at Man City. PLUS: Napoli fall from top spot in Serie A and Arsenal's goal woes continue as Gab Marcotti recaps the weekend.
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland remains a doubt for the Premier League match against Liverpool as he recovers from a knee injury, manager Pep Guardiola said Friday. Haaland hurt his right knee late in the 4-0 win over Newcastle in the league last weekend and didn't play in the 3-1 loss at Real Madrid on Wednesday,
How to watch all the UEFA Champions League round of 16 action including PSG vs. Liverpool, Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid, Arsenal, Barcelona and more.
The UEFA Champions League round of 16, quarterfinal and semifinal draws took place on Friday as Europe's leading soccer competition takes its final form for this season. The top eight teams from the league phase led by Liverpool and Barcelona qualified automatically for the round of 16 while eight teams have emerged from the knockout round playoffs which are part of this year's new format.
A Real Madrid transfer target is set to be offered a lucrative new contract to keep him from moving to the Spanish champions.
Erling Haaland was left out of the Manchester City squad for Sunday's Premier League clash with Liverpool after failing to recover from injury in time. The Norway international was an unused substitute against Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday,
Haaland missed Wednesday's game against Real Madrid, while Stones was withdrawn eight minutes into the 3-1 loss after sustaining an injury.
Erling Haaland faces a late fitness test to see if he has recovered from a knee injury ahead Manchester City's Premier League game against Tottenham. Haaland missed City's losses to Real Madrid and Liverpool last week because of the injury.
For the 16 teams left standing in the Champions League, their path to the final in Munich is clear. Or, it's at least as clear as it can be in a competition that rarely lacks for upsets and drama in its closing stages.
The UEFA Champions League round of 16 officially begins this week as several European heavyweights begin to make their case to reach the May 31 final in Munich and win the whole thing. This round's action is headlined by the latest edition of the Madrid Derby as well as another regional matchup between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti's insistence on allowing the brilliantly-talented Madrid players freedom keeps paying off, even if it can be risky