Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer returns to Barcelona's Nou Camp stadium for tonight's UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg with fond memories of the greatest night of his playing career. Solskjaer came off the substitute's bench to score the last-gasp winner for United against Bayern Munich in the 1999 UEFA Champions League final at the famous stadium. And the former United striker admitted he's been asked to relive that magic moment a few times as he has prepared his side for tonight's clash. Also on rt.com 'Barca & Juve have a little advantage. It's a classic final': Mourinho makes UCL predictions (VIDEO) "That goal has been mentioned a few times, yes," he grinned. "So many people have congratulated me and talked to me about that night. "They say, 'it was the best night of my life but don't tell my wife!' – that kind of thing." The Norwegian had a knack for being in the right place at the right time when it mattered most for … [Read more...] about UEFA Champions League: Solskjaer returns to happy hunting ground as United look to shock Barca
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UEFA Champions League: Manchester United stun PSG 3-1 to reach quarterfinals; Porto eliminate Roma
Marcus Rashford's injury-time penalty sent Manchester United through to the Champions League quarterfinals on Wednesday, securing a 3-1 win at Paris Saint-Germain to overturn a two-goal deficit from the first leg. Referee Damir Skomina awarded the penalty after a lengthy video review that showed defender Presnel Kimpembe jumping up to block Diogo Dalot's shot with his elbow. Rashford kept his nerve, blasting the ball past Gianluigi Buffon to send the United fans to his left into raptures. As United's players sprinted to celebrate with their fans at the final whistle, Kimpembe lay flat on the ground for several moments as a stunned Parc des Princes crowd looked on in disbelief. United had only a slim chance after losing 2-0 at home in the first leg of the last-16 match, with coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's task made even harder by the fact that 10 of his players were either injured or suspended. That included midfielder Paul Pogba, who was sent off at Old Trafford. "Everything seemed to be … [Read more...] about UEFA Champions League: Manchester United stun PSG 3-1 to reach quarterfinals; Porto eliminate Roma
UEFA Champions League: Lyon draw 0-0 with Barcelona in last 16; Liverpool, Bayern draw 0-0
Lyon kept Barcelona's vaunted attack in check as the sides drew 0-0 in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 on Tuesday. Lionel Messi failed to add to his six goals so far in the competition, while Luis Suarez had the goal gaping but sliced a shot wide with 20 minutes left after latching on to Jordi Alba's pass from the left. When Messi picked out Sergio Busquets five minutes from the end, the midfielder's rasping shot from the edge of the penalty area drew a fine save from Anthony Lopes. Messi had the goal in his sights in the last minute with his second free kick of the night, but struck it into the wall and did the same with the rebound. Both goalkeepers did well in a contest free of any cynical or heavy fouling, with Barcelona's Marc-Andre ter Stegen making two fine saves inside the first 10 minutes from midfielder Houssem Aouar and forward Martin Terrier. Although Lyon spent much of the half chasing Barcelona's slick midfielders, Barca's approach play too often broke … [Read more...] about UEFA Champions League: Lyon draw 0-0 with Barcelona in last 16; Liverpool, Bayern draw 0-0
UEFA Champions League: Bayern braced for Klopp reunion at Liverpool
Bayern Munich knows all too well how tough an opponent Juergen Klopp can be. Now in his fourth season at Anfield, the former Borussia Dortmund coach is facing Bayern for the first time while leading Liverpool. Bayern visits Liverpool for the first leg of their Champions League last-16 game on Tuesday, mindful that it didn't always come out on top against Klopp during his time at Dortmund. While Bayern defeated Klopp's Dortmund side in the 2013 Champions League final, Klopp had the upper hand in the 2012 German Cup final, which Dortmund won 5-2. Klopp also led Dortmund to successive league titles at Bayern's expense in 2011 and 2012. "Personally I like Juergen Klopp a lot," said Bayern president Uli Hoeness, who revealed that he almost signed Klopp to take over before the club decided on Jurgen Klinsmann in 2008. Also Tuesday, Lyon hosts Barcelona. On Wednesday, Atletico Madrid welcomes Juventus, and Schalke hosts Manchester City. Liverpool has not lost a European match at Anfield since … [Read more...] about UEFA Champions League: Bayern braced for Klopp reunion at Liverpool
UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid enjoying winning run as Champions League returns
Three-time defending champion Real Madrid appears to have hit its stride again just in time for the return of the Champions League. The knockout stages begin Tuesday with Manchester United hosting Paris Saint-Germain and Porto going to Roma in the first leg of the round of 16 games. Madrid, confident after six wins and one draw from its last seven games across all competitions, visits Ajax on Wednesday, when the Spanish side will hope to record its seventh successive win over the Dutch club. Also Wednesday, Tottenham hosts Bundesliga leader Borussia Dortmund. Madrid's hopes of claiming a record-extending fourth straight Champions League title appeared fanciful earlier this season after a run of five losses in seven matches across all competitions, culminating in the 5-1 defeat at Barcelona that left the side ninth in the Spanish league and saw Julen Lopetegui dismissed as coach. Lopetegui's successor, Santiago Solari, endured a difficult start but he finally appears to have turned the … [Read more...] about UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid enjoying winning run as Champions League returns