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2nd Leg - Tied on aggregate - Real Madrid advance 4-2 on penalties2nd Leg
The inevitability of Real Madrid breaking Atléti hearts in the UCL
Real Madrid and Atlético couldn't be separated over two legs but, when Wednesday's match went to penalties, there was only ever going to be one outcome.
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Did Julián Alvarez touch the ball twice for his penalty?
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Burley: Real Madrid's front three were awful
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Is there tension between Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham?
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Champions League quarterfinal predictions, from Real Madrid-Arsenal to Villa-PSG
So, the round of 16 is over and after some amazing Champions League action, what will happen in the next round? ESPN FC's experts give their knee-jerk picks for the quarterfinals.
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How can Arsenal beat Real Madrid?
ESPN FC's Frank Leboeuf explains how Arsenal can beat Real Madrid as the two teams are set to meet in the Champions League quarterfinals.
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How far can Aston Villa go in the Champions League?
The ESPN FC crew discuss how far Aston Villa can go in the Champions League after Unai Emery's side reached the quarterfinals.
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Transfer rumors, news: Isak firms as Arsenal's No. 1 target
Goal-shy Arsenal reportedly have Newcastle's Alexander Isak at the top of their summer shortlist. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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Fulham's Antonee Robinson addresses Liverpool links
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2nd Leg - Tied on aggregate
Man United's Europa League fate depends on a misfiring attack finding the net
Man United's season hinges on advancing in the Europa League, but thanks to their woefully underperforming attack, it's far from guaranteed.
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ENGLISH TEAMS IN EUROPE
How 11 English teams can play in Europe next season
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2nd Leg - Tied on aggregate - Paris Saint-Germain advance 4-1 on penalties2nd Leg
Núñez miss sums up Liverpool frustration as PSG emerge as Champions League favourites
Liverpool's tense exit from the Champions League was a game to forget for Darwin Núñez. Meanwhile, PSG's Ousmane Dembélé and Gianluigi Donnarumma silenced their critics en route to the quarterfinals.
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Nicol admits 'the best team went through' as PSG eliminate Liverpool
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How PSG have become stronger contenders without Kylian Mbappe
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COULD BAYERN WIN IT ALL?
Bayern aren't at their best, but could still win Bundesliga, Champions League. How?
Are they playing badly, or are their opponents just playing worse? Whatever it is, Bayern Munich could well stumble to winning both the Bundesliga and Champions League this season.
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TUESDAY'S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Yamal, Raphinha shine as Barcelona pay tribute to team doctor with win
Lamine Yamal and Raphinha were the stars as Barcelona qualified for the last eight of the UEFA Champions League, on a day full of emotions.
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Xabi Alonso's coaching career at a crossroads after UCL exit
For Xabi Alonso and Leverkusen, this season was all about the Champions League. Now that quest is over, what's next for one of Europe's most in-demand coaches?
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Who's favourite to advance when Bayern face Inter?
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Klinsmann: Harry Kane has 'become a leader' for Bayern
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- Simeone: 'Ball doesn't move' on disallowed pen
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- Dortmund edge Lille to advance to QF with Barça
- 'We want more': Villa dreaming of toppling PSG
- Ange on 2nd season trophy comments: No regrets
- Amorim: Players can't argue with Ratcliffe criticism
- Van Dijk on Liverpool future: 'I have no idea'
- Barça women finish off Madrid to reach Copa final
- Brighton owner buys stake in Melbourne Victory
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