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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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    DON'T OVERLOOK BAYERN

    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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    Zambia striker Banda: Orlando Pride 'need another star''

    Orlando Pride and Zambia striker Barbra Banda told ESPN that the Pride's ambition in 2025 is to become the first team since North Carolina Courage in 2019 to retain the NWSL championship.

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    Is the NWSL becoming a two-tier league of competitiveness?

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    TRANSFERS

    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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    MANCHESTER UNITED

    Man United's new stadium: What the 100,000-seater will look like

    Manchester United minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has announced plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium next to Old Trafford.

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    Man United's new stadium will be big, but it won't be world's biggest football ground

    Manchester United's proposed new 100,000-seat home will be one of the world's largest soccer stadiums, but it won't be the biggest.

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    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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      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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