Sarr struck twice in a dramatic 2-1 aggregate win, including the decisive extra-time goal, to set up a last-eight meeting with Fiorentina.After a goalless first leg, Palace made a fast start in Cyprus, with Sarr rounding the goalkeeper to score in the 13th minute. But despite controlling t...
Forest went into the second leg in Denmark trailing 1-0 from the first leg at the City Ground. Nicolas Dominguez gave Forest a first-half lead with a precise header, and captain Ryan Yates added a stunning strike to put them ahead 2-1 on aggregate. Martin Erlic's goal for Midtjylland sent ...
The goals came at the Estadio do Dragao in the round of 16 second leg, with William Gomes scoring in the 21st minute before Victor Froholdt added a second in the 72nd minute.Hoeness had been quick to congratulate Francesco Farioli and his side, admitting Porto had been more clinical across...
Martinez played a decisive role in the breakthrough early in the second half. Just seconds after making a crucial save, he launched a long pass that released Jadon Sancho, who calmly squared for McGinn to score.McGinn told reporters after the match: "He's a mad man. I know he's a family ma...
The move comes amid growing concern that the technology is being applied inconsistently across competitions. Speaking at a briefing in Brussels, UEFA referees chief Roberto Rosetti warned that VAR is in danger of drifting away from its original purpose.He stressed that the system was intro...
The tie stood at 1-1 after the first meeting at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, leaving everything to play for.Speaking ahead of the match at Stadio Olimpico, Wesley admitted he was proud of his growing role in the squad but remained grounded. "I'm very happy. I want to carry on like this and ...
Speaking before the second leg at Estadio do Dragao tonight, Hoeness confirmed Leweling picked up a minor issue in the recent match against RB Leipzig."Jamie has a small problem from the Leipzig game, but he will train today," Hoeness said. "Josha Vagnoman is back with the squad, which is ...
Despite the result at the Mercedes-Benz Arena, Hoeness praised his team's attitude and insisted the tie was still alive ahead of next week's return leg in Portugal."First of all, congratulations to Porto on their victory in the first leg," Hoeness said afterwards. "We started the game very...
Villa's manager celebrated his 100th win in charge after a determined performance at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy, where his side absorbed heavy pressure before finding the decisive breakthrough just after the hour.The winning moment arrived through Ollie Watkins in the 61st minute, who ended a...
Villa travelled to the Stade Pierre-Mauroy aiming to take an advantage back to Villa Park ahead of the return leg next week, but Emery warned that the French side would present a serious challenge.The Villa manager said his team's structure and discipline would be vital."We built th...
The Bundesliga side welcome the Portuguese giants to the MHP Arena knowing the tie represents a major moment for the club. Stuttgart are playing in the last 16 of a European competition for the first time in 13 years and preparing for their first ever meeting with Porto.Hoeness made it cle...
Stuttgart progressed 4-2 on aggregate, but the night in Glasgow left Undav furious after two second-half goals were ruled out for offside following Video Assistant Referee intervention.The only goal of the match came after just 28 seconds, when Celtic midfielder Luke McCowan struck early t...
Forest had put themselves in a commanding position with a 3-0 first-leg win in Istanbul, but they were rocked on Thursday night when Kerem Akturkoglu struck twice to put the visitors 2-0 ahead on the night. Suddenly, what had looked routine became tense, with Fenerbahce threatening a remarkable c...
Appointed just four days earlier as Sean Dyche's successor, Pereira immediately ended Forest's three-game winless run and put the team firmly in control of the tie. With the second leg scheduled at the City Ground on 26 February, Forest now look strong favourites to reach the last 16, where they ...
Stuttgart narrowly missed out on automatic qualification for the round of 16, but this clinical away performance has put them firmly in control of the tie."Our players knew what was at stake today," Hoeness said after the match. "They delivered a very focused performance. We had phases whe...
Stuttgart made a blistering start at the MHP Arena and were two goals up inside seven minutes. Deniz Undav opened the scoring in the sixth minute, side-footing home from Lorenz Assignon's cross, before Demirovic doubled the lead moments later after a neat one-two with Angelo Stiller."I hav...
The victory at the City Ground was a strong finish to the group phase and gave Forest the advantage of hosting the second leg of their upcoming tie.Forest opened the scoring when Ferencvaros defender Bence Otvos turned Ryan Yates's cross into his own net in the 17th minute. Brazilian strik...
Villa, who had already sealed a place in the last 16, made it seven wins from eight group matches, but were pushed hard by a Salzburg side chasing qualification. Emery's team trailed 2–0 before a strong second-half response turned the night around.Karim Konate punished a mistake from Tyron...
Niccolo Pisilli scored both of the Roma goals last night in their 2-0 Europa League win against Stuttgart. He scored once in each half of the match.Stuttgart matched Roma for long spells but were punished for a lack of cutting edge, as the Italian side proved more clinical and strengthened...
Villa secured a top-eight finish thanks to Jadon Sancho's 25th-minute header, the winger's first goal for the club since arriving on loan earlier in the season. Emery's team then had to withstand heavy pressure, particularly in the second half, to protect a narrow lead.Speaking after the m...