Tag: 2016/17 Champions League
Zidane back among the immortals
Feted as one of the finest talents of his generation, Zinedine Zidane has made the transition to management so smoothly that he has already...
Two-goal Ronaldo keeps Madrid kings of Europe
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Real Madrid crushed Juventus 4-1 in Cardiff on Saturday to become the first team to retain the European Cup...
Buffon eyes final ‘fairytale’ with Juventus
Veteran Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon says Saturday's Champions League final against Real Madrid will have "special" personal significance as he approaches the end of...
Juventus the final hurdle to history for Zidane’s Madrid
Even for a man and a club synonymous with European Cup glory, Zinedine Zidane and Real Madrid stand on the brink of history in Saturday's...
Atletico comeback falls short as Real reach final
Real Madrid inflicted a fourth Champions League elimination on Atletico Madrid in as many years on Wednesday, losing their semi-final second leg 2-1 but...
Alves special sends ruthless Juve into final
A stunning Dani Alves volley helped Juventus stroll into their second Champions League final in three years on Tuesday, a 2-1 win on the...
Monaco cling to hope of miracle in Turin
Even Monaco coach Leonardo Jardim rates it as only a one in 20 shot.
And most people in football would say that is taking an...
Juventus close on final as Higuain hurts Monaco
Gonzalo Higuain scored both goals as an imperious Juventus beat Monaco 2-0 in their Champions League semi-final first leg on Wednesday to take a...
Juventus aiming to make experience count against Monaco
Veteran Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is hopeful the experience in the Italian team's ranks can give them the edge in their Champions League semi-final...
“Unique” Ronaldo leaves Atletico needing a miracle
Cristiano Ronaldo's sensational goalscoring record was hailed as "unique" by boss Zinedine Zidane as his latest hat-trick left Real Madrid on the verge of...