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Pep Guardiola, Manchester City's head coach, made some intriguing remarks about his midfield options in the aftermath of their impressive Champions League victory over RB Leipzig this week. While Norwegian striker Erling Haaland stole the headlines with his record-breaking five goals, Belgian playmaker Kevin De Bruyne was also in fine form. Guardiola acknowledged De Bruyne's contribution to the win but was quick to turn attention towards the team's defence. Moreover, Guardiola took the opportunity to remind everyone that there are other midfielders in contention for a starting spot. He mentioned Ilkay Gundogan as the best midfielder the team has had this season, with Bernardo Silva also vying for a starting position. Guardiola added that players need to compete with each other to achieve their highest level, and those who fail to do so will not make the starting lineup. Guardiola's remarks about Gundogan are particularly noteworthy, as the German midfielder's c...

Napoli are poised to secure a historic first-ever place in the Champions League quarter-finals as they hold a 2-0 first-leg advantage over Eintracht Frankfurt. The Partenopei will be banking on star performers Victor Osimhen and Kvicha Kvaratskhelia to lead them to victory in the return leg. Napoli claimed a 2-0 victory in Germany in the first leg, courtesy of goals from Osimhen and Giovanni Di Lorenzo, after Kvaratskhelia had a penalty saved early on. Napoli will have the services of Alex Meret, Kim Min-jae, and Hirving Lozano, who have recovered from knocks. Giacomo Raspadori is the only player who remains out of action, but Matteo Politano is set to start. Eintracht Frankfurt, who won the Europa League last season, are currently sitting sixth in the Bundesliga and have only managed two draws in their last four competitive games. They will be without the services of Randal Kolo Muani, who was sent off in the first leg and is suspended, and Jesper Lindstrom, who is injured. T...

Real Madrid is gearing up to defend their three-goal advantage against Liverpool as they host the second leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. Three weeks after their 5-2 loss at Anfield, Liverpool will be looking to turn the tables and secure their place in the quarter-finals. Despite Liverpool taking an early two-goal lead in the first leg, Real Madrid showed their resilience and fought back to secure an impressive victory. As a result, they are now favorites to clinch qualification to the next round of the competition. In their domestic fixtures over the weekend, Liverpool were unable to build on their 7-0 win over Manchester United as they suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth. Meanwhile, Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid secured another comeback victory against Espanyol on Saturday. After conceding an early goal, Vinicius Junior, Eder Militao, and Marco Asensio all scored to turn the game around. The stage is set for an excit...

  Manchester City delivered an impressive performance to secure a resounding 7-0 victory over RB Leipzig in the Champions League. The highlight of the match was undoubtedly Erling Haaland's spectacular display, scoring five goals to lead City to a comfortable victory in the second leg. Despite Haaland's early dominance, City had to dig deep in a tense first leg. However, the second leg was a completely different story. Haaland's first-half hat-trick paved the way for a second-half brace, making him the third player in history to score five goals in a single Champions League game. His performance also saw him reach a milestone, becoming the youngest player to score 30 goals in the competition, achieving this feat in the fewest games in history. Moreover, Haaland's tally of 39 goals for the season broke a 94-year record at Manchester City, surpassing Tommy Johnson's 39 goals in the 1928/29 campaign. Haaland's exceptional form saw him tell City boss Pep Guardio...

  Manchester City's Erling Haaland has had an unforgettable performance in their Champions League clash with RB Leipzig, scoring five goals to secure a dominant 7-0 victory. The Norwegian striker, who has been on an impressive form recently, revealed that he had asked Pep Guardiola to let him score a double hat-trick before being substituted off. City's victory has secured them a spot in the quarter-finals of the competition, with an aggregate score of 8-1. Haaland's first goal came from the penalty spot 22 minutes into the game, and he had completed his hat-trick before half-time. He would go on to score two more before being replaced after an hour of play. After the game, Haaland spoke about his impressive performance, stating that his success came down to being quick-minded and doing the right thing in front of the goal. He also joked about his desire to score even more goals, despite already securing five. The 20-year-old's performance has further solidifie...

In a resounding victory, Manchester City has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Champions League after a stunning 7-0 win against RB Leipzig at the Etihad Stadium last night. The match was a stark contrast to their first-leg draw in Germany, with both teams showing periods of dominance. The first half saw City in control, but they struggled to convert their opportunities into goals, with only Riyad Mahrez finding the back of the net. However, the Bundesliga side came out firing in the second half and managed to equalize through a towering header from Josko Gvardiol. But the game took a dramatic turn as Erling Haaland stepped up, scoring an impressive hat-trick before halftime to put City in the driving seat. The tie was all but sealed at this point, with City leading 4-1 on aggregate. Haaland, who has been in sensational form this season, went on to add two more goals in the second half, taking his tally to five for the night. The Norwegian striker's outstanding performanc...