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    Marcus Rashford blasted by ex-England star for tracking back ‘like he had a fridge on his back’ during Bayern defeat

    MARCUS RASHFORD was slammed by ex-England star Stuart Pearce as Manchester United lost 4-3 to Bayern Munich.Erik ten Hag’s side fell to their fourth defeat in six games in all competitions so far this season.
    Marcus Rashford was in action for Man United against Bayern Munich last nightCredit: Reuters
    Stuart Pearce was scathing of Rashford’s performanceCredit: TWITTER @talksport
    Rashford, 25, has started every match, managing one goal and a single assist.
    It was his lack of effort defensively that upset Pearce last night.
    Providing analysis for talkSPORT, the 61-year-old said that Rashford was running back “like he had a fridge on his back”.
    He then took aim at Casemiro too, elaborating: “United are under the cosh because too many of their players have jacked it in.
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    “Rashford half running back and Casemiro half running back.
    “I’m not sure what (Andre) Onana said when he has a rant at (Harry) Maguire in the summer but now is the time to have a rant at the back line, not just the back line but the whole team.
    “Too many players who have given up the ghost and that is alarming.
    “United are so off the pace and they are lucky that Bayern have not been more clinical.”
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    The German giants scored a quickfire double either side of the half hour mark via Leroy Sane and Serge Gnabry, with the first down to an Onana howler.
    Rasmus Hojlund bagged his first United goal to haul them back into the game, only for Harry Kane and Mathys Tel efforts to kill off their challenge, either side of a late Casemiro double.
    After the match, TNT Sports pundit Paul Scholes ripped into his old side’s “soft underbelly”.
    He fumed: “There is a weakness to them. There is a soft underbelly and they do seem to collapse a bit when things are going wrong.
    “They scored three goals and that is good, but I felt Bayern could then turn it on and score another.
    “‘I thought there was a big distance between the teams, in that second half especially. 
    “First half I thought they did well but still conceded two goals through a lack of concentration.
    “There is experience in the team but I don’t think it is being used. Concentration in Europe is so important, once you concede one goal, it can turn into two and three.
    “None of those centre halves are saying ‘look Casemiro and Eriksen get in here’.
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    “Are Casemiro and Eriksen saying to the wide players come in next to me, lets calm the game down?”
    The Red Devils are back in action on Saturday night, when they take on Burnley at Turf Moor.
    Man United slumped to their fourth defeat in six gamesCredit: Rex More

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    Bayern Munich 4-3 Man Utd LIVE RESULT- Champions League: Germans secure win despite late Red Devils comeback – reaction

    MANCHESTER UNITED begin their Champions League campaign with a 4-3 loss to Bayern Munich after a dramatic clash at the Allianz Arena.The Germans took the lead through Leroy Sane after Andre Onana made a huge error for the opener.
    Serge Gnabry doubled Bayern’s advantage in the first half finishing off a spectacular move from the German side.
    The second half got off to a fast pace, with Rasmus Hojlund scoring his first United goal before Harry Kane reinstated Bayern’s two-goal lead after converting a controversial penalty.
    In a dramatic last five minutes, Casemiro bagged a brace to give the Red Devils late hope but Mathys Tel’s goal was the difference in Germany.

    Match result: Bayern Munich 4-3 Manchester United
    Bayern Munich team: Ulreich, Upamecano, Min Jae, Kimmich, Gnabry, Goretzka, Kane, Sane, Davies, Laimer, Musiala
    Man Utd team: Onana, Lindelof, Martinez, B. Fernandes, Rashford, Hojlund, Eriksen, Reguilon, Casemiro, Dalot, Pellistri

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    Gaffer needs to get squad firing
    It must seem a tough period for Erik ten Hag in his Man Utd tenure.
    Getting his side to bounce back and start showing their potential may be the toughest task of his time at Old Trafford so far.
    Things are not going their way at the moment and it will need the manager to work with his squad to turn things around.
    That starts with Burnley on the weekend.
    Credit: Getty
    Keeper fronts up media over mistake
    Andre Onana gave an interview with the media after the game, despite his howler for the first goal.
    It shows some mental strength from Onana to give an interview despite how dejected he was from his error.
    The ex-Inter Milan stopper admitted that he was at fault in them getting nothing out of this game and that he will try to bounce back, feeling he still has a lot to prove.
    Fans may be gutted right now but he has shown he is made of the right stuff to take that one on the chin and face up to his mistake.
    United have that losing feeling
    Winning can become a habit, but so can losing.
    Man Utd lost their fourth game of the season this evening and need to do something to address their poor form.
    Ten Hag will have some work to do but it all starts again when they travel to Burnley on the weekend in the Premier League.
    Kane gets first European goal for Bayern
    It was always going to happen, Harry Kane on the scoresheet against the side who wanted to sign him.
    Albeit from the penalty spot, it was a clinical spot-kick from the English striker.
    He seemed to enjoy scoring against Man Utd.
    Credit: Reuters
    The man, the myth, the legend
    Joshua Kimmich was his usual brilliant self this evening.
    The amount of ground he covers for his side is mind-bending.
    He uses the ball so well, bringing attackers into play.

    FT: Bayern Munich 4-3 Man Utd
    It is a seven-goal thriller in the Allianz Arena.
    Bayern Munich could have scored more however.
    The German champions also struck the woodwork twice.

    FT: Bayern Munich 4-3 Man Utd
    What a bizarre game this has been tonight.
    Just at the death, Fernandes whips in a free kick and Casemiro is there with a deft header to score.
    Not enough time for them to think about getting that equaliser.
    Bayern will be happy with the three points.
    Goal – Casemiro (Man Utd)
    Bayern Munich 4-2 Man Utd
    90+3. Each time Man Utd have managed to find a way back into this game, Bayern immediately douse the flames of hope.
    Tel smashes the ball into the roof of the net, no chance for Onana.
    This has not been a game for defensive coaches to brag about.
    Credit: Getty
    Goal – Mathys Tel (Bayern Munich)
    Bayern Munich 3-2 Man Utd
    90+1. We are going to have four additional minutes.
    Bayern counter attack and as the ball is crossed in, Muller slides in to get to it.
    The ball strikes the post and comes back out.
    Bayern Munich 3-2 Man Utd
    89. The hosts are terrible in defence.
    As Man Utd come forward, Casemiro steps on the ball and falls over.
    He then kicks it, laying on the ground, and beats the Bayern keeper.
    This should be on Comedy Central this game.
    Bayern Munich 3-2 Man Utd
    89. The hosts are terrible in defence.
    As Man Utd come forward, Casemiro steps on the ball and falls over.
    He then kicks it, laying on the ground, and beats the Bayern keeper.
    This should be on Comedy Central this game.
    Goal – Casemiro (Man Utd)
    Bayern Munich 3-1 Man Utd
    87. Muller comes on for Kane, Tel for Sane.
    The England captain gets a good reception from the Bayern fans.
    Tuchel is looking to rest some of his key players now.
    Bayern Munich 3-1 Man Utd
    85. You cannot see a way back into this game for the visitors with so little time remaining.
    Thomas Tuchel will be happy with this result as a start to their campaign in the Champions League.
    They have looked vulnerable defensively but have more than made up for it going forward.
    Bayern Munich 3-1 Man Utd
    83. McTominay has been like Bambi on ice since coming on.
    Bayern made a mistake in defence but before the midfielder can seize upon the error, he slips again.
    Bayern counter and Choupo-Moting gets a shot away but Onana saves.
    Bayern Munich 3-1 Man Utd
    81. Martial comes on for Hojlund and Garnacho comes on for Pellistri.
    Bayern are guilty of trying to walk it into the net now.
    They had players queueing up for that one but Choupo-Moting gets dispossessed taking too much time on the ball.
    Bayern Munich 3-1 Man Utd
    79. As Bayern pass the ball around, Choupo-Moting makes a run.
    It is fed into his path and shoots from distance.
    Onana gets a fingertip to it to tip it over the bar.
    Bayern Munich 3-1 Man Utd
    77. Somewhere Roy Keane is having a meltdown over Onana.
    When you see how animated he used to get about De Gea, it would have been comedy gold to see his reaction to that first goal.
    Bayern continue to knock on the door but United are managing to keep them at bay.
    Credit: Getty
    Bayern Munich 3-1 Man Utd
    75. Musiala is coming off for Choupo-Moting.
    He gets a standing ovation from the Allianz Arena.
    Unbelievable that he is still only 20-years-old.
    Bayern Munich 3-1 Man Utd
    73. Erik ten Hag needs to do something about their defending.
    This is now three games in succession that they have conceded three goals.
    Even when they have their full compliment of players available, they always look like you can get at them.

    Bayern Munich 3-1 Man Utd

    71. Bayern are happy to keep the ball now and bide their time.
    They have a lead to defend now, they know United have to chase the game not them.
    Tuchel’s side will just look to pick them off on the break.
    Bayern Munich 3-1 Man Utd
    69. Christian Eriksen is replaced by Scott McTominay.
    It shows the lack of attacking options on the bench.
    Must have been a tough choice not to bring on one of the three keepers, needing to get some goals.
    Bayern Munich 3-1 Man Utd
    67. Man Utd have to commit more players forward.
    As this is a group game, there is no second leg.
    Erik ten Hag’s side need to try and get something out of this.
    Credit: AFP
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    Fans spot Reguilon ‘trying to s***house’ ex-team-mate Harry Kane before penalty after ‘scandalous VAR decision’

    EAGLE-EYED viewers spotted Sergio Reguilon’s attempts to “s***house” former team-mate Harry Kane – but it proved to be unsuccessful.The Spanish defender left Tottenham to join Manchester United on loan last month.
    Sergio Reguilon came face-to-face with Harry Kane in the Champions League tonightCredit: Getty
    Fans spotted his ‘s***house’ tactic ahead of the Bayern striker’s penaltyCredit: TNT Sports
    And his ex-Spurs colleague also departed North London to join the German giants in a £104m transfer deal.
    The two men came face-to-face tonight as Bayern hosted United in the Champions League.
    The Red Devils made a miserable start as an Andre Onana howler gifted Leroy Sane the opening goal before Serge Gnabry doubled the advantage before the break.
    United gave themselves a lifeline when Rasmus Hojlund pulled one back after the restart, but a penalty from Kane soon restored Bayern’s two-goal advantage.
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    Both fans and United players alike were fuming over the decision to award the spot-kick, which was given after a VAR check when Dayot Upamecano headed it against Christian Eriksen’s arm from close range.
    One supporter fumed on Twitter: “This handball rule, which only exists because of VAR, is pathetic. That’s a scandalous decision.”
    But as Kane prepared to take the spot-kick, the familiar face of Reguilon was in his face speaking to him in an apparent attempt to try and put him off.
    And viewers were quick to notice his attempts at the dark arts.
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    “Reguilon trying his best there to put Kane off from his penalty,” wrote one on social media.
    Another said: “Reguilon trying to s***house Kane.”
    “Dismal attempt to psych him out,” said another viewer, while another commented: “Dirty attempt by Sergio.”
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    Stunning host Kate Abdo reveals hilarious reason Micah Richards skipped presenting duties for Bayern Munich vs Man Utd

    STUNNING CBS Sports host Kate Abdo left viewers in stitches.That’s after revealing the hilarious reason Micah Richards skipped presenting duties for Man United’s 4-3 defeat to Bayern Munich.
    Kate Abdo revealed the hilarious reason Micah Richards was missing from CBS Sport tonightCredit: Twitter @CBSSportsGolazo
    Richards was not present for Bayern Munich vs Man Utd for a brilliant reasonCredit: Sky
    Abdo was joined in the studio by regulars Thierry Henry and Jamie Carragher on Wednesday night.
    Fans tuned in for more top analysis and laughs ahead of United’s clash with Bayern.
    However, many quickly realised the CBS team were a man down.
    Fellow regular Richards was nowhere to be seen.
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    And Abdo poked fun at his expense with a hilarious tease into his real whereabouts.
    She declared: “It’s certainly a lot quieter in this studio today.
    “[Micah’s absence] surely would have to be something important — maybe an A-list charity gala raising money for worthy causes.”
    However, Richards was absent for a very different reason.
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    The ace slid on his belly while wearing a kilt for TV show ‘A League of Their Own’Credit: Sky

    Abdo then rolled a tape of the ex-Man City star competing on TV show ‘A League of Their Own’ with Jamie Redknapp.
    Richards could be seen wearing a kilt while sliding along his belly on a slip-and-slide.
    Abdo’s pal Carragher remarked: “He chose that over Champions League football!”
    Henry asked: “Seriously?!”
    Carragher added: “What a clown. He would do anything for money, that man.”
    Henry noted: “That’s what he’s doing? Oh wow.”
    It was the second straight night the CBS gang had been on the screen, with the Champions League returning on Tuesday.
    But Abdo gave Richards a kinder reception than normal when introducing him.
    She said: “The one and only Big Meeks, Micah Richards, also in the house.
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    “Good to be back as a team.”
    Richards replied: “I’m so happy to be back. Ecstatic would be the word I use.” More

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    Arsenal 4-0 PSV LIVE RESULT- Champions League: Gunners run riot as Odegaard and Saka get on scoresheet – reaction

    ARSENAL have beaten PSV in their first Champions League match in six years.Mikel Arteta’s side ran riot, with Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus getting on the scoresheet in the first half.
    Martin Odegaard added a fourth in the second half as the Gunners cruised to their first Champions League win of the season.

    Match result: Arsenal 4-0 PSV
    Arsenal XI: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Odegaard, Rice, Havertz, Saka, Trossard, Jesus
    PSV XI: Benitez, Teze, Bella-Kotchap, Boscagli, Dest, Schouten, Veerman, Bakayoko, Saibari, Lang, De Jong

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    An excellent evening, a fantastic few days, Arsenal will now be targeting the most wonderful of weeks.
    After a hard-fought 1-0 success at Everton on Sunday, the Gunners crushed PSV Eindhoven 4-0 tonight on their return to the Champions League after six seasons away.
    It’s the perfect platform from which to leap into the weekend’s North London derby against rivals Tottenham, and we’ll be back here on Sunday lunchtime to bring you all the action from the Emirates.
    Until then, thanks for joining us and goodnight.

    Gunners performance ticks Arteta’s boxes
    Arsenal’s attackers have received all the plaudits after a four-midable showing in the Champions League, but manager Mikel Arteta was quick to praise his defence too following tonight’s 4-0 win.
    We enjoyed it. From the first minute, we went for it. Today we were really good in both boxes and, in the Champions League, when you are good in both boxes then you have a chance.Mikel ArtetaTNT Sports

    Arsenal begin with a bang
    It may have been Arsenal’s first appearance in the Champions League for six years, but it’s a whole decade since the Gunners began their group stage campaign with a victory.
    Back in 2013-14, the Londoners saw off Marseille 2-1 at the Stade Velodrome on matchday one thanks to goals from Theo Walcott and Aaron Ramsey.
    Meanwhile, tonight was Arsenal’s biggest opening match victory in the Champions League since 2010-11 when they walloped Braga 6-0.
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    Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard led by example with a man of the match display, scored an excellent goal, and then afterwards reiterated what Champions League football means to the North London club.
    The Norwegian revealed that the players and fans had been desperately waiting for this match, and wanted to make the most of it from the off.
    You saw the energy and motivation straight from the start. To be back in this competition is huge for us as a club. Before the game you could feel that this was special for everyone. Martin OdegaardTNT Sports

    Gunners fire to the top
    A perfect evening for Arsenal has ended with them clear at the top of group after just one game.
    In the night’s other Group B fixture, Sevilla were held to a 1-1 draw by Lens at Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium.

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    Sevilla 1-1 Lens

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    Match stats from the Emirates
    Arsenal scored half of their eight attempts on target in a comprehensive performance on matchday one of the Champions League group stage.

    Full time – Arsenal 4-0 PSV
    It’s all over at the Emirates where Arsenal have cruised to victory on their Champions League return.
    Goals from Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Jesus and Martin Odegaard saw Mikel Arteta’s men swat aside PSV Eindhoven in the pouring rain.
    What better way to warm up for Sunday’s North London derby.

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    90+1. It comes to nothing despite Dest’s eagerness to recycle the ball with a hopelessly overhit pass.
    On the bench, Peter Bosz looks thoroughly fed up. He’ll be put out of his misery any second soon.
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    90. The fourth official’s electronic board signals three minutes of stoppage time will be played.
    And with that, PSV win a corner.
    Arsenal 4-0 PSV – PSV substitution
    89. With seconds remaining, the PSV captain Luuk de Jong makes way.
    Taking over for the final moments is 20-year-old American striker Ricardo Pepi.
    Arsenal 4-0 PSV – Schouten yellow card
    87. Another booking for PSV with Jerdy Schouten now carded.
    The midfielder is made to look silly by a sublime first touch from Kai Havertz, and his only response is to cynically pull the shirt of the German.
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    85. Five minutes remain, and the Emirates is beginning to empty out.
    As commentator Paul Dempsey points out: “It’s not because of the quality of the football, it’s because nobody will want to queue for the tube in this rain.”
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    83. Miscontrol from Nelson in midfield presents De Jong with a chance to run at the Arsenal defence.
    That is until Jorginho arrives to mop up with a calming authority.
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    81. A great break from Arsenal, one of the best of the night, ends with Boscagli making an excellent block to deny Smith Rowe a strike at goal.
    Odegaard, Havertz and Nelson are all involved in smart one-touch passing as the hosts move from right to left and back again.
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    79. Sub on sub.
    Makil Tillman barges into the back of Jorginho as the Italian plays a simple pass, and winds up with a yellow card from Felix Zwayer.
    Arsenal 4-0 PSV – PSV double substitution
    77. It’s the end of the evening for Southampton’s Armel Bella-Kotchap.
    The defender departs to be replaced by Andre Remalho, while Yorbe Vertessen comes on for the ineffectual Noa Lang.
    Arsenal 4-0 PSV – Arsenal substitution
    76. A final change for the Gunners sees Jorginho on for Declan Rice.
    It’s been the perfect Champions League debut for the England midfielder, who will be wondering if he can add to last season’s Europa Conference title with another winners’ medal come May.
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    74. Havertz almost gets his goal.
    Twisting and turning inside the box, the German attempts to steer a left-footer in at the near post, only for Teze to get a foot in to block.
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    72. While Arsenal are running riot at the Emirates, it’s worth acknowledging that Sevilla and Lens are currently locked together at 1-1 in Group B’s other match.
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    70. The captain delivers!
    Arsenal’s attacking force has been nothing like it was in the first half, but Martin Odegaard has just spurred them back into life with the goal of the night.
    Kai Havertz started the break forward, and while Emile Smith Rowe was guilty of overplaying a pass, he recovered well to tee up Reiss Nelson.
    The substitute played responsibility on to Odegaard, who dropped his shoulder to move beyond Joey Veerman before driving left-footed into the bottom corner of Walter Benitez’s net from 25 yards.
    Brilliant!

    What a strike!

    Arsenal 3-0 PSV – Arsenal double substitution
    68. It’s substitution season. Here are two more.
    Gabriel Jesus’ ovation as he leaves the pitch is only bettered by the one that welcomes Emile Smith Rowe on as his replacement.
    It’s also time for Bukayo Saka to make way, and it’s Fabio Vieira that comes on for the England star.
    Arsenal 3-0 PSV – PSV double substitution
    66. Now the Dutch side make a double change of their own, and it includes their returning hero Hirving Lozano.
    Re-signed from Napoli, the Mexican attacker is on for Johan Bakayoko.
    Also on is Malik Tillman, who replaces Ismael Saibari.
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    64. Saliba looks in real trouble facing his own goal with Lang bearing down on him, but a delightful spin on the ball takes him away from his opponent and into a position where he’s able to start Arsenal’s latest attack.
    First class from the defender.

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    62. Arsenal’s best opportunity of the second period.
    Nelson does very well to win the ball back high up the pitch, finds Havertz, who dinks a low cross to the near post.
    Under pressure, Jesus gets hit right foot to the delivery, but is unable to find the angle to turn it past Benitez.

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    Toni Kroos gets bragging rights with Real Madrid versus little-known brother in Champions League clash with Union Berlin

    JUDE BELLINGHAM helped Toni Kroos earn the family bragging rights with his late Champions League winner.Kroos and Real Madrid looked set for a disappointing stalemate against the Union Berlin in their opening group match until the England star’s 95th-minute strike sealed a 1-0 win.
    Toni Kroos helped down his brother’s Union Berlin team in the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty
    Felix Kroos, pictured at the Bernabeu, is not cheering on his sibling tonightCredit: Alamy
    The German midfielder, 33, was on the bench for Carlo Ancelotti’s side but was introduced just after the hour mark as they continued to be held at bay by the visitors.
    But his introduction helped inspire the 14-time European champions to a dramatic victory – leaving his brother heartbroken.
    As Kroos sat on the bench waiting to get on, there was a familiar face on the opposition one at the Bernabeu – his lesser-known younger sibling.
    Felix Kroos, 32, was a footballer himself and played for Union Berlin between 2016 and 2020.
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    He is now retired after a stint playing for Eintracht Braunschweig and has since returned to Union to start his coaching journey and predominantly works with their U19s.
    Felix has been his older brother’s biggest fan throughout his sibling’s legendary career.
    And he was even snapped wearing a Madrid shirt while posing alongside Toni with the trophy following Madrid’s 2022 Champions League win.
    But there were no doubts about where his loyalties where going into this clash as he told Union Berlin’s media channels: “I have said a lot of results, but here I’m going for 2-2.
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    “My family always comes first, but I have a problem because Union is my football family. ”
    Felix, who retired aged 30 through injury, and Toni both started out at Greifswalder SC and FC Hansa Rostock as youngsters before the former went to Hansa and the latter signed for Bayern Munich.
    Toni has since gone on to win the Champions League five times, firstly with Bayern in 2013, before adding another four to his collection since his arrival at Madrid in 2014.
    And he played a key role for Germany as they tasted World Cup glory in the same summer he moved to the Bernabeu.
    Bellingham’s late goal ensured it was a miserable day all-round for Felix.
    Earlier in the afternoon his Union Berlin U19s were beaten 2-1 by Real Madrid’s young guns in the Uefa Youth League. More

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    Fans spot Real Madrid ‘inventing new corner routine’ during Champions League clash and it’s left them baffled

    FANS were left torn after watching Real Madrid “invent a new corner routine” against Union Berlin.The LaLiga giants were suffering a frustrating night in their opening game of the 2023/24 Champions League campaign before Jude Bellingham’s last-ditch winner.
    Real Madrid’s set-piece routine against Union Berlin caused a stirCredit: Rex
    Fans were split by Real Madrid’s new corner taking techniqueCredit: TNT Sports
    The visitors from the Bundesliga, making their debut in the competition, produced a gritty first half display to hold the 14-time European champions.
    However, it was not for the want of trying from Madrid as they went to some whacky lengths to try and find a breakthrough.
    After winning a corner, Luka Modric walked over to take it, but he was soon joined by team-mate David Alaba. 
    The defender stood almost next to the Croatian in what seemed to be an attempt to block the opposition from being able to see what they were plotting from the set-piece.
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    Real Madrid even repeated the trick, albeit to no avail, before the break.
    And the new tactic certainly got supporters talking online.
    One tweeted: “Real Madrid inventing new corner techniques.”
    Another wrote: “Real Madrid’s corner kicks are like a box of chocolates – you never know what kind of surprise they’ll unwrap next.”
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    Another viewer asked: “What on earth is this about?”
    “This is strange,” noted another, while another added: “We didn’t understand this.”
    And a fellow Madrid follower declared: “We are the pioneers of football.”
    But not everyone was as enthusiastic, with one fan tweeting: “And still can’t score , so it’s pointless.”
    While another said: “Warra rubbish technique…”
    However, it was a quick corner that eventually prove to be the difference.
    In the fifth minute of additional time, the Union Berlin defence fell asleep from a short one. 
    That allowed Federico Valverde time and space to shoot from the edge of the box.
    His effort took several deflections before it fell perfectly for Jude Bellingham to bury from two yards out for his sixth goal in as many games for Madrid. More

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    Why is Thomas Tuchel not in the dugout for Bayern Munich vs Man Utd?

    BAYERN MUNICH will host Manchester United in a huge Champions League clash at the Allianz Arena TONIGHT.The German giants will be hoping to get off to a winning start without their manager Thomas Tuchel in the dugout.
    Thomas Tuchel was sent off during Bayern Munich’s clash with Manchester City last seasonCredit: GETTY
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    Why is Thomas Tuchel not in the dugout for Bayern Munich vs Man Utd?
    Thomas Tuchel will be leading Bayern Munich from the stands for this evening’s Champions League clash.
    The German coach will serve a one-match touchline ban after he was sent off during Bayern’s quarter-final second-leg tie with Manchester City last season.
    Tuchel was sent off after having a dispute with the referee following a coming together between Kingsley Coman and Aymeric Laporte.
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    The ban has carried through to this season as it’s Bayern’s next Champions League fixture.
    What channel is Bayern Munich vs Man Utd on and can it be live streamed?

    Bayern Munich vs Manchester United will be broadcast LIVE on TNT Sports 2
    TNT Sports customers can live stream all the action via the discovery+ app/website.
    Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog. More