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      Arsenal land horror Champions League quarter-final draw while Man City get ultimate glamour tie

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      THE Champions League quarter-final draw is set, with each club’s path to the final also revealed. Arsenal will play Bayern Munich as Manchester City meet Real Madrid. David Raya was the shootout hero for Arsenal in the last round and they will now face Bayern MunichCredit: AlamyManchester City are looking to retain their Champions League crown but have a tough route to the finalCredit: GettyShould the two Premier League sides win, they will go head-to-head in the semi-final.Some fans are convinced the draw was rigged and labelled it a “fix”.The Gunners finally broke their last-16 curse at the eighth time of asking as they edged Porto on penalties in the last round.And they have been rewarded with a tie against Bayern as they attempt to get revenge on their 2017 embarrassment when they lost 10-2 on aggregate.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFans of the German giants will be banned from the Emirates Stadium as they threw fireworks onto the pitch as they beat Lazio earlier this month. Meanwhile, Manchester City breezed past Copenhagen 6-2 on aggregate in the previous round.They have been handed the ultimate glamour tie against Real Madrid. It is a repeat of last year’s semi-final as Pep Guardiola’s men beat them 5-1 on aggregate en route to winning the Champions League and the completion of their Treble. Most read in Champions LeagueCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVALChampions League quarter-final drawQuarter-final draw:

      Arsenal vs Bayern Munich
      Atletico Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund
      Real Madrid vs Manchester City
      PSG vs Barcelona

      How the semi-final will look:

      Atletico Madrid or Borussia Dortmund vs PSG or Barcelona
      Arsenal or Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid or Manchester City

      The quarter-final draw also matched Borussia Dortmund and Atletico Madrid together. With the winner set to play Barcelona or Paris Saint-Germain. Mikel Arteta has called on Arsenal to seize their “beautiful” Champions League momentQuarter-final first legs will take place on April 9 and 10.The return fixture occurs a week later on April 16 and 17.For those that progress to the last four, matches are set for April 30 and May 1, with the second legs happening on May 7 and 8.The final will be played at Wembley on June 1.If either Arsenal or Man City get to the showpiece, they will in fact be the away team after they were pulled out the hat second for the final. Meanwhile, in the Europa League draw, West Ham and Liverpool avoided each other.The Irons were drawn against Bayer Leverkusen and the Reds face Atalanta.Real Madrid are one of the favourites to get their hands on the trophy and face Man CityCredit: Rex More

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      Rangers 0 Benfica 1 (2-3 on Agg) – Gers OUT of Europa League as Rafa Silva’s second half goal ends run at last 16 stage

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      PHILIPPE CLEMENT said before kick-off a Rangers victory could become an exhibit in the Ibrox museum.Unfortunately, his team’s Europa League campaign is now a thing of the past.Rangers’ Connor Goldson looks dejected after the matchafa Silva of Benfica celebrates after scoring the opening goalThe Belgian’s side gave everything for a priceless result to take them into the last eight of the competition.But it’s Benfica who got the win to take into their history books.Rafa Silva’s crucial goal that separated these two sides over legs was initially disallowed for off-side but a VAR check confirmed the strike would stand.It was an agonising end of this Euro run that had Rangers supporters dreaming of reaching the final in Dublin in May.But the 50,000 inside Ibrox for this early kick-off saluted the efforts of their heroes after the final whistle.There’s no shame whatsoever in losing to the Portuguese giants.But in the cold light of day, Clement and his players will believe they passed up a glorious opportunity to reach the quarter finals.Had Cyriel Dessers taken a big chance at the start of the second half here it could easily have turned out different.In the end it wasn’t to be, but there were still some big, imposing performances out there for Rangers.Skipper James Tavernier was immense in both directions down the right flank.Big John Souttar was the same. If not better.The Scotland centre-back was aggressive and decisive when he had to go and win the ball on the deck or in the air. When he was in possession he was calm and cool, fizzing balls forward into the feet of the midfielders ahead of him.There were still moments of anxiety in the first-half that would have worried Clement.John Lundstram was a key man bringing the ball out from the back with Souttar and Connor Goldson splitting.But the best Benfica chance of the opening 45 minutes came when the Scouse defender took his eye off the ball in the middle of the park and lost it.Thankfully for Lundstram, Tavernier made a timely last ditch block to make sure all the Portuguese side got out of it was a corner.All in all, there wasn’t a great deal between the sides by the time the half-time whistle went.Rangers could have been ahead given how much of the ball they enjoyed. Yet they didn’t trouble goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin nearly enough.The Ukrainian did make one impressive save to keep out a shot from Dessers, but the Ibrox striker had wandered into an off-side position when Tom Lawrence picked him out. Even had Trubin not made the stop, it wouldn’t have counted.1Cyriel Dessers dejectionThere were other moments that had the home support up off their seats. Lawrence fired an early shot on target that the Benfica No1 almost spilled into his net.Scott Wright – in the line-up with Dujon Sterling injured – was also lively whenever he got into the final third.It was just the final ball that let Rangers down. For all their good play, they didn’t carve out a big chance to take the lead before the interval and that would have been something that frustrated Clement and his backroom staff.Benfica would certainly have been the happier of the two teams that there was still nothing between the sides when they came back out.They made a change for the restart, striker Casper Tengstedt replacing Marcos Leonardo which was a sign that their coach, Roger Schmidt, wanted more from his attack.Just two minutes into the second-half, though, it was Rangers who had to expect better from their frontman.Wright did brilliantly to burst forward and pick out Dessers inside the box.Rangers manager Philippe Clement gestures from the sidelineBut after chopping inside, the Belgian fired his shot with his right foot – when he should have used his left – and he didn’t get nearly enough power on it with the opportunity wasted.It was still a good restart, though, and a sign that Rangers could be the team that got the next goal in the tie.They still had to be careful at the back.Goldson picked up a booking for hauling back Rafa Silva as he got away from him and, in truth, it was probably a good yellow card to get. If anything, he should have fouled him sooner. Or harder.Because in 66 minutes it was the little forward who made it 1-0 to Benfica.The galling thing for Rangers was that it came from a corner they had at the other end.But, like they did all night, they didn’t leave enough cover back on the halfway line and they were wide open to be hit on the break. Could Dessers have done better inside the Benfica box to stop the attack unfolding in the first place? It certainly looked that way.But you had to credit Angel Di Maria for setting up Silva with a perfectly timed pass which saw the Portuguese burst from his own half and into the Rangers box to beat Butland.At first it looked like the goal would be ruled out for off-side after the linesman raised his flag. But an agonising VAR check confirmed that Silva was in his own half when Di Maria passed to him and that the strike would stand.Rangers ran out of legs in the closing minutes despite changed and Benfica held on to take their place in the today’s draw for the next round.Team newsKeep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page  More

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      How Jadon Sancho’s goal for Dortmund could DENY Man Utd Champions League football in shock transfer twist

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      JADON SANCHO’S Dortmund heroics may have dented Manchester United’s Champions League hopes.The winger is currently on loan in Germany from United after re-joining his former club in January.Jadon Sancho’s latest Dortmund strike could impact his parent club Manchester UnitedCredit: RexSancho scored his first Champions League goal since returning in a man of the match display against PSV on Wednesday night.His strike helped Dortmund secure a 2-0 win to progress to the quarter-finals 3-1 on aggregate.However, that result could harm his parent club’s chances of qualifying for next season’s Champions League.With the competition expanding from 32 to 36 teams, two nations are set to receive an extra slot.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe additional slots will be awarded based on Uefa’s coefficient rankings at the end of this season.After the conclusion of the Champions League last 16, Germany sit in second thanks to Dortmund and Bayern Munich both progressing.Meanwhile, England are one place back in third after the group stage exits of United and Newcastle.The Premier League could still secure an extra place in next season’s competition, though, with Arsenal and Manchester City both advancing to the quarter-finals.Most read in Champions LeagueBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERCurrent leaders Italy are no longer represented in this year’s Champions League.Coefficients can also be boosted by clubs remaining in both the Europa League and Conference League.Jadon Sancho reveals football idol in snub to Cristiano Ronaldo as Man Utd loanee rejoices in new Dortmund shirt number United’s hopes also rest on the Red Devils finishing in the top five this term.Erik ten Hag’s side are currently sixth in the Premier League, six points behind fifth place Tottenham.As for Sancho, he has now scored in back-to-back matches for Dortmund.The 23-year-old bagged his first Bundesliga goal since returning on Saturday in a 2-1 away win over Werder Bremen. More

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      Arsenal legend returns to Emirates for first time in five years to watch David Raya’s Champions League heroics

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      AARON RAMSEY returned to Arsenal for the first time in FIVE years to watch the Champions League penalty shootout triumph over Porto.The Gunners booked a quarter-final spot thanks to David Raya’s dramatic double spot-kick save at the Emirates on Tuesday night.David Raya was Arsenal’s hero in penalty shootout triumph over Porto as the Gunners booked a first Champions League quarter-final spot since 2010Credit: ReutersRamsey returned to the Emirates and was pictured pitchside with Faye White @ArsenalAnd club legend Ramsey, 33, who left on a free transfer for Juventus in 2019 after 11 years at the club, reckons Mikel Arteta’s men belong back at the top table of European football again.Ramsey was given a standing ovation from Arsenal fans as he was presented to the crowd pitchside before kick-off with his eldest boy Sonny.He said: “It’s my first time.  It hasn’t worked out with the timings and things like that but it’s good to be back.”It was a bit of a strange feeling driving back in having done it for so many years. I tried to jump on the team coach! “I’m excited to be here with my little man.”You really miss these Champions League nights having experienced them and played in many. “Arsenal needs the Champions League. To be in this position and progress has shown how far the club has come on again in the last few years.”As well as breaking their Champions League last-16 hoodoo for the first time since 2010.Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL Now they have booked a spot in Friday’s draw alongside Manchester City, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal also lie top of the Premier League with ten games to go.Arteta’s side finished second to Manchester City but the North Londoners are pushing the defending champions and Liverpool in a thrilling three-horse title race.Wales captain Ramsey, who now plays for Cardiff, added: “It’s evident with the position in the league at the moment. “It’s not easy to be competing against them with what they have done over the last few years.”To come so close last year and go toe-to-toe for such a long period. Hopefully they can go one step further and get over the line.”It’s great to see. Mikel has done a fabulous job here, him and his staff. “The players are really responding and everyone has bought into it. There’s a really good buzz around the place at the moment.”Ramsey who scored two FA Cup final winning goals twice against Hull in 2014 at Wembley and Chelsea three years later, added: “They are the highlights of my Arsenal career – and career in general really. “To live a boyhood dream once but to do it again was an amazing feeling. “I’m so grateful to have played a small part in this great club’s history.”Ramsey, who joined Arsenal from Cardiff in a £5million deal back in 2008, picked his five-a-side team made up of ex-team-mates.He said: “I would go (Laurent) Koscielny at the back. I loved him, he was a brilliant player for us. “He had every attribute and went on to do so well for France.”Santi Cazorla was a great player. I’d go Mesut Ozil because I didn’t think you really appreciate how good he was until you played with him. “His weight of pass, a proper team player and oozed class.”(Oliver) Giroud would be up top. He played some important parts in my FA Cup goals. READ MORE SUN STORIES”And I’d go for (Cesc) Fabregas. I didn’t play too often with him but what he did for the club, he was an amazing player. “The way he played and his forward thinking approach. The amount of his assists he did, at his age coming into the Arsenal team was brilliant.” More

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      Shocking moment Marcus Thuram ‘goes full Vinnie Jones’ in Inter Milan’s Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid

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      INTER MILAN striker Marcus Thuram narrowly avoided a red card against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday after grabbing Stefan Savic’s privates.With the score level at 2-2 on aggregate, the Champions League last-16 clash went to extra time.Marcus Thuram grabbed Stefan Savic’s privates during the matchCredit: GettyThe incident was reviewed by VAR but Thuram avoided punishmentCredit: EPAAnd just 10 minutes after the restart, Atletico defender Savic received a shock from his opponent.The Montenegro international attempted to get tight to his man ahead of a throw-in, but Thuram hit back by grabbing his private parts.Savic immediately went down in agony before VAR reviewed the incident, but the Inter Milan striker avoided punishment.Fans on social media likened it to when Vinnie Jones did the same to Paul Gascoigne in 1988.Read More in SportOne person took to X to write: “Thuram doing a ‘Vinnie Jones’ 😂.”Another commented: “Thuram channeling his inner Vinnie Jones.”A third wrote: “Marcus Thuram has just gone full Vinnie Jones on Savic 😂🍒.”While a fourth added: “WTF, Thuram has just gone full Vinnie Jones on Savic. And nothing was given. Hilarious.”Most read in Champions LeagueCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL Inter boss Simone Inzaghi quickly substituted Thuram after the incident.However, the Serie A side went on to lose 3-2 on penalties.’Why would you even say that’ says Kate Abdo after Jamie Carragher’s most awkward joke ever on live TVAfter the match, Savic said: “It is. dream night for us. If I wasn’t on the pitch I’d have loved to be in the stands to watch this game. It was an incredible game, almost like a final.”I’m so happy because we were in a difficult situation and no one believed in us except for the fans.”The boss said before the game that we needed to be ready because it would be a long night.”Fans likened it to when Paul Gascoigne was grabbed by Vinnie JonesCredit: Action Images/MSI More

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      Micah Richards leaves Kate Abdo stunned after challenging Premier League cult hero to press-up contest on live TV

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      MICAH RICHARDS left viewers stunned as he took on Nigel Reo-Coker in a press-up competition.The CBS Sports quartet of Kate Abdo, Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Richards were back on screens to cover Wednesday night’s Champions League action.Nigel Reo-Coker and Micah Richards were challenged to a press-up competitionCredit: CBS SPORTS’Big Meeks’ was delighted as he hit 50 press-upsCredit: CBS SPORTSThey were speaking to their colleagues in America, with Reo-Coker a pundit in the US.The ex-West Ham and Aston Villa star used to captain England’s Under-21s when Richards was in the team.And he hilariously poked fun at his old team-mate, saying: “I remember when you first walked into the dressing room, I thought ‘who’s this kid?’.”He takes his top off and I was like, ‘oh my God’, that’s when he took care of himself back then. “But if you asked Micah to do five press-ups, he couldn’t do five press-ups.”I was trying to process in my head, ‘how can God bless him like that, but he can’t do five press-ups?’ Looks can be deceiving.”Richards was having none of it and said he’d get down on all fours to prove Reo-Coker wrong.A press-up contest between the two was called as the former Manchester City star whipped off his suit jacket and threw it towards his fellow pundits.Most read in Champions LeagueCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL Reo-Coker did an impressive 21 but tried to add in a clap and stumbled.However, his effort was blown out the water by Richards, who did an incredible 50 before getting up and flexing his biceps.Kate Abdo reveals that Micah Richards flew in a day early for ‘special treatment’ ahead of Arsenal vs Porto clashHe shouted: “That’s why they call me Big Meeks.”Abdo, Henry and Reo-Coker were left in hysterics as he fist pumped Carragher on his way back to his seat.Fans loved it, with one saying: “Micah is too funny.”Another added: “Real television.”The CBS crew hit the headlines earlier in the show after Abdo’s amazing response to Carragher crossing the line with a gag yesterday about “loyalty” to her boxing coach partner Malik Scott. Richards threw his suit jacket before doing his press-upsCredit: CBS SPORTS More

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      Kate Abdo hailed for ‘masterclass’ as she ‘washes away’ Jamie Carragher’s awkward ‘loyalty’ gag with opening CBS speech

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      FANS have hailed Kate Abdo as she brilliantly responded to Jamie Carragher’s awkward “loyalty” joke.The CBS Sports duo were joined as usual by Thierry Henry and Micah Richards for their banter-filled Champions League coverage on Wednesday night.Kate Abdo delivered an incredible speech as she responded to Jamie Carragher’s loyalty jokeCredit: X / CBSSportsGolazoCarragher giggled as Abdo took aimCredit: X / CBSSportsGolazoOn Tuesday, after Arsenal beat Porto on penalties, Carragher caused controversy as he seemingly took the joking too far by suggesting Abdo was not loyal to her heavyweight boxing coach partner Malik Scott.Back on screens this evening, the presenter addressed the situation with an inventive opening to the show.Abdo said: “After our road trip to the Emirates, we are back in our Champions League studio.”This group, we have been together for three-and-a-half years, I grew up with a brother and I feel like I have gained three more here.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Thierry Henry, of course, the golden child. He could do no wrong, always says the right thing, sets the example for the rest of us. “Intimidating? Yes, he can be, but he is the big brother we all look up to.CHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL “Then there is the middle child, Jamie Carragher, a chip on his shoulder, capable of saying anything for attention.”Does he go too far sometimes? Absolutely. But does he apologise? Yes he does. Most read in Champions League”But we all have that one annoying family member that we still love and accept.”Carragher grimaced and awkwardly giggled as Abdo took aim at him, while Henry and Richards were left in hysterics.’Why would you even say that’ says Kate Abdo after Jamie Carragher’s most awkward joke ever on live TVOn the ex-Manchester City star, Abdo said: “Then there’s little bro, Micah. Loud and loveable.”Easy to pick on, impossible not to love and everybody’s favourite.”And like a good family, we stick together. Another day, another show. Good to be with you all.” Fans have hailed Abdo’s “masterclass” opening speech, with one adding: “Fairs she washed away that Jamie stinker.”Another added: “Kate is magnificent. She has handled this so well.”A third wrote: “Exactly how you address it, unreal.”More reacted: “Kate is simply the best and this crew is magnificent.”As the CBS Sports team presented from the Emirates Stadium yesterday, Carragher wore an Arsenal shirt.The Liverpool legend stated that he wanted Abdo and Henry to wear the kit next after Richards had already pulled it on over his suit.However, both were reluctant, with Abdo replying that she was “loyal”.When asked to who, she said: “To Manchester United thank you very much.”Carragher’s next sentence stunned his co-pundits as he replied: “Not to Malik.”After a brief pause, Abdo responded: “What, why would you even say that?”READ MORE SUN STORIESHenry was visibly shocked at the remark, looking at Abdo stunned and saying: “Sorry?”Meanwhile, Richards looked down at the ground in embarrassment.Thierry Henry was left shocked by Carragher’s joke last nightCredit: X / CBSSportsGolazoMicah Richards loved being called the favouriteCredit: X / CBSSportsGolazo More

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      Atletico Madrid 2 Inter Milan 1 (agg 2-2, 3-2 on pens): Jan Oblak the hero as Man Utd flop misses penalty in shootout

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      ATLETICO MADRID overturned a first leg one-goal deficit to beat Inter Milan on penalties in the last-16. Jan Oblak was the hero in the shootout, saving two efforts from Alexis Sanchez and Davy Klaassen before Lautaro Martinez blazed over the decisive kick.Jan Oblak was the hero in the shootoutCredit: GettyThe Atleti keeper made two stunning saves from the spotCredit: EPAAtletico showed all their experience to overturn the first leg deficitCredit: ReutersEx-Arsenal and Man Utd star Alexis Sanchez missed his spot-kickCredit: ReutersWhat a first half it was in an electric Estadio Metropolitano and one Inter Milan had looked totally in control of.Leading 1-0 from the first leg they were happy to control the ball and then broke to take the lead on the night and go 2-0 up on aggregate.It was a scintillating build up that had the home side chasing shadows before Nicolo Barella cut the ball back for Federico Dimarco to thump a shot past Oblak.His first goal in 25 Champions League matchesThe stadium silenced but for the ecstatic away following.But just two minutes 16 seconds later the teams were level on the night through the club’s all-time leading scorer Antoine Griezmann.Nahuel Molina crossed from the right and the clearance was met by Atletico captain Koke whose ball into the box took a couple of deflections before the French international turned home a volley.That took his tally to six in the Champions League this season, nobody has scored more in the campaign.The second-half was a more tense affair with so much on the line but chances fell at both ends.CHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL Griezmann could have had a second when set up by smartly by Marcos Llorente but went for prescision more than power.Inter boss Simone Inzaghi was furious when Marcus Thuram fired wildly over when clean through.Diego Simeone’s son Giovanni nail impression of hot-head dad’s touchline antics leaving pals in stitches On came Depay and what an impact.Having hit the post with one effort he then grabbed the equaliser.The former Manchester United player received a pass from Koke, took it under his spell and then produced a magic finish.Then Riquelme could have put Atletico through with the last chance of the game but blazed a shot over.In the shootout, Oblak saved from Sanchez but Inter were let off the hook by Chelsea flop Saul Niguez as he missed.Former Everton man Klaassen then had his effort saved by Atleti’s world-class stopper before Martinez failed to keep his nerve as he fired over the bar to send the Spanish side through.The passionate boss Diego Simeone celebrated wildly as his backstreet brawlers lived to fight another day. PADDY POWER WELCOME OFFER – get £40 in free bet builder bets More