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      Who can Man Utd face in the Champions League Last 16, and when is the draw?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are looking ahead to the Last 16 of the Champions League.Ralf Rangnick’s side are already through as group winners, meaning that they will crucially be going into the draw SEEDED.
      Lionel Messi’s PSG could be up next for Man Utd
      This also means they will avoid the other group winners – such as German giants Bayern Munich.
      United will instead face a team who has finished second in their group, though this could still be a big gun such as Lionel Messi’s PSG.
      And remember, teams from the same country cannot meet in the next stage, so defending champions Chelsea will NOT be able to face United.
      Who can Manchester United face in the Last 16?
      Paris Saint-Germain
      Atletico Madrid
      Sporting Lisbon 
      Inter Milan
      Benfica
      RB Salzburg
      What date is the Champions League last 16 draw and what time does it start?
      The Champions League last 16 draw takes place on Monday, December 13.
      Expect the draw to kick off at 11am UK time.
      There could well be some preamble and chats with former Champions League stars who tend to draw the balls out of the pot.
      Antoine Greizmann and Atletico Madrid could be United’s next opponents
      Is the Champions League last 16 draw on TV and can I live stream it?
      The balls will be drawn live on BT Sport, who are the Champions League broadcasters in the UK.
      Fans can also watch the draw on Uefa.com and YouTube for FREE.
      What dates are the Champions League round of 16 ties being played?
      The eight first legs will be played on February 15, 16, 22 and 23, 2022 with two games on each night.
      Second legs will take place on March 8, 9, 15 and 16, 2022, with two ties again being played each night.
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      Man Utd 1 Young Boys 1: Mason Greenwood nets brilliant goal as Ralf Rangnick’s fringe stars end group stage with draw

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      MASON GREENWOOD staked his claim for a starting spot in the Premier League this weekend with a spectacular goal at Old Trafford.Manager Ralf Rangnick said this game was a chance for everyone outside of last Sunday’s first team to show him what they can do.
      Mason Greenwood scored as Man Utd drew 1-1 with Young BoysCredit: Getty
      Ralf Rangnick fielded a heavily-changed XI boasting numerous fringe playersCredit: Getty
      His predecessor Ole Gunnar Solskjaer knew what Greenwood could do which is why he labelled him the best finisher in the club.
      New boss Rangnick got a close up look too as the 20-year-old put Manchester United ahead in this Group F Champions League encounter.
      Luke Shaw was the supplier having nipped the ball back from the byline but there was still much to do.
      The thing with Greenwood is he makes everything look so simple no matter what the problem.
      So with the ball flying behind him rather than rolling to his feet he just made a quick adjustment and executed a scissor kick volley.
      He could not have met the ball with his left foot better despite the angle his body was at.
      Greenwood took just nine minutes to open the scoring with an acrobatic volleyCredit: Getty
      Greenwood gave Rangnick something to think about as he shined in the central striker’s roleCredit: Getty
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      Goalkeeper Guillaume Faivre had no chance. When things like this happen the 20-year-old is the least surprised of everyone about the end result.
      Left foot, right foot, close in, edge of area, he is a danger all round the box and scores all kinds of goals.
      It was his fifth of the season in his first start since the 2-0 home defeat to Manchester city on November 6.
      Greenwood is devoting himself to firmly establishing himself in the first team again, at the expense of his international aspirations.
      Fabian Rider equalised for Young Boys in the 42nd minuteCredit: Getty
      The ace joined Greenwood in scoring a fantastic goal at Old TraffordCredit: Getty
      He has told Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate he does not want to be considered for now.
      But this player will be a star for club AND country going forward.
      In Rangnick’s 4-2-2-2 formation he could play in one of the two number ten roles as well as up front, such is his ability to run from deep, pull this way and that, cut in, the lot.
      Donny van de Beek was another hoping to catch Rangnick’s eye.
      Donny van de Beek was given a shot to boss midfieldCredit: Getty
      Juan Mata was given a rare outingCredit: AP
      It was thought that if anyone was going to benefit from Solskjaer’s departure it was him.
      Idolised by the fans, for what reason nobody seems to explain he is apparently the answer to United’s midfield creative problems.
      Except he is not, in fact he is just not very good, as he proved again last night by assisting Young Boys in their 42nd minute equaliser.
      Receiving a ball from Nemanja Matic at the back he tried a smarter pass than was needed to Aaron Wan Bissaka.
      Veteran goalie Tom Heaton came off the bench for his debutCredit: Reuters
      Robbie Savage’s son Charlie was another debutant tonightCredit: Getty
      He wasn’t ready, the pass was reckless and Fabian Rieder was on to it, curling a shot into the far top corner from just outside the area.
      Both Amad and Anthony Elanga had chances to add to United’s tally in either half.
      The former getting caught between two stools and the latter denied by a fine save.
      Both times they were set up by Jesse Lingard. He is most likely on his way to West Ham next month but what a player for Rangnick to have in his squad.
      While Young Boys were still looking for a win to possibly claim third and a Europa League spot, this game did not mean anything to United having already topped Group F.
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      The whole team and bench was changed and even goalkeeper Tom Heaton got his first start for the club ten years after leaving.
      Pundit Robbie Savage’s son Charlie, another academy graduate, got a late run out too.
      Greenwood is a great example to all of those coming through as to what can be achieved. More

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      Watch Mason Greenwood net acrobatic wondergoal vs Young Boys as Man Utd fringe stars get chance to impress Ralf Rangnick

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      MASON GREENWOOD netted an acrobatic wondergoal as Manchester United drew 1-1 with Young Boys in their first European game under Ralf Rangnick.The German oversaw a 1-0 win against Crystal Palace on his managerial bow with the Red Devils at the weekend.

      Mason Greenwood scored an acrobatic wondergoal for Man Utd against Young BoysCredit: Getty
      And Rangnick rang the changes for Wednesday’s Champions League group stage draw against the Swiss giants.
      Having already booked their spot as group winners, Rangnick handed starts to numerous fringe players including Juan Mata, Amad Diallo and Jesse Lingard.
      Greenwood was also given a rare chance as United’s central striker.
      And he repaid Rangnick’s faith with just nine minutes on the clock.
      A break from United down the left saw Luke Shaw receive the ball outside the Young Boys’ penalty area.
      He swept a great ball across the box to find Greenwood unmarked in the centre.
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      Despite several opponents standing nearby, Greenwood turned side-on as he made contact with ball, resulting in a glorious acrobatic volley.
      And it ended up being the perfect shot as it flew into the back of the net, giving United a deserved lead.
      However, the likes of Donny van de Beek and Anthony Elanga struggled as Young Boys turned up the heat.
      And the Swiss visitors managed to pull one back just before the break through Fabian Rieder.
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      However, as the minutes ran down, neither side was able to find an ultimate breakthrough.
      United ended up handing debuts to several players including veteran goalkeeper Tom Heaton and young midfielder Charlie Savage, son of former pro Robbie.
      And with the Red Devils already through to the knockout stage, the Old Trafford crowd were happy enough to play out the stalemate. More

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      Ralf Rangnick stays behind in Man Utd training to put academy kids through their paces ahead of Young Boys clash

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      RALF RANGNICK stayed behind after Manchester United training to put the club’s own Young Boys through their paces ahead of tonight’s game.And four of the academy’s rising stars could be handed first-team debuts this evening against the brilliantly-named Swiss side.
      Anthony Elanga was part of the senior team who headed to the hotel after trainingCredit: Getty
      Amad could be handed another start in the first team against Young BoysCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils know the pressure is off at Old Trafford because they have already topped Group F with a game to spare in the Champions League.
      That could see wholesale changes from Rangnick, especially with the hectic Christmas schedule around the corner.
      As reported by the Manchester Evening News, Rangnick stayed on at Carrington while 13 first-team stars were taken to The Hyatt hotel this afternoon to make the final preparations for tonight’s game.
      The German remained at the training ground working with the likes of Bjorn Hardley, Charlie Wellens, Charlie Savage, Sam Mather, Zidane Iqbal and Shola Shoretire, who were named in the squad list for the Young Boys clash.
      Mather, 17, is not expected to be involved after being named in the starting XI for the Under-19s Youth League game.
      However, the rest look on course to be in the matchday team – with four set for debuts.
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      Shoretire, 17, made his first-team debut against Newcastle in February then became the club’s youngest European player against Real Sociedad.
      But Hardley, Savage, Iqbal, all 18, and Wellens, 19, are yet to feature for the United seniors.
      Hardley has trained with the first team this season while Wellens, son of one-time United player Ritchie, first did so way back in 2019.
      Savage, son of former United youngster and Wales international Robbie, and Iqbal signed their pro contracts this year.
      A number of Rangnick’s senior squad have been given tonight off to rest up with another five matches after today before the end of 2021.
      But Dean Henderson, Tom Heaton, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Eric Bailly, Teden Mengi, Luke Shaw, Donny van de Beek, Nemanja Matic, Jesse Lingard, Mason Greenwood, Anthony Elanga, Amad and Juan Mata all arrived at The Hyatt earlier.
      ⚽ Read our Manchester United live blog for the latest news and transfer gossip from Old Trafford
      Charlie Savage, son of Robbie, could make his senior Red Devils debutCredit: Getty
      Shola Shoretire made his debut when he replaced Marcus Rashford in FebruaryCredit: Eddie Keogh Telegraph Media Group
      United are expected to make wholesale changes after already topping Group FCredit: Getty More

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      Mjelde unlikely to feature in Chelsea clash with Juventus as Hayes eyes tactical duel with Montemurro

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      MAREN MJELDE looks set to miss Chelsea’s Champions League duel with Juventus this evening.And Emma Hayes revealed fans are unlikely to see the right-back in action before Christmas with the club wanting the player to boost her strength.
      Emma Hayes says Maren Mjelde could return to play for Chelsea after Christmas
      Mjelde, 32, made her long-awaited return in November in Chelsea’s 7-0 thumping of Servette after suffering a painful knee injury during their Conti Cup trophy win in March.
      Blues chief Hayes, 44, whose side host Juve at home, said: “Maren has still got a little bit of work to do on developing her strength.
      “We’re taking that time to do that so I don’t think Maren will play this side of Christmas.”
      Hayes hinted fans may also have to wait until after Christmas to see Lauren James return to first-team action.
      The England starlet, 20, made a cameo appearance in the 85th minute of Chelsea’s 1-0 home win against Servette coming close to nabbing a debut goal.
      The Kingsmeadow boss added: “Lauren is building back progressively, and we saw with the minutes we gave her last time that she has good quality.”
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      One starting 11 regular likely to be back in action after the Blues’ FA Cup win is vice-captain Millie Bright.
      And the centre-back picked up a few scratches after she appeared to accidentally headbutt the trophy during the Blues post-match celebrations.
      Hayes joked: “Thank God it hit her head because it’s made of Sheffield steel.”
      The WSL champs face Juventus one month on from their 2-1 win against the Serie A club in Turin.
      There were probably one or two projects that would have given me the excitement to find my mojo. This (managing Juventus) was one of themJoe Montemurro
      And the clash will see Hayes renew her tactical duel with Juve boss Joe Montemurro following their rivalry during his four-year reign at Arsenal.
      The Australia-born coach, 52, has led Juve on an unbeaten run in Italy’s top-flight
      And he steered his side to a shock 2-0 away win against two-time Champions League winners Wolfsburg
      The former Gunners chief revealed he is enjoying life in charge of the Serie A league leaders and talked of getting his mojo back.
      Joe Montemurro says working at Juventus has helped him find his ‘mojo’
      Montemurro told reporters: “Leaving Arsenal was a difficult decision.
      “There was a little bit of fatigue and a little bit of burnout and the whole idea was to take a bit of a break. That’s the honest truth.
      “But the reality is that there were probably one or two projects that would have given me the excitement to find my mojo, and this (managing Juventus) was one of them.
      “The club have been fantastic and the players have been amazing. Hopefully, together we can build something special.”
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      Watch Liverpool defender Nat Phillips ‘send Zlatan Ibrahimovic into the next dimension’ with outrageous Cruyff turn

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      LIVERPOOL defender Nat Phillips sent social media into meltdown on Tuesday night after bamboozling Zlatan Ibrahimovic with an audacious Cruyff turn.The 24-year-old starred in his first Champions League start of the season as the Reds beat AC Milan 2-1 at the San Siro.

      Liverpool centre-back Nat Phillips skilled Zlatan Ibrahimovic with an outrageous Cruyff turnCredit: Reuters
      Fikayo Tomori opened the scoring for the Serie A side, but the Merseyside outfit came back from behind to win thanks to goals from Mohamed Salah and Divock Origi.
      The victory saw Liverpool pick up maximum points from their six group stage games, and fans were quick to praise Phillips, who partnered Ibrahima Konate in the heart of defence.
      The ex-Stuttgart loanee dazzled supporters with an outrageous piece of skill inside his own box in the 69th minute.
      Phillips reacted quickly after Konate intercepted a pass, before calmly performing a Cruyff turn which sent Ibrahimovic and Franck Kessie the wrong way.
      Commenting on the incident, one user tweeted: “Just Nat Phillips sending Zlatan Ibrahimovic into the next dimension with a Cruyff turn.”
      Another remarked: “Nat Phillips doing Cruyff turns in the San Siro is the content we are here for!”
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      A third added: “Nat Phillips doing Cruyff turns at the San Siro. What a time to be alive.”
      Meanwhile one quipped: “Maldini wears Nat Phillips Pyjamas.”
      Another stated: “Can confirm seeing big Nat Phillips doing Cruyff turns against Zlatan was lovely.”
      This fan posted: “I was alive to witness Nat Phillips Cruyff turn at the San Siro.”
      And this user commented: “No way has Nat Phillips just rocked up to the San Siro and done that hahahaha.”
      Phillips, who has been linked with a January switch to West Ham, was also praised by Jurgen Klopp following the clash.
      Speaking to BT Sport, Klopp said: “He played an outstanding game.
      “Nat with that situation, I didn’t see it, only from distance. I’m really looking forward to seeing it for the first time!
      “We spoke already in the dressing room about it. It was a tricky one!”

      Phillips starred in his first Champions League start of the season as helped the Reds beat AC Milan 2-1Credit: EPA More

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      AC Milan vs Liverpool LIVE REACTION: Reds make history as Origi heads winner after Salah scores 20th goal of season

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      LIVERPOOL became the first English club side to win ALL six of their group stage games with a 2-1 win at AC Milan.Ex-Chelsea star Fikayo Tomori opened the scoring for Milan, before Mo Salah equalised with his 20th goal of the season.
      Divock Origi then scored the winner with a powerful header for his second crucial goal in successive games.
      The Reds go sailing through to Monday’s Last 16 draw.

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      Liverpool defeated AC Milan 2-1 at the San Siro and became the first ever English team to win all of their six games in the Champions League group stage.
      Milan were looking at qualification to the Last 16 on 29 minutes when Junior Messias delivered a corner kick from the right and Zlatan Ibrahimovic flicked it towards goal at the near post.
      Takumi Minamino failed to block it and Alisson palmed the ball away after being caught by surprise.
      Fikayo Tomori got the rebound and scored his first ever Champions League goal.
      But Liverpool responded just seven minutes later when Mike Maignan failed to hold on to Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s shot and Mohamed Salah scored his 20th goal across all competitions from close range.
      The Reds completed their comeback after 55 minutes when Tomori gave the ball away and Sadio Mane picked up possession before delivering a shot that was blocked by Maignan.
      But the danger wasn’t over yet as Divock Origi got the header and put the Merseysiders ahead.
      With Atletico Madrid beating Porto 3-1 away, Liverpool are joined by the Spanish champions in the next round whereas the Portuguese giants move on to the Europa League and Milan are out altogether.
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      AC Milan ace Sandro Tonali insists this was a difficult game even though a number of key Liverpool players didn’t start.
      Tonali told Sky Italia: “We knew it was a difficult game, as even without some of their first-choice players, Liverpool have so much strength in depth.
      “We learned from the experience against these top teams and that is what we will take with us going forward.
      “We could’ve done more, that is always true, but we didn’t hold back today and cannot turn back time.
      “All we can do now is continue along our path and focus on the next objective”
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      Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is over the moon after the big win over AC Milan at the San Siro.
      Here’s what he told BT Sport:
      “What the boys did tonight… I couldn’t be more proud, to be honest.””The performance was absolutely outstanding.”Jürgen Klopp is absolutely delighted with his Liverpool side as they became the first English team to win all their #UCL group games! 💯🎙 @patrickendrick pic.twitter.com/Xhjsr7e1Ro— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) December 7, 2021

      KLOPP REACTS
      Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp “couldn’t be more proud” of his highly rotated side against AC Milan.
      Klopp said: “I think when I said before the game that we wanted to win the game everyone was yeah, of course.
      “But we needed fresh legs, we needed desire to play this game, which is difficult with the epic schedule we have.
      “And what the boys did tonight, I couldn’t be more proud. I’m so happy with so many things I saw tonight.
      “That we won the game is great but the performance was outstanding. Having 21 shots, so many situations where we played outstandingly well, and defended with passion and good organisation. So really happy”
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      REDS TRIUMPH
      The talk of the town is about Liverpool becoming the first ever English team to win all of their six games in the Champions League group stage.
      But that is not the only record the Reds broke tonight after their 2-1 win over AC Milan at the San Siro.
      The Merseysiders also won six consecutive games in the Champions League for the first time in their history.
      Liverpool made quick work out the likes of Atletico Madrid, Porto and Milan, surely they are among the favourites to win the title

      UPDATED TABLE
      Liverpool have comfortably topped what was previously dubbed the ‘group of death’ after the Champions League draw.
      Atletico Madrid join them to the Last 16 after winning 3-1 against Porto, who will continue at the Europa League.
      Milan, on the other hand, are out of Europe altogether.
      More below:

      STATS
      Liverpool dominated 51.4 per cent of possession despite playing with a highly rotated squad.
      The Reds registered a total of 22 shots, seven of which were on target at the San Siro.
      AC Milan, on the other hand, produced eight shots but only three of them were on target.
      This was a crucial match for Milan and we expected some tension but weirdly enough there wasn’t a single booking throughout the entire match
      FT: AC MILAN 1-2 LIVERPOOL
      Liverpool defeated AC Milan 2-1 at the San Siro and became the first ever English team to win all of their six games in the Champions League group stage.
      Milan were looking at qualification to the Last 16 on 29 minutes when Junior Messias delivered a corner kick from the right and Zlatan Ibrahimovic flicked it towards goal at the near post.
      Takumi Minamino failed to block it and Alisson palmed the ball away after being caught by surprise.
      Fikayo Tomori got the rebound and scored his first ever Champions League goal.
      But Liverpool responded just seven minutes later when Mike Maignan failed to hold on to Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s shot and Mohamed Salah scored his 20th goal across all competitions from close range.
      The Reds completed their comeback after 55 minutes when Tomori gave the ball away and Sadio Mane picked up possession before delivering a shot that was blocked by Maignan.
      But the danger wasn’t over yet as Divock Origi got the header and put the Merseysiders ahead.
      With Atletico Madrid beating Porto 3-1 away, Liverpool are joined by the Spanish champions in the next round whereas the Portuguese giants move on to the Europa League and Milan are out altogether
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      PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
      THAT’S FULL-TIME IN MILAN!!!!!!
      AC MILAN 1-2 LIVERPOOL
      90+3 SUBSTITUTION
      And Liverpool boss Klopp hands out European debuts to 18-year-olds Woltman and Bradley as they replace Minamino and Williams respectively
      AC MILAN 1-2 LIVERPOOL
      90+1 Not that it matters anymore, but Atletico scored a third against Porto with De Paul.
      So Liverpool finish first with Atleti joining them in the Last 16, while Porto go to the Europa League and Milan are eliminated
      AC MILAN 1-2 LIVERPOOL
      90 Just three more minutes of stoppage time to go.
      Liverpool are close to becoming the first ever English side to win all of their Champions League matches at the group stage
      AC MILAN 1-2 LIVERPOOL
      88 Atletico have doubled their lead at Porto with Correa, so that’s that!
      Even if Milan score, Klopp should still be proud of his rotated side as they have been dominating most of the game
      AC MILAN 1-2 LIVERPOOL
      85 WHAT A CHANCE!
      Milan just wasted a major and rare opportunity…
      Kessie is payed through and finds himself in front of Alisson but his finish is poor and the Brazilian makes a huge save!
      AC MILAN 1-2 LIVERPOOL
      84 CHANCE
      Milan star Ibrahimovic tries to equalise in style!
      Kessie delivers a cross from the right and the star striker tries an overhead kick but doesn’t even come close.
      Maybe a couple a years ago…
      AC MILAN 1-2 LIVERPOOL
      83 SUBSTITUTION
      Milan boss Pioli makes one last changes as Chelsea loanee Bakayoko replaces Krunic
      AC MILAN 1-2 LIVERPOOL
      82 Milan get a free-kick in a promising position and Ibrahimovic takes it on.
      But nothing comes of it as the former Man Utd star hits the wall
      AC MILAN 1-2 LIVERPOOL
      80 SUBSTITUTION
      Liverpool boss Klopp shakes things up as Fabinho comes on ands replaces Origi, who receives a warm ovation
      AC MILAN 1-2 LIVERPOOL
      77 Milan ace Messias breaks into the box from the left and tries a cross towards Ibrahimovic.
      But there is not much to it and Alisson picks it up with ease
      AC MILAN 1-2 LIVERPOOL
      75 Liverpool have lost their touch after the exits of Salah and Mane.
      But they are still comfortable in possession
      AC MILAN 1-2 LIVERPOOL
      73 Milan are struggling to fight back, they’re not getting enough from Ibrahimovic and Messias up front.
      Liverpool’s inexperienced backline, on the other hand, has been quite comfortable
      AC MILAN 1-2 LIVERPOOL
      72 Things have REALLY kicked off at Porto!
      The hosts are also down to 10 men as Wendell has been sent off!
      AC MILAN 1-2 LIVERPOOL
      70 That was Origi’s first Champions League goal since the final in 2019 against Tottenham.
      This is also the first time the Liverpool hero hits the back of the net in two consecutive matches
      1 – Divock Origi has scored his first goal in 15 Champions League appearances since scoring in the 2019 final against Spurs, while he has scored in back-to-back appearances in a single season in all competitions for the first time since May 2019. Form. pic.twitter.com/rCqZePbd0H— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 7, 2021

      AC MILAN 1-2 LIVERPOOL
      67 Atletico have suffered another blow as Carrasco has been sent off against Porto.
      But still, as it stands, Milan are bottom of their Champions League group
      AC MILAN 1-2 LIVERPOOL
      65 SUBSTITUTION
      Milan boss Pioli makes another change as Florenzi replaces Kalulu.
      Incidentally, Salah got a standing ovation from the traveling Liverpool fans as well as a section of the Rossoneri faithful
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      Carrasco sent off for SLAP as Atletico Madrid vs Porto descends into chaos with Simeone and Pepe involved in mass brawl

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      ATLETICO MADRID’S crunch Champions League clash with Porto descended into chaos.Both teams went into the matchday six meeting with a chance of qualifying for the round of 16.
      Atletico Yannick Carrasco flicked out at Porto’s Otavio as their clash descended into chaosCredit: Reuters
      The Belgian then clashed with EvanilsonCredit: Reuters
      Pepe was booked for his conductCredit: Getty
      Atletico took the lead in the 56th minute through Antoine Griezmann.
      But it was another ten minutes before the match really came to life.
      The first flashpoint came when Yannick Carrasco refused Porto the opportunity to take a free-kick quickly.
      He picked up the ball, only to be chased by fuming Porto star Otavio.
      The attacking midfielder made a grab for the ball, before Carrasco took a swipe – knocking him to the ground.
      Carrasco was then sent to the floor himself, as pushing and shoving ensued.
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      The Belgian was red carded – while Otavio and Angel Correa were also booked in the melee.
      Pepe was subsequently booked for ‘unsportsmanlike conduct’, before Wendell became the latest man to be sent off.
      The full-back grabbed the ball after it went out for a throw in, as Mathias Cunha raced in to take it from him.
      Wendell stood his ground, with Cunha running into his elbow before flopping to the floor.
      The referee bought the theatrics and Wendell was given his marching orders.
      Agustin Marchesin was then sent off despite being on the bench.
      Incredibly, the back-up keeper has now received more red cards than minutes played in the Champions League this season.
      Correa went on to double Atletico’s lead in the 90th minute, before Rodrigo De Paul added gloss in stoppage time.
      Sergio Oliveira bagged a 96th minute penalty for Porto, but it wasn’t enough to prevent his nine-man side from dropping into the Europa League – while Atletico qualified for the Champions League knockouts.
      Mathias Cunha theatrically went downCredit: Getty More