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      Luis Suarez in tears after being forced off with injury just 13 minutes into Atletico Madrid’s must-win clash with Porto

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      A SOBBING Luis Suarez was forced off injured just 13 minutes into Atletico Madrid’s crucial Champions League clash with Porto.And the 34-year-old striker missed an absolute barnstormer as his side emerged 3-1 winners on a dramatic night at the Estadio do Dragao.
      Luis Suarez buried his head in his shirt on the Atletico Madrid benchCredit: Getty
      Suarez appeared to aggravate an existing knock early on and was reduced to tears as he retreated to the bench.
      But he was soon left open-mouthed along with the rest of the stadium by events unfolding before him.
      Both teams went into the must-win clash with a chance to qualify for the knock-out stages as Group B runners-up.
      Suarez’s injury was the only noteworthy drama of a tense first-half before the game caught fire after the break.
      Antoine Griezmann opened the scoring for the visitors with a tap in from a Thomas Lemar corner.
      That was followed was a chaotic flurry of red cards as ref Clement Turpin sent off THREE players.
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      First Atletico’s Yannick Carrasco was dismissed for raising his hands to Otavio.
      He was soon followed off by Porto’s Wendell after a coming together with Suarez’s replacement Matheus Cunha.
      And the hosts were soon down to nine men when keeper Agustin Marchesin was sent off in as angry team-mates protested Wendell’s red.
      Three dismissals in under ten minutes would seem like drama enough in most games, but there was more to come.
      Atletico and Porto players clashed as ref Clement Turpin dish out three redsCredit: Getty
      A trio of stoppage-time goals made for a frantic ending as Atletico increased their lead thanks to Angel Correa and Rodrigo De Paul.
      That made it 3-0 with seconds to play but nine-man Porto grabbed a consolation via a Sergio Oliveira penalty.
      The result saw Atletico go through to the knock-out phase behind Liverpool, who became the first English team ever to win all of their group games in the competition with victory over AC Milan. More

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      RB Leipzig vs Man City LIVE: Stream FREE, score, TV channel for Champions League match – latest updates

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      PEP GUARDIOLA will have a welcome opportunity to rest some players as Manchester City head to Germany tonight. City beat a PSG side featuring Lionel Messi 2-1 in the last round of fixtures to ensure they secured top spot in Group A.
      Pep Guardiola is looking for victory in LeipzigCredit: Getty
      Their opponents meanwhile have a Europa League place to play for following their 5-0 hammering of Club Brugge in Belgium last week.
      RB Leipzig must earn as many points from this fixture as Club Brugge earn from their match in Paris to secure third place in the group.
      What time does RB Leipzig vs Man City kick off?

      RB Leipzig take on Man City on Tuesday, December 7 – TODAY.
      The match kicks off at 5.45pm UK time – 6.45pm in Germany.
      It will be played at the Red Bull Arena, Leipzig.
      When the sides met in the Champions League’s opening week, Man City ran out 6-3 winners in a pulsating fixture at the Etihad.

      What TV channel is RB Leipzig vs Man City on and can I live stream it?

      RB Leipzig vs Man City is live on BT Sport 2.
      Coverage commences at 5pm – 45 minutes before kick-off.
      To stream the game live, head to the BT Sport website or app.

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      Team news
      Pep Guardiola is likely to rest a host of players for the trip to Germany with City guaranteed to qualify in top spot in group A.
      Ferran Torres has a foot problem and Liam Delap is out with an ankle problem.
      The picture is far more bleak for the home side, with RB Leipzig forced to work without Amadou Haidara, Marcel Halstenberg, Ilaix Moriba, Yussuf Poulsen, Dani Olmo, Marcelo Sarrachi and Willi Orban.
      Leipzig are in a difficult run of form, after losing to Bayer Leverkusen, then Union Berlin.
      It resulted in manager Jesse Marsch mutually agreeing to step aside as manager before this Champions League tie.
      Latest odds
      RB Leipzig 23/10
      Draw 3/1
      Man City 19/20
      *Odds from Betfair correct as of Friday, December 3 More

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      AC Milan vs Liverpool FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time, team news for Champions League match TONIGHT

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      LIVERPOOL are looking to make it a Champions League clean sweep as they visit AC Milan having won all their group games so far.The Reds have been confirmed as group winners and may play some fringe players in a fixture far more significant for the hosts.
      Mo Salah netted as Liverpool breezed beat Porto to secure top spot in their Champions League groupCredit: EPA
      AC Milan are still alive in the Champions League following a last gasp winner from Junior Messias at Atletico MadridCredit: Getty
      AC Milan’s last gasp win at Atletico Madrid two weeks ago means they can qualify for the knockout stages with a victory, should other results go their way.
      Zlatan Ibrahimovic and co will progress if they beat Liverpool and either Porto and Atletico Madrid draw or Atletico fail to win by a greater margin than Milan achieve.
      The fixture at the San Siro is one that is always a special occasion for Liverpool and AC Milan fans following their battles in the 2005 and 2007 Champions League finals.

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      What time does AC Milan vs Liverpool kick off?

      AC Milan take on Liverpool on Tuesday, December 7 – TODAY.
      The match kicks off at 8pm UK time – 9pm in Italy.
      It takes place at the San Siro, Milan.
      When the sides met back in September, Liverpool ran out 3-2 winners at Anfield.

      What TV channel is AC Milan vs Liverpool on and can I live stream it?

      AC Milan vs Liverpool is live on BT Sport 2.
      Coverage will commence at the conclusion of the early game between RB Leipzig and Man City.
      To stream the game live, head to the BT Sport website or app.

      How can I watch AC Milan vs Liverpool for FREE?
      EE customers with swappable benefits can add BT Sport to their plan at no extra cost.
      Team news
      Ahead of the clash at the San Siro, Jurgen Klopp may have to make do without Roberto Firmino and Curtis Jones, while Harvey Elliott is out long term.
      James Milner is suspended due to yellow cards, while Joe Gomez and Naby Keita are qustionable.
      Milan have a long injury list with Ante Rebic, Simon Kjaer, Olivier Giroud and Davide Calabria among potential absentees.
      Theo Hernandez has an illness and may also miss the match.
      Liverpool have easily won the group but Milan can still qualify if they win and Porto draw with Atletico Madrid.
      Latest odds
      AC Milan 21/20
      Draw 11/4
      Liverpool 9/4
      *Odds from Betfair correct as of Thursday, December 2
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      RB Leipzig vs Man City FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time, team news for Champions League game TONIGHT

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      PEP GUARDIOLA will have a welcome opportunity to rest some players as Manchester City head to Germany tonight. City beat a PSG side featuring Lionel Messi 2-1 in the last round of fixtures to ensure they secured top spot in Group A.
      Pep Guardiola is looking for victory in LeipzigCredit: Getty
      Their opponents meanwhile have a Europa League place to play for following their 5-0 hammering of Club Brugge in Belgium last week.
      RB Leipzig must earn as many points from this fixture as Club Brugge earn from their match in Paris to secure third place in the group.
      What time does RB Leipzig vs Man City kick off?

      RB Leipzig take on Man City on Tuesday, December 7 – TODAY.
      The match kicks off at 5.45pm UK time – 6.45pm in Germany.
      It will be played at the Red Bull Arena, Leipzig.
      When the sides met in the Champions League’s opening week, Man City ran out 6-3 winners in a pulsating fixture at the Etihad.

      What TV channel is RB Leipzig vs Man City on and can I live stream it?

      RB Leipzig vs Man City is live on BT Sport 2.
      Coverage commences at 5pm – 45 minutes before kick-off.
      To stream the game live, head to the BT Sport website or app.

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      Team news
      Pep Guardiola is likely to rest a host of players for the trip to Germany with City guaranteed to qualify in top spot in group A.
      Ferran Torres has a foot problem and Liam Delap is out with an ankle problem.
      The picture is far more bleak for the home side, with RB Leipzig forced to work without Amadou Haidara, Marcel Halstenberg, Ilaix Moriba, Yussuf Poulsen, Dani Olmo, Marcelo Sarrachi and Willi Orban.
      Leipzig are in a difficult run of form, after losing to Bayer Leverkusen, then Union Berlin.
      It resulted in manager Jesse Marsch mutually agreeing to step aside as manager before this Champions League tie.
      Latest odds
      RB Leipzig 23/10
      Draw 3/1
      Man City 19/20
      *Odds from Betfair correct as of Friday, December 3 More

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      AC Milan vs Liverpool FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Champions League match

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      LIVERPOOL are looking to make it a Champions League clean sweep as they visit AC Milan having won all their group games so far.The Reds have been confirmed as group winners and may play some fringe players in a fixture far more significant for the hosts.
      Mo Salah netted as Liverpool breezed beat Porto to secure top spot in their Champions League groupCredit: EPA
      AC Milan are still alive in the Champions League following a last gasp winner from Junior Messias at Atletico MadridCredit: Getty
      AC Milan’s last gasp win at Atletico Madrid two weeks ago means they can qualify for the knockout stages with a victory, should other results go their way.
      Zlatan Ibrahimovic and co will progress if they beat Liverpool and either Porto and Atletico Madrid draw or Atletico fail to win by a greater margin than Milan achieve.
      The fixture at the San Siro is one that is always a special occasion for Liverpool and AC Milan fans following their battles in the 2005 and 2007 Champions League finals.

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      What time does AC Milan vs Liverpool kick off?

      AC Milan take on Liverpool on Tuesday, December 6.
      The match kicks off at 8pm UK time – 9pm in Italy.
      It takes place at the San Siro, Milan.
      When the sides met back in September, Liverpool ran out 3-2 winners at Anfield.

      What TV channel is AC Milan vs Liverpool on and can I live stream it?

      AC Milan vs Liverpool is live on BT Sport 2.
      Coverage will commence at the conclusion of the early game between RB Leipzig and Man City.
      To stream the game live, head to the BT Sport website or app.

      Team news
      Ahead of the clash at the San Siro, Jurgen Klopp may have to make do without Roberto Firmino and Curtis Jones, while Harvey Elliott is out long term.
      James Milner is suspended due to yellow cards, while Joe Gomez and Naby Keita are qustionable.
      Milan have a long injury list with Ante Rebic, Simon Kjaer, Olivier Giroud and Davide Calabria among potential absentees.
      Theo Hernandez has an illness and may also miss the match.
      Liverpool have easily won the group but Milan can still qualify if they win and Porto draw with Atletico Madrid.
      Latest odds
      AC Milan 21/20
      Draw 11/4
      Liverpool 9/4
      *Odds from Betfair correct as of Thursday, December 2
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      RB Leipzig vs Man City FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Champions League game

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      PEP GUARDIOLA will have a welcome opportunity to rest some players as Manchester City head to Germany.City beat a PSG side featuring Lionel Messi 2-1 in the last round of fixtures to ensure they secured top spot in Group A.
      Pep Guardiola is looking for victory in LeipzigCredit: Getty
      Their opponents meanwhile have a Europa League place to play for following their 5-0 hammering of Club Brugge in Belgium last week.
      RB Leipzig must earn as many points from this fixture as Club Brugge earn from their match in Paris to secure third place in the group.
      What time does RB Leipzig vs Man City kick off?

      RB Leipzig take on Man City on Tuesday, December 7.
      The match kicks off at 5.45pm UK time – 6.45pm in Germany.
      It will be played at the Red Bull Arena, Leipzig.
      When the sides met in the Champions League’s opening week, Man City ran out 6-3 winners in a pulsating fixture at the Etihad.

      What TV channel is RB Leipzig vs Man City on and can I live stream it?

      RB Leipzig vs Man City is live on BT Sport 2.
      Coverage commences at 5pm – 45 minutes before kick-off.
      To stream the game live, head to the BT Sport website or app.

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      Team news
      Pep Guardiola is likely to rest a host of players for the trip to Germany with City guaranteed to qualify in top spot in group A.
      Ferran Torres has a foot problem and Liam Delap is out with an ankle problem.
      The picture is far more bleak for the home side, with RB Leipzig forced to work without Amadou Haidara, Marcel Halstenberg, Ilaix Moriba, Yussuf Poulsen, Dani Olmo, Marcelo Sarrachi and Willi Orban.
      Leipzig are in a difficult run of form, after losing to Bayer Leverkusen, then Union Berlin.
      It resulted in manager Jesse Marsch mutually agreeing to step aside as manager before this Champions League tie.
      Latest odds
      RB Leipzig 23/10
      Draw 3/1
      Man City 19/20
      *Odds from Betfair correct as of Friday, December 3 More

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      Lionel Messi ‘deeply regrets’ 2006 Champions League tantrum after refusing to go out and celebrate win over Arsenal

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      LIONEL MESSI has revealed he “deeply regrets” not going out and celebrating Barcelona’s 2006 Champions League victory with the rest of the squad.The Argentine, just 18 years old at the time, suffered an injury against Chelsea in the round of 16 and missed the rest of the Catalan giants’ run to the final.
      Messi did not play in Barcelona’s Champions League triumph after the last 16 due to injuryCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Despite being without the prodigious teenager for the remainder of the competition, Barcelona still went on to lift the trophy after beating Arsenal 2-1 in Paris.
      But Messi, who would go on to win three more Champions Leagues with Barca, refused to join his teammates for a celebration that evening.
      And he now admits that is a decision that he does not look back on fondly.
      Speaking to AS, he said: ‘I’m sorry I didn’t [go out].
      “I didn’t realise what was happening. At that moment I was thinking about not having played. 
      “At least I would have liked to be on the bench that night. Until my injury (tear against Chelsea in the round of 16), I participated in every Champions League in my career. 

      “I was disappointed. I deeply regret that episode. We won that Champions League and I was not sure what would happen again because it is a difficult competition to win.
      “Fortunately, I had the opportunity to enjoy it.”
      Three years later Messi would win the Champions League with Barcelona again, this time with a far more instrumental role in the team.
      The little South American scored a rare header in the final as the Spanish side beat Manchester United 2-0 in Rome.
      And two years later Messi was on the scoresheet again as they outclassed the Red Devils once more in a 3-1 victory at Wembley Stadium.
      A third European crown in six years came Barca’s way in 2015 when Messi linked up with Luis Suarez and Neymar to beat Juventus 3-1 on their way to lifting the trophy.
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      But a fifth Champions League alluded the 2021 Ballon d’Or winner during his final years at the Nou Camp.
      Barca have only been beyond the quarter-finals on one occasion since 2015 – a campaign which saw them beaten 4-3 on aggregate by eventual winners Liverpool.
      And, following Messi’s departure in the summer, Barca now look in danger of being knocked out in the group stages for the first time in 20 seasons. More

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      Steward convinced she had DIED after being hit by a Cristiano Ronaldo shot – and it isn’t first time pair have clashed

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      THE female steward hit by Cristiano Ronaldo’s ferocious shot on Tuesday thought she had DIED when it hit her.Marisa Nobile was wallopped by Ronnie’s wayward effort ahead of United’s Champions League defeat at Young Boys and has since revealed the pair argued in the past.
      Steward Marisa Nobile thought she had died after being hit with a Cristiano Ronaldo shot
      She also revealed the pair had previously argued when he played for Real Madrid
      Nobile has since forgiven Ronaldo for both incidents
      The innocent steward was sent flying after a miskick from Ronaldo flew right into her.
      She lay prone on the ground as medics rushed to her aid.
      And Ronnie himself charged over to make sure she was OK.
      Fortunately Nobile escaped without serious injury but revealed she feared for her life in the immediate aftermath as she lay stricken on the ground.
      She told Blick TV: “When the ball hit me on my head it was a full strike.
      “I was gone in my head and went to the ground. Afterwards I saw Ronaldo above me and said: ‘Oh my God no, did I die?’

      “Ronaldo said: ‘No, no. Excuse me! What’s happening? Are you all right?’
      “I was in great pain. My God. I was more or less ballaballa! But then I saw Ronaldo and the headache was gone.”
      As well as being apologetic at the time, Ronnie also gave Nobile his shirt after the 2-1 defeat which cheered her up.
      But in a seperate interview with Globo Esporte, Nobile revealed it was not always sweetness and light between her and the Portuguese.
      She said: “When he played here for Real Madrid, I ended up cursing him. I didn’t know who he was.
      ACT OF REVENGE?
      “I said: ‘The game is over, you keep running here on the field and people don’t leave.’
      “He continued [running on the field], and I was already very tired. He sent me to talk to the coach.
      “I came back: ‘So, is it going to end or not? This is Switzerland, dear!’
      “He told me where to go. I said: ‘What a rude guy.’ Until yesterday, I didn’t like Cristiano Ronaldo.”
      Despite their past beef, Nobile admitted she doesn’t think Tuesday’s incident was an act of revenge.
      She added: “It wasn’t revenge, no.
      “He was holding my hand, stroking my face, asking, ‘Are you okay, are you okay?’
      “Now I’m a number one Ronaldete!”
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