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      Watch Neymar bamboozle Coman before hitting bar as brilliant Brazilian toys with Bayern in PSG Champions League triumph

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      NEYMAR did absolutely everything but score in a memorable performance against Bayern Munich.The brilliant Brazilian regularly delved into his bag of tricks at the Parc des Princes as Paris Saint-Germain progressed to the Champions League semi-finals, despite a 1-0 loss on the night.
      Neymar produced a scintillating display on Tuesday night but failed to scoreCredit: AFP

      Never more so than when he made Kingsley Coman look silly before hitting the bar in a pulsating first half.
      After 36 minutes of Tuesday’s clash, Neymar picked up a clearance and skipped around Coman to forge one of his many chances.
      But his finishing was just off as he curled an effort around his marker and hit the bar.
      And Neymar would hit the woodwork again only moments later as PSG chased a vital goal to build on their 3-2 first-leg lead.
      Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting went on to score the only goal of the game but holders Bayern crashed out on away goals.
      Both teams missed a number of opportunities in a thrilling end-to-end clash with Neymar coming close again in the second period, sliding in but unable to get a toe to Angel Di Maria’s cross with the goal gaping.
      Nobody had more shots on the night than the 29-year-old’s six, three of which were on target.
      Paris Saint-Germain secured a place in the semi-finals on away goalsCredit: Getty
      Neymar’s first half by numbers vs. Bayern:40 touches (most)9 touches in opp box (most)5 shots (most)3 shots on target (most)3 take-ons completed (=most)3 fouls won2 x woodwork hit1 chance created1 interceptionEverything but a goal. #UCL pic.twitter.com/mK0QDV2XvZ— Squawka Football (@Squawka) April 13, 2021

      He also led his team for key passes (three), touches (85), fouls won (seven), and passes in the opposition half (28).
      It earned the striker the official Man of the Match award, following on from Kylian Mbappe’s gong in the first leg.
      Neymar rued the misses after the final whistle but pointed out that PSG’s away goals victory was more important.
      He told RMC Sport, via GFFN: “All those missed chances… I was missing by so little.
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      We are also a great team and showed it tonight. We have eliminated the European champions.Neymar

      “The most important thing is that I am very happy that we have qualified. PSG is a great team, now we must focus on the semi-finals.”
      He added: “I am very happy, despite the defeat.
      “We came up against a great team. We are also a great team and we showed it tonight. We have eliminated the champions of Europe.
      “Now we are in the semi-final and we have to work even more, improve and hope to have a good semi-final.”
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      Liverpool vs Real Madrid FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Champions League match

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      LIVERPOOL have it all to do against Real Madrid if they are to overturn a 3-1 first leg defeat and exorcise the demons of the 2018 final.The Reds are no strangers to epic Champions League comebacks at Anfield, but this time around they’ll have to do it without their famous supporters.
      Mo Salah gave Liverpool hope in the first legCredit: Getty
      Vinicius Jr was in electric form against Liverpool last weekCredit: EPA
      In the first leg at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano, Vinicius Jr netted twice as Real Madrid cruised to a comfortable victory.
      But Zinedine Zidane’s men will be disappointed they didn’t win by a bigger margin, given their performance, as Mo Salah’s away goal gave Liverpool hope.
      What time does Liverpool vs Real Madrid kick off?

      Liverpool vs Real Madrid takes place on Wednesday, April 14.
      The match kicks off at 8pm UK time – 9pm in Spain.
      It will be held at Anfield.

      What TV channel is Liverpool vs Real Madrid on and can I live stream it?

      Liverpool vs Real Madrid is live on BT Sport 2.
      Coverage commences at 7pm – one hour before kick-off.
      To stream the game live, head to the BT Sport website or app.

      Can I watch Liverpool vs Real Madrid for free?

      EE customers can get BT Sport INCLUDED to their plan at no extra cost if they are on a plan with Smart Benefits – simply log in to EE and choose BT Sport app.
      And then get it on the big screen by texting SPORT to 150 to get a FREE three-month trial of large screen so you can cast all the action on your TV.
      At the end of the three months you will automatically roll onto the £15 per month subscription unless cancelled.

      Team news
      Jordan Henderson, Joel Matip, Joe Gomez and Virgil van Dijk all remain out for Liverpool as their centre-back crisis continues.
      Divock Origi is also a major doubt for the Reds.
      Visitors Real Madrid are not in a much better place on the centre-back front, with Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane both out.
      Eden Hazard, Dani Carvajal and Lucas Vazquez will also play no part in this one.

      Latest odds
      To win
      Liverpool 19/20
      Draw 11/4
      Real Madrid 13/5
      To qualify
      Liverpool 11/4
      Real Madrid 1/4 More

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      Chelsea verdict: Christian Pulisic sums up Blues with steely display in bruising clash

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      CHRISTIAN PULISIC will be getting home tonight and bandaging himself up like an Egyptian mummy. The American international was consistently fouled by Porto players every time he got the ball in Chelsea’s 2-1 aggregate win.
      Christian Pulisic’s steely performance against Porto summed up Chelsea’s desire to reach the Champions League semisCredit: Getty
      In fact, Pulisic could probably have had a case for filing a report for assault on a number of occasions.  
      But he lasted the whole 90 minutes without being injured, albeit no doubt battered and bruised.
      And this just sums up not just this Chelsea performance but their entire route to an unlikely Champions League semi-final spot. 
      It was pure resilience and determination that got them evading tackle after tackle from a Porto side seemingly interested in taking both man and ball.
      They expected a battle, they expected a fight and it was Pulisic who got the absolute brunt of it. 
      The Blues defended with hearts and guts, and they didn’t ever really look like losing the game until one moment of sheer brilliance in the the 93rd minute.
      It certainly wasn’t a pretty performance from Chelsea, but it didn’t need to be.
      It was a team performance, a group performance that they set out perfectly to contain and do a job, which is exactly what they did. 
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      Thomas Tuchel knew they did not need anything extravagant to win this game and get into the last four of the Champions League, he just knew that they needed to be professional and mature after being 2-0 up from the first leg.
      And he can be proud of every single player tonight, despite losing a late goal and making for a nervy final few seconds. 
      To be fair, Porto’s late goal was their only real threat and it was a world class finish, but it doesn’t change anything about Chelsea’s professional performance on the night and doing enough to go through. 
      It has been quite an incredible ride for Tuchel’s Chelsea since he took the reins late in January, and now they find themselves in their second semi-final of the season, and things are heating up! 
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      PSG 0 Bayern Munich 1 (3-3): Reigning champs crash out to Pochettino on away goals as both sides spurn huge chances

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      LOOK AWAY Tottenham fans – your old boss is now a step closer to lifting the Champions League.Mauricio Pochettino, a former darling of North London, came close to delivering European glory two years ago before being unceremoniously sacked by Tottenham chief Daniel Levy five months later.
      Mauricio Pochettino has masterminded the downfall of Bayern MunichCredit: Reuters
      The Champions League holders’ defence is over at the quarter-final stageCredit: EPA
      Yet refreshed and relaxed after a sabbatical, the Argentine is eyeing a trip to Istanbul on May 29 after Paris Saint-Germain sensationally knocked out holders Bayern Munich in a thrilling quarter-final tie.
      Though they lost this memorable second leg 1-0 – ex-Stoke star Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting scored for Munich against his former side – the French outfit tremendously held their nerve to progress on the away goals rule.
      As if Spurs fans don’t have enough to worry about besides their floundering Premier League form, Jose Mourinho’s tactics and talk of a Harry Kane exit. Now they may have to cancel their BT Sport subscriptions.
      Across the Channel, their former hero Pochettino has the chance to win the TREBLE – if they can overtake Lille in Ligue 1 – and finally join the managerial elite after years without a major trophy.
      Pochettino, a cheeky glint in his eye, his appetite for the game returned, said: “We are happy for the players, the club, the President. After three months working we are here and we are showing that if you qualify for the semi-finals, it’s an amazing moment.
      “When you are on touchline close to the pitch, it’s not easy to enjoy. I’m calm outside. Inside I’m a little bit stressed. That is the adrenaline we love to feel.
      Our job is to get this type of talent to work as a team, to put in effort without the ball, to feel we are a real team. That is the challenge.PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino
      “They are fantastic players. The capacity and quality is there. Of course they work so hard. Our job is to get this type of talent to work as a team, to put in effort without the ball, to feel we are a real team. That is the challenge.”
      In recent days, Kane has been linked to the French capital this summer but looking at the £434million attacking quartet – where exactly would he fit?
      For once, Neymar was injury-free and really up for this match, turning an exhilarating first half of football into a private duel with giant German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.
      Three times Neuer managed to block or save from the often indulgent Brazilian.
      Twice he was beaten but both times the clever attempts from the PSG striker crashed against the woodwork, one against the bar, the other against a post.
      Neymar hit the woodwork twice in his bid for a goalCredit: AFP
      PSG’s 1-0 defeat meant they qualified for the final four on away goalsCredit: Getty
      Those five misses were put into stark contrast on 40 minutes when Choupo-Moting, who had started poorly, headed home from three yards out.
      In the absence of the injured Robert Lewandowski, it was a proper old-fashioned centre-forward’s goal as he reacted first when Keylor Navas saved a stinging shot from David Alaba.
      The quality of skill on show was hypnotising to watch. Undoubtedly these two legs will go down as two of the best matches in European competition this campaign.
      Maestro Angel Di Maria displayed nifty footwork to create a chance out of nothing early in the secondhalf.
      But a stretching Neymar, similar to an agonising Paul Gascoigne against Germany at Euro 96, was inches from converting the ingenious pass into an open net.
      It was tight and tense, just like the 2020 final these two clubs contested, but PSG’s defence held firm in a frantic finale, specifically the magnificent goalkeeper Navas, to gain revenge for that Lisbon heartbreak.
      Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting grabbed the only goal in ParisCredit: Getty
      Missed chances were rued by the Bundesliga giantsCredit: AFP

      For Munich, their reign as champions is over. Potentially it’s the end for head coach Hansi Flick despite last season’s Treble feats.
      For PSG, it’s either Manchester City or Borussia Dortmund next in the semi-finals and on this display, they will fear neither. 
      As Poch would remember: To dare is to do.
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      PSG vs Bayern Munich FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick off time, team news for TONIGHT’S Champions League game

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN are looking to avenge last year’s final defeat as they take on Bayern Munich at the Parc des Princes.The Parisians went down 1-0 in Lisbon last year as the Germans denied them a first ever Champions League title.
      Kylian Mbappe made the difference in the first legCredit: Getty
      Bayern Munich have it all to do if they are to defend their titleCredit: Reuters
      But things are looking better for them this time around after they recorded a 3-2 away win in Munich to put themselves firmly in the driving seat.
      A Kylian Mbappe double means PSG will likely only need to avoid a two-goal defeat to set up a semi-final with Manchester City or Borussia Dortmund.
      What time does PSG vs Bayern Munich kick off?

      PSG take on Bayern Munich on Tuesday, April 13.
      The match kicks off at 8pm UK time – 9pm in France and Germany.
      It will be played at the Parc des Princes.

      What TV channel is PSG vs Bayern Munich on and can I live stream it?

      PSG vs Bayern Munich is live on BT Sport 3.
      Coverage commences at 7.15pm – 45 minutes before kick-off.
      To stream the game live, head to the BT Sport website or app.

      Can I watch PSG vs Bayern Munich for free?

      EE customers can get BT Sport INCLUDED to their plan at no extra cost if they are on a plan with Smart Benefits – simply log in to EE and choose BT Sport app.
      And then get it on the big screen by texting SPORT to 150 to get a FREE three-month trial of large screen so you can cast all the action on your TV.
      At the end of the three months you will automatically roll onto the £15 per month subscription unless cancelled.

      Team news
      Alessandro Florenzi and Marco Verratti have both recovered from Covid to be ready for this game.
      However, Mauricio Pochettino says Florenzi is the more likely of the two players to play.
      Marquinhos is a major doubt for PSG after tearing an abductor in last week’s match.
      Should the Brazilian not return in time for this one, Danilo Pereira is likely to start at centre-back.
      Mauro Icardi and Layvin Kurzawa are also doubts with this and calf problems respectively.
      Goalkeeper Keylor Navas went off against Strasbourg with a reported muscular issue meaning former Fulham stopper Sergio Rico may have to step in between the sticks.
      Robert Lewandowski has stated that he will not be fit to play for Bayern in this second leg meaning Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting is likely to continue up front against the team he represented last season.
      Serge Gnabry missed last week’s first leg with a positive Covid test and it remains to be seen whether he will be available for this game.
      On the other wing, Kingsley Coman – the hero of last year’s final – is also a doubt.
      Niklas Sule is set to miss out with a muscular injury while Marc Roca, Leon Goretzka and Jerome Boateng are all doubts.

      Latest odds
      To win
      PSG 2/1
      Draw 29/10
      Bayern Munich 23/20
      To qualify
      PSG 3/10
      Bayern Munich 9/4 More

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      Chelsea vs Porto FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time, team news for TONIGHT’S Champions League quarter-final

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      CHELSEA ‘host’ Porto with one foot in the Champions League semi-final.The Blues defeated the Portuguese side 2-0 in quarter-final first leg last week in Seville, which is also where the second leg will be held.
      Chelsea take a 2-0 lead into the second leg
      What time does Chelsea vs Porto kick off?

      Chelsea vs Porto takes place on Tuesday April 13.
      The match kicks off at 8pm.
      The Estadio Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan in Sevilla again plays host to the tie, with away goals counting as normal despite the fixture being held in a neutral venue because of covid restrictions.

      What TV channel is Chelsea vs Porto on and can I live stream it?
      Chelsea vs Porto will be broadcast live on BT Sport 2.
      BT begin their coverage at 7pm.
      How can I watch Chelsea vs Porto for FREE?

      EE customers can get BT Sport INCLUDED to their plan at no extra cost if they are on a plan with Smart Benefits – simply log in to EE and choose BT Sport app.
      And then get it on the big screen by texting SPORT to 150 to get a FREE three-month trial of large screen so you can cast all the action on your TV.
      At the end of the three months you will automatically roll onto the £15 per month subscription unless cancelled.

      What is the team news?
      After firing four past Crystal Palace and keeping a clean sheet against Porto, again Thomas Tuchel has some tough decisions to make.
      Kai Havertz was excellent as a false No9 at Selhurt Park, opening the lead and creating for Christian Pulisic, who scored twice too.
      The pair, alongside playmaker Mason Mount, will expect to keep their place for the European clash.
      That would mean benching Timo Werner again, despite the German being preferred to Pulisic in Spain last week.
      But the American’s double, Havertz’s performance and Mount’s consistency means they are all primed to play.
      Although should Tuchel sense some tired legs, Werner is available to start on either flank, or through the middle.
      Olivier Giroud and Tammy Abraham have both made the bench in the last two matches and compete for a place up front.
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      PSG vs Bayern Munich FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Champions League match

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN are looking to avenge last year’s final defeat as they host Bayern Munich at the Parc des Princes.The Parisians went down 1-0 in Lisbon last year as the Germans denied them a first ever Champions League title.
      Kylian Mbappe made the difference in the first legCredit: Getty
      Bayern Munich have it all to do if they are to defend their titleCredit: Reuters
      But things are looking better for them this time around after they recorded a 3-2 away win in Munich to put themselves firmly in the driving seat.
      A Kylian Mbappe double means PSG will likely only need to avoid a two-goal defeat to set up a semi-final with Manchester City or Borussia Dortmund.
      What time does PSG vs Bayern Munich kick off?

      PSG take on Bayern Munich on Tuesday, April 13.
      The match kicks off at 8pm UK time – 9pm in France and Germany.
      It will be played at the Parc des Princes.

      What TV channel is PSG vs Bayern Munich on and can I live stream it?

      PSG vs Bayern Munich is live on BT Sport 3.
      Coverage commences at 7.15pm – 45 minutes before kick-off.
      To stream the game live, head to the BT Sport website or app.

      Can I watch PSG vs Bayern Munich for free?

      EE customers can get BT Sport INCLUDED to their plan at no extra cost if they are on a plan with Smart Benefits – simply log in to EE and choose BT Sport app.
      And then get it on the big screen by texting SPORT to 150 to get a FREE three-month trial of large screen so you can cast all the action on your TV.
      At the end of the three months you will automatically roll onto the £15 per month subscription unless cancelled.

      Team news
      Alessandro Florenzi and Marco Verratti have both recovered from Covid to be ready for this game.
      However, Mauricio Pochettino says Florenzi is the more likely of the two players to play.
      Marquinhos is a major doubt for PSG after tearing an abductor in last week’s match.
      Should the Brazilian not return in time for this one, Danilo Pereira is likely to start at centre-back.
      Mauro Icardi and Layvin Kurzawa are also doubts with this and calf problems respectively.
      Goalkeeper Keylor Navas went off against Strasbourg with a reported muscular issue meaning former Fulham stopper Sergio Rico may have to step in between the sticks.
      Robert Lewandowski has stated that he will not be fit to play for Bayern in this second leg meaning Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting is likely to continue up front against the team he represented last season.
      Serge Gnabry missed last week’s first leg with a positive Covid test and it remains to be seen whether he will be available for this game.
      On the other wing, Kingsley Coman – the hero of last year’s final – is also a doubt.
      Niklas Sule is set to miss out with a muscular injury while Marc Roca, Leon Goretzka and Jerome Boateng are all doubts.

      Latest odds
      To win
      PSG 2/1
      Draw 29/10
      Bayern Munich 23/20
      To qualify
      PSG 3/10
      Bayern Munich 9/4 More

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      Chelsea vs Porto FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time, team news for Champions League clash

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      CHELSEA take on Porto with one foot in the Champions League semi-final.The Blues defeated the Portuguese side 2-0 in quarter-final first leg last week in Seville, which is also where the second leg will be held.
      Chelsea take a 2-0 lead into the second leg
      When is Chelsea vs Porto?

      Chelsea vs Porto takes place on Tuesday April 13.
      The match kicks off at 8pm.
      The Estadio Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan in Sevilla again plays host to the tie, with away goals counting as normal despite the fixture being held in a neutral venue because of covid restrictions.

      What live stream and TV channel is Chelsea vs Porto on?
      Chelsea vs Porto will be broadcast live on BT Sport 2.
      BT begin their coverage at 7pm.
      How can I watch Chelsea vs Porto for FREE?

      EE customers can get BT Sport INCLUDED to their plan at no extra cost if they are on a plan with Smart Benefits – simply log in to EE and choose BT Sport app.
      And then get it on the big screen by texting SPORT to 150 to get a FREE three-month trial of large screen so you can cast all the action on your TV.
      At the end of the three months you will automatically roll onto the £15 per month subscription unless cancelled.

      What is the team news?
      After firing four past Crystal Palace and keeping a clean sheet against Porto, again Thomas Tuchel has some tough decisions to make.
      Kai Havertz was excellent as a false No9 at Selhurt Park, opening the lead and creating for Christian Pulisic, who scored twice too.
      The pair, alongside playmaker Mason Mount, will expect to keep their place for the European clash.
      That would mean benching Timo Werner again, despite the German being preferred to Pulisic in Spain last week.
      But the American’s double, Havertz’s performance and Mount’s consistency means they are all primed to play.
      Although should Tuchel sense some tired legs, Werner is available to start on either flank, or through the middle.
      Olivier Giroud and Tammy Abraham have both made the bench in the last two matches and compete for a place up front.
      How Chelsea could line up against Porto More