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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.
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      Tuchel says ‘you don’t want to fight Antonio Rudiger’ following Kepa bust-up as he names THREE toughest Chelsea stars

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      THOMAS TUCHEL has warned Porto: ‘You don’t want to get in a fight with Antonio Rudiger’.But he’s not the only fearsome scrapper in Chelsea’s side.
      Thomas Tuchel has warned Porto they don’t want to get on the wrong side of Antonio RudigerCredit: Rex
      Cesar Azpilicueta and Mateo Kovacic have also been named as two fearsome Chelsea menCredit: AFP
      Talkative Blues boss Tuchel made no attempt to cover up reports of Rudiger’s training ground bust-up with keeper Kepa the other week.
      And now he has revealed more dressing-room secrets after admitting at the weekend that shy Kai Havertz will never be his club’s emotional leader.
      Ahead of tomorrow’s Champions League battle with Portuguese bruisers Porto, Tuchel was asked who he will be looking to when things get tough.
      And he immediately replied: “You honestly don’t want to be in a fight with Toni Rudiger, with Cesar Azpilicueta or Mateo Kovacic.
      “They are emotional guys who are always ready to fight and it’s in their nature to show that on the pitch and to protect the interests of our team.
      “When I was a player at a lower level it was always important when there was a lot of tension ahead of the big matches to see who was there with me.
      “I am sure our guys will be very comfortable when they look around our dressing-room and see who they can rely on.
      “The best thing about this game is that we will all be out there together, pushing hard, hard, hard on the pitch, from the bench and from the stands for the best outcome.
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      “We have a minimum of 90 minutes to fight against Porto and that is what we will do.”
      Defender Ben Chilwell saw Rudiger’s scrap with reserve keeper Kepa up close and believes the incident has actually strengthened Chelsea’s resolve for the crucial final month of the season.
      He says: “I think that incident is a positive because it shows that we are all fighting and competing because we want to be successful.
      “When something like that happens it gets brushed under the carpet straight away but it’s very important to have these things to push each other and make us better.
      “You can tell that the squad is together because our form has been brilliant since the new manager came in and we are not conceding a lot of goals which shows out unity.”
      Chelsea already have one foot in a potential Champions League semi-final clash with Real Madrid or Liverpool.
      But Tuchel warns that there is still plenty of hard work to be done to see off Porto and insists that he won’t look to simply defend the 2-0 lead from last week’s first leg.

      He says: “We won’t change our approach for this game because if we start adapting we could easily lose our heads.
      “It’s easier for Porto because they know very well that they need to score at least three goals to go through.
      “But we can’t go out thinking that it’s good enough to lose 1-0, or maybe to have a draw.
      “Why should we enter into that way of thinking? We have a certain way of playing and we should rely on what we do well rather than changing our approach because of the result we had last week.
      “Everybody can wreck their heads about it, but our target is to keep our focus and embrace this challenge.
      “We have to accept that Porto are a proud club and a very emotional team.
      “But if we maintain full focus we can be absolutely self-confident because we have a strong squad and we are always a tough team to play against.”
      LIKELY LINE-UPS
      CHELSEA (3-4-3): Mendy; Azpilicueta, Christensen, Rudiger; James, Kovacic, Jorginho, Chilwell; Mount, Havertz, Werner.
      PORTO (4-4-2): Marchesin; Manafa, Mbemba, Pepe, Sanusi; Corona, Uribe, Oliveira, Otavio; Marega, Taremi.
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      Robert Lewandowski confirms he will NOT be fit to rescue Bayern next week after Champions League loss to PSG

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      BAYERN MUNICH have been dealt a huge blow after Robert Lewandowski revealed he will NOT be fit for next week’s crunch Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain.The superstar striker, 32, missed last week’s 3-2 quarter-final, first-leg defeat in Bavaria with a knee injury sustained on international duty with Poland.
      Robert Lewandowski says he will not be fit to lead Bayern Munich’s Champions League comeback against PSGCredit: EPA
      Lewandowski suffered a knee injury on international duty with PolandCredit: Reuters
      Kylian Mbappe scored twice at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday, with Marquinhos also netting before goals from Eric Choupo-Moting and Thomas Mulller handed Bayern a narrow lifeline.
      Despite initially being ruled out for around four weeks, there were hopes Lewandowski could make a miraculous recovery for Bayern’s away leg in the French capital.
      But Lewandowski has now confirmed the Champions League holders will have to manage without him once again.
      Lewandowski told Sky Sports: “No, [next week] is still too early.
      “I’ll do everything I can to get back on the pitch, but only when I feel really good and safe. It’s not a good feeling to sit at home.”
      Lewandowski is not the only injury blow for Bayern, with Kingsley Coman doubtful after limping off during Saturday’s 1-1 Bundesliga draw with Union Berlin.
      Meanwhile, PSG have been boosted by the return of Italian pair Marco Verratti and Alessandro Florenzi, who both missed the first leg through illness.
      Lewandowski has been in sensational form this season, scoring 42 goals in just 36 matches.
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      He hit the back of the net an amazing 55 times in the last campaign.
      And despite his advancing years, Bayern plan on handing Lewandowski a lucrative new contract.
      That’s despite ongoing links with Borussia Dortmund hotshot Erling Haaland, 20, who has 49 goals in 51 games since moving to Germany in January 2020.
      Despite being rivals, Lewandowski is a huge fan of the Norwegian.

      And he believes the Premier League target – wanted by Man City, United and Chelsea – can become the world’s best striker.
      Lewandowski beamed: “Haaland’s a great player, he has huge potential and he’s still very young.
      “I see his face and how hungry he is to score goals. In the future, he has a chance to be the best striker in the world.
      “Sometimes when everything is going well, it’s really not easy. If you see him, he has scored so many goals and he’s so young.”
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      Linesman who asked Erling Haaland to sign red and yellow cards after Man City clash BANNED for ‘unacceptable’ behaviour

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      THE linesman who asked Erling Haaland to sign yellow and red cards at Manchester City has been banned from officiating in Romania’s top tier.Uefa blasted Octavian Sovre’s “unacceptable” action in getting the Dortmund striker’s autograph after City’s 2-1 Champions League win.
      Romanian linesman Octavian Sovre was caught on camera getting the autograph of Borussia Dortmund superstar Erling HaalandCredit: BT Sport
      Octavian Sovre has reportedly been collecting the signatures of top players for five years to give to an autism charity to raise moneyCredit: BT Sport
      Cameras spotted Tuesday’s controversial tunnel exchange, which ended with City transfer target Haaland putting his arm around Romanian Sovre.
      It has since been reported that Sovre has collected star players’ autographs over the past five years for an autism charity to auction off.
      But that cause has not helped the assistant referee from a tough sanction in his home country and an indirect blasting from Europe’s football chiefs.
      Sport.ro say the Romanian Referee’s Committee have temporarily suspended him from officiating in top-flight matches.
      Sovre will now miss this weekend’s final round of matches in Liga 1.
      It follows UEFA’s chief refereeing officer Roberto Rosetti response of telling refereeing teams not to ask players for autographs.
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      Rosetti wrote: “UEFA has strived to get you respected as much as the players and you have helped with that by looking the part: athletic.
      “If you want to be respected as much as the players, why would you ask for their autograph or their shirt? Do they ask you for the same? 
      “This is simply unacceptable, this is a matter of dignity and don’t forget about the number of TV cameras at UEFA matches. They catch everything.”
      BREAKING | The Romanian Refs’ Committee decided to STOP assistant ref Sovre from refereeing for the time being. He will not be part of Hategan’s officiating team on the last round of the regular season in the Romanian first tier. pic.twitter.com/ILsb3Dtqwk— Emanuel Roşu (@Emishor) April 9, 2021

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