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      Jude Bellingham confidently claims ‘everyone thinks it’s nailed on’ that Real Madrid will win Arsenal tie from 3-0 down

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM has claimed that there is a lot of belief that it is “nailed on” that Real Madrid will beat Arsenal.The Spanish giants face an uphill battle to overturn a 3-0 deficit against the Gunners after a crushing defeat at the Emirates last week.Jude Bellingham has shared his thoughts on the second leg against ArsenalCredit: GettyDeclan Rice stunned Real with two brilliant free-kicks in the 3-0 winCredit: GettyBellingham is hopeful of a stunning turnaround in SpainCredit: GettyMikel Arteta’s side are hopeful of reaching the Champions League semi-finals for the first time in 16 years.The North London club would have to produce an astonishing collapse as Real have NEVER come back from this position before.However, England international Bellingham, 21, has insisted that there is plenty of belief that the 15-time European champions can do just that.He said: “Everyone thinks it is nailed on that we will come back.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL“It is a weird environment, but it is a nice feeling. It means there is a lot of trust in the talent. “There is an expectation from around the world that when we get into these kinds of holes, we can come back, even if it is a really tough one. “It is a night made for Real Madrid, and would go down in history, but also something people are familiar with around this part of the world.”Hopefully, we can add another special night.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS“It is something that you want to be a part of, it is something that you want to add to the history of this club. “There is not a lot you can do for Real Madrid in the Champions League that has not already been done.New footage sees raging Jude Bellingham KICK VAR monitor in frustration after Real Madrid’s last-gasp defeatReal Madrid have pulled off historic comebacks in the pastCredit: Alamy“This is an opportunity for us to do something for the first time. That is really important to us.”Arsenal can take comfort in knowing that out of the 11 previous English teams to be in this position, all have advanced to the next round.Real Madrid have shown they are capable of the incredibly improbable in the past.Back in the 2021/22 season, they stunned Manchester City with a 6-5 aggregate victory despite being 4-3 down.They have also produced similar turnarounds against Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea.Bellingham has also insisted that a comeback is possible and pointed to Liverpool’s famous win over Barcelona in 2019.He added: “Probably in England it is not as common but it has happened, Liverpool did it a couple of years back [against Barcelona in 2019].“What makes us confident is the quality we have, the history of the club, the fans that will turn up and give everything on the night, the aura of the Bernabeu and these Champions League nights, that is always something. “The more you get to speak to the other lads and you see how confident they are, the more it rubs off on you. They have experienced these kinds of nights before.Read More on The Sun“It is infectious and it makes you a lot more confident, a lot more comfortable with the situation you are in.“If we just increase our level numbers a bit more, we can be in it. We are not stupid but also we are confident in the ability we have.” More

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      Borussia Dortmund vs Barcelona (agg 3-5) LIVE: Germans fall short of courageous comeback despite Guirassy hat-trick

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      BORUSSIA DORTUMUND’s bid to make history against Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-final fell short despite Serhou Guirassy’s poaching masterclass.  The Spanish giants ran rampant at home in the first encounter as they raced into a four-goal advantage. However, marksman Guirassy would be the man to spark a potential comeback as he dispatched with ease from the penalty spot to kick-start the second leg. Four minutes after the interval, Guirassy would bundle in a set-piece to add a second. Chances of a comeback would be halted as a sweeping Catalan counter was fired in by Ramy Bensebaini – into his own net. Nonetheless, Guirassy’s willingness was too much to handle as he was handed his opportunity to complete a perfect hat-track and took it from close range.BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKFollow our live blog below… More

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      Aston Villa vs PSG live stream FREE: How to watch Champions League quarter-final without paying a penny

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      ASTON VILLA host Paris Saint-Germain in a HUGE Champions League quarter-final clash at Villa Park TONIGHT. The Villans have enjoyed a fruitful return back in Europe’s elite club competition.Morgan Rogers opened the scoring but PSG are in firm control of the tieCredit: GettyUnai Emery will need to produce another tactical masterclass for Villa to progressCredit: GettyDesire Doue was one of the stars of the show in the first legCredit: APUnai Emery’s side earned their first quarter-final passage since the 1982-83 season with a top-eight finish in the league phase and a win against Club Brugge in the last-16.However if the dream run is to continue, they’ll have to overturn a two-goal deficit suffered in last week’s first leg.The 3-1 aggregate score fairly reflected the proceedings in Paris as PSG’s blossoming talents shone.READ MORE IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUEOusmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue will be looking to bring sought-after European success to the Qatari-backed project after another title procession in Ligue 1 this season.SunSport can reveal how to watch Aston Villa vs PSG for FREE.When is Aston Villa vs PSG?Aston Villa vs PSG will take place on Tuesday, April 15.Action from the Midlands will kick-off at 8pm BST.Villa Park hosts the second leg of the competition.How to watch Aston Villa vs PSG for FREEThis season Amazon Prime has acquired part of the rights to show the Champions League.That means Prime members can watch the action from Villa Park at NO additional cost to their regular subscription.Action is also available for free to non-members, as you can sign up for a 30-day free trial.Alternatively, follow SunSport’s comprehensive blog.Most read in Champions League More

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      Chelsea Champions League winner, 38, could be set for emotional clash against Blues in Club World Cup after draw drama

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      FIFA boss Gianni Infantino has confirmed Chelsea’s opening Club World Cup opponents are set to be decided by a single game play-off.And that could bring a reunion with former Blues striker Olivier Giroud at MLS side LAFC.Chelsea could face Olivier Giroud and LAFC in the Club World CupCredit: GettyGiroud previously spent three years with the BluesCredit: APPlans for the 32-team tournament, offering a record £870m prize pot, were thrown in the air last month when Mexican outfit Club Leon were booted out of the event by world chiefs.Fifa’s regulations for the expanded tournament stated that no clubs under the same multi-club ownership umbrella could compete.Leon are part of the same group as fellow Mexican side Pachuca and have ignored demands for the club to be hived off from the overall ownership company.While Leon have lodged a complaint with the Swiss-based Court of Arbitration for Sport in a bid to overturn the Fifa decision, it emerged last month that a play-off involving LAFC and another Mexican side, Club America, was being planned.READ MORE ON CHELSEAAnd despite claims from Spain that Barcelona were in the mix to take part, Infantino has now confirmed the play-off plan – as long as CAS rules in Fifa’s favour.Speaking on a visit to Atlanta’s Mercedes Benz Stadium, where Chelsea’s opening game will be played on June 16, the Fifa President said: “In a couple of weeks we will have the final and definitive decision, we will respect any decision.”What we are looking at is that, if CAS confirms the decision of the Appeals Committee, FIFA’s intention is to play a match, a playoff, between the team that lost the final of the Concacaf Champions League, LAFC, and the next team in the ranking, which is Club America.”Infantino’s announcement came despite the tournament regulations stating no country could have more than two participants UNLESS they were all winners of their confederation’s main club competition in the four year qualification cycle.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford BridgeThose regulations meant the likes of European giants Liverpool and Barcelona, who would have qualified through their four-year coefficient ranking, missed out in favour of teams including Ajax andSalzburg.Mexico already have Pachuca and Monterrey in the tournament as winners of the Concacaf Champions Cup in 2024 and 2021 respectively – Leon were 2023 winners – while the US is represented by Seattle Sounders, who won in 2022 and Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami.Inside Chelsea’s Strasbourg talent factory as angry fans fight identity crisis That has brought a separate CAS suit by Costa Rican club Liga Deportiva Alajuelense, who argue that they are the highest-placed side in the Concacaf rankings who are not disqualified by representing either the US or Mexico.Fifa, though, appear to be dismissing that claim, with both potential replacements for Leon able to bring substantial value to the tournament.LAFC, who also include former Spurs skipper Hugo Lloris, are part-owned by US actor and comedian Will Ferrell, while Club America are the most widely supported club in Mexico.Fifa will not announce the date or venue of the play-off until after the CAS ruling but it is expected to be played in Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium next month.Chelsea’s other two opponents in Group D are Brazilians Flamengo, who they meet in Philadelphia on June 20, and Tunisian outfit Esperance, with the final group game in the same venue four days later.The Blues have already been assured of around £30m in appearance money for the inaugural version of the expanded 32-team competition, with a further £67m up for grabs in potential prize money.England’s other representatives, Manchester City, start against Morocco’s Wydad in Philadelphia on June 18.They then meet Abu Dhabi outfit Al Ain in Atlanta before finishing against Juventus in Orlando on June 26.Read More on The SunFifa say there are no multi-club ownership issues despite Al Ain’s President being Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the BROTHER of City President Shaikh Mansour.If they win their respective groups, the two Prem sides cannot meet until the Final in New York on July 13. More

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      Mikel Arteta slide tackles his own player in training a day before Arsenal’s biggest game of the season vs Real Madrid

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      MIKEL ARTETA left Arsenal fans’ hearts in their mouths with a training ground tackle on one of their few fit forwards.The Spaniard got involved in a rondo drill in the north Londoners’ final training session for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid on Wednesday.Mikel Arteta got involved in Arsenal’s rondo drill during their final training session ahead of tomorrow’s Champions League clash with Real MadridCredit: PAThe Spaniard nearly clattered into Raheem Sterling with a crunching tackleCredit: PAAnd he upped the intensity of the drill by sticking it on on-loan forward Raheem Sterling, who is one of the club’s few fit forwards.Arteta slid in with his right foot after Gabriel Martinelli played the ball to the loanee.And he came dangerously close to crunching the England international.Footage of the incident spread like wildfire on social media.One of the Emirates faithful said: “24 hours before [the] biggest game of [the] season and our manager is sliding into tackles. “He’s a lunatic.”Another said: “Does he know our biggest game of the season is tomorrow ????!!!!!!”And another said: “[Can’t believe] I’m seeing Arteta attempt slide tackles during a rondo a day before the biggest game of his managerial career.”Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSMikel Arteta had to do a press-up forfeit after being nutmegged during the drillCredit: PASeconds after coming dangerously close to rattling into Sterling, Arteta found himself on the receiving end of a nutmeg.And his troops were quick to remind him that he’d have to do a press-up forfeit for allowing himself to get megged.Arsenal will take a three-goal advantage to the Bernabeu courtesy of a stunning 3-0 win over the European giants last week.How Declan Rice can be ‘world class’ AGAIN vs Real Madrid | Tactics Exposed Deano’s DecisionBut Arteta and his charges aren’t resting on their laurels, with the retired midfielder saying: “It’s on nights like this, that you can write your own history.”It came from the collective and individual quality of our players. And now we have a lot more to give.”We’re going to enjoy the win but we know it’s half-time and we’re going to have to be even better in Madrid.” More

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      Jude Bellingham breaks silence on training ground bust-up with Real Madrid team-mate just hours before Arsenal clash

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM has broken his silence following a training ground bust-up with Antonio Rudiger.The two Real Madrid stars had to be separated during a tense session ahead of tomorrow’s Champions League quarter-final second leg against Arsenal. Jude Bellingham was quizzed on his training ground bust-up ahead of the second leg versus ArsenalCredit: GettyBellingham and Antonio Rudiger were involved in a training ground altercationCredit: GettyReports in Spain claim a rash tackle on the England midfielder by the German centre-back sparked the incident.But Bellingham has played down the altercation in his post-match press conference today, saying: “It’s football, it’s normal on the pitch that emotions get high. “You communicate with team-mates louder than you’d communicate with your mum and dad.”For every negative interaction you see, there’s 20 positive interactions. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”That will get lost in the media which is fine, as long as the team respects each other to have those honest conversations.”Arsenal head to the Santiago Bernabeu with a 3-0 lead after an incredible first leg that saw Declan Rice score two free-kicks.Bellingham insists an improved Real Madrid will be on show this time, saying: “There wasn’t one aspect of our game in the first leg that was up to the standard we expect of ourselves.”We know we can play a lot better and that’s what we want to show tomorrow. It’s one thing to lose, but it’s another thing not to learn.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS”I think there’s an expectation of Real Madrid that when we get in these holes we can come back.”In England it’s not as common but it does happen. The club have done it so many times, so the expectations are huge.”Mikel Arteta slide tackles his own player in training a day before Arsenal’s biggest game of the season vs Real Madrid And Bellingham’s boss Carlo Ancelotti believes that the Gunners are far from in the semi-final yet, adding: “We have the quality to turn this tie around, along with the commitment, the experience and the fans.”The resources are there and now it’s time to bring our best. “Mentally we’re doing very well and we have to have good control of the game.”The Santiago Bernabeu has magic and everyone knows it’s a special atmosphere.”Tomorrow we need a bit of everything – quality and a complete performance, both physically and collectively. Not one of these things can go wrong. “The motivation is there, and now I want the player to be calm before the game. I’m clear that we’re going to give it our all.” More

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      Chelsea files: Blues ‘on a knife edge’ with club facing £70m black hole if poor form keeps them out of Champions League

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      CHELSEA’S stuttering bid to qualify for the Champions League may not impact Enzo Maresca’s role but it could wipe £70million off his summer budget.The Blues remain in the hunt for a top five finish but are convincing few that they will be able to get over the line.Chelsea could risk losing £70m if they fail to qualify for the Champions LeagueCredit: GettyEnzo Maresca’s job could also be at riskCredit: AlamyAnd another year away from Europe’s top table will come at quite the cost – with one financial expert saying they are on a “knife edge”.A run into the knockouts would – thanks to their coefficient ranking and gate receipts – net at least £90m for the west Londoners.But a year in the Europa League – which they are expected to qualify for via the league or winning the Conference League – would land them just £20m.And after having to sell hotels and the women’s team to the club’s holding company, BlueCo, in order to dance around the Premier League’s financial rules – things could get tricky.Chelsea’s latest financial results showed a profit of £129.6m, but Professor Rob Wilson, an academic lead at University Campus of Football Business, is concerned.He told SunSport: “Their reported profits are suggesting financial health, but the underlying losses basically indicate a reliance on accounting strategies.”You can’t trade on accounting strategies forever.”What you’re doing is essentially just putting off the inevitable, which is at some point you’re going to post a pretty significant loss or you’re going to have to have a big asset sale.”They are kind of protecting that with the longevity of the player contracts that they’ve been including.”They are properly on a knife edge in my view.”They are backing themselves or have already backed themselves into a pretty unmanageable corner.”Chelsea’s £115m ace Moises Caicedo has £160k Audi seized by cops after driving without valid licence near training groundKEEP KEPA?GOALKEEPING has been a hot topic at Chelsea this season and it’s not just restricted to those currently at the club.The future of Kepa Arrizabalaga is also of interest as his loan at Premier League side Bournemouth nears its end.The world’s most expensive keeper is desperate to stay on the South Coast to the extent that he would be willing to take a pay cut on his present wages of around £170,000 a week.Kepa, 30, has a year left on his contract at Chelsea but he knows there is no future for him at Stamford Bridge.Kepa Arrizabalaga is willing to accept a pay cut to stay at BournemouthCredit: AlamyEven though there are serious questions about the suitability of Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen, there are other keepers further up the pecking order.Even untried teenager Mike Penders seems to be more popular with Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca than Spaniard Kepa, who cost a whopping £71.6 million in 2018.Bournemouth are keen on a permanent deal and it’s believed one could be struck for around £25 million.Kepa has played the last 14 games in all competitions for Bournemouth and is close to manager and fellow Spaniard Andoni Iraola.There has been speculation that Bournemouth fancy Liverpool’s Caoimhin Kelleher but Kepa is more likely to be the club’s number one next season.BLUECO NO-GODROPPING into the Europa League would not only pose financial problems, but a mammoth headache for Chelsea’s American owners.Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali will be forced to place their shares in Ligue 1 side Strasbourg into a “blind trust” if both qualify for the Europa League.Strasbourg’s involvement in the Europa League could be a huge issue for Chelsea if they fail to qualify for the Champions LeagueCredit: AFPStrasbourg, managed by Englishman Liam Rosenior, have been a BlueCo success story and are just a point off of the Europa League places in Ligue 1.While their qualification would be celebrated, it would cause an awful lot of admin for the owners.Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe faced a similar problem.His company INEOS also owns Nice and Swiss side Lausanne-Sport.Their ownership of both has been placed into a blind trust, with Nice in the Europa League alongside Manchester United.Their both being in the same competition also saw UEFA block any transfers between the two – which put a stop to United’s move for defender Jean-Clair Todibo.Chelsea have sent a number of youth prospects on loan to Strasbourg since the two clubs were brought under the BlueCo umbrella.Kendry Paez, the Ecuadorian who will complete his move to Chelsea this summer, has been training with Rosenior’s side ahead of a possible loan move next season – which could be barred under these rules.SECURITY CONCERNSLEGIA WARSAW’S infamous ultras are on their way to London and the police are on high alert.Extra cops will be on duty for Thursday’s Conference League quarter-final second leg at Stamford Bridge.Legia Warsaw’s ultras caused chaos outside Villa Park in 2023Credit: GettyJust 1,000 fans of the Polish club are being allocated official tickets into the away section of the away end.Although with a sizeable Polish population in London already, there could be more in the home sections of the ground.Chelsea though are confident that their robust ticket policies will be enough to stop large scale infiltration by visiting supporters.Legia Warsaw have been dogged by controversy involving their fiery fans. They have been hit with travel bans.There was trouble in 2023 when the club played Aston Villa in the Conference League – several police officers were hurt in disturbances outside Villa Park.The Met won’t disclose details of their anti-hooligan policies but issued a statement to Sun Sport which read: “The Met works closely with partners to ensure the safety and security of those attending football matches in London. We want everyone to come and enjoy themselves but we will act decisively to deal with anyone intent on causing trouble.“We have increased the policing presence for Chelsea’s home match against Legia Warsaw this Thursday to ensure it takes place in a safe and secure environment. This decision was taken following a careful assessment of information and intelligence.”Warsaw have had their ticket allocation reduced on advice from the Safety Advisory Group and Chelsea.The statement continued: “We will continue to work with the club and our local partners to ensure the safety of those attending the match and those in the wider community.”NO PROBE FOR TODDDespite outraged Chelsea fans firing off a letter of complaint to the Premier League demanding a probe into the club chairman’s links to an unauthorised ticket resale site, the police won’t be knocking on Boehly’s door anytime soon.Supporters have openly protested about the fact the leading figure in the Stamford Bridge boardroom is cashing in with a 40 percent stake in Vivid Seats – a US-based outfit that passes on match tickets, often at vastly inflated prices.Todd Boehly has infuriated fans by earning money from Vivid Seats, a ticket resale siteCredit: ReutersThe Premier League is currently considering options on what to do about the tricky situation – after all on their own website they advise customers to exercise ‘extreme caution’ when dealing with companies like Vivid Seats.But any investigation is a long way off as so far, English football’s governing body will only confirm receipt of the letter from the Chelsea Supporters’ Trust.However, it is still a delicate state of affairs with the Premier League under pressure to investigate the business dealings of one of the game’s most high profile players.LEAGUE OF THEIR OWNCHELSEA Women’s final away game of the WSL season has been selected for live broadcast by the BBC.And a kick off time has now been finalised with The Blues heading to Tottenham on Sunday, May 4 and it gets underway at 2.15pm.NEW INITIATIVEANYONE attending Sunday’s home game against Ipswich will have noticed the large number of brightly coloured flags fluttering in The Shed End before kick off.The plan to liven up Stamford Bridge comes from fans’ group We Are The Shed, who are also masterminding the creation of a singing section in the famous stand.While it’s not exactly keeping the blue flag flying high, it’s good to see that some supporters are not just giving up on the fading atmospheres at Premier League grounds.Where English stadiums were once revered for their noise and sway, they are now silent tourist attractions. Keep up the good work.Chelsea Women vs Tottenham will be broadcast on the BBCCredit: Reuters More

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      Aston Villa vs PSG LIVE SCORE: Villains look to stage monumental comeback in Champions League quarter-final – latest

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      ASTON VILLA will look to the support of Villa Park to host another European classic as they seek to overturn a two-goal deficit against Paris Saint-Germain. Unai Emery’s side were outclassed in the first leg in Paris, as Morgan Rogers’ opener wasn’t enough as PSG went on to win 3-1 and take firm control of the time.The Villans’ European campaign has been littered with glorious moments so far, and will have to pull another if there dream run is to continue.As for their French visitors, the star-studded squad showed their blossoming talent in full and with the league wrapped up, the quest for Champions League success is firmly in sight. Live stream: Amazon Prime Aston Villa XI: To follow… PSG XI: To follow…. BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKFollow our live blog below… “I’m really enjoying myself in this team” – Ousmane DembéléAs for challenges, they don’t come more fierce than this version of Ousmane Dembélé. 32 goals, 10 assists places him amongst Europe’s premier players firmly casting away failed wonderkid discourse.Ahead of the match, he spoke to the media about his and team’s surge in form: “I believe I’m one of the key players in the team, but I’ve stayed the same, as always. I just try to do what I know how to do and set an example for the younger players.””Being decisive is an objective: whether that’s scoring or getting an assist. What drives me the most is winning team trophies. I’m really enjoying myself in this team.”The team has a lot of character, it doesn’t give up until the last minute. No matter what happens during the match, the coach tells us to always believe. Whether it’s the young players or the older ones, we give everything until the last minute to turn things around. I think that’s one of our strengths.”Copy linkCopiedThe challenges that faces Villa Paris Saint-Germain are currently on a four-game winning streak on the road in Europe, which equals the record set by Les Rouge et Bleu in the 1994–1995 season. Ousmane Dembélé has scored seven goals in the UEFA Champions League this season, with only four Paris players having netted more times in a single UCL campaign. Les Parisiens have scored 28 goals in the UEFA Champions League this season, thereby breaking their previous record of 27 goals from the 2017–2018 season.Luis Enrique has now overseen 100 competitive fixtures as Paris Saint-Germain manager. In his nearly two seasons at the club, the Spaniard has picked up 70 wins, 19 draws, 11 losses and, most importantly, five trophies. The one that eludes him… the Champions Legaue!Copy linkCopiedUnder the Villa Park lightsAfternoon and welcome to a massive upcoming night of Champions League football. For Aston Villa, this is exactly what they dreamed of when they qualified for Europe’s elite club competition. The biggest nights under the lights of Villa Park. Well, it’s exactly what they’re getting. Albeit with a two-goal deficit to overturn, the theatre of drama still remains fresh in the minds of hopefuls.PSG come without the bling bling nowadays but heck they’ve got some star-studded talent in the ranks, as seen in the first leg. The big one is upon us, 8pm BST kick-off with build-up and more to come.Copy linkCopied More