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    Man City FFP appeal: What time will Uefa announce result and are they able to play in this season’s Champions League?

    MANCHESTER CITY are set to learn if the appeal against their Champions League ban has been successful.
    The Citizens were rapped by Uefa’s club financial control body (CFCB) back in February and slapped with a a two-year ban and £25m fine for breaching Financial Fair Play rules.

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    Pep Guardiola’s side will know on Monday if their appeal has been successfulCredit: Reuters
    Etihad chiefs have been battling the verdict ever since, with Uefa now set to reveal their decision.
    What time will Uefa announce the result?
    After nearly six months of wrangling behind the scenes, City will find out on Monday July 13 if they will be appearing in next season’s Champions League.
    The decision has huge ramifications – and not just for players and staff at the Etihad.
    If the ban is upheld, the team finishing fifth in the Premier League will head into the tournament instead of City, who have already secured their place in the top four after thrashing Brighton.

    And for the club themselves, keeping hold of their star players and attracting new ones could be tough without the lure of the Champions League.
    Etihad chiefs have always denied any wrongdoing and Pep Guardiola is confident that City will be appearing in the premier competition next campaign.

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    City were beaten by Spurs in last season’s Champions LeagueCredit: Reuters
    The City boss said on Saturday evening: “I’m confident because I saw the arguments of the club that next season we will be there but we have to wait and after I give my opinion or the club will give their statement.
    “[Beating Brighton 5-0] we achieved one incredible challenge, which is qualification for the Champions League mathematically.

    “That is the challenge that is the minimum requirement for this club. And these players have done it for the last six or seven years.
    “We deserve to be there because we won it on the pitch. Hopefully on Monday UEFA can allow us to play like this team and these players deserve to.”
    The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will announce the decision at 10.30am Swiss time, which is 9.30am BST.
    This is the first time a club has been banned for two seasons and the CAS has the power to overturn the ban or reduce it to just one season.

    Will they be able to play in this season’s the Champions League?
    The two-season European ban City received was due to start in 2020/21.
    If it is upheld, they WILL continue to play in this season’s edition of the competition which is due to restart in August.
    City beat Real Madrid 2-1 at the Bernabeu in their last Champions League game and were involved in the draw which took place on July 10.
    Should they make it past the La Liga leaders, they will have to face either Juventus or Lyon in the quarter finals. More

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    Pep Guardiola not looking past Champions League ‘kings’ Real Madrid with Man City facing Ronaldo’s Juventus if they do

    PEP GUARDIOLA says his Manchester City team cannot look past the ‘kings’ of the Champions League – after they were handed a tricky route to the final.
    City could face Cristiano Ronaldo’s Juventus in the last eight and then one of Pep’s old clubs Barcelona or Bayern Munich in the semis.

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    Pep Guardiola is not looking past Champions League ‘kings’ Real Madrid
    But first they must safely negotiate the second leg against Real Madrid to book their ticket to the finals in Portugal.
    And Guardiola says it will come back to haunt them if they get to far ahead of themselves.
    Asked about the prospect of playing Lyon or Juve in the quarter finals, the City chief said: “We have to play against Madrid.
    “We play against Real Madrid, if we think about the next step the king of this competition will put us out.”

    They will have to do that without Sergio Aguero – with Guardiola confirming the club’s all-time leading goalscorer will not be back from a knee injury by then.
    He said: “I’ve told you many times he won’t be ready. Definitely.”
    At least Uefa have confirmed the second leg of that last 16 tie against the 13 time winners will be at the Etihad – after reports that too would be played in Portugal.
    Guardiola believes the right decision has been reached, saying: “Why should we play another place, the first leg in Madrid so second leg at home.

    “It’s a normal situation, it’s not about advantages. It’s what it is. When it’s a knockout tie it’s normally one at home and one away.”

    Before that City will hear whether they will be allowed to play in next season’s competition.
    The result of their appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against a two year ban handed down by UEFA should be known on Monday.
    Pep said: “I’m so confident because I know and hear the arguments of the club.
    “I think next season we will be there and after I will give my opinon and the club will give a statement.”

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    Man City joint-favourites to win Champions League after draw with Chelsea a huge 200/1 outsider after Bayern thrashing

    MANCHESTER CITY are joint favourites with Bayern Munich to win the Champions League.
    The quarter-final draw was made today in Nyon, with City to face the winners of Lyon versus Juventus if they get past Real Madrid.

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    Pep Guardiola’s side are 2-1 up from the first leg in Spain but Los Blancos have looked rejuvenated in recent weeks and top LaLiga.
    City are 3/1 to lift the silverware – the same as Bayern who look in a strong position.
    The German champs are 3-0 up from their last-16 first leg against Chelsea with the home game to come.
    But anyone who thinks Frank Lampard can spring the ultimate surprise and set up a quarter-final against Napoli or Barcelona should place a wager.

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    Kevin De Bruyne inspired Manchester City to a stunning 2-1 win away at Real MadridCredit: PA:Press Association
    The Blues are a whopping 200/1 to win this season’s Champions League.
    But Lampard has fond memories of the Allianz – he of course captained Chelsea to their 2012 penalty-shoot out victory against Bayern to win the competition.
    After City and Bayern, PSG are next in the betting at 5/1.
    Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: “Man City still have work to do before reaching the quarter-final but they continue to head the betting along with Bayern.

    “PSG have seen their odds slashed after a generous draw.”
    The draw from Uefa headquarters in Nyon was beset by technical difficulties, with the video links to Real, Atletico and PSG failing to operate properly.
    The Europa League draw took place after the Champions League one, with Manchester United to face the winner of Copenhagen and Istanbul Basaksehir in the next round.
    That’s of course if they beat LASK – but you wouldn’t bet against it as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side boast a 5-0 lead heading into the second leg of the last-16 clash.

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    Champions League draw LIVE REACTION: Man City set to face Juventus, Chelsea could play Barcelona – latest updates

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    The UEFA Champions League draw is complete! 🙌n
    Who will lift the trophy next month? 🏆🤔#UCLdraw pic.twitter.com/h7hYwKWw2Kn
    — UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) July 10, 2020n
    n”,”raw”:”
    HERE’S THE FINAL QUARTER-FINAL DRAW

    https://twitter.com/ChampionsLeague/status/1281537223926648834?s=20 “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1594377633,”date_formatted”:”10th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”11:40 am”},”author”:”William Pugh”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9bf00f711e41db58bbc3431762e3de40?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”299785″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12074497″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-william-pugh bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-299785″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    So that’s that then.nn
    If City have any hope of bringing the Champions League trophy back to England this season, they will have to navigate a brutal route to the final.nn
    Assuming they overcome Real Madrid in the second-leg of their last-16 tie, they will play either Juventus or Lyon in the quarters before a semi against Bayern or Barcelona (if last 16 results go as expected).n”,”raw”:”
    So that’s that then.

    If City have any hope of bringing the Champions League trophy back to England this season, they will have to navigate a brutal route to the final.

    Assuming they overcome Real Madrid in the second-leg of their last-16 tie, they will play either Juventus or Lyon in the quarters before a semi against Bayern or Barcelona (if last 16 results go as expected).”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1594377585,”date_formatted”:”10th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”11:39 am”},”author”:”William Pugh”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9bf00f711e41db58bbc3431762e3de40?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”299780″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12074497″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-william-pugh bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-299780″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    FINAL: For admin purposes, the winner of semi-final 2 will be the home side in the final.n”,”raw”:”
    FINAL: For admin purposes, the winner of semi-final 2 will be the home side in the final.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1594377152,”date_formatted”:”10th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”11:32 am”},”author”:”William Pugh”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9bf00f711e41db58bbc3431762e3de40?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”299777″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12074497″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-william-pugh bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-299777″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    SEMI 2: Winner of QF 2 vs Winner of QF4.n
    QF2: RB Leipzig vs Atletico Madrid n
    vs n
    QF 4: Atalanta vs Paris Saint-Germain n”,”raw”:”
    SEMI 2: Winner of QF 2 vs Winner of QF4.
    QF2: RB Leipzig vs Atletico Madrid
    vs
    QF 4: Atalanta vs Paris Saint-Germain “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1594377081,”date_formatted”:”10th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”11:31 am”},”author”:”William Pugh”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9bf00f711e41db58bbc3431762e3de40?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”299776″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12074497″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-william-pugh bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-299776″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    Semi 1: Winner of QF1 vs Winner of QF3n
    QF 1: Man City or Real Madrid vs Juventus or Lyon n
    vsn
    QF 3: Napoli or Barcelona vs Chelsea or Bayern Munich n”,”raw”:”
    Semi 1: Winner of QF1 vs Winner of QF3
    QF 1: Man City or Real Madrid vs Juventus or Lyon
    vs
    QF 3: Napoli or Barcelona vs Chelsea or Bayern Munich “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1594376976,”date_formatted”:”10th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”11:29 am”},”author”:”William Pugh”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9bf00f711e41db58bbc3431762e3de40?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”299773″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12074497″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-william-pugh bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-299773″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    And that’s the quarter final draw and here comes the semi-final one…n”,”raw”:”
    And that’s the quarter final draw and here comes the semi-final one…”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1594376886,”date_formatted”:”10th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”11:28 am”},”author”:”William Pugh”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9bf00f711e41db58bbc3431762e3de40?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”299772″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12074497″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-william-pugh bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-299772″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    QF 4: Atalanta vs Paris Saint-Germainn”,”raw”:”
    QF 4: Atalanta vs Paris Saint-Germain”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1594376855,”date_formatted”:”10th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”11:27 am”},”author”:”William Pugh”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9bf00f711e41db58bbc3431762e3de40?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”299770″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12074497″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-william-pugh bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-299770″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    QF 3: Napoli or Barcelona vs Chelsea or Bayern Munichn”,”raw”:”
    QF 3: Napoli or Barcelona vs Chelsea or Bayern Munich”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1594376817,”date_formatted”:”10th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”11:26 am”},”author”:”William Pugh”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9bf00f711e41db58bbc3431762e3de40?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”299769″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12074497″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-william-pugh bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-299769″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    QF2: RB Leipzig vs Atletico Madridn”,”raw”:”
    QF2: RB Leipzig vs Atletico Madrid”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1594376794,”date_formatted”:”10th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”11:26 am”},”author”:”William Pugh”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9bf00f711e41db58bbc3431762e3de40?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”299768″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12074497″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-william-pugh bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-299768″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    QF 1: Man City or Real Madrid vs Juventus or Lyonn”,”raw”:”
    QF 1: Man City or Real Madrid vs Juventus or Lyon”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1594376763,”date_formatted”:”10th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”11:26 am”},”author”:”William Pugh”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9bf00f711e41db58bbc3431762e3de40?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”299767″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12074497″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-william-pugh bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-299767″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    Lyon or Juventus!!n”,”raw”:”
    Lyon or Juventus!!”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1594376732,”date_formatted”:”10th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”11:25 am”},”author”:”William Pugh”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9bf00f711e41db58bbc3431762e3de40?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”299766″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12074497″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-william-pugh bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-299766″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    So the winners of Real Madrid vs Man City will face…n”,”raw”:”
    So the winners of Real Madrid vs Man City will face…”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1594376717,”date_formatted”:”10th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”11:25 am”},”author”:”William Pugh”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9bf00f711e41db58bbc3431762e3de40?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”299765″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12074497″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-william-pugh bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-299765″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    HEREEEEEEE WEEEE GOOOOOOOOO!!!nn
    Balls about to be drawn…n”,”raw”:”
    HEREEEEEEE WEEEE GOOOOOOOOO!!!

    Balls about to be drawn…”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1594376684,”date_formatted”:”10th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”11:24 am”},”author”:”William Pugh”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9bf00f711e41db58bbc3431762e3de40?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”299764″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12074497″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-william-pugh bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-299764″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    Ok, we’re definitely getting close now.nn
    Ex-Juventus and Borussia Dortmund star of the 90s Paulo Sosa is out on stage to “help with the draw”.nn
    He won the Champions League two years running. Impressive.nn
    95/96 with Juve and 96/97 with Dortmund.nn
    I’m sure his spells in charge of QPR, Swansea and Leicester are the highlights of his career though.n”,”raw”:”
    Ok, we’re definitely getting close now.

    Ex-Juventus and Borussia Dortmund star of the 90s Paulo Sosa is out on stage to “help with the draw”.

    He won the Champions League two years running. Impressive.

    95/96 with Juve and 96/97 with Dortmund.

    I’m sure his spells in charge of QPR, Swansea and Leicester are the highlights of his career though.
    “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1594376650,”date_formatted”:”10th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”11:24 am”},”author”:”William Pugh”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9bf00f711e41db58bbc3431762e3de40?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”299763″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12074497″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-william-pugh bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-299763″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    Oh wait! No spoke too soon.nn
    A Uefa delegate explaining to us all why football is such an important part of our society and how great it is too have it back.nn
    No mention of the broadcasting money they would have missed out on had the Champions League been cancelled though… weird.n”,”raw”:”
    Oh wait! No spoke too soon.

    A Uefa delegate explaining to us all why football is such an important part of our society and how great it is too have it back.

    No mention of the broadcasting money they would have missed out on had the Champions League been cancelled though… weird.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1594376432,”date_formatted”:”10th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”11:20 am”},”author”:”William Pugh”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9bf00f711e41db58bbc3431762e3de40?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”299760″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12074497″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-william-pugh bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-299760″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    Right, we’ve done the awkward sweep around the clubs. They left Petr Cech from Chelsea out though… rude.nn
    Juninho spoke for Lyon – no idea what he said as my Portuguese isn’t as good as the host’s.nn
    Then a Barcelona representative spoke and though my Spanish is slightly better than my Portuguese, he had a face mask on and it was all muffled. nn
    Anyway, maybe we’ll actually draw some teams here soon…n”,”raw”:”
    Right, we’ve done the awkward sweep around the clubs. They left Petr Cech from Chelsea out though… rude.

    Juninho spoke for Lyon – no idea what he said as my Portuguese isn’t as good as the host’s.

    Then a Barcelona representative spoke and though my Spanish is slightly better than my Portuguese, he had a face mask on and it was all muffled.

    Anyway, maybe we’ll actually draw some teams here soon…”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1594376243,”date_formatted”:”10th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”11:17 am”},”author”:”William Pugh”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9bf00f711e41db58bbc3431762e3de40?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”299756″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12074497″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-william-pugh bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-299756″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    Oh. Short and sweet it is then.nn
    Txiki Bergistain: nn
    Q: What have you learned from lockdown?nn
    “I think the most positive thing has been the togetherness we have shown with the people.”n”,”raw”:”
    Oh. Short and sweet it is then.

    Txiki Bergistain:

    Q: What have you learned from lockdown?

    “I think the most positive thing has been the togetherness we have shown with the people.”
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    Jamie Dickenson
    William Pugh

    10 Jul 2020, 13:02
    Updated: 10 Jul 2020, 13:02

    CHAMPIONS LEAGUE football is soon to return to our screens after six months away – with the draw for the competition to take place in a matter of minutes.
    Man City will find out their likely opponents while Chelsea will have a passing interest as they look to overturn a 3-0 defeat to Bayern Munich.
    Quarter-finals
    Real Madrid or Man City vs Lyon or Juventus
    RB Leipzig vs Atletico Madrid
    Napoli or Barcelona vs Chelsea or Bayern Munich
    Atalanta vs PSG
    Semi-finals
    Real Madrid or Man City or Lyon or Juventus vs Napoli or Barcelona or Chelsea or Bayern Munich
    RB Leipzig or Atletico Madrid vs Atalanta or PSG
    Remaining last 16 ties
    Man City (2) vs Real Madrid (1)
    Barcelona (1) vs Napoli (1)
    Juventus (0) vs Lyon (1)
    Bayern Munich (3) vs Chelsea (0)

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    Champions League draw: Live stream, TV channel, start time and pots as quarter-finals and semi-finals decided

    AFTER more than six months away, it’s time to welcome back the Champions League.
    It seems like a lifetime ago that Diego Simeone was racing down the Anfield touchline and celebrating with 3,000 delighted Atletico fans after booking their place in the quarter-finals.

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    It was pure delight for Diego Simeone as his side overcame the odds to win Credit: Getty Images
    There was uncertainty over whether the competition would be completed after football was suspended for the Covid-19 pandemic – but new dates have been booked in for August.
    When is the Champions League draw?
    The Champions League will return on August 7, while the new date for the final in Lisbon is August 23.
    For the remaining teams, they will find out their quarter final and semi final fate on Friday, July 10.
    Taking place at Uefa’s HQ in Nyon, the draw beings at 11am BST.

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    There will be a new winner of the Champions League after Liverpool crashed outCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    How can I watch it on TV and live stream?
    You can watch the draw unfold live on BT Sport 2.
    Coverage will begin at 11am.
    BT customers can stream using the BT Sport all, while a free stream will also be provided by Uefa on their official website.
    Which teams are still involved?
    Confirmed:
    Atalanta
    Atletico Madrid
    RB Leipzig
    Paris Saint-Germain
    Still to play second leg:
    Chelsea 0-3 Bayern Munich
    Napoli 1-1 Barcelona
    Lyon 1-0 Juventus
    Real Madrid 1-2 Manchester City

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    Liverpool beat Tottenham to secure Big Ears last seasonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    Anything else I need to know?
    The ceremony in Nyon will see three draws take place.
    The first to decide the quarter-finals, before attention turns to the semi-finals.
    A third draw will be held to determine which side will be determined as the ‘home’ team in the final.
    There are no seedings or league restrictions, so teams from the same league can be drawn against each other.
    Dates for your diary
    August 7–8 : Round of 16 second legs
    August 12–15: Quarter-finals
    August 18–19: Semi-finals
    August 23: Final (Lisbon) More

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    Will fifth place in the Premier League mean Champions League qualification after Man City’s ban for FFP breach?

    MANCHESTER CITY have been dealt a shock two-year Champions League ban by Uefa. The reigning English champions have also been handed a £25million fine in a dramatic ruling which has huge ramifications for this season’s table. The ruling sees Man City banned from the CL for two yearsCredit: Reuters But what does this mean for […] More

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    Champions League and Europa League dates confirmed with three-week festival of football and games nearly every day

    THE 2019/20 season will end with a huge three-week festival of football to crown the winners of the Champions League and Europa League. And Man City, Chelsea, Manchester United and Wolves will all be taking part. After the coronavirus pandemic cut short the European tournaments just as the latter stages began, they were pushed back […] More

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    Will fifth place in the Premier League mean Champions League qualification after Man City are banned for FFP breach?

    MANCHESTER CITY have been hit with a shock two-year Champions League ban by Uefa. The reigning English champions have also been handed a £25million fine in a dramatic ruling which has huge ramifications for this season’s table. The ruling sees Man City banned from the CL for two yearsCredit: Reuters But what does this mean […] More