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      Awkward moment Laura Woods is told she is ‘BATTERING’ her own TNT Sports pundits live on TV

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      LAURA WOODS was awkwardly told she was “BATTERING” her own TNT Sports pundits due to their poor records at Real Madrid. Woods was working from the Spanish capital ahead of the newly-crowned LaLiga champions’ semi-final against Bayern Munich. Laura Woods in Madrid with Rio Ferdinand and Steve McManamanCredit: TNT SportsReshmin Chowdhury at The Best FIFA Football Awards 2023Credit: GettyShe was joined by ex-Manchester United captain Rio Ferdinand and former Madrid midfielder Steve McManaman at the Bernabeu. And former Old Trafford team-mates Paul Scholes and Owen Hargreaves were in the studio with Reshmin Chowdhury. Woods brought up the horrible record Ferdinand, Scholes and Hargreaves have at Madrid’s home. She said: “What I was just about to say is, collectively about the Bernabeu, how special it is and how difficult it is to come here. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”The pundits back in the studio and including Rio, you’ve all come here and you’ve never won. “So in the times that you’ve come here, eight times, you’ve all lost six times collectively. Just goes to show.” Ferdinand first played at the Bernabeu in 2001 for Leeds, losing a 3-2 thriller. Meanwhile, Hargreaves also played against the Spaniards in Bayern Munich colours in 2002. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWoods’ reminder did not go unoticed by Chowdhury in the studio.She said: “Laura I feel like we’re just battering our pundits today just highlighting how they’ve never beaten Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.”Laura Woods can’t keep her hands off boyfriend Adam Collard as loved-up couple snog on the beach in MexicoThe TNT squad watched in awe as Madrid came from one behind to steal the tie in the dying embers. A double from super-sub Joselu ended the game 2-1 and 4-3 overall with Madrid progressing to the June 1 final at Wembley against Bourssia Dortmund. Joselu was the hero in Madrid as he scored both goals in a 2-1 win More

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      Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich (AGG 4-3) LIVE RESULT: Joselu’s late double sends Spanish giants to Champions League final

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      REAL MADRID have secured their spot in the Champions League final following victory over Bayern Munich.The visitors took the lead through Alphonso Davies’ thunderbolt on 68 minutes.Right at the death, Joselu came off the bench to level the tie, then minutes later, the former Stoke City man scored his second of the night to send the Spanish giants to the Champions League final.Real Madrid will go head-to-head with Borussia Dortmund in the huge Wembley final in June.
      Match result: Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich (AGG 4-3)
      Real Madrid team: Lunin, Carvajal, Rudiger, Nacho, Mendy, Valverde, Tchouameni, Kroos, Bellingham, Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr
      Bayern Munich team: Neuer, De Ligt, Dier, Mazraoui, Kimmich, Pavlovic, Laimer, Musiala, Sane, Gnabry, Kane
      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFollow our live blog below…That’s all from the Bernabeu
      So now we know: it will be Real Madrid that take on Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final next month.
      And while no Premier League clubs made it as far as this season’s semis, there will be one Englishman involved in June’s Wembley showpiece.
      Jude Bellingham has lived the dream this past 12 months since moving to Spain, and now he’s 90 minutes away from winning the biggest prize in the European game – against the German club he left to join Los Blancos.
      Expect more dreams to be made, more drama to the end, and more broken hearts. We can’t wait.
      Until then, thanks for joining us, and goodbye.
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      Before we call time on a dramatic night, let’s relive the thrills and spills from the Bernabeu with Andy Dillon’s match report of Real Madrid’s 2-1 win against Bayern Munich. I dare say it’s a piece that required one or two rewrites.
      Jude Bellingham will be joining the world’s most illustrious team on a grubby industrial estate in North West London in a bid to achieve a footballing dream. Bellingham is on his way to Wembley to face Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final on June 1 in the hope of capping an already memorable year by lifting the biggest prize in club football.Andy DillonThe Sun

      Copy linkCopiedTuchel fumes at stoppage time decision
      An extremely frustrated Thomas Tuchel revealed that the linesman had apologised to him after the game for a late offside call that denied Bayern an injury time equaliser.
      The Polish official raised his flag as the visitors threw the kitchen sink at Real Madrid in search of a goal, subsequently leading to a Konrad Laimer effort being ruled out.
      Law changes since the implementation of VAR has meant that close calls should not be called as offside until the attaching phase has broken down, but the officials combined to stop play just before the ball ended up in the Real Madrid net.
      Later replays showed that the offside decision was a very tight, and would have likely needed detailed video analysis.
      We scored one and it’s a disastrous decision from the linesman and the referee. It feels like a betrayal in the end because of that decision. The linesman said sorry, but that does not help. At this level to raise the flag for a close position in the last minute, and the referee too – he does not have to whistle. He sees we win the second ball, he sees that we get the shot away, and to whistle is a very, very bad decision. It’s against the rules, and it’s a disaster from both of them. It’s tough to swallow.Thomas TuchelTNT Sports

      Copy linkCopiedReal digging deep for Don Carlo
      Jude Bellingham said at full time that this Real Madrid never know when they are beaten – and they have proved in time and time again under Carlo Ancelotti this season.
      In the Champions League alone this campaign, Don Carlo’s Real have won four matches in which they have conceded the opening goal.
      It is the most wins from behind that any club has managed in the competition since 2016-17.
      Seven years ago, it was also Real making a habit of fighting back, and that year their never-say-die attitude helped them win the trophy.
      Copy linkCopiedHargreaves slams Tuchel’s late subs
      Former Bayern Munich ace Owen Hargreaves has hit out at the late substitutions from Thomas Tuchel that saw Harry Kane replaced.
      Tuchel also took off Jamal Musiala in the 85th minute as Eric Choupo-Moting and Thomas Muller were brought on.
      The Bayern coach had already subbed off Leroy Sane, having lost Serge Gnabry to injury in the first half, leaving the German giants light and disjointed in attack.
      I’ll tell you what was unexpected, Harry Kane going off the pitch. That is one of the biggest subs I’ve ever seen in a game of that magnitude. To take off a guy who has scored 44 goals, who is the most durable players, and you bring on another striker in Choupo-Moting… you cannot take him off. There’s five minutes left of the game, another ten of stoppage time – that’s 15 minutes, and I said Real were going to score, and then what? I love Thomas Tuchel, but I don’t know why he made that call. They had it in their hands and let it go. You cannot make those subs.Owen HargreavesTNT Sports
      Copy linkCopiedTwo good four Bayern Munich
      Real Madrid hero Joselu scored two goals off the bench despite only getting the call from the bench in the 81st minute.
      And even more startling is the fact that the Germany-born Spanish only had four touches during his time on the pitch.
      It’s just that two of them ended up in the goals that fired Real to the Champions League final.

      Copy linkCopiedLos Blancos through to final 18
      Real Madrid’s dramatic late win this evening means they will face Borussia Dortmund in what will be their 18th final of either the European Cup or Champions League.
      It is an astonishing figure, and seven more than the next-best of 11 finals managed by AC Milan and Bayern Munich.
      Remarkably, however, this season’s showpiece on June 1st will be Los Blancos’ first European final to be played at Wembley Stadium.
      Copy linkCopiedEmotional Jude hails Joselu impact
      Jude Bellingham will end his incredible first season in Madrid with a Champions League final against former club Borussia Dortmund.
      And at the end of an astonishing ending, the youngster still found the composure and grace to pay tribute to goalscoring hero Joselu and the Bernabeu fans.
      There have been a lot of times we have looked dead and buried, but we have that mentality of never say die. And Joselu deserves it all, he has been an amazing squad member this season. He won’t get much sleep tonight and I’m sure he’ll be rubbish in training tomorrow. There is a reason we turn around so many games, it’s because of these [fans]. They give you an energy you can’t get from anything else.Jude BellinghamTNT Sports

      Copy linkCopiedMatch stats from the Bernabeu
      Manuel Neuer’s mistake that prompted Real Madrid’s 88th-minute equaliser is his first error that has led to an opposition goal in a Champions League match since April 2021. Bad timing.

      Copy linkCopiedFull time – Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern (Agg: 4-3)
      It’s all over! Real Madrid have made it to Wembley!
      Szymon Marcniak’s final whistle sparks more wild celebrations inside the Bernabeu from those in white as the distraught Bayern players crash to the turf.
      What an astonishing ending to two legs that repeatedly swung one way and then the other, and it will be Real that face Borussia Dortmund in the final.

      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 2-1 Bayern (Agg: 4-3)
      90+14. Order has been restored on the pitch – apart from Thomas Muller, who looks like he’s going to explode with rage.
      But time is almost up. Real Madrid are almost there.
      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 2-1 Bayern (Agg: 4-3) 
      90+12. Wow! This semi-final just couldn’t end without some further controversy!
      A late, long ball is pumped up in the direction of makeshift forward Matthijs De Light, whose presence leads to Antonio Rudiger nodding it back into the path of Thomas Muller.
      At that point, and with the attack still alive, the linesman sticks his flag up for offside just as Muller nudges it to Konrad Laimer to sweep home clinically.
      Replays immediately show that the call was very, very close, and there is no way that the flag should have gone up in that scenario.
      Bayern’s players and staff are absolutely livid, and now the officials are struggling to keep control.

      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 2-1 Bayern (Agg: 4-3) 
      90+7. Thomas Tuchel is urging his players to calm down, and telling them there is time still to play.
      But this is a Bayern team no longer with Kane, Sane, Musiala or Gnabry on the pitch, and – sad to say – they look out of ideas.
      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 2-1 Bayern (Agg: 4-3) 
      90+4. It was initially nine minutes of stoppage time that was signalled but we could well be heading for more.
      There’s time, but these Bayern Munich players look crushed.
      The Bernabeu is jumping!
      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 2-1 Bayern (Agg: 4-3) 
      90+1. It’s absolutely astonishing!
      From 1-0 down with two minutes remaining, Real Madrid are suddenly 2-1 ahead inside the first minute of stoppage time – and former Stoke City flop Joselu has got them both!
      The substitute’s tap-in is initially ruled out for offside after he converts Antonio Rudiger’s square ball, but word quickly comes through that VAR want a further look.
      The stills look offside at first glance but on closer inspection there really is not much in it at all…
      The Real Madrid players wait. The Real Madrid fans wait. The Real Madrid bench wait.
      Then signal is given that the goal should stand, and all hell breaks loose within the Bernabeu.
      This famous stadium has never been so loud! It’s rarely had it so good!

      Copy linkCopiedJoselu does it again!

      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 1-1 Bayern (Agg: 3-3) 
      89. It’s all Real Madrid now! The tide has turned! They believe they can win this in normal time now!
      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 1-1 Bayern (Agg: 3-3) 
      88. This Champions League semi-final is level once again!
      Manuel Neuer has been the Bayern Munich hero all night, but he’s made a disastrous mistake right at the end.
      There was little concern when Vinicius Jr lined up another speculative effort from the corner of the penalty area, but the German goalkeeper spilled it under no pressure at the feet of substitute Joselu.
      The former Stoke City and Newcastle forward – on loan at Real from Espanyol and just one – reacted in the right place to pounce and convert from close range.
      And now we’re heading for extra-time – or are we?

      Copy linkCopiedEqualiser!

      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 0-1 Bayern (Agg: 2-3) – Bayern substitutions
      84. Two more changes for the visitors, and it’s the end of the night for both Harry Kane and Jamal Musiala.
      It’s a bold move from Tuchel in case this tie ends up going to extra-time, but now it’s the turn of Thomas Muller and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting.
      Moments earlier, Real had made two subs of their own with Joselu and Brahim Diaz on for Federico Valverde and Rodrygo respectively.
      If nothing else, the former Stoke City quota is up to two,
      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 0-1 Bayern (Agg: 2-3)
      82. Pavlovic heads against the crossbar from a Bayern corner, but the whistle had already gone to indicate a foul from the midfielder.
      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 0-1 Bayern (Agg: 2-3)
      80. Ten. Minutes. Remain.
      The atmosphere among the home fans has gone flat, but they need to keep on believing.
      After all, Real Madrid have scored in each of their last 34 Champions League home knockout stage games since losing 2-0 to Barcelona in the 2011 semi-final.
      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 0-1 Bayern (Agg: 2-3) – Bayern substitution
      78. Thomas Tuchel makes a defensive change.
      On comes Kim Min-Jae, often troubled in the first leg, in place of Leroy Sane.
      What’s the German for shutting up shop?
      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 0-1 Bayern (Agg: 2-3)
      76. Kane has a chance to seal his side’s place in the Champions League final, but fires Leroy Sane’s cheeky pass into the side netting.
      That could have been that.
      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 0-1 Bayern (Agg: 2-3)
      74. Sure enough, replays show that Joshua Kimmich was actually pushed in the face and to the ground by Nacho, shortly before the defender go the telling touch.
      The home fans aren’t happy, but Szymon Marciniak returns from the pitchside monitor and chalks off what they felt was an instant response.
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      Watch Dortmund star completely stack it as celebration goes horribly wrong but fans say ‘bless his heart’

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND defender Nico Schlotterbeck came close to suffering an injury AFTER the club’s Champions League semi-final win on Tuesday.The German side clinched a 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain to secure a spot in next month’s final at Wembley Stadium.Nico Schlotterbeck attempted to jump onto a box to celebrateCredit: Prime VideoHowever, he fell straight onto his backCredit: Prime VideoMats Hummels scored the decisive goal as Dortmund won 2-0 on aggregate.Edin Terzic’s side got the celebrations going straight after the final whistle, with the entire squad running over to the Parc des Princes away end.While club legend Marco Reus got in amongst the crowd, Schlotterbeck attempted to join Marcel Sabitzer and Ian Maatsen by standing on a box.But when he tried to jump on, the defender slipped and landed directly onto his back.Read More on FootballHis team-mates were left in stitches while Emre Can helped him to his feet.Fans took to social media to react to the clip, which went viral after the match.One person wrote: “Hope he’s not injured!”Another commented: “Careful, Schlotterbeck! You have got a UCL final to play soon…”Most read in Champions LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA third added: “He got lucky he didn’t get injured.”While a fourth said: “God bless his heart 💛.”Jadon Sancho belts out Adele as he leads Dortmund’s Champions League dressing room celebrations Borussia Dortmund’s celebrations continued into the dressing room, with Jadon Sancho serenading his team-mates with an Adele cover.The winger stood on a table with a speaker in-hand while singing ‘Someone Like You’.The entire Dortmund squad proceeded to sing the tune. More

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      Fans fume Champions League is ‘RIGGED’ for Real Madrid after glaring error against Bayern goes unnoticed by referee

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      FANS were left confused when Real Madrid nearly scored after taking a throw-in with a ball already on the pitch.The controversial incident occurred during the 13th minute of Madrid’s incredible victory at the death against Bayern Munich to seal their place in the Champions League final.Antonio Rudiger collected the initial ballCredit: TNT SportsMeanwhile, the German’s team-mates got on with things at the other endCredit: TNT SportsPlay had gotten back underway with two balls on the pitchThe flashpoint began when Eric Dier cleared the ball down the touchline with his left foot.It appeared to go out of play, before arcing back in.With the original ball at Antonio Rudiger’s feet, Real Madrid were allowed to quickly get on with things at the other end of the pitch.Where it had originally gone out they took a throw-in with another ball and launched an attack.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLRudiger quickly poked the original ball out of play, with his team-mates coming a whisker away from opening the scoring.Dani Carvajal found Vinicius Jr with a slide rule pass, and the Brazilian subsequently struck the post after a great save by Manuel Neuer.The rebound fell to Rodrygo, who could only hit it straight at the impressive Neuer.While Real did not manage to score, opposing fans online were still unhappy with the incident.Most read in Champions LeagueBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSOne wrote: “Real Madrid playing their dirty tactics.”While a second moaned: “It’s rigged for Madrid as usual.”Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller accuses Real Madrid star of ‘listening for the tactics’ in cheeky live TV interview A third whined: “These guys can’t stop cheating.”And another added: “The ref was sleeping.”The two teams went into tonight’s second leg level at 2-2 after the first contest in Munich last week.On that occasion it was Vinicius Jr who gave his side the lead, before goals by Leroy Sane and Harry Kane swung the tie in Bayern’s favour.Vinicius Jr levelled from the penalty spot, leaving the tie perfectly poised ahead of tonight’s second leg.Bayern then looked to be going through after a rocket from Alphonso Davies put them ahead with just 22 minutes to go tonight.They looked to be comfortable heading towards full time and holding Madrid at bay until disaster struck.Real sub Joselu grabbed an 88th-minute equaliser after latching on to a mistake from Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.READ MORE SUN STORIESThen seconds later the ex-Stoke City and Newcastle flop finished from six yards to win it 2-1.The mouthwatering clash saw England team-mates Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane meetCredit: PA More

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      Why is Rodrygo wearing a ‘pray for RS’ shirt in Real Madrid’s clash against Bayern Munich

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      RODRYGO wore a shirt reading “pray for RS” during Real Madrid’s clash with Bayern Munich.The Brazilian winger started the Champions League semi-final second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday night.Rodrygo wore a ‘Pray for RS’ shirt during Real Madrid vs Bayern MunichRodrygo came close to putting the Spanish giants in front during the first half.It came after Vinicius Jr had struck the post for the home side.His effort then came back to Rodrygo, only for Manuel Neuer to save the rebound and gather the ball.The forward could not believe he had failed to score and lifted his shirt over his head in response.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIn doing so, he revealed another shirt underneath his Real Madrid jersey with the message “Pray for RS”.The message appears to be a tribute to those impacted by the recent floods in Brazil.Unprecedented devastation has been caused in the state of Rio Grande do Sul by flooding and overflowing rivers.Porto Alegre airport in the state has even been left under water as a result of the floods.Most read in Champions LeagueFlooding has devastated the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do SulCredit: ReutersParts of the state have been left under water by flooding and overflowing riversCredit: AFPSeveral Brazilian footballers have reacted to the devastation, including former Chelsea striker Diego Costa.The Gremio star helped save 100 people from the floods with a jetski and a Jeep.Drone video shows city underwater as Brazil floods kills scores more peopleHe used his vehicle to get people away from the flooded area and rescue trapped residents.Over 120,000 people have been displaced as a result of the heavy flooding in Rio Grande do Sul.Former Chelsea striker Diego Costa helped save 100 people with a jetski and JeepCredit: X formerly TwitterOver 120,000 people have been displaced by the floodingCredit: AFP More

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      Thomas Tuchel gatecrashes Laura Woods live on TNT Sports to talk with Rio Ferdinand ‘about Man Utd job’

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      THOMAS TUCHEL gatecrashed TNT Sports’ pre-match coverage to chat to Rio Ferdinand ahead of Bayern Munich’s Champions League clash with Real Madrid.The Bayern boss approached Ferdinand, who was on punditry duty alongside Steve McManaman and Laura Woods, while his team were warming up at the Santiago Bernabeu after their incredible 2-1 loss.Thomas Tuchel spoke to Rio Ferdinand before the matchCredit: TNT SportsFerdinand joked he spoke to the Bayern boss about joining Man UtdCredit: GettyDiscussing what was said, the United legend revealed: “I just said good luck to him and he’s so relaxed.”He’s such a calm character. You’d never know this is a semi-final, one of his last opportunities to win a trophy.”So good luck to him.”McManaman then chimed in to ask: “What about the Manchester United job?”READ MORE ON MAN UTDTo which Ferdinand replied: “That was the final part of the talk! Where are you going?”Tuchel has been linked with a move to Old Trafford in recent weeks amid uncertainty surrounding Erik ten Hag’s future.The Dutchman is expected to leave Man Utd this summer after failing to compete in the Premier League.Tuchel is one of several names in line alongside Gareth Southgate and Graham Potter.Most read in Champions LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe former Chelsea manager is set to step down from his post at Bayern Munich this summer.However, he is on the verge of leading his team to the Champions League final.Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller accuses Real Madrid star of ‘listening for the tactics’ in cheeky live TV interview Bayern will face old rivals Borussia Dortmund at Wembley if they beat Real Madrid tonight.Erik ten Hag is expected to leave Man Utd this summerCredit: Alamy More

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      Laura Woods wows fans in ‘spectacular’ outfit live on TNT Sports for Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich Champions League clash

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      LAURA WOODS delighted fans as she presented coverage of Real Madrid’s huge clash with Bayern Munich.The popular host, 36, was pitchside alongside Rio Ferdinand to watch Madrid snatch an incredible victory at the death against Bayern Munich to seal their place in the Champions League final.Laura Woods was pitchside at the Bernabeu for the big matchCredit: TNT SportsWoods, 36, was joined pitchside by Rio FerdinandCredit: TNT SportsSteve McManaman also came down to join the TNT Sports duoCredit: TNT SportsAhead of the game she chatted to the former Manchester United star as they built up to kick-off.For the occasion, Woods wore an elegant white skirt paired with a white shirt.Fans loved her ensemble, with many taking to social media.One wrote: “Laura Woods good god she is a spectacular looking human being.”READ MORE ON LAURA WOODSWhile a second swooned: “Laura Woods is so beautiful omg.”A third gushed: “Laura Woods is looking absolutely phenomenal tonight.”And another added: “Laura Woods. That’s it. That’s the tweet.”Last night Woods was back in the studio presenting coverage of Paris Saint-Germain’s clash with Borussia Dortmund.Most read in Champions LeagueThe German side won 1-0 in the French capital to seal a 2-0 aggregate triumph, in doing so booking their place in the Champions League final.Ahead of tonight’s game, Woods’ pundit Ferdinand gushed over the renovated Bernabeu.Laura Woods can’t keep her hands off boyfriend Adam Collard as loved-up couple snog on the beach in MexicoHe took care not to step on the Real Madrid badge pitchside.The 45-year-old subsequently wrote on social media: “Respect the badge!”Ps best stadium in the world right now!”Bayern looked to be going through after a rocket from Alphonso Davies put them ahead with just 22 minutes to go tonight.They looked to be comfortable heading towards full time and holding Madrid at bay until disaster struck.Real sub Joselu grabbed an 88th-minute equaliser after latching on to a mistake from Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.READ MORE SUN STORIESThen seconds later the ex-Stoke City and Newcastle flop finished from six yards to win it 2-1.Inside Laura Woods’ glamorous life as football, boxing and NFL presenter…Laura is the new face of TNT Sports’ Champions League coverageLaura regularly hosts DAZN’s boxing coverage as wellCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyShe has gathered a huge social media following in recent yearsCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyLaura presented coverage of Anthony Joshua’s bout with Jermaine FranklinCredit: RexShe has become TNT Sports’ main Champions League anchor this seasonCredit: GettyLaura also likes to let her hair down when not workingCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyLaura went Instagram official with her romance with Adam CollardCredit: InstagramLaura is dating former Love Island star Adam CollardCredit: InstagramThe presenter is ITV’s host for Lionesses coverageCredit: GettyShe also works for ITV on their coverage of the NFLCredit: InstagramWoods previously hosted the talkSPORT Breakfast alongside great pal Ally McCoistCredit: InstagramShe loves a day at the races during the summerCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyLaura has an enviable lifestyle and fans regularly go wild for her outfitsCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy More

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      Man Utd outcast Jadon Sancho silenced Kylian Mbappe and critics of his attitude with heroic display for Dortmund vs PSG

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      JADON SANCHO upstaged Kylian Mbappe for the second time in as many weeks – but this time for his defensive work.Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League semi-final was supposed to be Mbappe’s stage to stake his claim as the best player in the world.Sancho putting the hard yards in to KO Kylian Mbappe in the Champions LeagueCredit: EPAJadon Sancho helped Dortmund’s defensive effort by doubling up on Kylian MbappeThe winger did not show the same defensive side to his final game at Old Trafford back in August.Sancho, on loan from Manchester United, robbed the French superstar of that chance.His skills were constantly clipped up on social media during his first spell with Dortmund and a big part of the reason United forked out £73million to sign him.But not many noted his hard work and graft and even from his highlights reel from the first leg – where he was impressive – the reaction to his display focused on his attacking play.During a miserable time at Old Trafford which ended with his public falling out with Erik ten Hag last September, Sancho’s character has been questioned.READ MORE IN football Yet Dortmund star Sancho has thrived in an environment where he is loved and encouraged.His performances, on the biggest of stages, are making things all the more awkward and frankly embarrassing for United.Sancho is now delivering on all the promise that was bundled up in his move three years ago – just back in the yellow and black of Dortmund.In last week’s first leg, Dortmund forward Sancho showed every aspect of his attacking arsenal, mazy runs, intelligent passing and quick feet as the Germans gained a crucial 1-0 lead.Most read in SportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThat was still on display in the second leg but the England attacker also stood up and took responsibility by shackling Mbappe in the cauldron of the Parc des Princes.Everyone knows Sancho has the flicks and the tricks in his back pocket.Jamie Carragher agrees to new CBS Sports role after downing eight pints and interviewing Jadon Sancho on live TV But no Dortmund player won possession more often than Sancho’s seven on Tuesday night, even though he was withdrawn after 67 minutes following an almighty shift in Paris.In fact, Sancho topped the charts for winning the ball back among the Dortmund squad across both semi-final legs – doing so on 14 occasions.Trailing to Niclas Fullkrug’s winner in Germany, PSG looked for an early route back only for Sancho to get on the ball, drive forward and get his side into the game.He successfully took on more players than anyone else on the pitch in the first half, drew fouls and took the pressure off to remarkable effect.Sancho led the celebrations in the dressing roomCredit: X @BVBSancho sung from the table with a speaker to his earCredit: X @BVBBut, as well as providing an outlet in attack, Sancho’s work off the ball was noticed.He supported full-back Julian Ryerson efficiently in the effort to stop Parisian wonderboy Mbappe.There will of course be encouragement at the player United may get back.But settling back into Manchester seems a complicated process, especially if boss Ten Hag stays in post.Dortmund want to offer an easy solution, though there will be complications over the finances.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd with this form may nudge the price back up from what could have been a bargain.For now, they will just enjoy the talents of a player back at his absolute best – working tirelessly on and off the ball. More