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    Real Madrid stunned as Lille end their mammoth 36-GAME unbeaten run with 1-0 win in Champions League

    REAL MADRID’S 36-game unbeaten run collapsed as Lille stunned the Champions League holders.Jonathan David’s penalty also stopped Los Blancos equalling a club record of 15 straight games in Europe’s top club competition without defeat.Jonathan David hails his penalty winner for LilleCredit: GettyJude Bellingham shows his frustration as Real slumped 1-0Credit: GettyReal striker Kylian Mbappe came on for defender Eder Militao but it proved in vain as Lille pulled off an early shock in this season’s Champions LeagueCredit: ReutersCarlo Ancelotti’s LaLiga champs have stuttered all season.Yet until now they had not tasted a loss since Atletico Madrid KO’d them 4-2 after extra-time in the Copa del Rey in January.And Real’s last Champions League reverse was as long ago as May 2023 – a 4-0 semi-final second-leg loss to Manchester City at the Etihad.But Lille were as impressive for the first hour as Los Blancos were subdued for large spells.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd only Real keeper Andriy Lunin’s breathtaking double save denied Canadian striker David.Finally, in first-half stoppage-time, VAR ruled Eduardo Camavinga had blocked Edon Zhegrova’s free-kick with his arm.And David – long linked with Premier League clubs – fired home the resulting spot kick.Real’s England midfielder Jude Bellingham was booked as his side struggled.Most read in Champions LeagueDavid tucks his spot-kick winner as Real’s Aurelien Tchouameni looks onCredit: AFPFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBut Kylian Mbappe – returning following a thigh problem – came off the bench to help Ancelotti’s men pile on the pressure late on.Ex-Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger had a header cleared off the line.Kate Abdo stuns in bold outfit live on CBS Sports for Champions League coverage sending fans into meltdownArda Guler then nodded a gaping chance straight at Lille stopper Lucas Chevalier. Nonetheless, the French hosts will feel they deservedly held on for one of their finest ever victories.And to make things worse for Mbappe, his 17-year-old younger brother Ethan, who only missed out on playing for Lille due to a muscle problem, was shown by TNT Sports LEADING the home team’s dressing-room celebrations.And for Real their mediocre form now faces its most intensive examination.Barcelona are three points clear of Los Blancos in LaLiga.And Real are at home to third-placed Villarreal on Saturday.But it’s in the Champions League where Ancelotti might suffer the most heat.Real did beat Stuttgart 3-1 in their opener last month.But after Wednesday’s loss, they face Borussia Dortmund, AC Milan and Liverpool next.Ancelotti’s side will still expect to finish in the top 24 and advance to from the new-look group stage.READ MORE SUN STORIESHowever, they will need positive results in some tricky clashes if they are to finish in the top eight and punch a fast-track ticket to the last 16.If they finish between 9th and 24th in the 36-team league, they will face an extra two-legged knockout tie. More

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    Fans ask ‘do they hate him?’ as Micah Richards gets savaged live on CBS Sports with segment dedicated to his mistakes

    MICAH RICHARDS had his Aston Villa career dissected by his CBS Sports co-stars during Wednesday night’s Champions League coverage.Richards was alongside the usual crew of Kate Abdo, Thierry Henry and Jamie Carragher for the European clashes.Micah Richards was teased by his CBS colleagues for his time at Aston VillaCredit: CBS SPORTSDamning stats showing his time at Villa Park were used during the broadcastCredit: CBS SPORTSWith Aston Villa’s matchup with Bayern Munich one of the biggest games of the night, the CBS panel began discussing Richards’ four-year spell with the Villans.But instead of glowing about the twilight of the 36-year-old’s career, the pundits ripped into his time at Villa Park – pulling up some damning stats as evidence. A stats graphic, hilariously titled “Big Meeks: Four glorious years at Aston Villa”, painted the picture of his injury riddled spell in Birmingham.Showing that Richards had made just 31 appearances during the four-tear stint, missing 142 games and being an unused substitute 41 times.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut the teasing didn’t stop there, Carragher then got up some old videos of a number of the former Man City star’s in-game mistakes – talking them through live on CBS Sports.The retired Liverpool centre-back highlighted four goals that Richards was as fault for during his playing days with Villa, showing clips of defensive mistakes against Arsenal, Norwich, Everton and Southampton.Fans couldn’t believe how much Richards’ colleague had ripped into him and took to social media to react.One wrote: “Do they hate him? Jeez”.Most read in FootballThe whole panel piled in on Micah RichardsCredit: CBS SPORTSJamie Carragher ran through some of Richards’ high-profile mistakes at VillaCredit: CBS SPORTSFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSWhile another added: “They roasted him so badly!”A third commented: “They did big Meeks dirty”.Watch Micah Richards’ hilarious reaction after Arsenal hero David Raya reveals favourite CBS pundit in awkward interviewAnd a fourth joked: “This is the beginning of Micah’s villain arc”.Richards was a good sport and laughed it all off, while giving an explanation for why he struggled for form at Villa.Joshing: “I was in a bad place guys, but I did score a goal!”Richards has made a habit of being picked on since taking his role at CBS and in a recent interview with The Ringer, the show’s coordinating producer Pete Radovich explained that he has embraced the role.Radovich said: “As the show organically took shape, it was clear to us that Micah was going to be the little brother that everyone picked on, and it just so happens he’s in the last chair [on set].”While Richards added that he “never takes it to heart”.Aston Villa certainly didn’t need Richards for their clash with Bayern on Wednesday, pulling off a spectacular 1-0 win over the European giants at Villa Park. More

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    Stunned fans ask ‘I thought Martin Tyler had retired?’ as legendary Sky Sports commentator returns to UK screens

    FANS were left gasping “I thought he retired” as legendary Sky Sports commentator Martin Tyler returned to UK screens.The man known as the “Voice of the Premier League” left his role at Sky last year after 33 years in the beautiful game.Martin Tyler shocked fans as he made a return to UK screensCredit: GettyTyler brought fans many memorable moments, including the famous Sergio Aguero line as Man City netted late goals to win their first Premier League title in 2011.The ace’s absence was notable last term, with many lamenting his exit.But contrary to belief, Tyler has not yet retired.And he delighted fans by returning to screens for Sky rival TNT Sports.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLTyler delivered a passionate performance as he commentated on Atletico Madrid’s Champions League group stage defeat to Benfica.And supporters quickly took to social media to express their surprise and delight.One said: “I thought Martin Tyler had retired?”Another declared: “Martin Tyler on TNT Sports, what on earth.”Most read in Champions LeagueFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSOne added: “When you sign up Tyler it seems odd to relegate him to a game nobody is watching.”However, it’s not the first time Tyler has appeared on TNT Sports.Football stars’ weird phobiasAround Christmas last year, he took over commentary duties for the group game between Porto and Shakhtar Donetsk.Tyler also works with the Premier League’s production team.And he provides commentary for the worldwide feed of English top-flight games. More

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    Unai Emery performs one of most ruthless acts in football in Aston Villa’s Champions League clash against Bayern

    UNAI EMERY didn’t hold back with his tactics during Aston Villa’s 1-0 Champions League win over Bayern Munich on Wednesday.The Villa boss substituted Leon Bailey off the pitch just 33 minutes after bringing the winger on.Unai Emery made a ruthless decision during Aston Villa’s 1-0 win over Bayern Munich on WednesdayCredit: GettyThe manager hooked Leon Bailey 33 minutes after bringing him on the pitchCredit: TNT SPORTSBailey had been substituted on in the first half after an injury to Jacob RamseyCredit: AlamyBailey wasn’t happy with the decision but still made a respectful exit from the pitchCredit: TNT SPORTSBailey had been introduced in the first half after Jacob Ramsey was forced off with injury in the 27th minute.But after failing to make an impact on the game, Emery had seen enough after just 15 minutes of the second half.In the 60th minute the former Arsenal boss decided he as going to change things up, hooking Bailey and replacing him with Ian Maatsen.Bailey had made just six accurate passes during his time on the pitch and had given the ball away twice.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFans were shocked but ultimately understanding on social media.One wrote: “Unai Emery brought in Leon Bailey as a forced substitute in first half, and subbed him off in second half before 60 mins. A coach that requires standards”.While another added: “That’s how you know your manager is reading the game.”A third commented: “Unai Emery couldn’t stand his performance then got rid of him and rightly so”.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnd a fourth chimed in: “Leon Bailey was poor, not surprised he got subbed off. Even though he came on as a sub.”Bailey didn’t kick up a fuss when heading off, as players have been known to do in the past, despite being visibly miffed by the decision. Fans ask ‘do they hate him-‘ as Micah Richards gets savaged live on CBS Sports with segment dedicated to his mistakesInstead the Jamaican International accepted his fate and shook the hand of the manager as he made his way to the bench.Emery’s tactics appeared to be working with another tactical change just 10 minutes later making the difference between the two sides.The 52-year-old brought on Jhon Duran for Ollie Watkins in the 70th minute.Just nine minutes after the bold change and the 20-year-old Colombian pulled off a wonderful chip to beat Manuel Neuer and secure a mammoth win for Villa over European giants Bayern Munich.Unbelievably, Villa are now effectively joint-top of the Champions League group phase having won both of their opening two games in the competition.Emery made the bold decision to sub Ollie Watkins late in the gameCredit: ReutersIt paid off when substitute Jhon Duran lobbed Manuel Neuer just nine minutes laterCredit: RexDuran’s goal fired Villa to a 1-0 win over Bayern MunichCredit: Reuters More

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    TV cameras quickly cut away as fan appears to go to snort substance during Aston Villa’s clash against Bayern Munich

    TNT SPORTS quickly cut away from a Bayern Munich fan after he appeared to be preparing to snort a substance off his hand at Villa Park.The Bundesliga giants travelled to the Midlands for a blockbuster Champions League clash against Unai Emery’s Aston Villa on Wednesday night – and came away beaten 1-0.TNT Sports cameras cut to a Bayern Munich fan in the crowdHe appeared to be preparing to snort something from his hand when the cameras cut awayDuring the first half the cameras cut to the travelling German supporters to capture a sense of the atmosphere.But instead they showed a Bayern fan who seemed to pour something on his hand and prepare to snort it.A lightning quick response from the TNT Sports producers ensured they cut away before anything else was shown.It came just five minutes before Villa had a goal disallowed in the match.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLEmery’s side were looking to build on their 3-0 win over Young Boys in their Champions League opener.Bayern promised to be a much more formidable opposition as Harry Kane and Co rocked up at Villa Park.But the hosts took the lead in the 79th minute when Colombian striker Jhon Duran lobbed Bayern’s veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer from 30 yards.The goal sparked wild scenes at Villa Park, and echoed the club’s memorable European Cup final triumph over the German side in 1982.Most read in Champions LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSVilla have started the season in impressive form, winning four and drawing one of their six Premier League games.They sit fifth in the table, just two points adrift of pace-setters Liverpool.Watch Thierry Henry awkwardly admit ‘I saw Bukayo Saka at the Arsenal academy and didn’t think he’d be that good’Following their clash with Bayern, they host Manchester United on Sunday in their final game before the international break. More

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    Aston Villa 1 Bayern Munich 0: Jhon Duran scores stunning goal to seal biggest win in hosts’ recent memory

    THERE was 1980s nostalgia in the air at Villa Park – so trust the bloke called Duran to bring the house down.Aston Villa 1 Bayern Munich 0 is the most famous scoreline in the history of this great football club – ever since the night Peter Withe won them the European Cup in Rotterdam 42 years ago.Jhon Duran came off the bench to hit a wonderful winner against Bayern MunichCredit: PAThe striker hit a scorcher from distance to send Villa Park into rapturesCredit: ReutersDuran was named Player of the Match despite only being on the pitch for 20 minutesCredit: GettyDuran has now scored five goals off the bench this seasonCredit: GettyThat was when Birmingham’s own Duran Duran were a permanent fixture at the top of the charts.Jhon Duran, Aston Villa’s extraordinary supersub, always leaps off the bench, hungry like the wolf.And he netted a spectacular late winner – his sixth goal of the season, and his fifth as a sub – to recreate the result of Villa’s finest ever victory.With two wins and two clean sheets in this monumental Champions League group, Villa are proving themselves well worthy of a place back on European football’s grandest stage.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAs Villa Park rattled and hummed with noise – with the words from the TV commentary of Withe’s winner plastered across the Doug Ellis Stand – here was a night worth waiting more than four decades to enjoy.Bayern may have dominated for long periods but Villa defended manfully, had a first-half Pau Torres effort ruled out and ought to have seen Bayern defender Dayot Upamecano sent off before the break.Whatever your opinion of the new group-stage format – and if you think it’s any good, then you’re wrong – this was one fixture, one occasion, which dripped with meaning.Villa’s first home fixture in Europe’s elite competition in 41 years, and against the club they defeated to capture the trophy.Most read in Champions LeagueFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe air was acrid with pyrotechnics and a huge banner was unfurled in front of the Holte End but in truth they didn’t need any gimmicks – Villa Park provides one of the last great authentic atmospheres in English football.The old place rattled and hummed but the Germans had a strut on, bossing possession, making obvious they were the club who belonged in this tournament, and who’d won their opening match 9-2.What does John McGinn’s celebration mean?Prince William was loving every moment of the matchCredit: PAHe couldn’t take his eyes off the thrilling actionCredit: PAYou only had to look at Bayern’s bench to recognise their immense strength – Jamal Musiala, Thomas Muller, Leroy Sane, Leon Goretzka, Joao Palhinha – never mind the 11 blokes Vincent Kompany had actually selected to start. And the visiting fans were certainly in high spirits, with one caught on camera appearing to prepare to snort a substance off his hand.Harry Kane had been passed fit after an ankle injury and his early header forced Emi Martinez to save with his boot, yet the England skipper was offside.Villa were relying on counter-attacks and Dayot Upamecano was having kittens trying to deal with the pace of Ollie Watkins.First the Bayern defender bundled Watkins over only for Romanian ref Radu Petrescu to wave play on.The next time Villa broke, Watkins turned Upamecano again, was dragged down and Petrescu showed the yellow card he ought to have brandished the first time around.  Villa thought they had taken the lead through Pau Torres but it was ruled out for offsideCredit: ReutersVilla then suffered a blow as Jacob Ramsey was forced off injuredCredit: PAThe popularity of the match officials went down another notch when Villa were denied an opener by VAR.A Lucas Digne up and under caused chaos and Pau Torres stabbed in. The Holte End went berserk and even the Prince of Wales was caught on camera punching  the air.Yet even the heir to the throne has no authority over UEFA’s robot linesmen, who spotted that Jacob Ramsey was marginally offside in the build-up.Ramsey had to limp off soon after, replaced by Leon Bailey, who had been surprisingly dropped in favour of youngster Jaden Philogene in a bold call from Emery.  When Watkins broke again, the flailing Upamecano cleared only as far as Amadou Onana, who shot straight at Manuel Neuer.Both sides then struggled to find a way to goalCredit: PAOllie Watkins was denied on several occasionsCredit: PABayern had been rocking but began to reassert their authority.Serge Gnabry dashed down the right and drilled into the side-netting when he ought to have centred for Kane, who swore at him heartily in English, not German.Soon, Michael Olise’s curler from outside the box was tipped over by Martinez.And the half ended with more eccentric refereeing from Petrescu, who refused to book Kane for wrestling over Morgan Rogers to halt a breakaway in what was one of the most obvious yellow-card offences it is possible to imagine.At half-time, Kompany sent on Musiala for Kingsley Coman and Bayern continued to hog the ball – Ezri Konsa survived a penalty shout for handball and Olise had a couple of shots blocked.Duran was called on with about 20 minutes left to change Villa’s fortunesCredit: PAHis amazing hit sealed a historic winCredit: ReutersEmery responded to Bayern’s dominance with a double change – ruthlessly subbing sub Bailey in the process.His replacement, Ian Maatsen, then rifled a shot over after some neat work from Youri Tielemans.But Musiala was finding his dancing feet, bobbing and weaving his way through half the Villa team to win a corner.Next, Emery withdrew Watkins and sent on Duran and nine minutes later his moment arrived.Martinez rolled out the ball to Torres who sent a through-ball up the right allowing Duran to lash home a first-time shot past the stranded Neuer.Emi Martinez produced several great late savesCredit: GettyThe goalie hailed Duran and Villa’s fans after the winCredit: AlamyBayern continued to press but somebody must have saved a prayer for Villa.Speaking after the game, captain Martinez revealed boss Emery was the mastermind behind Duran’s delight chip over Neuer.He said: “We knew Neuer plays high. We watched a lot of movies with the manager this morning. He had that in his mind.”On Duran’s impact, Martinez added: “He came back with a different mentality this season. He’s willing to work hard, he’s pushing Ollie all the way, they can play together.”He’s a super sub, the first time he touched the ball, he lobbed Neuer, one of the best goals in history.”Supporters were jubilant with the amazing winCredit: GettyDuran will go down in history with the Villa faithfulCredit: GettyMartinez also opened up over denying Kane on several occasions as he hailed Villa’s defence.The World Cup winner said: “You know with Harry Kane, you know that he’s always going to hit on target at some point in the game so I’ve working a lot with moving and making saves.”We are committed [more] defensively Champions League, we need to transmit that into the Premier League now, we are conceding some sloppy goals in the Premier League, we need to find that balance, we know we can keep clean sheets so we move on from here.”On the result and Villa fans’ celebrations, he added: “It’s a statement, there’s still a lot to play. We want to qualify in the first eight, in the top eight, it’s one step at a time.”We’ve got Bologna at home now in our second game, we are probably more relaxed but we want to win every game.”It’s unreal to be fair. This is the loudest Villa Park that I’ve heard since I joined the club, that’s for sure, it was hurting my ears at some point. It’s a club that is moving forward. “It’s the main reason why I stay in this football club. I love playing here, I love the fans, this is a win for them.”Manager Emery was also full of praise for Duran, saying: “We’re working with him, but most important is his attitude and commitment now with us. He changed a lot in his mind, he’s being focused each minute he’s playing.”READ MORE SUN STORIESHe continued: “Try to enjoy the way. We want to keep it for long time, playing consistent in Europe. “It’s very important defensively to be strong. Emi Martinez did amazing job, Carlos & Konsa were fantastic and others. Both players they needed to improve playing together.” More

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    Liverpool 2 Bologna 0: Mac Allister and Salah score to keep up Reds’ 100 per cent Champions League win record

    ARNE SLOT made history as Mo Salah hit a brilliant clincher.Jurgen Klopp’s successor became the first Liverpool manager to win eight of his first nine games in charge.Mo Salah went to 49 Champions League goals with a screamerCredit: AFPAlexis Mac Allister celebrates his early breakthrough for LiverpoolCredit: GettyBut while things were flying for the Dutchman at the start – and his side finished up on a high thanks to that 75th-minute Salah special – he also had to squirm through plenty of scary moments.For after a brilliant, pulsating start the Reds hit the reverse gear that for a long time threatened red faces..Slot had freted in the build–up, warning his players that “mediocrity was not acceptable.”And so when they were running rings around Bologna in the first 25 minutes, his warning that the Serie A club were more dangerous than their 13th position in Serie A looked seemed little more than scare-mongering.READ MORE TOP STORIESAlexis MacAllister’s 11th minute strike said it all about Liverpool’s early dominance and the fluidity of their attacks.True enough, Thijs Dallinga had found the home net just before but was miles off-side as he struck his shot.The Argentinian’s first ever Champions League goal was the real deal.It came as a result of a flowing team move, completed by Salah’s delicious chip and only needed touching into the net from half a yard.Most read in Champions LeagueFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSSalah’s thumping finish gave Bologna keeper Lukasz Skorupski no chanceCredit: ReutersDarwin Nunez, in for benched Diogo Jota due to a slight foot injury, should have doubled the advantage but as Slot will surely know by now, he’s not the brightest footballer.Had he arced his run onto Mac Allister’s through – ball his shot would have stood. But, unsurprisingly he ran straight off-side.Ex-Liverpool star John Arne Riise shows what he is made of on the training pitch Things were just too easy for Slot’s men and the sloppiness he is concerned about began to show in the 19th minute.Salah’s side-foot into the box was perfection but the Hungarian, not for the first time this season, lost focus or just thought he merely had to go through the motions.Either way he slid his shot wide before Nunez, this time trying for the spectacular as he so often does, fired straight at goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski.At this 23rd minute stage, Bologna’s new manager Vincenzo Italiano was going crazy on the touchline.Liverpool were playing training ground football and looking like world-beaters. Italiano’s team were all over the place.And then, like they have done repeatedly despite the start that has taken them to the top of the Prem, they switched off.Suddenly Slot’s worries that might have appeared like picking hairs didn’t seem so unreasonable at all.Dan Ndoye raided down the left and his 28th-minute shot was deflected off the bar.The attacker was deemed offside but there was a real lack of cohesion in the rearguard marshalled by skipper Virgil van Dijk.Mac Allister was left with a simple chance to open the scoringCredit: RexThijs Dallinga saw this early goal for Bologna ruled outCredit: GettyDarwin Nunez threatened for Liverpool and also had a goal erasedCredit: RexAlisson spotted it, too, carping at those in front of him to close down better.Soon after Ndoye was back, Ricardo Orsolini’s downward header causing panic in front of The Kop.Ndoye fired in a low left–footer. Alisson and his team mates rode their luck as the shot flew off the outside of the goalkeeper right hand post.Bologna’s players were representing a club that hadn’t been in a top – flight European campaign for 60 years.And you just knew he was finding this repeat unacceptable.From the start they looked to have frozen under the weight of that history having managed only an opening 0-0 with Shakhtar Donetsk, who had scored only seven goals in six league games.But they were now causing panic and the look on Slot’s face as he headed down the tunnel said it all – his side, as they had done in Saturday’s 2-1 win at Wolves, were back in mediocrity mode.The Italian side kept on keeping on after the break, Alisson furious again that he had to deal with a 20 yarder from Orsolini.Then Kacper Urabanski lost his head and fired wildly over from a great position.By the 61st minute Slot knew he needed a change, and Nunez, unsurprisingly, was replaced by Jota – as much for the Portuguese attacker’s work rate in closing down as for his far superior striking abilities.His entrance stabilised the side, cohesion returned and finally the job got done.Unsurprisingly Salah was the one tie the game up as he became the first Liverpool player to score in five successive Champions League home games.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Bologna defenders not only backed off, they gave him space to move onto his left foot.And as Anfield’s Egyptian king moved into the box there was only ever going to be one outcome, his shot curving majestically into the top right corner of Skorupski’s net.Arne Slot now has two Champions League wins out of twoCredit: Getty More

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    Laura Woods makes rude joke about getting naked live on TNT Sports ahead of Aston Villa vs Bayern Munich

    LAURA WOODS showed she’s in rude health with a naughty joke live on TNT Sports.The presenter, who announced in July she is pregnant, was interviewing Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings ahead of their Bayern Munich tie.Laura Woods made a daring aside in an interview with Tyrone MingsCredit: PAViewers might have been more surprised than Woodsy lookedCredit: AlamyHome fans are itching for much-missed Mings to return after 14 months out with a knee injury.The 18-cap Englishman has resumed gentle action but is not yet ready for Unai Emery’s high-flying first-team squad.And fans who spotted the popular 31-year-old chanted: “Get your kit on.”Woods broke from her pre-match chat to exclaim: “That’s the first time fans have ever sung get your kit ON.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe mischievous exchange came as Villa uncover what it’s like to take on the cream of Europe.Having won 3-0 at Young Boys in their Champions League opener, last season’s surprise Prem package hosted six-time European kings Bayern.Villa centre-back Pau Torres had a goal ruled out for offside before the break in a rousing contest.Meanwhile, Woods is enjoying life too, having got engaged to Love Island star Adam Collard in September.Most read in Champions LeagueVilla defender Mings was chatting to Woods when she made her quipCredit: PAFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe couple had already confirmed they are expecting her first child.And The Sun revealed on Tuesday how she has just paid herself a £400,000 dividend to mark her switch to ITV and TNT.Watch hilarious moment Laura Woods cracks cheeky joke live on TNT Sports leaving Ferdinand and Crouch in stitchesThe Arsenal fan, 37, has seen her earnings soar since leaving talkSPORT in June 2023.No wonder she’s relaxed enough to spice up her broadcasting with cheeky asides. A glimpse into the life of the broadcaster…She has gathered a huge social media following in recent yearsCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyLaura regularly hosts DAZN’s boxing coverage as wellCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyLaura is the new face of TNT Sports’ Champions League coverageLaura 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: InstagramShe loves a day at the races during the summerCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyWoods previously hosted the talkSPORT Breakfast alongside great pal Ally McCoistCredit: Instagram More