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      Why isn’t Robert Lewandowski playing for Bayern Munich against PSG tonight in the Champions League?

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      BAYERN MUNICH are hosting PSG in the Champions League quarter-finals tonight. However, they will be without key man Robert Lewandowski, who is unavailable for selection.
      Robert Lewandowski will play no part in Bayern’s Champions League clash vs PSGCredit: Reuters
      Why isn’t Robert Lewandowski playing for Bayern against PSG?
      Robert Lewandowski has been ruled out of the Champions League clash with a knee injury.
      The 32-year-old limped off in Poland’s 3-0 win over Andorra during the international break after scoring two goals.
      How long will Robert Lewandowski be out for?
      Robert Lewandowski’s club, Bayern Munich, had hoped he would be able to play in Saturday’s title clash against RB Leipzig.
      After his initial assessment, the club’s medical staff rated his chances of being fit for that game at 50/50.
      However, it has now been revealed that the Pole is set for a one-month layoff.
      A Bayern statement read: “Robert Lewandowski has strained a ligament in his right knee.
      “The FC Bayern striker will be out for around four weeks.
      “After Poland’s 3-0 win over Andorra, Lewandowski returned early to Munich, where a diagnosis was made by the German record champions’ medical team.
      “The 32-year-old had scored the first two goals in Sunday’s match, before having to leave the field after an hour following a clash.”

      Which other matches will Robert Lewandowski miss?
      As well as the crucial matches between England and Poland and RB Leipzig and Bayern, Lewandowski will miss key games in his club’s Champions League campaign.
      The striker is now certain to miss both legs of Bayern Munich’s quarter-final with PSG – a repeat of last year’s final.
      Should the Germans beat the Parisians, they will play Man City or Borussia Dortmund in the semi-final, with those games taking place on the weeks of April 27/28 and May 4/5.
      It is not yet known whether Lewandowski will be fit for one or both legs of a potential Champions League semi-final. More

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      Do away goals count when Champions League games are at neutral venues? Full Uefa 2020/21 rules

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      THE Champions League quarter-final stages are getting underway as we discover the teams that will make it to the semis.But how do away goals work in the competition?
      Credit: AFP or licensors
      Do away goals count in extra time of Champions League and Europa League matches?
      AS ever, away goals count if the game finishes a draw on aggregate after 90 minutes.
      Uefa were considering changing the rule but for now it will remain the same.
      So extra time can only happen if the same reverse scoreline appears in both games and the two teams have the same amount of away goals.
      Here’s the Uefa guidelines on what happens next: “For matches played under the knockout system, if the two teams involved in a tie score the same number of goals over the two legs, the team which scores more away goals qualifies for the next stage.

      “If this procedure does not produce a result, i.e. if both teams score the same number of goals at home and away, two 15-minute periods of extra time are played at the end of the second leg.
      “If both teams score the same number of goals during extra time, away goals count double (i.e. the visiting team qualifies).
      “If no goals are scored during extra time, kicks from the penalty mark determine which team qualifies for the next stage.”
      So if we reach extra time and EITHER team scores within the added 30 minutes, there is NO chance of the game going to penalties.
      If the away team manages to score in extra time, away goals kick in and the home side must net twice to progress.
      Do away goals count for Champions League and Europa League ties at neutral venues?
      Liverpool, Man Utd, Man City, Tottenham, Chelsea and Arsenal have all, at some stage, played the away legs of their European ties at neutral venues.
      However, away goals WILL apply to all two-legged ties in Uefa competitions this season.
      Porto are up against Chelsea this evening in their home leg of the quarter-finals, but both legs will be played at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium in Seville, Spain. More

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      Porto vs Chelsea FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Champions League quarter-final clash

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      CHELSEA take on Porto in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final first leg.The Blues were brilliant in their last-16 clash with Atletico Madrid, winning 3-0 on aggregate, while Porto secured a famous victory over Juventus.

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      Thomas Tuchel has lost just one game as Chelsea boss so farCredit: AFP
      What time does Porto vs Chelsea kick-off?

      Chelsea’s big clash with Porto will get going at 8pm UK time on Wednesday, April 7.
      Both legs will be played at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan stadium in Seville, Spain because of coronavirus restrictions.
      There will be no fans in attendance at the clash.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      The game will be shown live on BT Sport 2.
      You can live stream the action from the BT Sport app, which is available download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Can I watch for FREE?

      EE customers can get BT Sport INCLUDED to their plan at no extra cost if they are on a plan with Smart Benefits – simply log in to EE and choose BT Sport app.
      And then get it on the big screen by texting SPORT to 150 to get a FREE three-month trial of large screen so you can cast all the action on your TV.
      At the end of the three months you will automatically roll onto the £15 per month subscription unless cancelled.

      Team news
      Oliveira is suspended for Porto meaning Liverpool loanee Marko Grujic could be drafted in as a replacement.
      Mehdi Taremi is also suspended for the Portuguese side after being sent off in the win over Juventus.
      Pepe is set to return for Porto while Malang Sarr can play against his parent club but is not expected to be picked.
      Christian Pulisic will hope to play some part despite appearing to pick up an injury against West Brom.
      It remains to be seen whether Antonio Rudiger or Kepa will travel after a training ground bust-up.
      Odds

      Porto – 4/1
      Draw – 5/2
      Chelsea – 7/10

      *Odds courtesy of Paddy Power and correct at time of publication. More

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      Bayern Munich vs PSG FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Champions League match

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      BAYERN MUNICH host Paris Saint-Germain in a repeat of last year’s Champions League final.Then, the Germans ran out 1-0 winners to lift the trophy through a goal from Kingsley Coman.

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      Kingsley Coman scored the winner in last year’s Champions League finalCredit: AFP
      Neymar should return for PSG after missing both legs of the last 16Credit: AFP
      But the Parisians are under new management with Mauricio Pochettino at the helm and they made a big statement by hammering Barcelona in the last 16.
      And Bayern will have to get through this quarter-final without Robert Lewandowski, who got injured on Poland duty.

      What time does Bayern Munich vs PSG kick off?

      Bayern Munich take on PSG on Wednesday, April 7.
      The match kicks off at 8pm UK time – 9pm in Germany and France.
      It will take place at Bayern’s Allianz Arena.

      What TV channel is Bayern Munich vs PSG on and can I live stream it?

      Bayern Munich vs PSG is live on BT Sport 3.
      Coverage commences at 7.15pm – 45 minutes before kick-off.
      To stream the game live, head to the BT Sport website or app.

      Can I watch Bayern Munich vs PSG for free?

      EE customers can get BT Sport INCLUDED to their plan at no extra cost if they are on a plan with Smart Benefits – simply log in to EE and choose BT Sport app.
      And then get it on the big screen by texting SPORT to 150 to get a FREE three-month trial of large screen so you can cast all the action on your TV.
      At the end of the three months you will automatically roll onto the £15 per month subscription unless cancelled.

      Team news
      Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, who played for PSG in last year’s Champions League final, is likely to lead the Bayern Munich line in Robert Lewandowski’s absence.
      Corentin Tolisso and Douglas Costa are both out for the hosts with tendon and ankle injuries respectively.
      Leandro Paredes will miss this game for PSG through suspension while Danilo Pereira is struggling with a calf injury.
      Marco Verratti and Alessandro Florenzi will not feature for the Parisians after testing positive for coronavirus.
      Latest odds
      Bayern Munich 19/20
      Draw 11/4
      PSG 13/5 More

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      Real Madrid vs Liverpool FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time, team news for TONIGHT’S Champions League match

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      IT’S a Champions League grudge match as 2018 winners Real Madrid face 2019 winners Liverpool.The sides have not met each other since the Spaniards ran out 3-1 winners in a controversial 2018 final in Kiev.
      Real Madrid will be hoping for a repeat of the 2018 finalCredit: Getty
      Mo Salah will be out for revenge with the RedsCredit: EPA
      On that night, Sergio Ramos went unpunished after forcing Liverpool’s Mo Salah off with a shoulder injury.
      Both teams were comfortable winners in their Champions League last 16 matches with Liverpool overcoming RB Leipzig and Real Madrid defeating Atalanta.
      What time does Real Madrid vs Liverpool kick off?

      Real Madrid take on Liverpool on Tuesday, April 6.
      The match kicks off at 8pm UK time – 9pm in Spain.
      It will be played at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano as the Bernabeu is currently being renovated.
      The second leg will take place eight days later on Wednesday, April 14.
      Porto or Chelsea await the winner in the Champions League semi-final.

      What TV channel is Real Madrid vs Liverpool on and can I live stream it?

      Real Madrid vs Liverpool is live on BT Sport 2.
      Coverage commences at 7pm – 45 minute before kick-off.
      To stream the game live, head to the BT Sport website or app.

      Can I watch Real Madrid vs Liverpool for free?

      EE customers can get BT Sport INCLUDED to their plan at no extra cost if they are on a plan with Smart Benefits – simply log in to EE and choose BT Sport app.
      And then get it on the big screen by texting SPORT to 150 to get a FREE three-month trial of large screen so you can cast all the action on your TV.
      At the end of the three months you will automatically roll onto the £15 per month subscription unless cancelled.

      Team news
      Pantomime villain Sergio Ramos is out of this game for Real Madrid with an injury but Toni Kroos and Alvaro Odriozola could return.
      Raphael Varane has also been ruled out for the hosts with Coronavirus, meaning backup centre-backs Eder Militao and Nacho are likely to fill in.
      Eden Hazard has returned to training but faces a race against time to be fit for this one, as do Dani Carvajal and Federico Valverde.
      Ozan Kabak and Nat Phillips could continue in the middle for Liverpool as their defensive crisis continues.
      James Milner came into the midfield for the 3-0 win at Arsenal at the weekend and could well keep his place in Spain.
      Diogo Jota netted twice at the Emirates as a sub and will be hoping to earn a starting berth after six goals in his last four games for club and country.
      Latest odds
      Real Madrid 17/10
      Draw 12/5
      Liverpool 31/20 More

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      Why isn’t Real Madrid vs Liverpool at the Bernabeu and where is Champions League match being played?

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      REAL MADRID are taking on Liverpool in their Champions League quarter-final first leg, but it won’t be at the Santiago Bernabeu. Los Blancos haven’t played a single game at the Bernabeu this season, but have instead found a temporary home elsewhere in Madrid.
      Real Madrid haven’t played a single game at the Bernabeu this seasonCredit: AP
      Why isn’t Real Madrid vs Liverpool at the Bernabeu?
      Real Madrid haven’t been playing at the Bernabeu this season because of an extensive renovation project which is underway at the historic stadium.
      Real president Florentino Perez had always planned for the stadium to be renovated, but the coronavirus pandemic brought forward those plans.
      The Bernabeu will have a different, more modern appearance, when it reopens in the summer of 2022.
      It could however, be finished sooner, as work began three months earlier than scheduled.

      Perez said: “Our future naturally involves a new Santiago Bernabeu stadium, a reference of the 21st century.
      “A modern, avant-garde stadium, with maximum comfort and safety, with state-of-the-art technology, where fans can experience unique sensations and also be a new and important source of income for the club.”
      The new stadium will have a completely new exterior, fitted with a retractable roof.
      An underground car park will also be an extra added feature.
      Where is Real Madrid vs Liverpool being played?
      Real Madrid have played all of their home matches at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium this season.
      And they will do the same against Liverpool, who they play on Tuesday, April 6.
      The Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium is where Real Madrid Castilla, the club’s reserve side, play their home clashes.
      Real Madrid have played their home games at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium this seasonCredit: Getty
      The stadium allows for up to 6,000 fans, a far cry from the 80,000 which can fill the Bernabeu.
      But due to the coronavirus, Real have played all their games this season without the presence of fans.
      Once fans do return, however, there’s the possibility that Real will share rivals Atletico Madrid’s Wanda Metropolitano until the Bernabeu is finished. More

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      Man City vs Dortmund FREE: Live stream, TV channel, team news, kick-off time for huge Champions League quarter-final

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      MANCHESTER CITY come up against Borussia Dortmund in their first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie. City have been one of the best teams in the competition this season while Dortmund striker Erling Haaland has arguably been the best player, and both will be looking to do some damage.
      Erilng Haaland has been rampant this season in the Champions League for DortmundCredit: Getty
      What time does Man City vs Dortmund kick-off?

      Man City’s big clash with Dortmund will get underway from 8pm UK time on Tuesday, April 6.
      The game will take place at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.
      There will be no fans in the stadium because of the coronavirus restrictions on the UK.

      What channel is Man City vs Dortmund on and can I live stream it?

      City’s quarter-final clash with Dortmund will be shown live on BT Sport 3 and BT Sport Extra.
      The game is available for live streaming from the BT Sport app, which you can download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Can I watch for FREE?

      EE customers can get BT Sport INCLUDED to their plan at no extra cost if they are on a plan with Smart Benefits – simply log in to EE and choose BT Sport app.
      And then get it on the big screen by texting SPORT to 150 to get a FREE three-month trial of large screen so you can cast all the action on your TV.
      At the end of the three months you will automatically roll onto the £15 per month subscription unless cancelled.

      Team news
      City have a fully-fit squad ready and raring to go for their big clash with Dortmund.
      But they could be without Joao Cancelo or Fernandinho in the second if either pick up a booking against the German side on Tuesday evening.
      Guardiola is likely to want to get Gundogan in midfield from the off, with Bernardo Silva and Raheem Sterling expected to start too.
      For Dortmund, Jadon Sancho will be missing through injury, scuppering any chances of returning against his old side.
      Erling Haaland will start but is also one booking away from a one-game suspension.
      Odds

      Man City – 1/3
      Draw – 4/1
      Dortmund – 15/2

      *Odds courtesy of Paddy Power and correct at time of publication. More

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      Conor Benn vs Samuel Vargas: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel and undercard for welterweight fight

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      CONOR BENN is back in action this weekend as he takes on Samuel Vargas in a step-up welterweight clash in London. Benn hasn’t been in the ring since his unanimous decision win over Sebastian Formella last December.
      Conor Benn beat Sebastian Formella back in December 2020Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      And The Destroyer, son of British boxing legend Nigel Benn, is now back, as he hopes to become the sport’s next big star in the UK.
      When is Benn vs Vargas?

      Benn’s big clash with Vargas will get underway from around 10.30pm UK time on Saturday, April 10.
      The undercard will get going form 7pm.
      The event will take place at the SSE Arena in Wembley.

      What channel is Benn vs Vargas and can it be live streamed?

      Benn’s welterweight bout with Vargas will be shown live on Sky Sports Arena and Sky Sports Main Event.
      You can live stream the action from the Sky Go and NOW TV apps, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

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      Conor Benn is looking to rack up another win on his record when he faces Samuel VargasCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      What has been said?
      “Vargas brings a real threat and one I’m really excited for,” Benn said.
      “This is a guy who put [Amir] Khan on the deck and a fighter who has been in with Errol Spence.
      “He’s definitely going to bring the heat on April 10, and I’m going to match fire with fire — so it should be explosive.
      “Growing up around my dad I was always naturally drawn to the sport of boxing.
      “Once I felt confident in my abilities as a boxer, it was a natural fit.” More