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UEFA selects Champions League team of the week for round of 16 first legs
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The UEFA Technical Observer Group has named its Team of the Week from the Champions League round of 16 first legs, with Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Galatasaray each featuring two players. Federico Valverde of Real Madrid earned Player of the Week honors for his hat-trick against Manchester City. No Premier League players made the selection despite six English teams advancing to this stage.
Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni has criticized UEFA's provisional ban over alleged racist abuse of Real Madrid's Vinícius Jr., denying the claims and lamenting the lack of proof after missing the Champions League return leg. With the investigation ongoing, he thanks his club for support amid the controversy.
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UEFA has set the dates and 20:00 BST kick-off times for all 2025/26 Champions League quarter-final ties, as eight teams advance toward the Budapest final. Matchups feature Liverpool against holders Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal versus Sporting CP, Barcelona facing Atletico Madrid, and Bayern Munich taking on Real Madrid. Liverpool aim for revenge after last season's penalty shootout loss to PSG.
FC Barcelona has asked UEFA to move the second leg of their Champions League Round of 16 match to Wednesday, March 18, to avoid clashing with the club's presidential elections. The elections are set for Sunday, March 15, the same day as a La Liga fixture against Sevilla. This request comes as Barcelona awaits confirmation of their opponent in the knockout stage.
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Manchester United secured a 2-0 victory over Atletico Madrid to progress in the Women's Champions League, while Wolfsburg defeated Juventus by the same scoreline to join them in the last eight. Both teams advanced on aggregate, setting up intriguing quarter-final matchups. The results came from second-leg fixtures played on Thursday.
The UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-off first legs are scheduled for February 17 and 18, 2026, featuring intriguing matchups across Europe. Teams like Benfica and Real Madrid prepare for a rematch, while others chase milestones in their bids to advance to the round of 16. Key statistics highlight historical trends and player form ahead of these decisive games.
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Germany has been selected to host the 15th edition of the UEFA Women's EURO in 2029. The tournament will feature 16 teams across eight stadiums, building on the success of recent editions. This marks Germany's third time hosting the event.
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