A wonderful Federico Valverde cross saw Vinicius Jr put Real Madrid 1-0 up over Liverpool in the 2022 UEFA Champions League final.
Kyle Bonn
Near the end of a scoreless Champions League final first half, Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema had the ball in the back of the net, but the flag went up, and the decision stood after a lengthy and controversial VAR review.
Liverpool complete the 2021/22 season with a Champions League final tie against Real Madrid but Jurgen Klopp faces an anxious wait on injury news in the coming days.
Feargal Brennan
The cost of Champions League final tickets and the allocations given to Liverpool and Real Madrid for the match in Paris.
Will Savage
Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool face their third Champions League final in five seasons under the German boss as the Reds take on Real Madrid in Paris on May 28.
Real Madrid released their starting lineup well ahead of the kickoff time of the UEFA Champions League final on May 28. Here's how Carlo Ancelotti is hoping to clinch Real Madrid's record 14th title.
Liverpool's Champions League final against Real Madrid on May 28 offers Jurgen Klopp's side a chance for revenge after losing to Los Blancos in the 2018 final.
Karim Benzema will be in the spotlight for all the right reasons when he returns to his homeland for the UEFA Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool at the Stade de France, but the striker is a controversial figure in France, following his exile from the national team over a sex tape blackmail scandal involving a teammate.
Dom Farrell
French Open tennis star Rafael Nadal is a huge football fan. Will he be supporting Real Madrid when they face Liverpool in the 2021-22 Champions League final?
Ben Miller
Gareth Bale has missed much of the season for Real Madrid due to a succession of injuries, but he is available for selection for the UEFA Champions League final against Liverpool.
Eden Hazard has missed much of the season for Real Madrid due to injury and poor form, but he could potentially be available for selection in the UEFA Champions League final against Liverpool.
If Liverpool win the Champions League after already qualifying for next season's competition via its Premier League table position, does another team get a spot in the tournament?
A rundown of betting angles, trends, best bets and picks for the much-anticipated Champions League final showdown between two European giants: Liverpool vs. Real Madrid.
As Karim Benzema continues his push for a first Ballon d'Or as well as yet more Real Madrid glory in the Champions League, The Sporting News ranks the top contenders for football's biggest individual prize.
If Liverpool win the Champions League after already qualifying for next season's competition via their Premier League table position, does another team get a spot in the 2023 tournament?
Ahead of a likely tight encounter between Liverpool and Real Madrid in the 2022 UEFA Champions League final, The Sporting News looks at all the deciders in the competition that have gone to penalties after extra time.
Kieran Francis
The biggest match of the year is almost here as Liverpool and Real Madrid will meet in France to decide who will hoist the Champions League trophy.
Liverpool and Real Madrid will attract a vast online audience when the footballing giants meet in the 2021-22 Champions League final. Here's how to watch a free live stream of the game online in the UK.
Liverpool and Real Madrid face off in the Champions League final on Saturday that will see Virgil van Dijk tasked with keeping star man Karim Benzema quiet.
Joe Wright
The UEFA Champions League 2022 final between Liverpool and Real Madrid will be played in front of a global audience at the end of May.
Real Madrid's pursuit of a 14th European title depends on their ability to beat a Liverpool team blessed with the likes of Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah. Here are some key areas Los Blancos need to prevail in.
The UEFA Champions League final and the Super Bowl are two of the most-watched sporting events around the globe, but one towers over the other due to the availability of a larger global audience.
Since taking over a failing Liverpool FC, Fenway Sports Group (FSG) has restored the club's success and prestige through shrewd execution — and being smart enough to hire and keep manager Jurgen Klopp.
Mike DeCourcy
Mo Salah is hoping to get 'revenge' against Real Madrid when his Liverpool side come face to face with Los Blancos in the Champions League final.
As Liverpool and Real Madrid prepare to do battle in the Champions League final at the Stade de France, Sporting News takes a look at the previous European Cup finals that have been held in the French capital.
S Markus Clifford
Real Madrid will face Liverpool in the final of the Champions League after beating Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Manchester City on their way there. Eduardo Camavinga has been crucial in every knockout tie.
Graham Ruthven
Former Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has been a key figure for Real Madrid and will be important for Carlo Ancelotti's team against Liverpool in the 2021/22 Champions League final.
Find out just how much the winners and the runners-up receive heading into the 2022 UEFA Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid on May 28. Europe's governing body released prize money totals for every round.
The new reigning king of European football will be crowned this May in the UEFA Champions League final, with the 2022 edition held in the neutral venue of the Stade de France.
With Saturday's UEFA Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid tipped to be a close contest, The Sporting News has gone back into time to see all the matches that have lasted longer than the regulation minutes
Full details of the 2022-23 UEFA Champions League fixtures list, from the early qualifying rounds through to the June 2023 final in Istanbul.
Joshua Thomas
Clement Turpin is the referee in charge of Liverpool vs. Real Madrid in the Champions League final — but what's his record like with both teams?
Dan Gibbs
Karim Benzema is favourite to win the Ballon d'Or but Sadio Mane may have the trophies to deserve it instead. Will the UEFA Champions League final decide the race?
Liverpool take on Real Madrid in a mouthwatering Champions League final clash. The Sporting News 7 podcast has you covered.
Carlo Ancelotti has a chance to add to his remarkable career total in the 2022 UEFA Champions League final, while Jurgen Klopp is on the verge of immortality with Liverpool. Here's where the German stands all-time compared to Don Carlo.
Mohamed Salah said he wanted to play Real Madrid in the Champions League final, and now he gets his wish after a historic comeback from Real Madrid over Man City in the semifinal stage. Here's why the Egyptian star wants the rematch.
The 2022 UEFA Champions League final is poised to be an epic encounter as Liverpool and Real Madrid do battle in Paris.
Find out what time the Liverpool vs. Real Madrid final will start in your part of the world.
This year's decider will take place in Paris at the Stade de France but will attract viewers from every corner of the world.
Frank Leboeuf believes Liverpool are the stronger side heading into Saturday's Champions League final, even if the "spirit" of Real Madrid impresses the former France defender.
Ahead of the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid, former Arsenal midfielder Stewart Robson has picked out Trent Alexander-Arnold and Toni Kroos as weaknesses to exploit for either side.
The Sporting News speaks to Neil Atkinson of The Anfield Wrap ahead of the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid.
Liverpool are chasing revenge and Real Madrid want to add to their 13 Champions League and European Cup titles when the pair meet in the final. Here's how to watch the action free on Virgin Media and BT.
Liverpool take on Real Madrid in the Champions League final in Paris on May 28 - here's all the latest information you need to know about the crunch clash at the Stade de France.
There are seven European places up for grabs in the Premier League and two of the spots are still up for grabs going into the final day: Will Tottenham or Arsenal make the Champions League? Man United or West Ham in the Europa League?
Chelsea have sat comfortably inside the top four for most of this campaign, and while the pressure briefly ramped up towards the end of the season, the Blues are back in the Champions League next season.
Sporting News takes a look at what comes next for Celtic after a successful debut season for Ange Postecoglou yielded two trophies and automatic qualification for the UEFA Champions League group stages in 2022/23.
All you need to know about Villarreal defender Pau Torres, who has been linked with some of Europe's top teams.
Jeorge Bird
West Ham are in a top four battle in the Premier League and alive the knockout stage of the Europa League - how likely is it that they will qualify for next season's edition of the top European club tournament?
George Priestman
Pep Guardiola has a catalogue of high-profile Champions League defeats to his name. But he coached a near-flawless tie against Real Madrid before Man City's stunning late collapse.
Liverpool and Real Madrid will meet in the Champions League final for the second time in five seasons. History beckons for Jurgen Klopp or Carlo Ancelotti, while Mohamed Salah is ready for revenge, and Karim Benzema could have the Ballon d'Or at stake.
Man City had a two-goal aggregate lead with one minute to play in their Champions League semifinal series. Real Madrid erased it in stoppage time and Guardiola had some explaining to do postgame.
Real Madrid were behind within two minutes of their semi-final against Manchester City and were still going out in stoppage-time of the second leg. Yet somehow, they found a way.
Real Madrid staged an incredible comeback to make it through to the Champions League final against Liverpool, defeating Manchester City in an instant semi-final classic.
Carlo Ancelotti's side will host Manchester City in the semi-finals of the Champions League, with Real Madrid trailing 4-3 from the first leg at Etihad Stadium.
Villarreal put Liverpool to the test in the second leg of their Champions League semifinal matchup in Spain, but goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli put in a brutal performance in the second half that helped the Reds reach the final.
Liverpool have sealed their place in the Champions League final with a brilliant late fightback against Villarreal to win 3-2 on the night in Spain.
After an instant classic in the first 90 minutes, the second leg has a lot to live up to. With a spot in the Champions League final on the line, we look at potential betting angles for the high-stakes matchup.
Unai Emery might not be a great footballing ideologue like Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp. But his pragmatism is perfect for Villarreal.
Here are some potential betting angles for the second leg of a semifinal series that looks to be a formality after Liverpool brushed aside a well-coached Villarreal squad in the first leg.
Manchester City prospered by finding greater control last season, but their recent matches with Liverpool and Real Madrid were thrilling, chaotic affairs. Kevin De Bruyne was inspired in both games.
With UEFA announcing that Russian clubs are officially banned from European play, Scottish clubs are the immediate beneficiaries, with Celtic and Rangers now battling for a spot in the group stage.
Mohamed Salah has only scored in one of his past nine Liverpool appearances. But he is still contributing to Jurgen Klopp's quadruple bid.
Sadio Mane and Trent Alexander-Arnold impressed for Liverpool against Villarreal, as Jurgen Klopp could reflect on a job well done in the Champions League semi-final first leg.
An own goal from Pervis Estupinan and a strike from Sadio Mane put Liverpool in control of their Champions League semi-final tie against Villarreal.
Everything you need to know after Villarreal progressed to the Champions League semi-finals, taking on Premier League giants Liverpool. Here's the date, time, TV channels, managers' records and more.
Man City led Real Madrid 2-0, 3-1 and 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium. But Karim Benzema left another famous comeback on the cards.
Liverpool host Villarreal at Anfield in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinals on April 27, when Jurgen Klopp's Premier League title-chasers face a tough task against the Liga side led by former Arsenal manager Unai Emery. Here's how to tune in, as well as the latest team news and betting odds.
The first leg of Man City's Champions League semifinal against Real Madrid at the Etihad was an unforgettable 90 minutes that provided storybook twists and turns and sets up a mouth-watering second leg at the Bernabeu next week.
Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool have a tough Champions League semifinal matchup against European king Unai Emery and Spanish side Villarreal, with the first leg at Anfield.
The stats behind Manchester City's Champions League semi-final first-leg victory over Real Madrid. Our numbers and facts include head-to-head streaks, Karim Benzema chasing Cristiano Ronaldo's record and much more.
Nathan Evans
Kevin De Bruyne and Karim Benzema each made their cases for being the best player on the planet right now during Manchester City's 4-3 win over Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Oleksandr Zinchenko was once again Pep Guardiola's unsung hero.
Manchester City have a one-goal advantage in their Champions League semi-final. The first leg saw seven goals, with a Karim Benzema brace not enough to avoid defeat for Real Madrid.
Chelsea came close, but not close enough, to overcoming a 3-1 first leg deficit against Real Madrid. Here's a list of the best almost-comebacks of recent years.
A high-powered matchup pits Pep Guardiola against a familiar foe as Man City hosts Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal matchup at the Etihad.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinal series between Manchester City and Real Madrid from the Etihad Stadium.
Graham Caygill
Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and Casemiro together helped Real Madrid dominate the Champions League. But are they still Carlo Ancelotti's best bet in midfield against Manchester City?
Real Madrid will face Manchester City for the seventh time in the Champions League when they travel to the Etihad Stadium for the first leg of this season's semifinal. Here is what happened in the previous meetings.
Manchester City survived a brutal contest with Atletico Madrid to set up a Champions League semi-final with Real Madrid. This is how the quarter-final second leg played out.
Benfica were seen to have no chance by many, but they scored three at Anfield to push Liverpool all the way. They couldn't complete the comeback, and Liverpool will face Villarreal in the Champions League semi-finals.
A look at the price paid by Spain's Atletico Madrid to land Portugal star Joao Felix and whether he can be expected to remain at the La Liga club for much longer.
All the information you need on how to watch Liverpool vs. Benfica, as Jurgen Klopp's side look to build on a 3-1 first-leg victory to secure a spot in the semi-finals of the Champions League.
All the key information on how to watch the Champions League quarter-finals as Pep Guardiola's Manchester City hold a narrow one-goal ahead of the second leg at Atletico Madrid.
Defending European champions Chelsea performed an incredible turnaround to take the lead away at Real Madrid but Marcos Alonso's disallowed goal ultimately cost the Blues a spot in the semifinals.
Chelsea managed to overcome their 3-1 first leg deficit at the Bernabeu on Tuesday, going ahead in the tie - but Real Madrid made a comeback of their own, as Karim Benzema's header sees them through to the semi-finals.
Villarreal are through to the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League for the first time in 16 years after shocking Bayern Munich.
Bayern Munich have suffered another Champions League nightmare as Unai Emery's Villa have dumped the Bundesliga giants out at the quarterfinal stage for the second successive season.
As Europe's best clubs compete to advance to the final four of the 2021-22 Champions League, we look at how the semifinal matchups are determined in the buildup to the May 28 final.
Bayern Munich were last crowned champions in 2020, but how many times have the Bundesliga giants won Europe's most historic competition?
The UEFA Champions League quarter-finals continue this week as Bayern Munich, Villarreal, Real Madrid, Chelsea, Liverpool, Benfica, Atletico Madrid and Manchester City battle for the final four.
Simon Borg
After Chelsea's 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid, here's a look at when two-goal deficits were overturned from the first legs of Champions League knockout ties.
The second leg between these two European heavyweights promises to provide goals and drama, with the defending European champs Chelsea needing two goals to tie the series and three goals to advance.
Real Madrid host Chelsea in the second leg of their Champions League quarterfinal, as Thomas Tuchel's men have it all to do to keep their title defense alive and make the final four of Europe's elite competition.
Bayern Munich take on Villarreal at the Allianz Arena, where Julian Nagelsmann's side will need to overcome a one-goal deficit if they want to progress to the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League.
Karim Benzema moved himself into elite company on multiple fronts with his trio of strikes against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the Champions League quarterfinals.
Arnaut Danjuma was on target as Villarreal caused a major surprise by beating Bayern Munich 1-0.
Karim Benzema scored his second consecutive Champions League hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Chelsea 3-1. Kai Havertz was on target for the hosts.
Gareth Bale starred for Wales in the international break, but will he feature for Real Madrid against Chelsea in the Champions League? Sporting News breaks down his injury record, season stats and more.
How to bet the most high-profile matchup of this year's Champions League quarterfinals pitting the defending European champs against the runaway La Liga leaders Real Madrid.
Phil Foden made the difference when Pep Guardiola introduced him for Manchester City against Atletico Madrid. But should the England star have started in the Champions League quarter-final?
Eden Hazard is considered a Chelsea legend, but will he play against his former club when the two sides meet in the Champions League quarter-finals? Sporting News on his injury record, games this season and more.
Two heavyweights and Champions League title favorites meet at the quarterfinal stage in a rematch of their 2021 semifinal showdown won by Chelsea. Both teams are coming off shaky domestic league performances with questions to answer at Stamford Bridge.
Carrie Dunn
Chelsea host Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday. Thomas Tuchel has a formidable record against the 13-time winners.
It was a tidy road victory by Liverpool in Portugal as they return to Anfield with a 3-1 aggregate-goal advantage. The high mark goes to the newest Liverpool star, who continues to leave his mark on the club in just a few brief months.
Manchester City claimed a 1-0 Champions League quarter-final win over Atletico Madrid. Kevin De Bruyne scored the only goal of the game as Pep Guardiola's substitutions came up trumps.
Liverpool are looking to extend their incredible recent run of form as they head to Portugal to face Benfica in the quarterfinals of the Champions League. Follow it live.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have dominated Champions League goalscoring for more than a decade. But is Robert Lewandowski ready to establish himself as the new number one?
Liverpool's Champions League successes under Jurgen Klopp have been all about the Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino front three. But Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota have given them a thrilling new dimension.
Manchester City face a major test in their push for Champions League glory in 2022 as they host La Liga giants Atletico Madrid in a quarterfinal first leg at the Etihad Stadium.
Liverpool hit the road to face Portuguese giants Benfica for their Champions League quarterfinal first leg on Tuesday, April 5 with Jurgen Klopp's side still chasing a potential quadruple.
Diego Simeone and Pep Guardiola are giants of European football in the 21st century. Remarkably, they have only faced each other in the dugout three times ahead of Manchester City's Champions League quarter-final showdown with Atletico Madrid.
Manchester City will have to share the goals around until Erling Haaland or another striker arrives. But Riyad Mahrez is standing tall with the most prolific season of his career.
How has the situation changed with buying tickets for Chelsea matches? The details around the licence revision and what it means for fans.
Manchester United will end 2021-22 without a major trophy as the club appears to be on the brink of crisis or major change this summer. Where has it all gone wrong for United in the post Sir Alex Ferguson era.
