Real Madrid: European champions 'have done remarkable things'

Real Madrid's latest European triumph has been built on drama and incredible comebacks - and has been achieved eight months after they were on the wrong end of one of the great Champions League shocks.

Last September, the Spanish giants were conducting an inquest after losing at home to Moldova's Sheriff Tiraspol in the group stage.

On Saturday, Real were crowned champions of Europe for a record 14th time - twice…

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Liverpool v Real Madrid: Champions League final a chance to end special season in style - Warnock

This has already been a season like no other for Liverpool, and it's only right they have a chance to end it in style.

Saturday's Champions League final against Real Madrid has been the focus since the dying moments of the Premier League campaign last weekend, when everyone at Anfield realised the title - and their hopes of an unprecedented quadruple - were gone.

However things…

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Mohamed Salah: Liverpool forward will be at Anfield next season 'for sure'

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah says he will be at Anfield next season "for sure" but would not be drawn over whether he will sign a new contract.



Salah's deal ends in June 2023, leading to speculation he could be sold if he did not sign a new one as he would leave on a free in a year's time.



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Manchester City players cement 'legend' status after winning a title race like no other

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola described his players as "legends" after they completed one of the most memorable comebacks in English Premier League history on Sunday.

At 2-0 down to Aston Villa with less than 15 minutes left, even the most ardent City fan must have been dreading the worst, knowing they needed a win to guarantee winning the league.

The game and the title looked to be…

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Liverpool win takes Premier League title race to the last day

And still there is hope for Liverpool.

A come-from-behind 2-1 win against Southampton on Tuesday night means Jurgen Klopp's men have a chance of winning the English Premier League this weekend.

It is, as Klopp himself said after the match, "not likely but possible" as Manchester City, the league's leader, is a point ahead and can secure a third title in four seasons if it beats Aston Villa at home Sunday.But Villa…

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Guillem Balague: How Arteta has led Arsenal to brink of Champions League after six-year absence

One of the things Mikel Arteta has done while in charge of Arsenal is plant an olive tree in the grounds outside his office.

He bought it not just as a reflection of his ideal football culture but also as a metaphor for Arsenal Football Club. While the fruit and leaves are the showpiece of the tree - the top players if you like - they are no more vital to its flourishing than the…

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Eddie Nketiah floors Leeds to strengthen Arsenal’s grip on fourth

Was this evidence that Arsenal will breeze across the finishing line and secure what, given the gloom around their prospects in August, would be a sensational return to Champions League football? Or was it fresh proof that they will make those who hold them dear chew anxiously until the bitter end, nerves hanging by a thread until the dying moments of the final day?

On Thursday night we may find out, given that…

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Jurgen Klopp looks on during the UEFA Champions League semifinal

Jurgen Klopp looks on during the UEFA Champions League semifinal second leg between Villarreal and Liverpool at Estadio de la Ceramica on May 3, 2022.

Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has questioned UEFA's allocation for tickets to the Champions League final in Paris later this month, admitting he understands the protests of some fans at the accessibility and cost of tickets.

On May 28, the 75,000 capacity Stade de…

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Real Madrid mounts stunning comeback to beat Manchester City and reach Champions League final

Real Madrid battled back from the brink of elimination to overcome Manchester City and book its place in the Champions League final.

For the third knockout tie in a row, Real looked down and out. Though this is a team that has become accustomed to improbable heroics, even by its own absurd standards Wednesday's late, late show to secure a 3-1 victory over City was cutting it…

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