Kick Off: Vinicius hits out at ref on Jesus goal; UCL POTW nominees revealed 👉

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TOP HEADLINES

De Bruyne, Gnabry & Busquets among candidates of UCL POTW, Aouar included

UEFA have announced the Player of the Week nominees for the Champions League games this week.

OFFICIAL: Man City file appeal at CAS against 2-year ban from UEFA competitions

Man City have filed an official appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the two-year ban from UEFA competitions.

UCL REPORTS

Real Madrid 1-2 Man City: Jesus & KDB finish blitz comeback, Ramos sent off

Manchester City completed a stunning comeback at the Santiago Bernabeu as Kevin De Bruyne's penalty secured a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.

Lyon 1-0 Juventus: Ronaldo fires blank as Sarri's side stunned by underdogs

Lucas Tousart scored the only goal as Lyon secured a slender 1-0 win over Juventus in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash.

VOICES

Everyone knows Jesus commits a foul for first goal - Vinicius hits out at ref

Vinicius Junior wasn't best pleased with some of the refereeing decisions made by Daniele Orsato during Real Madrid's 2-1 loss to Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday night.

Napoli keeper Ospina: Messi is a gentleman, he wasn't intentional to hit me

Napoli managed to limit Lionel Messi's output at the Stadio San Paolo on Tuesday in the Champions League as they held Barcelona to a 1-1 draw. 

Mbappe to 'young Kylians': We're crazy dreamers, dreaming doesn’t cost very much

To the kids in Bondy,

Maradona: Messi couldn't do what I did, but I'd like Napoli to sign him

Diego Armando Maradona says he would like Napoli to “have a Lionel Messi,” but says the Barcelona No 10 would never experience what “he went through” in the 1980s.

Casemiro: If there's one team who can turn this around, it's Real Madrid

Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro spoke to the cameras at the end of Real Madrid's defeat to Manchester City (1-2) in the Champions League last-16 first-leg at the Bernabeu.

THE THINGS HAPPENED

Alphonso Davies doesn't only dominate Chelsea, he's also flawless on comedy 🤣🎥

Bayern left-back Alphonso Davies has made headlines after destroying Chelsea's defence on Tuesday's UCL night. And one of his funny videos is back in demand.

OFFICIAL: Lewy ruled out for 4 weeks due to knee injury & will miss Chelsea tie

Bayern confirm Lewandowski has been ruled out for four weeks after suffering a knee injury against Chelsea on Tuesday.

Pogba, Rashford, Tuanzebe - Man Utd injury latest and expected return dates

Manchester United have just four players remaining on their injury list as they prepare to face Club Brugge in the Europa League.

4th UCL & 26th career red card - Ramos equals unwanted record

Sergio Ramos claimed his share of a rather unwanted record on Wednesday as he saw red during Manchester City's stunning Champions League comeback.

Ramos (13 goals) one goal less than Pique in UCL top-scoring defenders ranking

Real Madrid's captain has 13 goals in the UCL, one less than Pique, third in the ranking of UCL top-scoring defenders.

AF COLUMN & DEPTH

Aguero & Ramos lead Madrid & City combined XI as Blancos dominate defensive line

Real Madrid and Manchester City do battle in the Champions League on Wednesday as Guardiola will face his eternal enemy Real Madrid.

Ultimate tactician! Guardiola's tactical surprise pays off in Real Madrid win

As the ultimate tactician, Pep Guardiola tries to push the boundaries, and we saw an incredibly fluid set-up from Manchester City.

OFF THE PITCH

Italian football host posts sexy snap in support of Napoli before Barca draw

Italian football presenter Floriana Messina has got fans in a flurry once again after uploading a sexy snap on Instagram in support of Napoli on Tuesday night.

Pornhub star claims she got direct messaged by footballer who earns £61m-a-year

Pornhub star Lana Rhoades has revealed a high profile footballer with a £61million-a-year deal and 43m Instagram followers "slid into her DMs".

VIDEO OF THE DAY

This is Real Football, this is Real Madrid! Blancos' new AD fires the passion 🔥

Coach banned for 6 months after stripping in front of crowd in celebration 🎥

UEL FIXTURES OF THE DAY

UTC 2020/02/27 20:00   Arsenal vs Olympiacos

UTC 2020/02/27 20:00   Manchester United vs Club Brugge

UTC 2020/02/27 20:00   Ajax vs Getafe

UTC 2020/02/27 20:00   Inter vs Ludogorets Razgrad