Kick Off: Barcelona advance to the Europa League quarter-finals

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Match Reports

Galatasaray 1-2 Barcelona (agg 1:2) Pedri & Aubameyang send Barca into last 8

Barcelona advanced to the Europa League quarter-finals as they came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Galatasaray in Istanbul.

West Ham 2-0 Sevilla aet (Agg: 2-1): Andriy Yarmolenko wins tie for the Hammers

Andriy Yarmolenko was again the hero for West Ham as his extra-time goal knocked out Sevilla and sent the Hammers into the Europa League quarter-finals after a 2-0 victory on the night and 2-1 win on aggregate.

Roma 1-1 Vitesse (2-1 AGG): Giallorossi advance to quarterfinals

Tammy Abraham’s header from point-blank range in the final minute sent Roma through to the Conference League quarter-final after Vitesse had threatened to force extra time. 

These Things Happen

Galatasaray fans blast fireworks outside Barcelona's hotel through the night

Galatasaray supporters made sure to give Barcelona a fiery welcome ahead of their Europa League showdown on Thursday night.

UCL top scorer of this season: Lewandowski overtakes Sebastien Haller

Robert Lewandowski has overtaken Sebastien Haller at the top of the 2021/22 UEFA Champions League scoring charts.

England squad list revealed: Kane leads as Maguire in, Sancho & Rashford out

England National Team squad list: Kane & Grealish are in the lead, Maguire in

With tears in his eyes, Ronaldinho inducted into the World Soccer Hall of Fame

With tears of joy, and presented by Rafael Marquez, one of his best friends at Barcelona who won the 2005-2006 UEFA Champions League final in Paris against Arsenal, Ronaldinho led the tenth induction into the World Soccer Hall of Fame.

OFFICIAL: Benzema & Mbappe lead France squad, Dembele absent

Benzema & Mbappe lead France squad as Dembele has been absent

Boris Johnson delivers 'approval' as Saudi Media attempt Chelsea takeover

Prime minister Boris Johnson has given his indirect approval to Saudi Media's Chelsea takeover bid by talking about building a relationship between the UK and Middle Eastern partners.

OFFICIAL: Ronaldo & Bruno lead Portugal WCQ squad, Ruben Dias absent

The Portugal National Team have released their WCQ squad list, Manchester United stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes are in the lead as Ruben Dias is absent for his injury.

OFFICIAL: Locatelli tests positive for Covid-19 & is in self-isolation

Unfortunately, Manuel Locatelli tests positive for Covid-19.

Frank Lampard breaks hand in wild Everton celebrations after win over Newcastle

Everton manager Frank Lampard broke his hand celebrating a late 1-0 win over Newcastle which ignited their fight to avoid relegation, but he is prepared to sustain more damage if it means similar results.

Kurt Zouma and his brother have been charged under the Animal Welfare Act

Kurt Zouma and his brother Yoan have been charged under the Animal Welfare Act, the RSPCA has announced.

What They Say

Xavi: Barcelona are in a good place ahead of El Clasico, but that means nothing

Xavi Hernandez was full of praise for his Barcelona side as they advanced to the Europa League quarter-finals with a 2-1 aggregate victory over Galatasaray.

Pedri: Comparing me to Messi is crazy

After inspiring Barcelona to a brilliant comeback against Galatasaray in the Europa League last 16, Pedri has played down comparisons with Camp Nou legend Lionel Messi.

Allegri insists Juve's 'ugly' shock UCL exit against Villarreal is NOT a failure

Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri claims labelling his side a 'failure' following their shock last-16 Champions League exit at the hands of Villarreal is unfair.

Deschamps on Benzema: The best are decisive in big games

Two new faces in Didier Deschamps' squad of 23 for the forthcoming international friendlies against the Ivory Coast on 26th March, in Marseille - and South Africa, three days later in Lille.

Evra: "Players go to Man Utd for the money, not the history. Football is ruined"

Things seem to keep getting worse for Manchester United. The Red Devils were recently eliminated from the UEFA Champions League after losing 1-0 to Atletico Madrid at Old Trafford on Tuesday.

These Things Happen

The Simeone conundrum: Neither Klopp, Xavi nor Rangnick understand his methods

The style of play that Diego Simeone has implemented at Atletico Madrid has been criticised on various occasions, both by Champions League opponents as well as domestic rivals.