Kick Off: Benzema inspires Real Madrid win vs Chelsea, Bayern lose to Villarreal

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Match Reports

Chelsea 1-3 Real Madrid: The Blues stunned by Benzema's back-to-back hat-trick

The visitors put in a famous shift at Stamford Bridge as their star striker netted a hat-trick. 

Villarreal 1-0 Bayern: Danjuma's goal helps Emery's side defeat Bundesliga giant

Villarreal pulled off a shock result as they narrowly beat Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich 1-0 in the first leg of their quarter-final tie.

Top Headline

'Two jealous 👀'? Ronaldo leaves comment under Rooney's IG after slammed by him

Cristiano Ronaldo comments on  Wayne Rooney’s Instagram post after his appearance on Monday Night Football where he criticized Ronaldo for ‘not doing enough’

OFFICIAL: Ronald Koeman will return to coach Netherlands in 2023

Ronald Koeman is set to return to the Dutch National Team as their coach from 1st January 2023 onwards. He will replace Louis van Gaal after the World Cup.

Man Utd are 'VERY CLOSE' to appointing Ten Hag as their new permanent manager

Manchester United have held formal talks with Ajax to establish the full terms of Erik ten Hag’s release, with an agreement to appoint the Dutchman described as ‘very close’.

These Things Happen

FC Barcelona could offer Sergino Dest to sign Lewandowski

The United States men’s national team player is having a hard time to earn a starting role with the LaLiga giants and he could leave in the summer after just one season.

Former Man United boss Ferguson 'still earns an eye-watering £235,000 A WEEK'

Sir Alex Ferguson is reportedly still earning the equivalent of £235,000 a week, nine years after retiring as Manchester United manager.

Salah is joined by teammates Robertson and Arnold in a recovery pool session

Mo Salah, Andy Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold resembled somewhat of a boy band as they took to the pool for a recovery session following Liverpool's 3-1 win over Benfica on Tuesday.

Macron makes Mbappe's PSG future a matter of state

According to reports in France, Emmanuel Macron has personally intervened to try and persaude Kylian Mbappe to remain at PSG this summer.

Former Chelsea goalkeeper Courtois is BOOED on his return to Stamford Bridge

Thibaut Courtois was booed on his second return to Stamford Bridge, the first time with fans, after his acrimonious departure from the club in 2018.

What They Say

'Benzema is Spiderman, he's God!' - Casillas leads reaction to UCL hat-trick

The Blancos forward put on a famous performance against the Blues on Wednesday

Tuchel after defeat to Real Madrid: “Is the tie still alive? NO”

The visitors put in a famous shift at Stamford Bridge as their star striker Karim Benzema netted a hat-trick.

Ferdinand: Felix 'won't enjoy' Simeone's negative tactics at Atletico

Rio Ferdinand has claimed Atletico Madrid are failing to 'get the best' from Joao Felix after a toothless attacking display against Manchester City.

Koke hits back at Guardiola after he blasted Simeone's tactics

Atletico captain Koke has responded to Pep Guardiola's comments about his side's formation following their 1-0 defeat to the Premier League giants on Tuesday evening.

Edouard Mendy and Antonio Rudiger criticised by Joe Cole after costly mix-up

Hapless Chelsea duo Edouard Mendy and Antonio Rudiger were singled out for criticism by Joe Cole after their mix-up resulted in a third goal for Real Madrid.

Ferran Torres: I would kidnap Dembele to keep him at Barcelona

Barcelona face a Europa League quarter-final first leg against Eintracht Frankfurt this Thursday and Ferran Torres was at the Frankfurt Stadion to face questions not only on the tie, but also on the future of his team-mates.

In-Depth

Modric, De Bruyne and more: 5 best midfielders in the world right now (2021/22)

Midfielders play an extremely important role in any football team. Players in the center of the park often act as a link between defense and attack.