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The Blancos captain has escaped punishment for appearing in the tunnel while serving a ban and will be eligible for the Champions League semi-finals Real Madrid will be able to call upon skipper Sergio Ramos in a Champions League semi-final clash with Bayern Munich after seeing him escape UEFA punishment. It had been suggested that the World Cup winner would face further sanction on the back of the suspension served at the quarter-final stage. Having been handed a one-match ban for yellow card accumulation, Ramos was forced to sit out the second leg of a heavyweight clash with Juventus. He was, however, in attendance at Santiago Bernabeu and watched on from the sidelines as Real surrendered a three-goal advantage . As that contest entered a thrilling climax, Ramos left his seat in stands and headed for the touchline. The Blancos were awarded a controversial stoppage-time penalty against Juve, resulting in a chaotic finish to the game. Ramos was among those caught up...

The Gunners must overcome La Liga opposition to keep their European dreams alive, with Marseille facing Red Bull Salzburg in the other last-four tie Arsenal will face Atletico Madrid in the Europa League semi-finals, with Marseille paired with Red Bull Salzburg in the other last-four encounter. With the Gunners having slipped out of contention for a top-four finish in the Premier League, continental glory is now required in order to rejoin the Champions League elite. Like Manchester United in 2017, Arsenal are having to prioritise European football over their domestic endeavours in an effort to secure a seat at the top table. Arsene Wenger saw his side put in a nervy showing against CSKA Moscow in their last outing on Thursday, with two late goals required in Russia to put that encounter to bed. They did prevail 6-3 on aggregate, but not before being given a scare. The Gunners will know that they cannot afford any more wobbles if they are to emerge victorious, with At...

European football's elite club competition has reached the last four, with the Reds chasing a sixth continental crown and the Blancos three in a row Liverpool will face Roma in the Champions League semi-finals, with Real Madrid taking on Bayern Munich. The Reds stunned Premier League leaders Manchester City in the last eight, and have been rewarded with a meeting against Serie A opponents who caused their own shock at the quarter-final stage. Roma trailed La Liga giants Barcelona by three goals heading into the second leg of a heavyweight encounter, but produced a stirring fightback on Italian soil to progress on away goals . Liverpool also did much of their best work in front of their own supporters to reach this point, with City thumped 3-0 at Anfield. Jurgen Klopp’s side then won 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium to remain in the hunt for a sixth European crown. A meeting with Roma will see the Reds reunited with a side they faced in the 1984 final and a foe they last ...

The Real Madrid star netted his 10th career goal against Juventus in the competition, setting yet another record Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty deep into stoppage time on Wednesday sent Real Madrid through to the Champions League semi-finals, and also established yet another record for the Portugal star in the competition. With Madrid down 3-0 to Juventus on the night and the quarter-final tie level at 3-3 on aggregate, Ronaldo buried a penalty in the 97th minute at the Santiago Bernabeu. The goal – scored against Wojciech Szczesny after Gianluigi Buffon had been red carded in possibly his final Champions League game – was Ronaldo's 10th career goal against Juve in the Champions League. That figure is more than any other player has against a specific opponent in the competition. Prior to the game, Ronaldo shared the record with Lionel Messi, who has scored nine goals against Arsenal in the Champions League. Ronaldo scored three of Madrid's four goals in the q...

"That was a human reaction and I think he should have been understood." Massimiliano Allegri responded to Gianluigi Buffon's red card. Massimiliano Allegri defended Gianluigi Buffon's reaction after the Juventus captain and goalkeeper was sent off for protesting Real Madrid's stoppage-time penalty in the Champions League. Juventus were eliminated 4-3 on aggregate in the quarter-finals, despite Wednesday's 3-1 victory over Madrid, who benefited from a dramatic last-gasp penalty at the Santiago Bernabeu. Buffon and Juve were poised to force extra time after remarkably erasing Madrid's 3-0 first-leg lead, until Cristiano Ronaldo broke their hearts with a spot-kick at the death. Two-time reigning champions Madrid were awarded a penalty after Lucas Vazquez was fouled by defender Medhi Benatia, sparking a furious protest from Buffon, who was shown a red card having confronted referee Michael Oliver. "There was too much confusion, and this is...

The Blaugrana crashed out of the Champions League on away goals after a shock 3-0 loss in Italy that sees their treble hopes go up in smoke The famous Champions League comeback happened after all on Tuesday – just not in the game everyone expected. While all of the talk in the build-up was about whether Manchester City could overturn a three-goal deficit against Liverpool, few gave Roma much hope of a turnaround at home to Barcelona. But the Serie A side pulled off a rousing remontada to dash the Catalans' Champions League dreams and also their hopes of winning the treble. Barca had not lost in Europe or in La Liga all season prior to this match, but some warning signs were there. Last Wednesday's 4-1 win over Roma arrived courtesy of two own goals and also a scoreline that flattered the Blaugrana hugely. Roma had been excellent in the Camp Nou clash and the final result was excessive punishment. The tie appeared to be over. But against Leganes on Saturday, ...

The Egypt and Brazil forwards have now netted eight times in this year's competition, a tally that had never been reached before by a Red Mohamed Salah and Robert Firmino have entered the record books for Liverpool as the highest scorers in a single Champions League campaign. The Egypt international was in sparkling form to help the Reds thrash Manchester City 3-0 in the quarter-final first leg last week. And he was on target again on Tuesday as Jurgen Klopp's side hit back to level the second leg at 1-1 and all but secure their place in the semi-finals after being outplayed in the first half. Salah's strike, moreover, was his eighth in this year's Champions League, a mark no Liverpool player had ever managed in the competition. Five of the forward's goals came in the group stage, while he was also on target in a 5-0 last-16 victory over Porto as well as in both quarter-final legs. Salah also hit in the qualifying phase against Hoffenheim, althoug...

      The Reds still have a big task to book a Champions League semi-final berth despite leading by three goals, says their former midfielder.Xabi Alonso has warned Liverpool that their job is only half done in the Champions League quarter-finals, despite taking a commanding lead against Manchester City.      Liverpool turned on the style at Anfield on wednesday to record a stunning 3-0 victory over Pep Guardiola's side – Mohamed Salah, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Sadio Mane all scoring before half-time.It was another disappointing defeat for City against Jurgen Klopp's Reds, following their 4-3 Premier League reverse in January, but Alonso has urged caution ahead of Tuesday's return leg.       "They have shown they can beat anyone, the atmosphere was thrilling at Anfield," Alonso told Omnisport."The first half was unbelievable, to score three goals against City. The way they play they can be very happy, but it's not done.  ...

Liverpool super forward president Mohammed sallah has been voted UEFA Champions league  player of the week with whooping 57% votes. Congratulations to Him and Liverpool fc!!!!!!!!!!