Tag: UCL

EXPLAINER: Why VAR Disallowed Álvarez’s Penalty Against Real Madrid

Ganiyu Amodu

+ What Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone said at the post-match press conference   Controversy struck during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second-leg clash between Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid when VAR overturned Julián Álvarez’s penalty, sparking heated debate. The decision to disallow Julián Álvarez’s penalty, which played a pivotal role in Atlético Madrid’s elimination, sparked outrage among fans, pundits, and notably, head coach Diego Simeone. Platforms Africa reports that on Wednesday night at the Metropolitano Stadium, the penalty shootout reached a pivotal moment as Álvarez stepped forward…

Read More

UCL: Real Madrid Meet Atletico Madrid As Bayern Munich Play Bayer Leverkusen + FULL DRAW

Ganiyu Amodu

The draw for this season’s UEFA Champions League Round of 16 has been conducted on Friday. Current holders Real Madrid will take on rivals Atletico Madrid in the pick of the bunch. There will also be an all-Bundesliga clash between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen. Arsenal have been paired against PSV, while Liverpool take on Paris Saint-Germain. I’m Not Looking For Wahala Anymore, I’m Looking For Money – Portable NIPCO Converts 15,000 Vehicles To CNG, Secures 25-Year Gas Distribution Licenses The ties for the round of 16 will be played…

Read More

EXPLAINER: All You Need To Know About The New UEFA Champions League Format

ADEOLA YUSUF

The main round of the all-new UEFA Champions League season is to get under way in September. The draw for the bigger and changed-up tournament takes place in Monaco on Thursday, but it won’t be the same as previous years – not entirely anyway. Here’s how the upcoming season will play out: How many teams will participate in the Champions League? The updated version of the Champions League will see 36 clubs feature in the main round of the competition, an increase from 32 under the old format. How will…

Read More