Cautious Flick plays down Barca’s Champions League title credentials
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick tempered expectations and said on Tuesday it was still too early to think about silverware despite making an outstanding start in his first season at the club with 13 wins from 15 games in all competitions. The German coach said he understood fans’ excitement after a 4-0 LaLiga win over Real […]
Valencia and Levante request match postponements after deadly floods
Valencia and Levante have requested the postponement of their Spanish league matches this weekend following the devastating recent floods in the region, both clubs announced on Tuesday. More than 200 people died after heavy rains last week caused waterways to overflow, creating flash floods that surged through suburbs south of the city of Valencia, sweeping […]
Atletico coach praises PSG ahead of teams’ first clash
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone spoke in glowing terms about Paris St Germain and their manager Luis Enrique before the teams meet for the very first time in the Champions League on Wednesday. Atletico have won nine of their 16 fixtures against French opposition in Europe’s elite club competition but have never crossed paths with […]
Bayern coach Kompany wants win over Benfica after-back-to-back defeats
MUNICH, Germany, 
– Bayern Munich will look to get their Champions League season back on track with victory over visitors Benfica on Wednesday, and the new competition format plays no role in the team’s planning, coach Vincent Kompany said on Tuesday. The Bavarians lead the Bundesliga title race but have lost two of their […]
Sabalenka to end year as number one after Gauff downs Swiatek at WTA Finals
Coco Gauff beat defending champion Iga Swiatek 6-3 6-4 at the WTA Finals in Riyadh on Tuesday to reach the semi-finals and ensure Aryna Sabalenka would finish the year as world number one. It was Gauff’s second win over Swiatek in 13 meetings. Gauff, 20, is unbeaten in the orange round-robin group having defeated fellow […]