Tag: Basel
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Schalke push champions Real Madrid to the limit; Porto through
Embed from Getty Images Real Madrid were pushed to the very end by Bundesliga side Schalke on Tuesday evening, narrowly progressing to the quarter-finals of the Champions League with a 5-4 aggregate win. Carlo Ancelotti’s side approached the tie with a 2-0 first leg lead but their recent form had seen them gain much criticism…
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Champions League Team of the Week: Courtois in superb form
The first four Champions League last-16 ties got underway this week, with Real Madrid, Chelsea and Bayern Munich all in action. Defending champions Madrid faced German side Schalke in Gelsenkirchen and they produced a fairly solid display which saw them secure a 2-0 win, making them the favourites to progress. Chelsea grabbed an all-important away…
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Basel mock Chelsea, Spurs and Liverpool with Tweet
Basel have mocked three Premier League clubs after their most recent triumph over English opposition by posting a cheeky picture on Instagram. The Swiss champions held Liverpool to a 1-1 draw on Tuesday evening to join Real Madrid in the knock-out stages, securing a third famous win against English sides in recent years. Basel beat…
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Champions League Results: Real Madrid remain unbeaten
A look at all the action from Tuesday’s final Group games in the Champions League. Atletico Madrid and Juventus met in Turin with both already qualified for the last-16 and they played out a 0-0 draw, although the home side had most of the possession during the game. Malmo and Olympiacos battled it out for…
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Champions League Preview: Anfield braced for Basel
Tuesday night’s Champions League action sees Liverpool face Basel in what is a must-win game for Brendan Rodgers’s side. Despite just four points from their five games in Group B, Rodgers knows his side can progress to the knock-out stages with a win against Swiss side Basel. However, the visitors arrive in good form and…
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Ancelotti: Basel better than Liverpool
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti says that Basel are better than Liverpool at present and expects them to qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League. Madrid clinched top spot in Group B by beating the Swiss champions 1-0 at St Jakob Park on Wednesday, leaving Swiss side Basel and Liverpool to fight it…
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Schar rejects Arsenal to agree Juventus contract
Arsenal target Fabian Schar has agreed terms in principle to join Juventus in January. The 22-year-old has been linked with a move away from Basel in recent summer’s but failed to see a move develop, although his recent comments to Swiss media claim that he would be open for a switch to Italy or England.…
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Juventus jump ahead of Arsenal in Schar race
Juventus have prioritised the signing of Basel defender Fabian Schar, jumping ahead of Arsenal, according to Tuttosport. The 22-year-old has been linked with a move away from Basel in recent summer’s but failed to see a move develop, although his recent comments to Swiss media claim that he would be open for a switch to…
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Arsenal handed boost as Schar wants move
Arsenal have been handed a massive boost in their pursuit of Basel defender Fabian Schar, who admitted he wants to leave the Swiss club. The 22-year-old has been linked with a move away from Basel in recent summer’s but failed to see a move develop. However, after speaking with Swiss media Blick, Schar gave his…
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Lacklustre Liverpool beaten in Switzerland by Basel
A Marco Streller was enough for Basel as they beat Liverpool in Switzerland on Wednesday evening in the Champions League. The Merseyside club started well and came close to scoring through Raheem Sterling, who despite putting the ball into the net – was ruled offside. From that moment, the home side grew into the game…
