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Ajax had won the first leg semi-final 1-0 against Tottenham, but by suffering a 3-2 loss in the second leg, they were knocked out of the tournament as Tottenham progressed 3-3 on away goals to the finals of the Champions League. (Photo: AFP)

‘We deserved to reach the Champions League final’, says Frenkie de Jong

Ajax was left heartbroken as they conceded a goal in the 96th minute in the match against Tottenham, resulting in last minute 3-2 victory.

09 May 2019 11:19 AM

The result ended Ajax’s long, and barely plausible, ride through three preliminary rounds, starting in July, to the last four of the competition. (Photo: AFP)

'We gave silly goals away', says Ajax captain, Matthijs De Light

Having lost the first leg in London 1-0, Spurs secured their place in the final thanks to a hat-trick from Moura which completed a 3-2 win.

09 May 2019 9:47 AM

After Liverpool fought back from a 3-0 first-leg defeat to beat Barcelona 4-3 on aggregate on Tuesday, the final will be an all-English affair. (Photo: AP)

'It was a non-tactical performance, more of a fight and heart performance': Eriksen

Having lost the first leg in London 1-0, Tottenham got off to the worst possible start in Amsterdam by going 2-0 down on the night.

09 May 2019 9:28 AM

Tottenham looked down and out at the break as they trailed 2-0, 3-0 on aggregate, but were transformed in the second half with Brazilian Lucas Moura, Kane’s stand-in, scoring a hat-trick to send the Londoners through on away goals. (Photo: AP)

Harry Kane's visit to Spurs' dressing room inspired Spurs to comeback vs ajax

Kane, who sprinted onto the pitch to celebrate with his team mates, could possibly return for the biggest game in the club’s history.

09 May 2019 9:10 AM

Ajax skipper Matthijs de Ligt’s fifth-minute header and a superb 35th minute effort by Hakim Ziyech put Ajax 3-0 ahead on aggregate by halftime at a raucous Johan Cruyff Arena. (Photo: AP)

UCL 2018-19: Lucas nets treble to give Spurs 3-2 win vs ajax, puts Spurs into final

A day after Liverpool beat Barcelona 4-0 to overturn a 3-0 first-leg deficit, Tottenham came back from the dead to reach final.

09 May 2019 8:50 AM

Marca’s ratings, which judge individual performances by awarding players between one and three stars, gave seven of Barca’s starting 11 no stars at all. (Photo: AFP)

Spanish media reacts to Barcelona's collapse against Liverpool; see pics

Barca’s Luis Suarez and Sergio Busquets apologised to fans after the game, as did Valverde.

08 May 2019 4:08 PM

Barca looked on course to reach the final for the first time since 2015 after Lionel Messi inspired them to a 3-0 win in the first leg but they were overwhelmed by Liverpool’s pressure in the second leg. (Photo: AFP)

Sergio Busquets apologises to fans after defeat against Liverpool

It is the second year in a row Barca have thrown away a three-goal lead from the first leg to exit the competition.

08 May 2019 11:10 AM

The Reds had lost the first-leg 3-0 against Barcelona and had a mountain to climb in the second leg. (Photo: AP)

'We feel like we can beat anyone': Virgil van Dijk

Van Dijk was instrumental in Liverpool's win over Barcelona as he helped the team in keeping a clean sheet in the 4-0 win.

08 May 2019 10:36 AM

Liverpool started playing with an aggressive mindset right from the beginning of the game. Their efforts paid rich dividends as Divock Origi netted the first goal for the Reds in the seventh minute. (Photo: AFP)

Liverpool stuns Barcelona to storm into Champions League Final

Liverpool is the first English side to reach back-to-back finals in the Champions League since Manchester United in 2008 and 2009.

08 May 2019 10:23 AM

Want to promote sports through my films, says Farhan Akhtar

In a freewheeling chat, Farhan Akhtar talks about his love for football and why it is essential for children to pursue a sport.

08 May 2019 7:17 AM

Salah was stretchered off during Liverpool's tense 3-2 win at Newcastle on Saturday that kept alive their chances of a first Premier League title in 29 year. (Photo: AFP)

Liverpool seek 'new heroes' as Salah to miss UCL clash against Barcelona

Roberto Firmino will also be absent against Spanish champions at Anfield, leaving Klopp without two of his most potent attacking weapons.

07 May 2019 3:18 PM

Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah will not feature in the clash as the former is recovering from a muscle injury while the latter was ruled out after suffering a concussion. (Photo: AFP)

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold hopeful of reaching Champions League final

The 20-year old felt that it is going to be 'really hard' for them but they still got that belief to produce one of those special nights.

07 May 2019 12:54 PM

Liverpool faced a humiliating 3-0 defeat from Barcelona in the first leg of semi-finals. (Photo: AFP)

Mohammed Salah to miss Barcelona clash, confirms Juergen Klopp

Salah sustained a concussion during Liverpool's Premier League clash with Newcastle on Sunday.

07 May 2019 12:44 PM

Tempers flared with three players sent off and a bust-up between French midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko and coach Gennaro Gattuso on the sidelines. (Photo: AP/PTI)

Serie A: AC Milan revives Champions League hopes with a 2-1 win over Bologna

Milan had dropped out of the European places after a draw against Parma and loss to Torino but now are level with Roma who are 6th.

07 May 2019 11:05 AM

Tottenham go into their biggest game for decades on a low note after losing 1-0 at Bournemouth on Saturday, a defeat that stopped them wrapping up a place in next season's Champions League via a top-four finish in the Premier League. (Photo: AFP)

'it's in our hands to be in a good position at the end of the season': Pochettino

Pochettino is convinced Tottenham can still reach the club's maiden Champions League final despite losing the first leg last week.

07 May 2019 10:22 AM

On Monday, Liverpool FC in an official statement said that the player won't be taking part in the semi-final clash due to a concussion. (Photo: File)

'Liverpool will miss Salah, but they still've Shaqiri, Sturridge, and Origi': Suarez

Both Robert Firmino and Mohamed Salah have been ruled out, resulting in a huge blow to Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool.

07 May 2019 10:11 AM

Alexis Sanchez, making his first United start since March 2, was replaced early in the second half, before Isaac Mbenza’s first-ever Premier League goal got the hosts level on the hour mark following an error from Luke Shaw. (Photo: AFP)

Premier League: United draws 1-1 vs Hudderfield, loses UCL berth

Looking for a first win in five in all competitions, United made a fast start, and took the lead in the 8th minute through Scott McTominay.

06 May 2019 12:10 PM

Arsenal then handed their London rivals Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur a welcome gift by only drawing 1-1 at home to a Brighton & Hove Albion side whose top-flight survival had been sealed 24 hours earlier. That meant Chelsea were guaranteed a top-four finish while Tottenham Hotspur, whose domestic form has collapsed culminating in a nine-man defeat at Bournemouth on Saturday, are all but assured of a Champions League spot due to their superior goal difference. (Photo: AP)

Premier League: Chelsea beats Watford 3-0 to secure UCL berth

Manchester United will not be joining Chelsea in the Champions League next season due to a woeful 1-1 draw away at Huddersfield Town.

06 May 2019 11:04 AM

Barca said in a statement the 21-year-old would undergo further tests on his right hamstring on Sunday. (Photo: AFP)

Ousmane Dembele likely to miss Barcelona’s UCL semi-final 2nd-leg vs Liverpool

Demebele was one of few regulars to face Celta as coach Ernesto Valverde made 11 changes.

05 May 2019 3:41 PM

Firmino, who has a muscular injury, was not included in the match day squad for Saturday’s game at St. James’ Park and Klopp said he will not feature against the Spaniards as Liverpool look to overturn a 3-0 deficit from the first leg. (Photo: AFP)

Roberto Firmino to miss crucial UCL clash against Barcelona

Klopp could also be without another key forward in Mohamed Salah after he was carried off with a head injury in a 3-2 win vs Newcastle.

05 May 2019 2:10 PM

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