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PSG dump Barcelona out of the Champions League

Mar 11, 2021

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Barcelona’s expected fightback in the Champions League failed to materialize, after the Catalan side could only manage a 1-1 draw with PSG in the second-leg of their last-16 tie this morning.

PSG, who were leading 4-1 from the first leg, go through to the quarterfinals on a 5-2 aggregate.

This is also the first time since 2007 that Barca have failed to reach the quarterfinals of the Champions League.

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Meanwhile, Liverpool are also through to the last eight after a comfortable 2-0 win over RB Leipzig.

Mo Salah and Sadio Mane got on the scoresheet to ensure the Reds advance 4-0 on aggregate.

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Over in the EPL…Man City have bounced back from their defeat in the Manchester derby, by recording a thumping 5-2 victory over Southampton this morning.

It moves them 14 points clear at the top of the Premiership table, although they’ve played a game more than second-placed Man United.

City now need just six more wins from their remaining nine matches, to be guaranteed their third league title in four seasons.

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Brazil’s iconic Maracana stadium is to be renamed after the country’s legendary World Cup-winning footballer Pele.

The change is now pending approval from the Rio de Janeiro state governor before becoming official.