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Diego Simeone rallies Atletico Madrid fans for 'unimaginable' Club Brugge battle

Diego Simeone has urged Atletico Madrid's supporters to be the driving force behind his side as they prepared for their UEFA Champions League knockout round play-off second leg against Club Brugge KV at the Metropolitano Stadium tonight.

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Simeone admits fair result as Brugge fightback denies Atletico in Champions League classic

Club Brugge and Atletico Madrid served up a thrilling spectacle as they played out a 3–3 draw in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League play-off tie.

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Jose Mourinho claims Vinicius Jr 'incited' opponents in racism row

Benfica manager Jose Mourinho has sparked controversy after claiming that Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr provoked both players and fans following his match-winning goal in Tuesday night's Champions League play-off first leg in Lisbon.

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Vinicius Junior slams ‘cowards' after racism storm mars Real Madrid win over Benfica

Vinicius Junior launched a scathing attack on racism after alleging he was abused during Real Madrid's tense 1-0 Champions League knockout play-off first-leg victory over Benfica in Lisbon.

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Julian Brandt satisfied with Borussia Dortmund lead after beating Atalanta

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Julian Brandt says he is 'satisfied and confident' following the 2-0 win against Atalanta in the UEFA Champions League first leg play off on Tuesday.

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Desire Doue inspires dramatic comeback as Paris Saint-Germain stun Monaco in Champions League tie

Substitute Desire Doue produced a stunning display as Paris Saint-Germain battled back from two goals down to defeat AS Monaco 3-2 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-off at Stade Louis II.

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