UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

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Newcastle defeat spirited Qarabag to advance to Champions League last 16

Newcastle United defeated Qarabag FK 3-2 in their UEFA Champions League playoff match at St. James Park on Tuesday to book a spot in the Round of 16.

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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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