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Real Madrid, Champions of Europe

Real Madrid, Champions of Europe

Real Madrid, Champions of Europe

Real Madrid claimed their 15th UEFA Champions League title with a 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium in London thanks to second-half goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinícius Júnior. We soak up the atmosphere of the celebrations, hearing from Madrid’s English star Jude Bellingham, and reflect on another remarkable season in the Champions League.

Madrid book final spot with remarkable comeback against Bayern

Madrid book final spot with remarkable comeback against Bayern

Madrid book final spot with remarkable comeback against Bayern

Real Madrid will play Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League final! Los Blancos booked their spot in the London showpiece with a late comeback victory over Bayern. After Alphonso Davies gave the German side the lead in the tie, two Joselu strikes in the 88th and 91st minutes triggered joyous scenes in the Santiago Bernabéu. We take you inside the celebrations and hear from Madrid star Jude Bellingham!

Dortmund beat Paris to reach final

Dortmund beat Paris to reach final

Dortmund beat Paris to reach final

Dortmund upset the odds to beat Paris and reach the 2024 Champions League final. The Germans took a 1-0 first-leg lead to the French capital, and they replicated that scoreline to see off the 2020 runners-up 2-0 on aggregate. In a superb defensive performance, it was centre-back Mats Hummels who also scored the winner on the night for Dortmund. We hear from the Player of the Match, team-mate Marcel Sabitzer and coach Edin Terzić, as well as Luis Enrique and Vitinha from the Paris camp. We also look speak to Jude Bellingham ahead of the semi-final second leg between Real Madrid and Bayern.

Fabulous Füllkrug finish secures Dortmund lead

Fabulous Füllkrug finish secures Dortmund lead

Fabulous Füllkrug finish secures Dortmund lead

The second night of UEFA Champions League semi-final action continued where the first left off, with a pulsating encounter between Dortmund and Paris at the BVB Stadion.It was a match full of chances for both teams, with Paris hitting both posts in a matter of seconds with shots from Kylian Mbappé and Achraf Hakimi. In the end, though, Niclas Füllkrug's sublime first-half strike was the difference between the sides as Dortmund secured a slender 1-0 lead in the tie.Hear how the match unfolded, and from the UEFA Player of the Match, Dortmund's Mats Hummels.

Bayern held by Madrid in Munich

Bayern held by Madrid in Munich

Bayern held by Madrid in Munich

The last four sprang into action with two European heavyweights meeting in Munich. The first leg did not disappoint with Bayern and Real Madrid playing out a pulsating 2-2 draw to set up a winner-takes-all clash in the return. Madrid struck first with Vinícius Júnior putting the 14-time champions in front against the run of play, but Bayern responded in style through second-half goals from Leroy Sané and Harry Kane. However, a late Vinícius penalty salvaged a draw for Carlo Ancelotti's side to set up a tantalising second leg in Madrid. We hear from Jamal Musiala, Kane and Antonio Rüdiger, as well as looking ahead to the other first leg between Dortmund and Paris.

Madrid and Bayern complete semi-final line-up

Madrid and Bayern complete semi-final line-up

Madrid and Bayern complete semi-final line-up

The quarter-final thrills continued to the very last as Real Madrid edged out Manchester City on penalties to book their last-four place alongside Bayern, victors over Arsenal. We hear from Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti, jubilant Bayern pair Matthijs de Ligt and Harry Kane, plus Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta.

Paris and Dortmund storm into semis

Paris and Dortmund storm into semis

Paris and Dortmund storm into semis

The quarter-final deciders promised excitement and the first two duly delivered as Paris Saint-Germain and Dortmund overturned first-leg deficits against Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid respectively. We hear from Dortmund scorers Niclas Fullkrug and Julian Brandt plus Paris midfielder Vitinha.

Enthralling quarter-final first leg contests leave ties perfectly poised

Enthralling quarter-final first leg contests leave ties perfectly poised

Enthralling quarter-final first leg contests leave ties perfectly poised

The second night of quarter-final action lived up to the first, with drama aplenty across the two ties. In the French capital, Paris and Barcelona shared five goals between them, with the Spanish side securing a 3-2 win to take into next week's second leg. Meanwhile, a tight contest at Estadio Metropolitano saw Atlético beat Dortmund 2-1, with Julian Brandt hitting the woodwork in the final moments of the game. We hear from Dortmund goalscorer Sébastien Haller and Atleti defender César Azpilicueta.

Quarter-finals start in style with two classics

Quarter-finals start in style with two classics

Quarter-finals start in style with two classics

The quarter-final first legs started in scintillating fashion with brilliant goals aplenty in both Madrid and London. At the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, the 2022 and the 2023 champions played out a thrilling 3-3 draw, with Real Madrid twice coming from behind to peg back Manchester City. We hear from City manager Pep Guardiola as well as surprise goalscorer Josko Gvardiol. Meanwhile, in north London, Bayern earnt a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Arsenal. We hear from Gunners manager Mikel Arteta, goalscorer Leandro Trossard and Bayern winger Leroy Sané.

Dortmund and Atlético complete quarter-final line-up

Dortmund and Atlético complete quarter-final line-up

Dortmund and Atlético complete quarter-final line-up

After a night of high drama and late goals, the quarter-final line-up for this season's UEFA Champions League is now complete.Jadon Sancho and Marco Reus scored the goals as Dortmund overcame a spirited PSV 2-0, to win their last-16 tie 3-1 on aggregate. Elsewhere, Inter looked set to advance, before Memphis Depay's late goal for Atlético de Madrid levelled the tie at 2-2. Penalties settled the match with Atleti coming out on top at Estadio Metropolitano.We hear from Sancho and Gregor Kobel in the victorious Dortmund camp, as well as PSV coach Peter Bosz. Goalkeepers Jan Oblak and Yann Sommer also share their thoughts following the shoot-out.

Spot-on Arsenal edge out Porto as Barça progress

Spot-on Arsenal edge out Porto as Barça progress

Spot-on Arsenal edge out Porto as Barça progress

David Raya denied Porto twice in the Champions League's first penalty shoot-out since 2016 as Arsenal overcame Porto. We hear from the keeper, Mikel Arteta and Xavi Hernández, whose Barcelona team booked their last-eight spot by completing a 4-2 aggregate win against Napoli.

Madrid and City seal last-eight spots

Madrid and City seal last-eight spots

Madrid and City seal last-eight spots

Another two clubs have secured their places in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals! Leipzig gave everything in attempting to overturn a narrow 1-0 deficit against Real Madrid but it was the 14-time European champions who progressed to the last eight, 2-1 on aggregate. Meanwhile, Manchester City repeated their 3-1 first-leg victory over Leipzig to secure an emphatic 6-2 aggregate win and keep their title defence on track. We hear from Madrid's midfield star Jude Bellingham, as well City boss Pep Guardiola and one of their goalscorers, who was also UEFA Player of the Match, Manuel Akanji. We also look ahead to the remaining last-16 encounters.

Bayern, Paris cruise into last eight

Bayern, Paris cruise into last eight

Bayern, Paris cruise into last eight

Bayern and Paris Saint-Germain are the first teams into the quarter-finals after commanding second-leg wins. We hear from two-goal heroes Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé, as well as Jamal Musiala and Thomas Müller. Plus we look ahead to Wednesday's last-16 deciders at Manchester City and Real Madrid.

Porto leave it late, Napoli bounce back against Barça

Porto leave it late, Napoli bounce back against Barça

Porto leave it late, Napoli bounce back against Barça

The round of 16 first legs culminated in late drama as Porto's talisman Galeno struck an added-time stunner to break Arsenal hearts. Elsewhere in Italy, it was a battle of the goalscoring No9s as Victor Osimhen cancelled out Robert Lewandowski’s first-half effort to earn Napoli a 1-1 draw with Barcelona. We hear from Barça midfielder İlkay Gündoğan on the two world-class strikers as well as Arsenal's Mikel Arteta and Declan Rice, who is optimistic ahead of the second leg despite his side's narrow defeat.

Inter edge Atleti, Dortmund draw at PSV

Inter edge Atleti, Dortmund draw at PSV

Inter edge Atleti, Dortmund draw at PSV

We hear from Marko Arnautović, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Jan Oblak after an absorbing contest between Inter and Atlético de Madrid on a night that saw PSV battle back to earn a 1-1 draw with Dortmund. We also look ahead to Wednesday's last two first legs, with the thoughts of Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta.

Paris and Lazio make home advantage count

Paris and Lazio make home advantage count

Paris and Lazio make home advantage count

Paris Saint-Germain began the knockout stage with an impressive 2-0 home victory in their round of 16 first leg against Real Sociedad, with Kylian Mbappé and Bradley Barcola on the scoresheet. Meanwhile, Lazio surprised ten-man Bayern in Rome, winning 1-0 at the Stadio Olimpico thanks to a Ciro Immobile penalty. We hear from Mbappé, as well as Bayern forwards Harry Kane and Thomas Müller.

Man City and Real Madrid take control

Man City and Real Madrid take control

Man City and Real Madrid take control

The round of 16 got underway with first-leg away wins for Manchester City and Real Madrid. City beat Copenhagen 3-1 in Denmark thanks to goals from Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva and Phil Foden, while Madrid won at Leipzig courtesy of Brahim Díaz's stunning effort. We hear from City manager Pep Guardiola, Copenhagen scorer Magnus Mattsson and Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni.

Porto and Paris progress on night of high drama

Porto and Paris progress on night of high drama

Porto and Paris progress on night of high drama

Paris and Porto completed the line-up for the knockouts on a thrilling final night of group stage action. It was heartbreak for Milan, Newcastle and Shakhtar, and we hear from Fikayo Tomori and Eddie Howe as they reflected on their exits. Paris coach Luis Enrique was in more celebratory mood.

Copenhagen and Napoli seal last-16 spots

Copenhagen and Napoli seal last-16 spots

Copenhagen and Napoli seal last-16 spots

On a pulsating night, Copenhagen and Braga secured their places in the knockout stages. We hear from the Danish side's Kamil Grabara after victory over Galatasaray helped spell the end for the European ambitions of Manchester United, whose manager Erik ten Hag was left rueful.