UEFA Champions League
Atletico Madrid vs. Bayer Leverkusen Was Beautifully Chaotic
Although it was overshadowed by the 5-3 lunacy that took place in Manchester, Bayer Leverkusen and Atletico Madrid played their own fantastically hilarious game of soccer in Germany Tuesday.
Atletico prevailed 4-2 on goals from Saul Niguez, Antoine Griezmann, Kevin Gameiro and Fernando Torres, but they easily could have had eight or nine. Griezmann probably should have had a hat trick in the first half but was denied by Bernd Leno twice.
Manchester City Comeback To Defeat Monaco In An Eight-Goal Thriller
Free-scoring Monaco met Pep Guardiola’s equally attack-minded Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday, and then all hell broke loose. Fox Sports guaranteed us goals on FS1, and they didn’t lie to us.
Goals guaranteed as Man City host high-flying Monaco in the @ChampionsLeague Round of 16!
Saul Niguez Thinks He's Arjen Robben
In a half dominated by Atletico Madrid, Saul Niguez's goal was unquestionably the highlight. The Atletico midfielder torched his man, cut into the middle on his left foot and rifled the ball into the top corner.
Need a goalazo? Better call Saúl. #B04ATL #UCL https://t.co/bE5SnQx6P5
Radamel Falcao Shows Us Why He's Called El Tigre With A Diving Header
It only took Monaco six minutes to respond to Manchester City’s opening goal. Radamel Falcao cashed in with a perfect diving header to even up the score. It was his 14th goal in 15 games across all competitions.
Textbook diving header from Falcao, his 14th goal in 15 games (all comps). #UCL #MCIASM https://t.co/8TMQeD84KD
Leroy Sané Weaves Through Monaco Defenders On Manchester City's First Goal
Manchester City and Monaco was low key one of the more exciting matchups in the round of 16 draw. 26 minutes in, Leroy Sane did his best Messi impression, exchanged passes with David Silva and provided a sitter for Raheem Sterling.
Sterling got City's goal, but Leroy Sané should get the credit. What a run! #UCL #MCIASM https://t.co/UkLWvysw2X
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Supposedly A Fan Got Into A Champions League Match By Pretending To Be A Wigan Scout
The biggest story of Benfica's 1-0 home win against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League round of 16 was undoubtedly a scout from Wigan Athletic, currently 22nd in the Championship, showing up to take in the contest.
So far the highlight of tonight is learning that Wigan Athletic have a scout at a Champions League QF. What a club.
— Greg Farrimond (@GregFarrimond) February 14, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo Has Now Registered More Assists Than Any Player In The History Of The Champions League
Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t make the headlines following Real Madrid’s 3-1 victory against Napoli Wednesday, those all belonged to Casemiro after his stunning, vital volley, but it was a vintage performance from Real’s No. 7. Whether cropping up on the left or right side of attack, Ronaldo was a constant threat to Napoli’s fullbacks, and his assist to Toni Kroos for Real’s second was sensational.
Bayern Munich Demolished Arsenal Because That's How The UCL Round Of 16 Works
C'mon, y'all knew this was coming. A promising start followed by a catastrophic and frankly hilarious meltdown: this is the Arsenal blueprint, and man, did they follow it against Bayern Munich Wednesday.