8 records Kylian Mbappe is well on course to smash? The next GOAT? 

Kylian Mbappe was agonisingly denied a second successive World Cup, with a penalty shootout defeat to Argentina in the Qatar 2022 final.

Kylian Mbappe was agonisingly denied a second successive World Cup, with a penalty shootout defeat to Argentina in the Qatar 2022 final, but you wouldn't bet against him lifting football's most prestigious prize again.

As the debate rages on about Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo and their place among the sport's all-time greats, there's every chance that one day Mbappe will find himself in the conversation.

The future is uncertain and it remains to be seen what happens next in the PSG superstar's glittering career – but he's on the right track to smash records at every level; for club and country, in the World Cup, Champions League and beyond.

"A career is 15 years long," Mbappe told UEFA.com in 2015.

"Give everything for 15 years, and then afterwards, you'll have time to see what you've done. And you'll have your whole life to say: 'I won this, I did that.'"

"I've never said I was going to be the greatest player in history, but I've never put limits on myself. If I get to a certain level, I'm not going to stop myself by putting a barrier up, like: 'If I get there, then that's it, that's my maximum.'

"No, I try to push my boundaries and see where that takes me. For the moment, it's working well for me, and I'll keep doing that until the end of my career."

"Every time I step onto the pitch, I tell myself I'm the best, and yet I've played on the same pitch as Messi and Cristiano , and they're better players than me!

"They've done a billion more things than me, but in my head I always tell myself that I'm the best because then you're not putting limits on yourself and you're trying to give the best version of yourself."

There certainly don't appear to be any limits on what Mbappe can go on and achieve in the remainder of his career, having already done so much. Here are eight of the incredible records that he genuinely has the potential to break.

1. Barring something extraordinary, Mbappe will surely eclipse Miroslav Klose as the top scorer in the history of the World Cup. At just 23 years old, he equalled Pele's record of 12 goals by scoring a hat-trick in the competition. With every chance he plays in three more World Cups, you'd expect him to score at least five more World Cup goals to eclipse Klose's record of 16 – it wouldn't be a surprise if he bags at least five more in the 2026 World Cup in North America.

2. During the World Cup, Olivier Giroud overtook Thierry Henry to become France's all-time top scorer, with his 52nd goal for Les Bleus. But the striker is surely just a placeholder for the inevitable Mbappe, who is just 17 goals behind, having scored 36 goals in his first 61 international appearances.

3. Kylian Mbappe is just 10 goals off Edinson Cavani's club record of 200 goals in all competitions for PSG. He'll surely tick that box in the coming months.

4. The 24-year-old has a lot of work to do to one day become the Champions League's all-time top goalscorer. He's currently on 40, exactly 100 behind the competition's all-time top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo. But when you consider that Ronaldo had scored just 11 Champions League goals at the same age, it's not difficult to imagine Mbappe one day getting there.

5. If Kylian Mbappe remains in France, it's a question of when – not if – he becomes the all-time top scorer in the history of Ligue 1. Argentinian striker Delio Onnis currently holds the record, having scored 299 goals in 449 appearances for Reims, Monaco, Tours and Toulon between 1971 and 1986. Mbappe currently has 147 Ligue 1 goals.

6. Kylian Mbappe can turn his sights beyond Ligue 1 and all-time league goalscoring records globally – to the likes of Pele (604 league goals), Romario (544), Josef Bican (518), Ferenc Puskas (514), Cristiano Ronaldo (497) and Lionel Messi (480). To do so, he'll have to up his goalscoring numbers as he reaches his prime years, but that's exactly what Messi and Ronaldo did in their mid-to-late twenties. The best could be yet to come.

7. Dani Alves is currently the most decorated player in football history, having lifted 43 trophies across his time at some of the world's biggest clubs. Mbappe has already won five Ligue 1 titles and seven domestic cups in France, as well as the World Cup and Nations League on the international stage. Given he'll surely spend his career at Europe's most dominant clubs, expect those numbers to keep racking up in the years to come.

8. Messi has officially registered more assists than any footballer in the history of recorded stats (350 in 1003 appearances). When you consider that Mbappe already has 132 career assists – 48 more than Messi at the same age – it's definitely within his reach to one day break that record.

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"I take full responsibility for it": Kylian Mbappe shares message following Real Madrid's defeat against Athletic Bilbao

Kylian Mbappe has shared a message on Instagram taking responsibility for Real Madrid's defeat against Athletic Bilbao in LaLiga last night. Mbappe missed a penalty to spoil an early equalizer.

"I take full responsibility for it": Kylian Mbappe shares message following Real Madrid's defeat against Athletic Bilbao-sportzpoint.com

Kylian Mbappe has issued an apologetic statement on Instagram claiming responsibility for Real Madrid's frustrating 1-2 defeat against Athletic Bilbao in LalIga last night. Bilbao keeper Julen Agirrezabala saved Mbappe's attempt from the penalty spot in the 68th minute, ruining a huge chance for Madrid to grab an equalizer. Following the defeat, Mbappe posted a message to the fans on Instagram to convey an apology. 

Real Madrid faces a tough defeat 

Real Madrid spoiled a golden opportunity to decrease the points gap between them and league-leaders Barcelona, who are currently atop with 37 points in 16 matches. Real Madrid has accumulated 33 points so far, playing one game less than their eternal rivals. 

The match against Athletic Bilbao has been a rollercoaster ride for Los Blancos, as Kylian Mbappe's early goal was ruled out for offside in the 12th minute. Both teams failed to produce any goal in the first half. Alejandro Remiro scored in the 53rd minute to hand Bilbao the lead. 15 minutes later, Kylian Mbappe took the penalty in search of the equalizer but Julen Agirrezabala came out on top to deny his strike. Jude Bellingham found the equalizer in the 78th minute of the game, but all their efforts remained unfruitful as Gorka Guruzeta scored the winning goal for Bilbao, only two minutes after Bellingham found the net. 

Real Madrid have already faced 5 defeats across all competitions this season, compared to their two defeats in the whole 2023-24 season. Athletic Bilbao has also found the winning ways against Real Madrid since March of 2015. 

Mbappe's woes continue

Athletic Bilbao 1-2 Real Madrid: Mbappe penalty miss proves costly
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What should have been a dream take-off, turned into a dreadful dream for Kylian Mbappe. The French superstar has struggled to find his form for the Los Blancos. Although he has scored 10 goals in 20 games across all competitions, it does not equal or surpass the calibre he once provided in PSG and France shirts. 

This penalty miss against Athletic is Mbappe's second missed penalty in his Real Madrid career, while the first one came last week against Liverpool in Madrid's Champions League outing. On the other hand, Mbappe found the in the 12th minute but the flag was up for offside. Mbappe has been caught offside 22 times so far this season including last night!

However, these lackluster and inconsistent performances from Kylian Mbappe since the start of this season have taken a toll on his mental health. According to L'Equipe's reports in November 2024, Kylian Mbappe has been dealing with a psychological problem and emotionally devastated. Antoine Simonneau, a correspondent for 'L'Equipe' in Madrid, revealed to Carrusel Deportivo that Mbappe is the focus of many people’s anger in France. 

Mbappe also faced an unpleasant experience while dealing with France's national team coach Didier Deschamps. Deschamps dropped Mbappe from France's squad for their UEFA Nations League clashes against Israel and Italy in November due to his poor form. 

However, Mbappe has issued a message via his Instagram story and offered hope for the fans. He said:

"Bad result. A big mistake in a match where every detail counts. I take FULL responsibility for it. A difficult moment but it’s the best time to change this situation and show WHO I AM”.

Ancelotti backs Mbappe

Real Madrid gaffer Carlo Ancelotti has expressed his confidence in Mbappe. However, he admitted that the French superstar has yet to showcase his utmost potential. 

"He is at a lot more than just 1% (of his potential), but he's not at his best," Ancelotti told a press conference.

"However, we have to give him time to adapt (to Real Madrid). He has scored 10 goals and is working hard to improve and to do better.

"I haven't spoken to him yet. It was a complicated, even, hard-fought, competitive game. We missed a penalty... I don't evaluate a player's game because of a missed penalty... sometimes you score and sometimes you miss. Obviously, he's sad, disappointed, but we have to keep going."

via The Business Standard

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Italy vs France UEFA Nations League: Match Preview, Head to Head stats, Streaming Details, Injury Update and Possible Lineups

Read the full match preview, head-to-head stats, streaming details, team news and possible lineups of the Italy vs France UEFA Nations League 2024 match as the European powerhouses set to tussle against each other.

Muojindu Francis

Nov 17, 2024, 2:42 AM

Italy vs France UEFA Nations League: Match Preview, Head to Head stats, Streaming Details, Injury Update and Possible Lineups

The stage is set for an epic showdown as Italy takes on France in what promises to be an exciting Nations League clash. With a storied history of rivalries and memorable encounters, both teams come into this match with high stakes.

Italy secured their spot in the Nations League knockout phase on Thursday night with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Belgium, thanks to Sandro Tonali’s early strike. The Azzurri’s fourth win in five matches came after overcoming a few nervy moments, extending their unbeaten run since their disappointing Euro 2024 exit.

Luciano Spalletti's men have shown remarkable improvement, previously defeating Israel twice and holding Belgium to a draw in Rome despite being reduced to 10 men for nearly an hour. The campaign began on a high in September when Italy bounced back from conceding in just 13 seconds to beat arch-rivals France at Parc des Princes.

Now through to the quarter-finals in March, Italy could secure top spot in Group 2 with a result on Sunday. They need to avoid a loss by two goals or more. Meanwhile, although France has also qualified for the next round, their November camp has been far from smooth.

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Match Details

Match: Italy vs France

Date: 17 November 2024

Time: 1:15 AM IST

Venue: San Siro Stadium, Milan, Italy

Streaming Details

Indian viewers can stream the game live on the SonyLIV app and website. The TV broadcast will be on Sony Sports Network channels.

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Head-to-Head Stats

Matches Played: 13

France wins: 7

Italy wins: 5

Draws: 1

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Team News and Injury Update

With qualification already secured, Italy may opt for some changes to their lineup, potentially rotating their attack. 

Italy's injury concerns include Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori, Torino midfielder Samuele Ricci, and long-term absentees Gianluca Scamacca and Giorgio Scalvini. Manuel Locatelli has been called up to replace Ricci and will compete with Nicolo Rovella for a midfield spot.

On the other hand, France will be without Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé, whose absence remains unexplained, as well as injured players Wesley Fofana, Ousmane Dembélé, Loïc Badé, and Aurélien Tchouaméni.

AC Milan duo Theo Hernandez and Mike Maignan are expected to start on familiar ground at San Siro. At the same time, Inter Milan's Marcus Thuram will contend with Randal Kolo Muani for the central striker role. Kingsley Coman, brought in to replace the injured Dembélé, is in the mix alongside Michael Olise and Bradley Barcola for starting spots in France's attacking lineup.

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Possible Starting XI

Italy's possible starting lineup: Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Buongiorno, Bastoni; Cambiaso, Frattesi, Locatelli, Tonali, Dimarco; Barella; Retegui

France possible starting lineup: Maignan; Kounde, Konate, Saliba, Hernandez; Kante, Rabiot; Olise, Zaire-Emery, Barcola; Thuram

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The most shocking goal misses in Football history

From legends like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to the new superstars of football, there have been many distressing goal misses that remain iconic and unforgettable. Sportzpoint explores the most shocking goal misses in Football history.

The most shocking goal misses in Football history

Football is a sport full of drama, distress, excitement, and unforgettable moments that are cherished from generation to generation. Goals are the highlighting factor that decides the fate of a team and that is why the near-misses leave the fans in agony and sometimes change the course of football's history.

These fumbles in front of the goal are surprising and unexpected at the same moment. In this article, we delve into the most shocking misses in football history.

Erling Haaland 

(Manchester City vs Liverpool, 2022 FA Community Shield Final)

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The Norwegian goal-machine emerged as an absolute cheat-code for Manchester City since his move to Man City in 2022. However, he came to England as and promising youngster but faced criticism from fans after his open goal miss in his very first match for Manchester City in the FA Community Shield Final on 30 July 2022 against Liverpool.

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Phil Foden unleashed a left-footed strike in the seventh minute of injury time and it was denied by Liverpool keeper Adrian, but Erling Haaland wasted an open chance to score from the second ball as he hit the crossbar from a close range to the goal. Liverpool won the game by 3-1.

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting

(PSG vs Strasbourg, Ligue 1 2018-19)

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The Cameroonian International featured for teams such as Bayern Munich and Paris-Saint Germain, and he was a part of the PSG squad who were runner-ups in the UCL 2019-20. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting also scored the winner in injury time against Atalanta in the quarter-final of the same UCL campaign.

However, Choupo-Moting got down in history for a bizarre instance in a 2-2 draw against Strasbourg in Ligue 1 during his first season with the French side. Christopher Nkunku successfully chipped the opponent keeper with a shot that was about to go in, but Choupo-Moting somehow stopped the shot on the line in an attempt to tap it in, but his intervention led the threat to get cleared. 

Neal Maupay

(Brentford vs Cardiff City, EFL Championship 2017-18)

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Neal Maupay, the French forward who spent most of his career in England, joined Brentford in 2017 and went on to be a headline for his incredible open-goal miss against Cardiff City in the 2017-18 EFL Championship. 

The golden opportunity emerged as Ollie Watkins won the possession in front of the box by beating Sean Morrison in a duel and he fooled the keeper to pass it to Maupay, who only had an open goal in front of him.

However, Maupay took some time to slot it home as defender Sol Bamba ran onto the goal-line to stop the shot. Surprisingly, Maupay did not let Bamba do anything as he fired it inches off the post. Brentford eventually lost the game by 0-2.

Cristiano Ronaldo

(Manchester United vs Sheffield United, Premier League 2006-07)

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Cristiano Ronaldo, arguably the greatest footballer ever, also finds himself on this unfortunate list. The dreaded Portuguese netted the most goals in football history, although his unbelievable miss came in his early days at Old Trafford. Ronaldo wasted this open-scoring chance during a Premier League game against Sheffield United in 2006.

A sublime backheel by Wayne Rooney opened a space in front of the box for the Red Devils as Ryan Giggs intercepted the pass before cutting a grounder through Sheffield's defence. The ball comfortably found Cristiano Ronaldo but his strike flew over the crossbar from a very close distance to the goal.

Lionel Messi 

(Argentina vs Trinidad and Tobago, Friendly, 2014)

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Lionel Messi, the other footballer who is arguably considered the greatest footballer of all-time, has also entered this fateful list due to his unbelievable blunder for Argentina against Trinidad and Tobago on 4 June 2014, prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup. 

Angel Di Maria fired into the opponent box and released a comfortable pass before the ball could cross the goal-line, but Messi failed to respond quickly as the defender cleared the ball from in front of an open goal before even Messi could intercept.

Randal Kolo Muani

(France vs Argentina, 2022 FIFA World Cup Final)

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This wasted scoring opportunity changed Argentina's football history as Argentina lifted the 2022 FIFA World Cup by beating France in penalties, following an unnerving 3-3 draw after extra time. 

The 120-minute Final showcased a brilliant display of football ending in a 3-3 draw between France and Argentina, before going down to penalties to decide the world champion. However, France could have snatched the World Cup if Randal Kolo Muani was not denied by Emiliano Martinez in the last minute of the game.

A lobbed pass was intercepted by Kolo Muani in front of Argentina's box as Nicolas Otamendi failed to intercept, but Kolo Muani's first-touch attempt was denied by Argentina keeper Emiliano Martine who stretched his leg to stop the shot. Only 47 seconds were left before the final whistle! This miss will remain iconic for the heroic save by Emi rather than the blunder by Kolo Muani.

Fernando Torres 

(Chelsea vs Manchester United, Premier League 2011-12)

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Fernando Torres was arguably the top striker in the world in and around 2007 to 2010. Chelsea broke the British transfer record to acquire the Spaniard from Liverpool in January 2011. Somehow, 'El Nino' failed to replicate his Liverpool performance at Stamford Bridge, and his disappointing tenure with the Blues was highlighted by a moment during a match against Manchester United in September 2011.

Torres already scored the only goal for his team but Chelsea was behind 3-1. In the 83rd minute, Ramires played a beautiful through that cut the United defense open in half. Torres intercepted the ball and managed to ease past David de Gea with a skillful feint, having an open goal in front of him.

However, Torres surprisingly shot the ball wide of the post and missed the golden chance which went down as one of the worst misses in the Premier League history.

Yakubu Ayegbeni

(Nigeria vs South Korea, FIFA World Cup 2010)

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Nigeria faced South Korea in a do-or-die match after two consecutive defeats in the Group stage of FIFA World Cup 2010, and Yakubu Ayegbeni crashed the headlines but not quite for the right reasons.

Midfielder Yusuf Ayila delivered a ball right into the six-yard box where Ayegbeni received the pass, but he missed the absolute sitter from inches close to the goal. The match eventually ended in a 2-2 draw and Nigeria finished at the bottom of the group.

Ilija Sivonjic

(Dinamo Zagreb vs Cibalia Vinkovci, HNK 2006)

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Croatian footballer Ilija Sivonjic's open miss in 2006 for Dinamo Zagreb against Cibalia is widely considered one of the worst misses in football history. 

In the 33rd minute of the game, one of his Dinamo teammates slotted the ball on target. Although it went past the opposition keeper, it was stopped by Sivonjic who attempted a backheel to tap it in. The ball inexplicably bounced off the goal line and one of the Cibalia defenders sent it out of play. 

Ronny Rosenthal

(Liverpool vs Aston Villa, 1996)

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Ronny Rosenthal started his Liverpool career very well, scoring 7 goals in his first 8 games. He even scored a hat-trick in his first game against Charlton. However, he couldn't keep up this great form later.

In 1992 during Pool's PL encounter against Aston Villa, Rosenthal wasted a golden opportunity to score. Rosenthal intercepted a long ball from David James and dribbled past the goalkeeper, but misfired his left-footed strike to hit the crossbar. This miss is still remembered as one of the worst misses in Premier League history.

Rosenthal later joked about this famous miss and said:

"Does it bother me? No it doesn't matter now. I'm glad it happened!

"I'm glad I missed because I'm still on the map [because of it]."

via Birmingham Live

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UEFA Champions League 2024-25 league phase matchweek roundup | PSG, Manchester City, Real Madrid and Arsenal lose while Barcelona, Inter, and Bayern enjoy wins

Read the highlights of the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 league phase matches on match week number 4 as Liverpool maintain a 100% record while Madrid and Man City suffer heavy defeats.

Muojindu Francis

Nov 7, 2024, 12:23 AM

UEFA Champions League 2024-25 league phase matchweek roundup | PSG, Manchester City, Real Madrid and Arsenal lose while Barcelona, Inter, and Bayern enjoy wins

Luis Díaz netted a hat-trick to keep Liverpool at the top of the league table with a flawless record, while AC Milan shocked Real Madrid on their home turf. Celtic, Borussia Dortmund, PSV Eindhoven, GNK Dinamo, and Monaco also secured wins.

Meanwhile, Viktor Gyökeres scored three goals as Sporting CP pulled off the night’s biggest upset against Manchester City. Sit back and relax, as we bring all the updates of the match week 4 of the UEFA Champions League 2024 - 25 league phase round.

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Tuesday night's action

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PSV earned their first win of the league phase with a commanding performance. Early on, goalkeeper Walter Benítez kept them in the game, and 16 minutes in, Ryan Flamingo acrobatically volleyed in Malik Tillman's long throw. Tillman then extended the lead just after the half-hour mark with a skillful run down the left.

Girona's captain, Arnau Martínez, was sent off for a second yellow card soon after halftime, and PSV took full advantage. They controlled the remainder of the match and scored twice in six minutes towards the end, with Johan Bakayoko netting a solo goal and an own goal from Ladislav Krejčí sealing the victory.

Slovan Bratislava 1-4 GNK Dinamo

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Sandro Kulenović's two goals powered Dinamo to their first away win by a margin of three or more goals in the competition's main phase. Although David Strelec had initially put Slovan ahead with a close-range goal, Dario Špikić quickly equalized with an impressive solo effort.

Shortly after, Petar Sučić glanced in a header from Marko Pjaca’s cross, putting Dinamo in control. Kulenović added another after halftime with a composed finish from Pjaca's pass and later curled in a goal from distance. Dinamo’s dominant performance saw Sučić and Ronaël Pierre-Gabriel hit the woodwork in the final moments, securing back-to-back victories.

Bologna 0-1 Monaco

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Thilo Kehrer, Monaco's captain, scored late to secure his team’s third win in four league games. In the 86th minute, he converted a flick from Breel Embolo after Aleksandr Golovin's corner.

Monaco had the upper hand early on, with goalkeeper Łukasz Skorupski tipping Embolo's shot onto the post and making a superb save on Golovin's free-kick. Bologna, still searching for their first Champions League goal of the season, came closest through shots by Sam Beukema and Giovanni Fabbian.

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Borussia Dortmund 1-0 Sturm Graz

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A late goal from Donyell Malen clinched a narrow victory for Dortmund over Sturm Graz. Dortmund dominated the game, with goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen denying shots from Pascal Gross and Maximilian Beier before halftime.

Scherpen also thwarted Nico Schlotterbeck's attempts, and Mika Biereth missed a header at the other end. Just when it seemed the game would end in a draw, Malen struck, handing Sturm another loss.

Celtic 3-1 Leipzig

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Former Leipzig youth player Nicolas Kühn scored twice to lead Celtic to their second league win. Leipzig initially took the lead with Christoph Baumgartner’s header from Kevin Kampl’s corner, but Kühn leveled with a brilliant goal and then added another in first-half injury time, marking Celtic’s 350th goal in the competition.

Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel celebrated his 38th birthday by blocking Baumgartner’s attempt at a second goal before Reo Hatate scored from close range to keep Celtic’s perfect home record intact.

Liverpool 4-0 Bayer Leverkusen

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Xabi Alonso’s return to Anfield ended in disappointment as Leverkusen suffered their first away loss in nearly 18 months, with Luis Díaz scoring his first hat-trick for Liverpool.

The second half saw all the action, as Díaz opened with a clever finish. Cody Gakpo headed in another two minutes later, and Díaz then scored off Mohamed Salah’s cross before completing his hat-trick after Darwin Núñez was denied.

LOSC Lille 1-1 Juventus

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Lille and Juventus each moved to seven points from four games after drawing at Stade Pierre Mauroy. Jonathan David scored the opener in the 27th minute, converting Edon Zhegrova's fine pass.

Juventus equalized in the second half when Dušan Vlahović calmly netted a penalty after André was called for a foul on Francisco Conceição. Goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier’s reflex save prevented Vlahović from scoring earlier in the match.

Real Madrid 1-3 Milan

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Milan claimed their first victory over Madrid in 15 years with an impressive showing at the Bernabéu. Malick Thiaw’s powerful header put Milan ahead, though Madrid equalized with a penalty by Vinícius Júnior.

Álvaro Morata restored Milan’s lead before halftime by capitalizing on a save from Andriy Lunin. In a swift counterattack, Rafael Leão set up Tijjani Reijnders, who scored to seal Milan’s historic win.

Sporting CP 4-1 Manchester City

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Viktor Gyökeres’ hat-trick led Sporting to a comeback victory, handing Manchester City their first Champions League defeat in 27 games. Phil Foden had given City an early lead, but Gyökeres equalized with a header from Geovany Quenda’s cross.

Sporting then struck twice early in the second half, with Maximiliano Araújo finishing a team goal straight from kick-off, followed by Gyökeres converting a penalty. Although Erling Haaland hit the bar from another penalty, Gyökeres scored once more from the spot, capping off a memorable night for outgoing coach Rúben Amorim.

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Wednesday night action

Shakhtar Donetsk 2-1 Young Boys

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The home side clinched a crucial win at home. Kastriot Ineri opened up the scoring for Young Boys with a powerful right-footed shot from outside of the box. Zubkov leveled the game in the 31st minute and Sudakov netted a second goal right before halftime to give the home side the lead.

Shakhtar kept piling pressure to add more goals but Young Boys did a good job preventing them from doing so.

Club Brugge 1-0 Aston Villa

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Aston Villa faced its first loss of the tournament, ending their hopes of a perfect record and a chance to go top of the table, due to a second-half penalty scored by Vanaken in the 52nd minute.

Club Brugge secured their second victory of the campaign and had opportunities to extend their lead, but Emi Martinez made crucial saves, and Ferran Jutgla’s attempt struck the woodwork in the first half, preventing a larger scoreline.

Sparta Praha 1-2 Brest

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The away team was in fine form tonight, causing a consecutive defeat to Sparta Praha. Edimilson Fernandes opened the scoring in the 37th minute to give Brest an early advantage, which they doubled in the second half courtesy of an own goal by Sparta midfielder Kairinen in the 79th minute.

Victor Olatunji ensured that the visiting team did not leave with a clean sheet when he fired home a left-footed shot to the center of the goal at stoppage time.

Feyenoord 1-3 RB Salzburg

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It was a tough night for Feyenoord, who lost Nadje to a red card in the 45th minute, allowing Salzburg to take advantage. Striker Karim Konate seized the opportunity, scoring twice.

Moussa pulled one back for Feyenoord in the 81st minute, but Salzburg wasn’t finished; Guindo struck in the 86th minute to secure a comfortable victory for the visitors.

Stuttgart 0-2 Atalanta

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Atalanta continued their strong run, showing no signs of defeat. The first half remained goalless as both teams battled for control.

The tone shifted in the second half, with Ademola Lookman scoring in the 51st minute, followed by Zaniola’s composed finish in the 88th minute to secure the victory

PSG 1-2  Atletico Madrid

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PSG’s Champions League campaign hasn’t gone as expected, as they faced another home defeat, this time to Spanish powerhouse Atletico Madrid. Zaire Emery gave PSG an early lead in the 14th minute.

Molina quickly equalized just four minutes later with a precise shot to the center of the goal. After a hard-fought contest, Correa struck in stoppage time, securing a crucial win for Atletico.

Bayern 1-0 Benfica

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Vincent Kompany’s team secured the win after Jamal Musiala scored a header in the 67th minute. His goal proved decisive in a closely contested match, earning them all three points.

Inter Milan 1-0 Arsenal

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Inter Milan secured a narrow 1-0 win over Arsenal in their Champions League clash today. The only goal came through a Hakan Calhanoglu penalty in first-half stoppage time, providing Inter with the lead just before halftime.

Arsenal struggled to respond effectively, with few clear opportunities to challenge Inter's defense in the second half.

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Crvena Zvezda 2-5 Barcelona

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Barcelona claimed a convincing 5-2 victory over Crvena Zvezda in their Champions League match in Belgrade. Ferran Martinez opened the scoring for Barcelona in the 13th minute, while Robert Lewandowski followed up with goals on either side of halftime (43' and 53').

Raphinha and Fermín López added two more to Barcelona's tally, showing the team's offensive strength. Crvena Zvezda responded with goals from Jean-Philippe Krasso and Milson, but ultimately couldn’t keep pace with Barcelona's attack, conceding five in total.

 

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UEFA Champions League 2024-25 | Paris Saint-Germain vs Atletico Madrid | Match Preview, Head-to-head, Possible Lineups and Fantasy XI Prediction

Read the full match preview, head-to-head stats, possible starting lineups, and Fantasy XI Prediction of Paris Saint-Germain vs Atletico Madrid UEFA Champions League 2024-25 league match at Parc des Princes in Paris, France on 7 November 2024.

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Paris Saint-Germain is back to their Champions League quest as the French champions will take on Atletico Madrid at Parc des Princes on 7 November 2024. Both teams will head onto the fourth UCL match-week in search of their second win in the UEFA Champions League 2024-25. This electrifying encounter will kick-off in Paris tonight at 1:30 AM IST.

From possible starting XIs to Fantasy predictions, here is everything you need to know about the League match of Paris Saint-Germain vs Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League 2024-25

Match Details 

Match: Paris Saint-Germain vs Atletico Madrid - UEFA Champions League 2024-25 League Match

Date: 7 November 2024

Time: 1:30 AM IST

Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris, France

How to watch the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 League Match between Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid

The match will be streamed Live on the Sony Liv app and website. Viewers can also watch the game live on TV on Sony Sports Network

Team News

Paris Saint-Germain

UEFA Champions League 2024-25 | Paris Saint-Germain vs Atletico Madrid | Match Preview, Head-to-head, Possible Lineups and Fantasy XI Prediction-sportzpoint.com

Paris Saint-Germain have had a complex start to their UCL 2024-25 campaign, winning 1 game, losing 1, and drawing 1 game as well. The French champions opened their account with a 1-0 win over Girona in the first match-week following a 0-2 defeat against Arsenal in the second match-week. In their last UCL outing against PSV Eindhoven, PSG came from behind to end the game in a 1-1 draw

However, PSG will be confident against Atletico after winning two back-to-back games in the Ligue 1, having earned a 3-0 victory over historic rivals Olympique de Marseille and beating Lens by 1-0 in their last game. Currently, Les Parisiens are in the 23rd position in the UCL league table with 4 points in 3 matches.

Head coach Luis Enrique will ensure to build a strong starting eleven to take on Atletico Madrid. However, PSG will be playing without Presnel Kimpembe, Lucas Hernandez, and Gonçalo Ramos who are sidelined due to long-term injuries. 

However, Enrique will start Donnarumma again in the goal after dropping him from in starting eleven against Lens last week. Dembele, Barcola, and Asensio will lead the PSG attack whereas Hakimi and Marquinhos will solidify the defence.

Last 5 Matches: D W D W W 

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Atletico Madrid

UEFA Champions League 2024-25 | Paris Saint-Germain vs Atletico Madrid | Match Preview, Head-to-head, Possible Lineups and Fantasy XI Prediction-sportzpoint.com

Atletico Madrid is almost on the same page with their inconsistent performances both in the UCL and LaLiga 2024-25. The Rojiblancos started their UCL campaign with a 2-1 victory over RB Leipzig as José María Giménez scored a last-minute winner that ensured three points for the Spanish side. However, Atletico faced a 0-4 thrashing by Benfica in their second UCL outing and lost to Lille OSC by 1-3 in the third match-week. 

Atletico is also struggling in the LaLiga with 5 draws in 12 matches although they had a 2-0 victory over Las Palmas in their last match across all competitions. Currently, Atletico Madrid is standing in the 28th position in the UCL league table having 3 points earned in 3 matches.

Coach Diego Simeone will have to field the best eleven to take on PSG with Robin Le Normand, Marcos Llorente, Thomas Lemar, and Cesar Azpilicueta being sidelined due to injuries. José María Giménez is also suspended due to a second consecutive yellow against Benfica and LOSC.

In these circumstances, Axel Witsel and Clément Lenglet are likely to be the central-back pairing whereas Rodrigo De Paul will lead the midfield. Antoine Griezmann and Julian Alvarez are expected to be the attacking duo for Atletico tonight.

Last 5 Matches: W L L W W 

Head-to-head

Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid will face each other for the first time in any competitive match.

Possible Playing XI

Paris Saint-Germain 

Gianluigi Donnarumma (GK); Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Warren Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, João Neves; Ousmane Dembélé, Marco Asensio, Bradley Barcola

Atletico Madrid

Jan Oblak (GK); Nahuel Molina, Axel Witsel, Clément Lenglet, Reinildo Mandava; Rodrigo De Paul, Koke, Conor Gallagher, Sameul Lino; Antoine Griezmann, Julian Alvarez

Paris Saint-Germain vs Atletico Madrid: Fantasy XI Prediction

Donnarumma, Hakimi, Molina, Witsel, Mendes, De Paul, Zaïre-Emery, Dembélé, Griezmann, Alvarez, Asensio.

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