Manchester City overtook Arsenal to win their third successive league title, while Manchester United and Newcastle sealed their return to the Champions League. But if you look at the underlying stats, then the Premier League xG table tells a complete different story.
Meanwhile, sides like Chelsea and Liverpool have had their struggles this season in terms of results, but what about the underlying performances?
Manchester City has won the Premier League three times in a row in 2023 (Image- Manchester City)
The Expected Goals (xG) metric uses a complex algorithm to determine the quality of chances that each side has created and conceded this season, giving us a useful tool to measure how good their performances have actually been, regardless of the scorelines.
With data from Understat, here are the Premier League xG table in terms of Expected Goals so far this season.
Expected Goals (xG)
1. Manchester City – 84.32 2. Liverpool – 80.77 3. Brighton – 77.72 4. Newcastle United – 76.98 5. Arsenal – 76.51 6. Manchester United – 71.90 7. Brentford – 59.23 8. Tottenham – 57.83 9. Chelsea – 51.89 10. West Ham United – 51.21 11. Aston Villa – 50.00 12. Leicester City – 48.99 13. Everton – 48.65 14. Fulham – 47.98 15. Leeds United – 47.80 16. Crystal Palace – 40.72 27. Bournemouth – 40.08 18. Nottingham Forest – 39.57 19. Southampton – 39.27 20. Wolves – 35.13
Expected Goals Against (xGA)
1. Manchester City – 34.21 2. Newcastle United – 41.86 3. Arsenal – 45.16 4. Brighton – 50.15 5. Manchester United – 50.29 6. Brentford – 51.45 7. Crystal Palace – 51.63 8. Tottenham – 51.66 9. Aston Villa – 53.96 10. Chelsea – 54.02 11. West Ham United – 55.31 12. Liverpool – 55.77 13. Leicester City – 59.79 14. Wolves – 62.68 15. Southampton – 62.90 16. Bournemouth – 67.60 17. Nottingham Forest – 68.46 18. Everton – 68.58 19. Leeds United – 69.58 20. Fulham – 71.49
Expected Points (xPTS)
1. Manchester City – 83.04 2. Arsenal – 72.53 3. Newcastle United – 71.67 4. Brighton – 70.86 5. Liverpool – 67.37 6. Manchester United – 66.40 7. Brentford – 58.26 8. Tottenham – 57.60 9. Aston Villa – 54.37 10. Chelsea – 52.28 11. West Ham United – 51.62 12. Leicester City – 45.07 13. Crystal Palace – 44.24 14. Everton – 40.71 15. Leeds United – 40.58 16. Fulham – 39.24 17. Southampton – 36.47 18. Nottingham Forest – 35.05 119. Wolves – 35.01 20. Bournemouth – 34.73
UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 Second Leg Round Up: Liverpool, Atletico bow out; Barcelona, Real Madrid, PSG, Bayern advance
PSG knocked Liverpool out to progress, as Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich sealed their place in the Quarter Finals after the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 Second Leg.
The UEFA Champions League 2024-25Round of 16 Second Leg has ended, concluding the round with eight teams that have earned their qualification into the Champions League Quarter Finals this season.
Paris Saint-Germain stunned Liverpool in the second leg, managing a 1-0 win in the regulation time before knocking the league phase leaders out of the competition following a 4-1 win on penalties.
Barcelona dominated over Benfica, earning a 3-1 victory at home to secure the quarter-final place with a 4-1 aggregate. Bayern Munich also clinched a 2-0 win against Bayer Leverkusen, advancing to the quarters with a 5-0 cushion across two legs.
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid fought till the last minute as Atletico managed a 1-0 win to equalize the tie, but Los Blancos secured a 4-2 victory on penalties to advance to the quarters.
UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 Second Leg Round Up
FC Barcelona 3-1 Benfica (4-1 Agg)
Raphinha and Lamine Yamal led from the front to help FC Barcelona win 3-1 against Benfica in the return leg, accumulating a 4-1 aggregate to progress through to the quarter-finals.
Raphinha opened the scoring in the 11th minute, as Otamendi equalized just two minutes later. However, a world-class strike from Lamine Yamal and Raphinha's second goal produced a dominant win for Blaugranas, despite a goalless second half.
Barcelona will take on Borussia Dortmund in the quarter-finals.
Inter Milan stamped a well-deserved 2-1 victory over Feyenoord at the San Siro, winning the tie on a 4-1 aggregate to advance to the quarter-finals.
Marcus Thuram netted an early goal in the eighth minute, that was canceled out by Jakub Moder, who equalized from the spot in the 42nd minute. However, Hakan Çalhanoğlu fired the winner with a boastful penalty in the 51st minute.
Inter Milan will go against Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals.
Liverpool 0-1 Paris Saint-Germain (1-1 Agg, 1-4 pens)
Arguably, this tie has produced the most gripping and absorbing footballing actions across two legs in the RO16 this season. After a fighting 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain at Parc de Princes, Liverpool crashed out of the UCL 2024-25 following a 1-4 defeat on penalties.
Ousmane Dembele drew the first blood early in the 12th minute, but almost 110 minutes of football afterwards failed to decide a winner, ending the tie on a 1-1 aggregate.
However, Gianluigi Donnarumma became a wall between PSG's sticks in the penalties, saving two penalties of Darwin Nunez and Curtis Jones to hand PSG the advantage in a nail-biting shootout. Desire Doue netted the winning penalty for PSG, taking them to the quarters.
Les Parisiens will meet Aston Villa in the quarter-finals.
Bayern Munich had another composed victory over Bayer Leverkusen, beating them 2-0 to progress through the next stage with a commendable 5-0 aggregate.
Harry Kane and Alphonso Davies scored in the 52nd and the 71st minute respectively, leading the German side to the UCL 2024-25 quarter-finals.
Borussia Dortmund pulled off a sensational comeback against Lille OSC in the second leg, winning 2-1 against the French side to qualify for the quarters with a 3-2 aggregate.
Jonathan David opened the account for Lille only 5 minutes into the game, as the first half ended with Lille leading 2-1 in the tie. However, Emre Can converted the spotkick in the 54th minute to equalize the game, as Maxilmilian Beier netted a sublime curler in the 65th minute to hand Dortmund a comeback victory.
Dortmund will lock horns against FC Barcelona in the quarter-finals.
Aston Villa earned a comfortable 3-0 victory over ten-men Club Brugge in the second leg to enter the quarters with a 6-1 score on aggregate.
After a goalless first half, Marco Asensio scored a brace in the 50th and 61st minute respectively, accompanied by Ian Maatsen who found the back of the net in the 57th minute.
Aston Villa will face Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-finals.
After producing a 7-1 crushing in the first leg, Arsenal shared the spoils in a 2-2 stalemate with PSV in the return leg. Despite the draw, Arsenal are through to the quarters with a massive 9-3 win on aggregate.
Oleksandr Zinchenko scored early in the sixth minute of the game. However, Ivan Perisic equalized in the 18th minute for the visiting side. Declan Rice netted a banger in the 37th minute, but PSV pulled off another equalizing goal in the 70th minute as Couhaib Driouech scored in his first UCL start.
The game ended in a 2-2 draw, as Arsenal progressed onto the quarters, where they will go against the defending champions Real Madrid.
Atletico Madrid 1-0 Real Madrid (2-2 Agg, 2-4 pens)
The Madrid Derby in the return leg gifted another spectacular game of football. Atletico madrid levelled the tie with a 1-0 win after 120 minutes, but Real Madrid emerged victorious on penalties, winning 4-2 to march onto the quarters.
Atletico midfielder Connor Gallagher scored only 30 seconds after the kickoff, but both teams failed to find the net in the remaining minutes, leading the tie to a 2-2 aggregate.
However, Julian Alvarez's spotkick in the shootout was canceled for an apparent double touch. Atletico fell behind, but Real Madrid's fourth penalty, taken by Lucas Vanquez, was denied by Jan Oblak.
Following that, Marcos Llorente had a chance to pull Atletico back in the game, but he hit the woodwork under pressure. Antonio Rugider netted the winning penalty for Real Madrid. Los Blancos will face Arsneal in the quarters.
UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarterfinals schedule: Everything you need to know
Read the full schedule, match details, match fixtures, dates, and kickoff times of the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarterfinals, stay updated on your favorite teams.
The UEFA Champions League has reached its most thrilling stage, with the Quarterfinals now set. After an intense Round of 16, only eight teams remain in the race for UEFA Champions League glory. This season has delivered iconic moments, major surprises, and standout individual performances. The quarterfinal draw brings together tournament favorites and unexpected challengers, promising an exciting battle for the prestigious trophy.
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10 most successful African Players with most goals in the UEFA Champions League
Explore the top 10 African players with the most goals in UEFA Champions League history, featuring legends like Mohamed Salah, Didier Drogba, and Samuel Eto'o.
The UEFA Champions League is the pinnacle of club football, boasting the best talent from around the globe. Over the years, African players have made a significant impact on Europe's elite competition, with many of them showcasing their skills but also finding the back of the net consistently.
From legendary strikers to dynamic wingers, this article highlights the top 10 African players with the most goals in Champions League history, celebrating their remarkable achievements on the grandest stage of European football.
10 most successful African Players with most goals in the UEFA Champions League:
Rank
Player
Country
Goals
1
Mohamed Salah
Egypt
50
2
Didier Drogba
Ivory Coast
44
3
Samuel Eto'o
Cameroon
30
4
Sadio Mane
Senegal
27
5
Riyad Mahrez
Algeria
20
6
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Gabon
17
7
Seydou Doumbia
Ivory Coast
15
8
Vincent Aboubakar
Cameroon
14
9
Rabah Madjer
Algeria
12
10
Sebastien Haller
Ivory Coast
12
10. Sebastian Haller| 12 Goals | Ivory Coast:
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While the Ivorian found the net just 10 times in 48 games for the Hammers, he experienced a career revival at Ajax, netting an impressive 32 times in 50 games. Sebastian Haller made his Champions League debut in the 2021-22 season, scoring in his first seven games in the competition, including four in his debut against Ruben Amorim’s Sporting. Haller scored just one more UEFA Champions League goal and was given just 10 minutes in the German side’s 2024 final defeat to Real Madrid.
9. Rabah Madjer | Algeria | 12 Goals:
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Madjer is considered one of the best players in the history of Algerian football and shot to renown as a Porto player in the 1980s. He scored six goals on Porto’s first UEFA Champions League winning run, including the equalizer against Bayern Munich in the final at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion. Madjer retired in 1992 and twice managed his home country, having played in their first ever World Cup in 1982.
8. Vincent Aboubakar | 14 Goals | Cameroon:
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Aboubakar made his UEFA Champions League debut in 2014 with Porto, scoring a goal in a 6-0 thrashing of BATE Borisov. He came back with a goal in the return fixture at home to Shakhtar and scored his first knockout goal against Basel but was an unused substitute in both quarter-final legs against Bayern Munich, including the 6-1 defeat that sent Porto out.
In the next two seasons, one spent at Porto and the other at Besiktas, Aboubakar netted six times but failed to get out of the group stage. He scored his final Champions League goals in 2017 with a brace against Monaco but was injured for the last 16 tie against Liverpool, a 5-0 defeat at the Estádio do Dragao.
7. Seydou Doumbia | 15 Goals | Ivory Coast:
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Doumbia scored 15 UEFA Champions League goals in 31 games for three different clubs in his career. He moved to Basel in 2016, scoring just once in six games before ending his European run at Sporting in the 2017-18 season. He made his debut with CSKA Moscow, scoring five times in the 2011-12 season, but never hit that height again.
6. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang | Gabon | 17 Goals:
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Aubameyang primarily scored his goals with Dortmund, he managed just two for Chelsea, but Gabon’s all-time top scorer never made it past the UEFA Champions League quarter finals having twice exited at that stage in 2014 and 2017. Aubameyang is, however, the all-time top goal scorer in Europa League history, netting 34 times in 62 games.
5. Riyad Mahrez | Algeria | 20 Goals:
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Riyad Mahrez kicked things off with two goals in Leicester’s opening group match against Brugge before finding the net two more times ahead of the knockouts. He played every minute of Leicester’s knockout run but could only manage a single assist in that time.
In the 2020-21 season, Mahrez was a crucial player on Manchester City’s run, scoring in the quarters before three goals against PSG in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals. However, he could not find the net as City lost 1-0 to Chelsea in the final. By the time of the 2023 win, Mahrez had fallen down the City pecking order and stayed on the bench for the whole of the 1-0 win against Inter.
4. Sadio Mane | Senegal | 27 Goals:
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The 2019 and 2022 African Player of the Year Mane was a talisman in Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool rebuild. Joining in 2016, Mane along with Salah and Roberto Firmino combined to be a lethal front three with the Senegalese player scoring 10 goals in the 17-18 UEFA Champions League season, a figure only beaten by his team-mates and Cristiano Ronaldo. Moving to Bayern Munich in 2022, Mane struggled to replicate his Liverpool form but still scored three goals in the group stages before departing for Al-Nassr in 2023.
3. Samuel Eto'o | Cameroon | 30 Goals:
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The four-time African player of the year winner, a figure only matched by Yaya Toure, scored most of his UEFA Champions League goals for Barcelona including six in their 2005-06 triumph and four in the 2008-09 win under Pep Guardiola. Moving to Inter in 2009, Eto’o became the fourth player in history to win back-to-back Champions Leagues at different clubs and played every game in the Jose Mourinho-masterminded run. Still considered by many to be the best African player of all-time, Samuel Eto’o was a deadly mix of pace and clinical finishing.
2. Didier Drogba | Ivory Coast | 44 Goals:
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With 10 goals in 10 finals, the Ivorian was the man for the big occasion, and he made his UEFA Champions League debut with Marseille in 2003, scoring five goals in six games. Getting his move to Chelsea the following season, Drogba hit the same number in the 2004-05 campaign but managed just one goal in seven appearances the next year.
He scored twice in the 2008 semi-final to set up a clash against rivals Manchester United, but a John Terry slip in a rain-soaked Moscow denied Chelsea their first UEFA Champions League title. But that success would come in 2012 with Drogba playing a starring role in the final.
1. Mohamed Salah | Egypt | 50 Goals:
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Considering he scored just three goals in his first 15 UEFA Champions League appearances, betting on Mohamed Salah to one day become the leading African goal-scorer would have seemed a waste of money back in 2016. Famously a second choice of Klopp – the German preferred Julian Brandt – Salah hit 10 goals in his first UEFA Champions League season at Anfield, propelling Liverpool to their first final since 2007 but an early injury caused by Sergio Ramos forced him to the sideline as Real Madrid won 3-1 in Kyiv.
Liverpool vs Paris Saint-Germain Highlights UEFA Champions League 2024-25 RO16 Second Leg | PSG advances, Liverpool crash out after losing on penalties | FT LIV 0-1 PSG (1-1 AGG, 1-4 pens)
Read the Liverpool vs Paris Saint-Germain UEFA Champions League 2024-25 RO16 Second Leg Highlights as PSG knock Liverpool out of UCL beating them on penalties.
Despite a ruthless performance from PSG, Liverpool snatched a slender 1-0 victory at the Parc des Princes, thanks to a late strike from Harvey Elliot and a supreme goalkeeping performance from Alisson, who made nine saves throughout the game.
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Mar 11, 2025, 10:59 PM
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Desire Doue pulls off the fourth penalty, and he did not miss it!
Paris Saint-Germain are through to the Quarters!
Liverpool's dream to clinch the continental treble is broken as they crash out of the UCL RO16!
Mar 11, 2025, 10:42 PM
❌ LIV 1-3 PSG | DONNARUMMA DENIES JONES!
Donnarumma might have just won the tie for PSG!
He stops the penalty from Curtis Jones, diving to his right!
Mar 11, 2025, 10:41 PM
✔ LIV 1-3 PSG | Dembele fires!
Ousmane Dembele made Alisson confused, as he slotted the strike home!
Mar 11, 2025, 10:40 PM
❌ LIV 1-2 PSG | Donnrumma stops!
Donnarumma dived to his left to stop Nunez's spotkick!
PSG advantage!
Mar 11, 2025, 10:39 PM
✔ LIV 1-2 PSG | Ramos strikes!
Goncalo Ramos sent it through the bottom-left corner with a powerful spotkick1
Mar 11, 2025, 10:38 PM
✔ LIV 1-1 PSG | Salah scores!
Powerful penalty from Mohamed Salah, who netted it in, leaving no chance for Donnarumma!
Mar 11, 2025, 10:38 PM
✔ LIV 0-1 PSG | Vitinha scores!
Calm and composed approach from Vitinha, who slotted it home through the right-bottom corner.
Mar 11, 2025, 10:36 PM
Penalties!
PSG's Vitinha will take the first kick!
Mar 11, 2025, 10:34 PM
Full-time | Liverpool 0-1 PSG (1-1 AGG)
The match will be decided by a penalty shoot-out!
Mar 11, 2025, 10:33 PM
120'+2' | Here goes the final whistle! The AET second half ends! | LIV 0-1 PSG (AGG 1-1)
Mar 11, 2025, 10:32 PM
120' | 1 minutes of added time confirmed
Mar 11, 2025, 10:32 PM
120' | Substitution for PSG
In: Goncalo Ramos
Out: Joao Neves
Mar 11, 2025, 10:29 PM
118' | Alisson collects
Lee Kang-In sliced a left-footed strike from just the outer edge of the box, but Alisson made a routine collection.
Mar 11, 2025, 10:28 PM
116' | Offside
Hakimi joined the attacking party, chipping in a pass for Doue, but he was caught offside before Doue's strike that hit the Pool defence.
Mar 11, 2025, 10:25 PM
113' | Effort from Doue
Doue unleashed a right-footed strike from close to the 18-yard-box, but the curler soared inches past the far post.
Mar 11, 2025, 10:23 PM
111' | Substitution for Liverpool
The woes continue for Liverpool. After TAA, now Konate is forced to leave the pitch, limping from an apparent injury. Endo will partner with Van Dijk for the CB pairing.
In: Wataru Endo
Out: Ibrahima Konate
Mar 11, 2025, 10:22 PM
110' | Into the last ten minutes
This match has been so captivating that it's hard to believe 100 minutes have passed since Dembélé's opener!
We are headed into the last ten minutes barring any added minutes. Will any team be able to secure the coveted goal, or are we heading onto penalties?
Mar 11, 2025, 10:20 PM
109' | Marvellous save from Alisson!
Dembele produced a sudden threat from the left, taking a blistering strike on target, but Alisson stayed resilient to stop the strike.
Mar 11, 2025, 10:16 PM
106' | Second half of AET commences
Mar 11, 2025, 10:16 PM
Substitution | Liverpool
In: Harvey Elliot
Out: Dominik Szoboszlai
Mar 11, 2025, 10:15 PM
105'+1' | First half of AET ends
Paris manager Luis Enrique strides towards João Neves to make a tactical point before both bosses gather their players in circles to offer instructions for the 15 or so remaining minutes. Liverpool are readying Elliott - their late scorer in their 1-0 first-leg win - to come on.
via Matthew Howarth, UCL Reporter
Mar 11, 2025, 10:14 PM
105'+1' | Donnarumma keeps it out
Following a Cody Gakpo corner, Donnarumma executed another punch to keep the ball out.
Mar 11, 2025, 10:13 PM
105' | 1 minute added to the AET first half
Mar 11, 2025, 10:10 PM
101' | Substitution for Liverpool
In: Cody Gakpo
Out: Luis Diaz
Mar 11, 2025, 10:09 PM
101' | Substitution for PSG
In: Lee Kang-in
Out: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Mar 11, 2025, 10:05 PM
97' | Donnarumma punched it away!
Robertson delivered the corner from the right, as Donnarumma rose above the players inside the box to punch the ball away!
Mar 11, 2025, 10:03 PM
94' | Chance for Doue!
Desire Doue danced through the Pool defence to lodge a low left-footed strike from the center of the crowd, but his shot went inches wide off the left post!
Mar 11, 2025, 10:00 PM
92' | Close for Beraldo
Kvara curled a cross into the box, which found Beraldo on the other end, but his header missed the target by inches!
Mar 11, 2025, 9:58 PM
91' | First half of AET begins
Mar 11, 2025, 9:58 PM
End of 90 mins | Liverpool 0-1 PSG (1-1 AGG)
Liverpool finish with almost 70% of the attacks between these teams during regular time, but this enthralling, unpredictable tie will enter extra time with the help of several impressive saves by Donnarumma. Captains Van Dijk and Hakimi prepare for another coin toss, their sides inseparable after more than 180 minutes.
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Mar 11, 2025, 9:53 PM
90'+5' | Clearance from Nuno
Andy Robertson quickly regained the possession to send in a cross, but Nuno Mendes made a crucial clearance.
Mar 11, 2025, 9:50 PM
90'+2' | Substitution for PSG
In: Lucas Beraldo
Out: Marquinhos
Mar 11, 2025, 9:49 PM
90'+2' | Yellow for Mac Allister
Alexis Mac Allister gets booked for a foul.
Mar 11, 2025, 9:49 PM
90'+1' | Chance for Liverpool
That was a lively attack from Liverpool but Andy Robertson's ultimate strike was too poor to beat Donnarumma.
Mar 11, 2025, 9:48 PM
90' | 5 minutes of injury time addeed on
Mar 11, 2025, 9:46 PM
88' | Off target for Kvara
Kvaratskhelia unleashed a powerful strike following a quick counter by PSG, but he miscued his shot as it went just high over the crosspiece!
Mar 11, 2025, 9:45 PM
86' | Another chance for Diaz
Donnarumma punched to drift Mac Allister's corner away, which allowed Luis Diaz to slot a volley that went wide from inside the box.
Mar 11, 2025, 9:43 PM
84' | Chances for Liverpool
The Reds salvaged a string of opportunities, as the first chip-in from Salah was punched off by Donnarumma, and he went on to make another consecutive stop to keep Diaz quiet following his strike.
Mar 11, 2025, 9:39 PM
79' | SO CLOSE!
This is getting ridiculous for Liverpool!
Robertson delivered the set-piece free-kick into the box as Quansah guided his header on target, but the ball only rattled the far post and came back to play, rolling right in front of the goal-line.
However, during the follow-up attack, Quansah was flagged for offside.
Mar 11, 2025, 9:33 PM
75' | Chance for Liverpool
Quansah had his first attempt to score following a corner, but he guided his header wide off the near post.
Mar 11, 2025, 9:31 PM
73' | Substitutions for Liverpool
Trent Alexander-Arnold is forced off with an apparent injury.
If a goal is not scored from either side in the upcoming 20 minutes, the game will head into an extra time play. Can Liverpool salvage a draw at Anfield with a late strike, or is it PSG who will take the pride with another insurance goal?
Mar 11, 2025, 9:26 PM
67' | Substitution for PSG
In: Désiré Doué
Out: Bradley Barcola
Mar 11, 2025, 9:25 PM
66' | Huge appeal from Liverpool players!
Salah almost sprinted into the penalty area as Nuno Mendes seemingly pushed him down inside the box. Huge appeal from the Reds, but referee István Kovács indicated to continue the play.
Mar 11, 2025, 9:20 PM
62' | Kvara makes a goalline block!
Following a corner, Donnarumma punched the ball away, sending it in Salah's feet, who sliced a fierce strike from close to the goal on the right, but Kvara endured some defensive duty with a brilliant goal-line block!
Mar 11, 2025, 9:17 PM
58' | What a save from Donnarumma!
Following a Mac Allister corner, Luis Diaz kept his header on target, but Donnarumma totally outstretched himself on his right to execute a crucial save, keeping the Reds goalless so far!
Mar 11, 2025, 9:15 PM
57' | Brilliant block from Pacho
Szoboszlai unleashed another strike from the middle of the box, but Pacho intervened wit his right foot, leading to a spectacular block!
Mar 11, 2025, 9:14 PM
53' | MADNESS
This is peak UCL night!
Diaz sent a crossfield pass to Arnold in the middle, who flashed a powerful strike that was punched down by Donnarumma. The rebound was quickly anticipated by Arnold again, who took another strike from the middle of the penalty area, which only rattled the right post and came off back to the play.
Following another pass from Diaz from the left, Szoboszlai slotted him home! The Anfield crowd erupts in joy, but the goal was disallowed as Diaz was flagged for offside!
Mar 11, 2025, 9:10 PM
50' | End-to-end so far
The visitors have been more aggressive since the restart, but they have yet to challenge Alisson Becker. Liverpool need to regain control.
Mar 11, 2025, 9:03 PM
46' | Yellow for Marquinhos
Marguinhos gets a booking for a foul on Diaz.
He'll miss a potential quarter-final first leg.
Mar 11, 2025, 9:02 PM
46' | The second half is underway
Mar 11, 2025, 8:51 PM
Half-time Verdict | Liverpool 0-1 PSG (AGG 1-1)
Paris have parity in the tie, scoring through Dembélé's finish after 12 minutes of an absorbing, end-to-end half. The visitors are perhaps entitled to feel they have been the more precise in front of goal, having had fewer attacks but three of the four attempts on target, with the likes of their scorer, Kvaratskhelia and Barcola repeatedly looking dangerous. A potentially defining 45 minutes in these sides' campaigns awaits.
45'+1' | The half-time whistle is blown! | HT LIV 0-1 PSG (AGG 1-1)
Mar 11, 2025, 8:46 PM
45' | 1 minute of added time confirmed
Mar 11, 2025, 8:42 PM
41' | Chance for PSG
Dembele spiralled a left-footed curler from just outside the box, but Konate intervened with his left foot, resulting in a deflection.
Mar 11, 2025, 8:41 PM
39' | Alisson collects
Kvara entered the box from the left in a speedy attack, trying to find some space as he attempted to dribble past his markers, but took a quick strike on the half-turn that was easily grabbed by Alisson.
Mar 11, 2025, 8:37 PM
35' | Chance for Kvara!
Ousmane Dembele again orchestrated another attack from the right flank as he delivered a low grounder right into the middle of the penalty area, but Kvaratskhelia fired the ball just inches over the crossbar!
Mar 11, 2025, 8:35 PM
34' | Off target for Jota
Diogo Jota attempted a clever shot on a quick attack from the edge of the penalty area, but he soared the ball over the crossbar.
Mar 11, 2025, 8:35 PM
32' | Brilliant outing from Alisson
Dembele looked to be dangerous from running down the middle. He sprinted onwards but Alisson made a timely outing to collect the ball, denying the French forward from having a firm strike.
Mar 11, 2025, 8:33 PM
30' | Two quarters are up
Since a rapid first 20 minutes, the tempo of the game has slightly dropped. Liverpool looked to have lost a bit of rhythm overall, but the team is pushing to their best for the coveted opener.
Mar 11, 2025, 8:31 PM
28' | Liverpool are pushing
These last couple of minutes have been stressful for the home side, but they are continually pushing to open their account tonight. Jota got the closest to a goal in this phase, but his header went over the crosspiece. Liverpool are pushing, surrounded by the loud chants from the spectators at Anfield.
Mar 11, 2025, 8:22 PM
At his absolute BEST
Ousmane Dembélé has scored 21 goals in 16 appearances across all competitions in 2025, the most of any player in Europe's big five leagues.
Ousmane Dembélé equalizes the match with his 7th UCL goal, making it his 29th goal of the season.
Mar 11, 2025, 8:19 PM
17' | Alisson at it again!
That was a dangerous counter-attack by PSG from down the middle, as Neves carried it up to the box and Bradley Barcola went past Dijk but before taking a strike, Alisson came forward to deny the ball and colected it.
Mar 11, 2025, 8:17 PM
16' | Effort from Konate
Ibrahima Konate lodged a cracker from a long distance, but Donnarumma made a calm collection.
Mar 11, 2025, 8:15 PM
14' | Good defence from PSG
Wilian Pacho and Achraf Hakimi made a double covering, forcing Diaz to fire the shot off target from inside the box.
Mar 11, 2025, 8:12 PM
12' | GOALLLLL! Dembele nets it home! | LIV 0-1 PSG (1-1 AGG)
Paris score with their first attempt at goal!
Dembele charged forward with plenty of space through the center of Liverpool's half. He passed the ball to Barcola on his right, returning it to the team's leading scorer in front of goal. Konate tried to intervene, but the ball deflects and falls perfectly for the striker, allowing him to slot it in easily.
Mar 11, 2025, 8:12 PM
10' | Chances for Liverpool
Virgil Van Dijk powered a header from the middle, but Neves blocked it well. After a swift string of passes, Szoboszlai fired the final strike way over the crossbar.
Mar 11, 2025, 8:10 PM
9' | Effor from Diaz
Luis Diaz dribbled past the defender on the left, hoped to deliver a pin-point cross, but got deflected away.
Mar 11, 2025, 8:08 PM
6' | Another chance for Salah
Mohamed Salah is looking very sharp already! He entered the penalty area from the right, sweeping himself past the opposition defenders, but the inswing curler went just wide off the left-post.
Mar 11, 2025, 8:06 PM
5' | Huge block from Mendes!
Alexis Mac Allister cracked down the PSG defence on the left, before sending a grounded effort into the box which soared past the players in the middle. Salah anticipated it on the right, but his shot on target was blocked, thanks to a massive block from Nuno Mendes!
Mar 11, 2025, 8:05 PM
3' | Clearance from Robertson
Andy Robertson stayed alert to clear off a danger following a cross from Fabián Ruiz.
Starting XI: Alisson (GK); Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil Van Dijk, Andy Robertson; Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister; Mohamed Salah, Luis Díaz; Diogo Jota
Liverpool snatched a fighting 1-0 victory against PSG at the Parc de Princes in the first leg, thanks to an 87-minute strike from Harvey Elliot, along with a masterclass performance from Liverpool custodian Alisson who made nine saves in total.
Discover the 15 most decorated football clubs in the world, boasting legendary teams with the highest number of trophies, from domestic leagues to international glory.
Success in football comes in circles, as good times come and go for every club, but some clubs have had far more consistent runs than the others. Many clubs have had generations of success through each era of football and multiple competitions.
Understanding that every title, cup, and league win has a backdrop is essential. Here is the full list of the clubs boasting their trophy cabinets.
15 most decorated clubs in world football:
RANK
CLUBS
TROPHIES
NATION
1.
Al-Ahly
123
Egypt
2.
Celtic FC
119
Scotland
3.
Rangers
118
Scotland
4.
Club Nacional de Football
117
Uruguay
5.
Atletico Penarol
116
Uruguay
6.
Real Madrid
102
Spain
7.
FC Barcelona
98
Spain
8.
SL Benfica
85
Portugal
9.
FC Porto
85
Portugal
10.
Al-Faisaly
84
Saudi Arab
11.
FC Bayern Munich
83
Germany
12.
Olympiacos
80
Greece
13.
Ajax
73
Netherlands
14.
Juventus
71
Italy
15.
Manchester United
68
England
15. Manchester United | 68 Trophies | England:
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If you say "Theatre of Dreams", "Old Trafford", or the "Busby Babes" to someone, there is only one club that comes to mind: Manchester United. The Red Devils are cementing their place in the most decorated club's hall of fame with 68 trophies, right from the Busby Babes Munich air disaster in 1958 to Sir Alex Ferguson's Class of 92. Icons like Sir Bobby Charlton to the modern heroes like Ruud Van Nistelrooy, Wayne Rooney, Ryan Giggs and Cristiano Ronaldo have clothed the famous red jersey.
While the club has struggled to reach the heights of the 1990s to 2000s in recent years, The Red Devils are one of the most successful clubs in England, winning three UEFA Champions Leagues to their name, one of the best teams to have ever played in Europe as well.
3x UEFA Champions League winner (1967-68, 1998-99, 2007-08)
1x UEFA Super Cup Winner (1991-92)
1x UEFA Europa Cup Winner (2016-17)
1x Cup Winners Cup (1990-91)
13x FA Cup Winner (23/24, 15/16, 03/04, 98/99, 95/96, 93/94, 89/90, 84/85, 82/83, 76/77, 62/63, 47/48, 1908/09)
21x English Super Cup winner (16/17, 13/14, 11/12, 10/11, 08/09, 07/08, 03/04, 97/98 , 96/97, 94/95, 93/94, 90/91, 83/84, 77/78, 67/68, 65/66, 57/58, 56/57, 52/53, 1911/12, 1908/09)
6x English League Cup Winner (22/23 , 16/17 , 09/10 , 08/09 , 05/06 , 91/92)
2x English 2nd Tier Champions (74/75, 35/36)
1x Inter Continental Cup Winner (1999)
14. Juventus | 71 Trophies | Italy:
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Juventus is undoubtedly one of the most decorated clubs in world football and Italy too. From Dino Zoff to Alessandro Del Piero, this Italian heavyweight has been home to some of the biggest footballing stars ever produced, who have helped to add moments that collectively tell the tale of their 71 trophies. Not many clubs can boast about the fact that the Turin giant was formed by a group of grammar school students who turned into one of the biggest clubs in world football. A fascinating back story with a thrilling journey.
2x UEFA Champions League winners (1984-85, 1995-96)
2x UEFA Super Cup (1984-85, 1996-97)
9x Italian Super Cup Winner (20/21 , 18/19 , 15/16 , 13/14 , 12/13 , 03/04 , 02/03 , 97/98 , 95/96)
2x UEFA Cup Winner (92/93 , 89/90 , 76/77)
1x Italian Serie B Champion (2006-07)
2x Intercontinental Cup Winner (1996, 1985)
13. Ajax | 73 Trophies | Netherlands:
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Ajax are a wonderful football club, and their story is represented in as much as one word: innovation. The birthplace of 'Modern Football', their academy, De Toekomst, has been a messenger of talents. From Johan Cruyff to Frenkie de Jong. Their 73 trophies, including their European exploits, show their philosophy that prioritizes skill and vision.
The club has been massively successful in their 123-year history, winning four Champions League crowns, three of which were won in a row, as well as 36 Eredivisie crowns, which makes this club one of the most decorated clubs in world football.
Olympiacos is known to have a hugely intimidating home atmosphere when visiting teams come to their ground, the Karaiskakis Stadium. Despite only holding 33,334 fans, it's a well-known fortress for the home team. There's no doubt that they have dominated Greek football since their inception in 1925. From legendary figures to the current team, it has helped the club propel them to 80 trophies and cemented their name into one of the most decorated clubs.
4x Greek Super Cup Winner (2006/07, 91/92, 86/87, 1979/80)
1x UEFA Conference League Winner (2023-24)
11. FC Bayern Munich | 83 Trophies | Germany:
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Bayern's unparalleled streak of 11 consecutive titles came to an end in 2023-24 when the club slipped to third in Bayer Leverkusen's 'invincible' season. Vincent Kompany will be looking to change fortunes and restore Bayern to the top of German football. From their Allianz Arena, a modern-day stadium, they have showcased a brand of football that is both efficient and elegant. Bayern Munich is one of the most decorated clubs in Germany and world football too.
10x German Super Cup Winner (22/23 , 21/22 , 20/21 , 18/19 , 17/18 , 16/17 , 12/13 , 10/11 , 90/91 , 87/88)
6x League Cup Winner (07/08 , 04/05 , 00/01 , 99/00 , 98/99 , 97/98)
South German Cup Winner (1956-57)
2x Intercontinental Cup Winner (2001, 1976)
2X UEFA Super Cup Winner (20/21 , 13/14)
6x UEFA Champions League Winner (1975/76, 74/75, 73/74, 2019/20, 2012/13, 2000/01)
2x FIFA Club World Cup Winner (20/21, 13/14)
1x UEFA Cup Winner (1995-96)
10. Al-Faisaly | 84 Trophies | Saudi Arab:
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Not a familiar name in world football, but Al-Faisaly is one of the most decorated clubs in world football. In 91 years of their existence as a football club, formerly known as Al-Ashbal Club, they have won 35 league titles and 21 Jordan FA Cups, although domestic success has been more limited in recent years. The club is yet to have any success on the AFC stage.
From the banks of the Douro River, FC Porto has risen as Portugal's footballing flare and one of the most decorated clubs in world football. This is the football club that gave us players such as Deco, Ricardo Carvalho and, of course, the hero Benni McCarthy. After the 2004 season's UEFA Champions League winning campaign, Porto haven't seen any success in Europe since, they have still managed to win 30 Primeira Liga titles, 19 Taca de Portugal, two European Cups and two Europa Leagues during their 130-year history.
2x UEFA Champions League Winner (2003-04, 1986-87)
1x UEFA Super Cup Winner (1987-88)
2x Intercontinental Cup Winner (2004, 1987)
8. SL Benfica | 85 Trophies | Portugal:
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SL Benfica is one of the most decorated football clubs in Portugal and globally. The club has given birth to some absolute icons in the sport. Eusebio, winner of the 1965 Ballon d'Or, was representing Benfica when he achieved this phenomenal feat. Modern-day players such as Angel Di Maria, Darwin Nunez, David Luiz and Nemanja Matic are just a few names that have come and gone from the Portuguese outfit over the years. With 85 trophies, incredibly, the nation's two powerhouses are tied for trophy hauls.
2x UEFA Champions League Winner (1961/62, 1960/61)
7. FC Barcelona | 98 Trophies | Spain:
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There is no denying that Barcelona's most successful period was the late 2000s and into the 2010s, led by the genius Lionel Messi, arguably the greatest player to ever kick a football and helped to make one of the most decorated clubs in world football. Their 98-trophy tally does not just recount victories but also moments that changed Spanish football. Camp Nou has been the hub of 'tiki-taka' football - a poetic style, enchanting and uniquely Barcelona's.
3x Inter-Cities fair cup Winners (65/66 , 59/60 , 57/58)
6. Real Madrid | 102 Trophies | Spanish:
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Real Madrid has made the Santiago Bernabeu a theatre of dreams for fans and a place of nightmares for rivals. Madrid boasts an astonishing 15 UEFA Champions League titles to their name, seven more than any other team has won in the competition's history. Los Blancos is the most decorated club in Spain showcasing 102 trophies.
Just missing out on the top four is one of the most decorated clubs of South American football, Atletico Penarol. Why is this club so special and represents why they have been so successful over the years, is that they have never been relegated from the top division in Uruguay since being founded in 1891. It is a witness to longevity and consistent excellence. With a total of 116 trophies, they are not just Uruguayan legends.
3x Intercontinental Cup Winner (1982 , 1966 , 1961)
4. Club Nacional de Football | 117 Trophies | Uruguay:
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Club Nacional de Football tales of dominance are South American epics, which makes them the most decorated clubs in South America. However, in their long and storied 125-year history, they have won 49 Primera Division crowns in their homeland. The well-documented side from Uruguay boasts 116 trophies and is iconic in its own right.
3x Intercontinental Cup Winner (1988 , 1980 , 1971)
1x Recopa SudAmericana winner (1989)
3. Rangers |118 Trophies | Scotland:
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Rangers have marginally fewer trophies to their city rivals Celtic with 55 Scottish first-tier League Championships since 1890 and that's why they are the second most decorated clubs in Scottish Premiership. With their home one of the most famous stadiums in the British Isles in the form of Ibrox, it is no wonder they have managed such glory when they can create such an atmosphere.
Celtic Park, also known as Parkhead, and renowned for its thrilling atmosphere, has seen countless memories created in the club's 137-year history. Because of their dominance, they are the most decorated club in Scottish football. Celtic were the first club in Great Britain to win the European Cup.
Al-Ahly tops this list and becomes the most decorated club in world football with 123 trophies. With a legacy stretching back to 1907 and 123 trophies to their name, they are more than Egyptian legends; they are global titans. They have won 43 Egyptian Premier League titles, 39 Egypt Cups, 12 CAF Champions Leagues, 14 Egyptian Super Cups, eight CAF Super Cups and four African Cup Winners' Cups, just to name a few. They are essentially the African version of Real Madrid and continue to dominate Egyptian domestic football to this day.
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