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Will Barcelona be the new Arsenal of football?

The recent performances of Barcelona have been a matter of concern. Here we look into the circumstances of how it is running down the same lane as Arsenal.

Sep 16, 2021, 3:47 PM4 min read

Once the nightmare of all clubs is now a mere competition, the story of FC Barcelona has changed drastically over the years. Every club has its golden period and transition period, it seems Barcelona is in the later phase. As a result, the Catalan club had been in very poor form over the past few years. Not many years ago they stepped in as favourites in every competition however, that is not the case anymore.

Similar was the story with Arsenal, from being the most dominating team in England to not even being in contention for the top 6; Arsenal has been written off by every other team. The only team to win the Golden Premier League trophy is now an average mid-table team. Moreover, much like Barcelona, their big-money signings have failed as well. However, Arsenal has not been in contention for Europe for quite a long time but that is at least not the case with the Catalan club. They have been a part of the European club competition regularly but have not produced anything magical.

After Louis Enrique stepped down as Barcelona coach in the 2016-17 season; and Neymar left Barcelona to join PSG at a record fee of €222 Million, nothing has been the same for this club again. They performed the impossible against PSG in the RO16, coming back from a 4-0 goal deficit to win 6-1 at home to progress to the quarter-finals only to get knocked out by Juventus. They also finished 2nd in Laliga that season which led to the resignation of Enrique.

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Barcelona and UCL a heartbreaking story of recent times:

2018 (Defeat to AS Roma)

Barcelona bottled a three-goal lead in 2018 against AS Roma | SportzPoint
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After dominating a better part of the decade in the UEFA Champions League their performance has slowly degraded. For the past three years, the 2-time treble-winning club has seemed completely clueless in most of the Laliga away games as well as the UCL away games. In 2018 a mediocre side of Italy(As Roma) humiliated Barcelona in Rome where they bottled a 3 goal advantage. As a result, they crashed outside of the UCL quarter-finals.

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2019 (Crushed by Liverpool)

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The next year it was a repetition of similar incidents, this time in Anfield Barcelona bottled another 3 goal lead. They just fell apart against Liverpool and conceded 4 goals in 90 minutes. As a result, the Catalan giants failed to proceed to the UCL final. Ernesto Valverde's preference for big-money signings rather than turning to the La Masia has been widely criticized. Moreover, most of the big money signings have been either a flop or not adjusted to the club.

2020 (Humiliation against Bayern Munich)

Ernesto Valverde was certainly sacked by the board after getting knocked out by Atletico De Madrid in the Spanish Super Copa and was replaced by Quique Setien. Huge hopes lied upon this man, but he failed too. Barcelona suffered the biggest defeat in UCL ever to Bayern Munich (8-2) under him. Setien also ended up on the losing side in Laliga after being at the top in the first half. As a result, Barcelona parted ways with Setien and appointed Koeman as the new head coach.

Also Read: Five Biggest defeats in football history

2021 ( Thrashed by PSG)

Paris Saint-Germain knocked Barcelona out of the UEFA Champions League RO16 in 2021 | SportzPoint
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The appointment of Ronald Koeman didn't do Barcelona any good either. They lost to PSG in the Round of 16 and more importantly got thrashed 4-1 in Camp Nou. The future doesn't look impressive and with Messi leaving this year things have gotten more difficult for the Catalan club. Recently, they again lost 3-0 to Bayern in Camp Nou and are sitting at the bottom of their group.

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Most Champions League titles won by Football Clubs

Real Madrid are the most successful team in UEFA Champions League history with 15 titles. Here are the football clubs with the most Champions League titles.

Jun 1, 2025, 10:23 AM9 min read

Real Madrid with their 15th UEFA Champions League title in 2023-24 season.

Europe has the best and the toughest club competition in the world. The only thing which separates an elite club from a normal club is the Champions League title. Clubs all around Europe dream of winning this competition. Clubs with the most Champions League titles earn more bragging rights than the others. Let's take a look at the top clubs that have won the most number of Champions League titles in the tournament's history.

Champions League Finalists and Winners List since 1956

Champions League winners since 1956 - sportzpoint.com

Top clubs with the most Champions League titles (3 or more)

1. Real Madrid CF (15 UCL titles)

Dortmund vs Real Madrid Champions League 2023-24 final Highlights | Real Madrid crowned champions for a record 15th time - sportzpoint.com

Everyone considers Real Madrid C.F. as the most successful club in world football. This club has achieved great heights both in recent times and in the past. Real Madrid won the first-ever European Cup in 1955-56 which was also the founding year of the competition. Back then it was formally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup. The current format has been around since 1992. Real Madrid has won 15 UEFA Champions League titles which is more than any club in the world.

They won the tournament five consecutive times in the first five seasons of the tournament. Their recent achievement includes a three-peat of winning the UCL under Zinedine Zidane (2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18).

Cristiano Ronaldo was their star performer with the most impact in the competition. He further tops the chart of the most goal scorers and assists providers in the competition as well.

Also Read: Ronaldo records: Only player to be top scorer of the season in three different leagues

Real Madrid CF's Title winning years

Winning Year Opponent Team Scoreline Venue
1955-56 Reims 4-3 Paris
1956-57 Fiorentina 2-0 Madrid
1957-58 AC Milan 3-2(AET) Brussels
1958-59 Reims 2-0 Stuttgart
1959-60 Frankfurt 7-3 Glasgow
1965-66 Partizan 2-1 Brussels
1997-98 Juventus 0-1 Amsterdam
1999-00 Valencia 3-0 Saint-Denis
2001-02 Leverkusen 1-2 Glasgow
2013-14 Atletico Madrid 4-1(AET) Lisbon
2015-16 Atletico Madrid 1-1
(5-3) Pen
Milan
2016-17 Juventus 1-4 Cardiff
2017-18 Liverpool 3-1 Kyiv
2021-22 Liverpool 1-0 Paris
2023-24 Borussia Dortmund 2-0 London
All 15 UCL Titles of Real Madrid

2. AC Milan (7 UCL Titles)

Maldini with the most champions league titles
Paolo Maldini lifting the Champions League 2006-07 season.

AC Milan is an Italian giant with a rich history and glories. They produced players like Maldini, Dida, Nesta and many more. They dominated world football in the past few decades, but things have changed drastically since then.

Milan has fallen from the ranks of great clubs in recent times, but their UCL glory is still more than others, just behind Real Madrid. They have beaten the likes of Juventus, Liverpool, and Barcelona to win the Champions League in the past. Milan has won the Champions League 7 times in their history.

AC Milan's Title winning years

Winning Year Opponent Team Scoreline Venue
1962-63 Benfica 2-1 London
1968-69 Ajax 4-1 Madrid
1988-89 FSCB 4-0 Barcelona
1989-90 Benfica 1-0 Vienna
1993-94 Barcelona 4-0 Athens
2002-03 Juventus 0-0
(2-3) Pen
Manchester
2006-07 Liverpool 2-1 Athens
All 7 titles of AC Milan

Also Read: Most Champions League Goals In History

3. FC Bayern Munich (6 UCL titles)

Most Champions League titles won by Football Clubs: FC Bayern Munich (6) - sportzpoint.com

Bayern Munich has been the dominant force in Europe for quite a long time. They dominate the Bundesliga and the domestic cup titles, too. Recently, they have been one of the most prominent sides in Europe to deal with. Bayern humiliated Barcelona with an 8-2 defeat in the UCL quarter-finals and won the 2019-20 Champions League, beating PSG comfortably by 1-0.

Robert Lewandowski was their main man in recent years, with the most goals. However, they have consistently produced players like Robben, Franck Ribery, Thomas Muller and others who helped them win the trebles and sextuples.

Bayern Munich's Title winning years

Winning year Opponent Team Scoreline Venue
1973-74 Atletico Madrid 0-4 Brussels
1974-75 Leeds 2-0 Paris
1975-76 St- Etienne 1-0 Glasgow
2000-01 Valencia 1-1
(5-4) Pen
Milan
2012-13 Borussia Dortmund 1-2 London
2019-20 PSG 0-1 Lisbon
All 6 titles of FC Bayern Munich

4. Liverpool FC (6 UCL titles)

Liverpool FC Honours List - This Is Anfield
Trophy Cabinet of Liverpool including 6 UCL titles. Image - This is Anfield

Liverpool has turned the tables beautifully in recent times. They were a great force in the European competition but suddenly went numb. Liverpool had a rough patch where they went trophyless for many years. With the appointment of Jurgen Klopp as manager, Liverpool slowly redeemed themselves. In the 2017-18 season, they reached the UCL finals but failed to win against Real Madrid.

Most Champions League titles won by Football Clubs - Liverpool FC (6) - sportzpoint.com

Next season they came back stronger, from a 3-0 defeat in the first leg to win 4-0 in the second leg and knocked Barcelona out of the UCL semis. Liverpool went on to be the champions defeating Spurs by 2-0 in the all-English final to win their 6th UCL trophy. Their great comeback against Milan in 2005 at Istanbul still gives goosebumps to every football fan.

Liverpool's Title winning years

Winning year Opponent Team Scoreline Venue
1976-77 Monchengladbach 3-1 Rome
1977-78 Club Brugge 1-0 London
1980-81 Real Madrid 1-0 Paris
1983-84 Roma 1-1
(2-4) Pen
Rome
2004-05 AC Milan 3-3
(2-3) Pen
Istanbul
2018-19 Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Madrid
All 6 titles of Liverpool FC

5. FC Barcelona (5 UCL Titles)

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FC Barcelona bagging their 5th UCL title. Image - 90MIN

FC Barcelona are one of the biggest clubs in Europe with a great history in the UCL. They have won the title 5 times, while three of them came in the last decade. Their famous Lamasia - The FC Barcelona academy produced world-class players at the time. Players like Andres Iniesta, Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, Gerard Pique and many more were a part of the academy.

Coach Pep Guardiola conquered the world with some beautiful football. He managed to win both the Treble and Sextuple during his reign. A few years later Luis Enrique guided them to their 5th UCL title and also a treble. That was Barcelona's last high run in the UCL. After that, they have faced some problems and have not been able to continue their dominance in European football.

Read Also: Top 10: Most Free-kick Goals In Football History

FC Barcelona's Title winning years

Winning Year Opponent Team Scoreline Venue
1991-92 Sampdoria 0-1(AET) London
2005-06 Arsenal 2-1 Saint-Denis
2008-09 Manchester United 2-0 Rome
2010-11 Manchester United 3-1 London
2014-15 Juventus 1-3 Berlin
All 5 Titles of Barcelona

6. Ajax (4 UCL Titles)

Most Champions League titles won by Football Clubs - Ajax | sportzpoint.com

AFC Ajax has a great history. They are the only team to win the UCL 4 times which is not from the top 5 leagues. Football maestro Johan Cruyff was from this team, he later changed the definition of playing football. Introducing Tiki-taka football to the world, Ajax had a great run in the past. He later influenced Barcelona to play that type of football which brought them huge success in the end.

They last won the title in 1995 when the likes of Van der Sar, and Rijkaard used to play for them. Since then they have reached the UCL semifinal in 2019 upsetting big teams and then lost to the Spurs in the semifinal in the dying minutes. Ajax's run is considered one of the greatest underdogs in the history of the UEFA Champions League.

Ajax's Title winning years

Winning year Opponent Team Scoreline Venue
1970-71 Panathinaikos 2-0 London
1971-72 Internazionale 2-0 Rotterdam
1972-73 Juventus 1-0 Belgrade
1994-95 AC Milan 1-0 Vienna
All 4 titles of AFC Ajax

7. Manchester United (3 UCL Titles)

Manchester United's 2007/08 Champions League Winners – sportzpoint.com

Manchester United one of the greatest clubs in the world has won three Champions League titles. They looked like the best team in the world during their reign. Players like David Beckham, Ryan Gigs, and Wayne Rooney were part of the golden team when United lifted their 3rd European title. Sir Alex Ferguson, the manager of this team is one of the greatest ever in the history of the sport. He introduced one of the recent footballing greats Cristiano Ronaldo in top-flight football, who was also part of that 2007-08 team.

Manchester United have also won the treble and enlisted themselves in an elite list in World Football. Since then they qualified for two Champions League finals but faced defeat against FC Barcelona.

Read Also: 10 Most FA Cup Winners List: FA Cup in detail

Manchester United's Title winning years

Winning Year Opponent Team Scoreline Venue
1967-68 Benfica 4-1(AET) London
1998-99 Bayern Munich 2-1 Barcelona
2007-08 Chelsea 1-1
(6-5)Pen
Moscow
All 3 titles of Manchester United

8. Internazionale (3 UCL Titles)

Intermilan's 3rd UCL title
Inter with their 3rd UCL Trophy. Image - UEFA

Internazionale won two of their three trophies back in the 1960s. Since then, they have been having a disappointing year in and year out. Their recent UCL title was in 2009-10 when Jose Mourinho took charge. They were not the favourites in that season, yet they went on to win the UCL.

Jose Mourinho at that time was emerging as one of the best coaches in the world. He played typical defensive football, frustrating his opponents, which created mistakes. They capitalised on those mistakes and went on to win their 3rd Champions League. They defeated the heavyweights Barcelona in the semis and Bayern Munich in the final to clinch their title.

Internazionale's Title winning years

Winning Year Opponent team Scoreline Venue
1963-64 Real Madrid 3-1 Vienna
1964-65 Benfica 1-0 Milan
2009-10 Bayern Munich 0-2 Madrid
All 3 titles of Inter Milan

Clubs with less than three Champions League titles:

Teams No. of UCL Titles Winning Year
Juventus 2 1984-85; 1995-96
Chelsea 2 2011-12; 2020-21
Benfica 2 1960-61; 1960-62
FC Porto 2 1986-87; 2003-04
Nottm Forest 2 1978-79; 1979-80
Feyenoord 1 1969-70
Crvena Zvezda 1 1990-91
Aston Villa 1 1981-82
Marseille 1 1992-93
Hamburg 1 1982-83
Celtic 1 1966-67
FCSB 1 1985-86
PSV 1 1987-88
Borussia Dortmund 1 1996-97
Manchester City 1 2022-23
PSG 1 2024-25
Teams with less than 3 Champions Leagues
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10 legendary Barcelona players to wear jersey no. 10

From Lionel Messi, Maradona, to Ronaldinho, today, in this article, we will discuss 10 legendary Barcelona players who have worn the jersey no. 10.

May 30, 2025, 11:39 AM5 min read

10 legendary Barcelona players to wear jersey no. 10 | sportzpoint.com

The No.10 jersey in football is always an iconic one. Be it for any club, country or any team playing in a local tournament, usually the best player of the team or the attacker wears the No.10 jersey for the team. 

FC Barcelona, one of the best and historical clubs in the World, had some of the greatest players ever to wear the No. 10 jersey for them. Today, in this article, we will discuss 10 legendary Barcelona players who have worn the jersey no. 10. 

To give you the context of the article, let me remind you that, after a great 2024-25 season, Lamine Yamal is set to wear the No.10 jersey for FC Barcelona in the next season, only if Ansu Fati leaves the club. 

Read Also | Football jersey numbers: Significance of jersey numbers in football

1. Lionel Messi (2008-2021)

10 legendary Barcelona players to wear jersey no. 10 - Lionel Messi - sportzpoint.com

If you talk about any stats or legendary things about FC Barcelona, there is a chance that you will have to mention the little man from Argentina, Lionel Messi. Most goals, most trophies, most assists, most Ballon d'Ors, and many more records for the club - Messi has everything to his name.

Messi had 672 goals and 303 assists in 778 appearances for FC Barcelona and left the club with the most number of titles. The 8-time Ballon d'Or winner wore the No.10 jersey for the first time in 2008 when Ronaldinho left the Catalan club to join AC Milan. 

Since then, Messi has worn the iconic jersey for 14 years, before leaving the club as the greatest Barcelona player. 

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2. Diego Maradona (1982–1984)

Diego Armando Maradona for FC Barcelona - sportzpoint.com

An Argentine legend followed by another one. One of the greatest footballers ever, Diego Maradona, who is known for his time at Italian Club Napoli, spent two seasons at FC Barcelona as well. 

Although Maradona's stint at Barcelona was full of controversies and injuries, he scored 38 goals in 58 matches and won the Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup for FC Barcelona. 

3. Ronaldinho (2003–2008)

10 legendary Barcelona players to wear jersey no. 10 - Ronaldinho - sportzpoint.com

With his Samba magic and flair, Ronaldinho is regarded as one of the greatest Barcelona players ever. The Brazilian legend was there when Messi made his debut and gave him all the support to fill his shoes later. Before Messi, it was Ronaldinho, who used to wear the No. 10 jersey for FC Barcelona. 

Ronaldinho scored 94 goals and provided 71 assists in 207 matches for FC Barcelona. 

Alongside winning two La Liga titles, he also won the 2006 UEFA Champions League for the Spanish club.

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4. Gary Lineker (1986–1989)

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Gary Lineker is one of the greatest English players ever to play for FC Barcelona. From 1986 to 1989, Lineker played for FC Barcelona in 138 matches, wearing the famous No. 10 jersey. 

Lineker scored 51 goals for the Catalan club and helped them win the Copa del Rey in 1988 and the European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1989.

5. Rivaldo (1997–2002)

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Rivaldo, the Brazilian legend and captain, joined FC Barcelona in the 1997 season and played 235 games for the Catalan, the most he played for any club in his career. The attacking midfielder scored 130 goals for Barcelona and won four titles, including two La Liga titles. 

Not only that, during his stint at Barcelona, he won the FIFA Best Player Award and Ballon d'Or award in 1999. 

Read Also | Football Facts: Players With Champions League, World Cup and Ballon d'Or

6. César Rodríguez (1939–1955)

César Rodríguez

Since there was no consistency in jersey numbers during the 1930s and 1940s era, it is quite unclear how many games he played wearing the No. 10 jersey for FC Barcelona. But Cesar, who wore the No. 10 jersey occasionally for FC Barcelona, played 344 games for the club.

In those games, he scored 226 goals and won 11 trophies for the club, including 5 La Liga titles. With 28 goals, he also finished the 1948-49 season as the top scorer of La Liga.

7. Juan Román Riquelme (2002–2005)

10 legendary Barcelona players to wear jersey no. 10 - Riquelme - sportzpoint.com

Another Argentine legend is on the list of legendary players to wear the No. 10 jersey for FC Barcelona. Riquelme, the legendary Argentine attacking midfielder, though he only played 42 games for FC Barcelona, made his mark before leaving for Villarreal and Boca Juniors. 

8. Michael Laudrup (1989–1994)

10 legendary Barcelona players to wear jersey no. 10 - Michael Laudrup - sportzpoint.com

Laudrup, the Danish playmaker, was an integral part of Johan Cruyff’s dream team. The stylish midfielder played 226 games for FC Barcelona and scored 54 goals for the club. Along with his goals, Laudrup assisted 26 times as well. 

Laudrup won 9 trophies for FC Barcelona, including 1 UEFA Champions League, 4 La Liga titles, 1 UEFA Supercup and 2 Spanish Super Cups. Post becoming FC Barcelona.

After his successful 1992 and 1993 seasons, Laudrup joined Real Madrid the next season. 

9. Luis Suárez Miramontes (1955–1961)

Luis Suarez Miramontes - 10 legendary Barcelona players to wear jersey no. 10 - sportzpoint.com

One of the greatest Spanish midfielders, Luis Suárez Miramontes, is also one of the greatest FC Barcelona players. Luis Suárez Miramontes, in 176 games for FC Barcelona, scored 80 goals and assisted 21 times. 

Suarez won two La Liga titles and two Spanish Cup titles for FC Barcelona before moving to Inter Milan, where he flourished as a striker and went on to win two Champions League titles as well. 

But before leaving for Inter Milan, he won the 1960 Ballon d'Or while playing for FC Barcelona.

10. Hugo Sotil (1973–1976)

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Hugo Sotil, the Peruvian striker, was one of the key players for FC Barcelona during the Johan Cruyff era. In 70 games, he scored 18 goals and helped FC Barcelona win the 1973–74 La Liga title.

Hugo was one of the key members of Barcelona's resurgence in the 1970s. 

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Premier League teams to qualify for Champions League every season since 2016

Here are the Premier League teams to qualify for UEFA Champions League every season since 2016. A record six Premier League teams have already qualified for Champions League 2025-26.

May 26, 2025, 8:39 AM5 min read

Premier League teams to qualify for Champions League every season since 2016 | sportzpoint.com

The English Premier League, or the Premier League, has been the best football league in Europe for a long now. As per UEFA Club Coefficients, the Premier League is the best football league on the continent, with the best standard of football and competitiveness. 

The competitiveness not only makes it tough for teams to finish at the summit of the points table, but the battle for the UEFA Champions League spot also intensifies. This season, Liverpool FC, Arsenal FC, Manchester City, Chelsea FC, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur have already qualified for the UEFA Champions League from the Premier League. 

This is the first time six teams from any league have qualified for the Champions League. Not only that, there is also a chance that another team can qualify for the UEFA Champions League next season, depending on Chelsea's performance in the Conference League final this season. 

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How do teams qualify for the Champions League from a league?

Till the 2022-23 season, every top-four team from the European Leagues used to qualify for the UEFA Champions League. Along with the top four teams, the Europa League winners also qualified for the Champions League next season. 

But, from the 2024 season, along with the top four teams and Europa League/Conference League winners, leagues started getting an additional European Performance Spot. EPS is awarded to the league with strong UEFA coefficient performances, which the Premier League earned this season as well. 

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Premier League teams to qualify for the Champions League every season since 2016

2015-16

In the 2025-16 Champions League season, Chelsea qualified as the champions of the Premier League 2014-15. Manchester City and Arsenal qualified as the second and third finishers of the league. 

Meanwhile, Manchester United qualified for the Champions League play-off round as the UEFA Europa League 2014-15 winners.

  1. Chelsea
  2. Manchester City
  3. Arsenal
  4. Manchester United

2016-17

Leicester City surprised everyone to win the 2015-16 Premier League after a historic season. They entered the Champions League as the champions of England. Arsenal, Spurs and Manchester City qualified as the second to fourth spot finishers. 

2017-18

Chelsea qualified for the Champions League by winning the 2016-17 Premier League. Spurs, who were very close of a title, finished second to qualify for Europe. Manchester City and Liverpool qualified as the third and fourth place finishers. 

Meantime, Manchester United, who were sixth in the league qualified after winning the 2016-17 UEFA Europa League. 

2018-19

Manchester City's domination in the Premier League started with winning the 2017-18 season, as they entered the Champions League 2018-19 as the champions of England. Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Liverpool were the other teams to qualify for Champions League.

Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur played an all-England final where Liverpool defeated Spurs by 2-0 to win the title. 

2019-20

After winning the Champions League, Liverpool finished second in the Premier League, just one point behind the champions, Manchester City. Chelsea and Spurs qualified as the third and fourth team from Premier League.

2020-21

Liverpool finally broke City's Premier League domination as they lifted 2019-20 Premier League title with 18 points lead over Manchester City, who finished second. Manchester United and Chelsea were the other teams to qualify for the Champions League.

Manchester City and Chelsea played an all-English Champions League in 2021, where Chelsea won their second UCL title. 

2021-22

Manchester City again won the Premier League title to qualify for Europe, with Manchester United finishing second in the league. Liverpool and Chelsea were the other tequalified as the third and fourth teams from the Premier League. 

Liverpool lost the Champions League final against Real Madrid in the 2021-22 season.

2022-23

City defended the Premier League title in the 2021-22 season and entered the Champions League 2022-23, which they eventually won, beating Inter Milan in the final. 

Liverpool, who lost the Premier League race by just one point, qualified alongside Chelsea and Spurs.

2023-24

City won their third consecutive Premier League title helped them earn the Champions League spot. Arsenal, Manchester United and Newcastle United qualified for the Champions League 2023-24. 

2024-25

Back-to-back four Premier League titles for City ensured them another go at the Champions League. Arsenal, Liverpool, and Aston Villa were the other teams from Premier League to qualify for the new format Champions Legaue. 

Arsenal were the only team from the Premier League to play semi-final that season.

Read Also | Most English Top Flight Titles: Liverpool equal with United

2025-26

A record six teams qualified for the 2025-26 Champions League season from the Premier League. Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea qualified as the top four teams. The EPS allowed an added spot as Newcastle United qualified as the fifth team.

Spurs qualified as the Europa League 2024-25 winners. Chelsea can also become the seventh team to qualify from the Premier League, if they win the UEFA Conference League final against Real Betis on 28th May. 

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El-Clasico: Head to Head Stats

Real Madrid have won 106 El-Clasico matches, while Barcelona have won 103 times, excluding the exhibition games where Barcelona has dominated the Los Blancos.

May 11, 2025, 10:23 AM3 min read

El-Clasico: Head to Head Stats | sportzpoint.com

El Clasico refers to a match between two of Spain's biggest teams, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. The rivalry goes beyond the football field as Madrid, the capital of Spain and Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia's autonomous community, have shared their fair share of political tension over the years. 

Initially, the term was only used for the matches in the domestic Spanish championship, La Liga. Over the years, however, it's been globally recognised for every single meeting, such as in the UEFA Champions League or even domestic cup competitions like the Copa del Rey and Supercopa de España.

With both teams boasting big budgets and reputations that appeal to world-class performers across the planet, their respective ranks have been loaded with match-winners over the years.

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El Clasico: H-2-H breakdown of all statistics!

Here we have for you a breakdown of the games the two giants have played!

Competition Matches RMA Wins BAR Wins Draws RMA Goals BAR Goals
La Liga 189 79 75 35 304 305
Copa de la Coronación 1 0 1 0 1 3
Copa del Rey 39 13 18 8 72 74
Copa de la Liga 6 0 2 4 8 13
Supercopa de España 18 10 6 2 40 29
UEFA Champions League 8 3 2 3 13 10
All competitions 258 106 103 51 440 431
Exhibition games 43 6 25 12 56 106

Most Appearances in El-Clasico

Sergio Busquets is the player with the most appearances in El-Clasico history | sportzpoint.com
Sergio Busquets has played the most number of El-Clasico matches.

Former Barcelona captain Sergio Busquets has played 48 El-Clasico games, the most in the rivalry's history. Lionel Messi and Sergio Raoms follow him in the list with 45 El-Clasico games.

Apps Player Club
48 Sergio Busquets Barcelona
45 Lionel Messi Barcelona
Sergio Ramos Real Madrid
43 Karim Benzema Real Madrid
42 Paco Gento Real Madrid
Manuel Sanchís Real Madrid
Xavi Barcelona
40 Gerard Piqué Barcelona

Most goals in El-Clasico

El Clasico: Messi | Sportz Point

Former FC Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has scored the most goals in El-Clasico. Since making his first Clasico appearance in 2005, the Argentine legend has played a joint-record 45 matches against Madrid, scoring 26 goals. This includes two hat-tricks in 2007 and 2014.

Former Real Madrid forwards Alfredo Di Stefano and Cristiano Ronaldo share the second spot with 18 goals each.

Player Team Goals
Lionel Messi Barcelona 26
Alfredo Di Stefano Real Madrid 18
Cristiano Ronaldo Real Madrid 18
Karim Benzema Real Madrid 16
Raul Real Madrid 15

 

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PSG vs Arsenal UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Semi-final Highlights: PSG knockout Arsenal by 2-1 (3-1 agg) to set a date with Inter in final

Get the highlights of PSG vs Arsenal UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Semi-final second leg match at the Parc des Princes in Paris as PSG knocked out Arsenal by 3-1 on aggregate to qualify for their second Champions League final ever.

May 7, 2025, 9:14 PM1 min read

PSG vs Arsenal UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Semi-final Highlights: PSG knockout Arsenal by 2-1 (3-1 agg) to set a date with Inter in final | sportzpoint.com

Hello and welcome to another exciting evening of UEFA Champions League football. This is Koushik Biswas, who will bring you all the updates of the PSG vs Arsenal UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Semi-final second leg match at the Parc des Princes in Paris. 

Paris St. Germain (PSG) are leading by 1-0 after the first leg as Ousmane Dembele's lone goal in the first half was enough for the Parisians to secure a first-leg win. 

Meanwhile, Arsenal looked good in spells but could not convert their chances to level with PSG at their home. But with only one goal deficit, this game is far from over.

With both teams not tasting European success in their history, they will not want to miss the chance to qualify for the final. 

So, sit back and relax as we bring you every minute update of the match. Enjoy the coverage. 

LIVE Updates

May 7, 2025, 7:01 PM

LIVE Score!

May 7, 2025, 9:11 PM

Final thoughts!

Arsenal dominated the first 15 minutes, but after that, it was all about PSG at their home. 

Luis Enrique has done a tremendous job with PSG and created leaders in different positions. 

Donnarumma has been a beast under the post. Hakimi, with 21 goal contributions, is now one of the best. Vitniha, Neves and Marquinhos are one of the best in their positions as well. 

Dembele is running for a potential Ballon d'Or finish. So, the credit should go to Enrique for all his efforts. 

Arsenal had their chances, but they failed to take them. Saka did score but missed one as well. 

So, it will be Inter Milan vs PSG in the final in Munich. Thank you for staying up with us. 

Good night, and I will see you on 1st June in the final. Till then, take care and enjoy football. 

May 7, 2025, 9:07 PM

Munich, they are coming

May 7, 2025, 9:01 PM

The best GK in the world?

May 7, 2025, 8:57 PM

Full time | PSG 2-1 Arsenal (3-1)

PSG qualify for their second Champions League final ever. They will meet Inter Milan in the final in Munich.

May 7, 2025, 8:54 PM

It is nearly over for Arsenal

Merino could not make the best of his chance, and Donnarumma has the ball in his grasp. 1 minute to go before PSG head to Munich to meet Inter. 

May 7, 2025, 8:52 PM

90+2' | Merino misses the target

White lobbed the cross, and Merino had to generate a lot of power to get that in target. 

Change went begging for Arsenal. 

May 7, 2025, 8:50 PM

5 minutes added

5 minutes have been added as injury time.

May 7, 2025, 8:48 PM

88' | Change for PSG

In: Ramos

Out: Mendes

May 7, 2025, 8:47 PM

87' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Saka. Do not if there was a foul, but, it is a yellow card for the Arsenal winger. 

May 7, 2025, 8:45 PM

86' | Yellow cards

Yellow cards for Calafiori and Kvaratskhelia for going against each other. 

May 7, 2025, 8:43 PM

83' | Change for Arsenal

In: Ben White

Out: Timber

May 7, 2025, 8:42 PM

May 7, 2025, 8:40 PM

80' | Chance missed by Saka

Brilliant cross from Calafiori, and Saka just had to direct it into the goal. 

Donnarumma was already out, but as the ball bounced in front of him, Saka could not control the touch. 

May 7, 2025, 8:39 PM

The best in his position

May 7, 2025, 8:37 PM

76' | Saaaakkkkkaaaaaaaa | PSG 2-1 ARS (3-1)

PSG vs Arsenal UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Semi-final second leg LIVE updates, scores, news and free commentary | Saka scores one for Arsenal; PSG 2-1 ARS (3-1)

PSG vs Arsenal UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Semi-final second leg LIVE updates, scores, news and free commentary | Saka scores one for Arsenal; PSG 2-1 ARS (3-1)

Saka puts one back for Arsenal. 

Trossard with the cross and Saka went past a defender to hit the back of the net.

15 minutes to go. Can they make a comeback?

PSG 2-1 Arsenal (3-1)

May 7, 2025, 8:32 PM

72' | HHHHAAAAAAAKKKKKIIIIMMMMMIIIIII | PSG 2-0 ARS (3-0)

Hakimi extended the lead for PSG - PSG vs ARS | sportzpoint.com

Hakimi extended the lead for PSG - PSG vs ARS | sportzpoint.com

What a finish. 

Achraf Hakimi with a special goal.

Arsenal gave the ball away, and Kvaratskhelia from the right initiated the attack. 

Partey did not have any idea where Hakimi was inside the box. 

After a quick turn, Hakimi hit the back of the net to extend PSG's lead. 

PSG 2-0 ARS (3-0)

May 7, 2025, 8:31 PM

They are still in it!

May 7, 2025, 8:29 PM

70' | Change for PSG

In: Dembele

Out: Barcola

May 7, 2025, 8:29 PM

69' | Raya saves the penalty

Poor from Vitinha. Slow and low, and Raya had time to go down to his left and make the save. 

Still PSG 1-0 ARS (2-0)

May 7, 2025, 8:27 PM

69' | Changes from Arsenal

In: Lewis-Skelly, Martinelli

Out: Calafiori, Trossard.

May 7, 2025, 8:26 PM

66' | Penalty for PSG

During Hakimi's shot, Lewis-Skelly had touched the ball. It is a penalty for PSG.

May 7, 2025, 8:26 PM

66' | VAR check

VAR check for a possible penalty for PSG. 

May 7, 2025, 8:25 PM

65' | Save from Raya

Hakimi runs away with the ball post Donnarumma's save. 

But his shot was saved by Raya. 

May 7, 2025, 8:24 PM

64' | Donnarumma makes another save

We are watching a masterclass performance from Donnarumma.

Saka's curling on-target shot is saved by Donnarumma. The sake of the head from Saka makes it more painful for Arsenal fan. 

May 7, 2025, 8:23 PM

63' | Saliba vs Barcola!

And, Saliba won it this time. 

Barcola was nearly off for a counterattack. And Saliba fought it out to win the ball. 

May 7, 2025, 8:22 PM

Arsenal need Saka magic!

Bukayo Saka - PSG vs Arsenal | sportzpoint.com

May 7, 2025, 8:19 PM

Absolutely true!

May 7, 2025, 8:18 PM

58' | Save from Donnarumma

The curling corner from Saka was dipping into the goal.

Donnarumma had to jump and punch it for another corner. 

May 7, 2025, 8:17 PM

57' | Quick feet from Vitinha

Down the left side, with some quick feet dribbling, Vitinha dribbled past defenders before lobbing the ball towards the goal.

Raya grabbed the ball easily. 

May 7, 2025, 8:16 PM

56' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Lewis-Skelly.

May 7, 2025, 8:15 PM

These three have been solid for PSG

PSG vs Arsenal UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Semi-final second leg LIVE updates, scores, news and free commentary

May 7, 2025, 8:14 PM

54' | Doue is off-target

Mendes made a brilliant run after receiving the ball from Kvaratskhelia. Mendes laid the ball for Doue to go for a shot. 

In the end, it was a weak, off-target shot from Doue. 

May 7, 2025, 8:11 PM

51' | Tackles after tackle

Neves first won the ball from Lewis-Skelly, and then Timber tackled to win the ball back for Arsenal. 

Finally, the referee had enough and gave a free-kick to PSG for a foul on Doue. 

May 7, 2025, 8:10 PM

50' | Dembele starts warming up

A huge roar erupts as Dembele starts warming up.

May 7, 2025, 8:09 PM

49' | Kvaratskhelia wins the 7's battle

Timber was able to find Saka on the right flank and before Saka could try to enter the box, Kvaratskhelia won the ball back from him.

May 7, 2025, 8:05 PM

46' | Second half starts

Arsenal get us underaway. No changes yet from either team. 

May 7, 2025, 8:03 PM

We are back from the break!

The second half to start soon. Players are coming out of the tunnel. 

May 7, 2025, 8:03 PM

Stars are here too!

May 7, 2025, 7:50 PM

Half-time | PSG 1-0 ARS (2-0)

Arsenal dominated the first 15 minutes of the game. But saves from Donnarumma made sure PSG did not concede any before Fabian Ruiz scored a screamer to hand PSG the lead. 

Will Arsenal be able to make a match out of it, like Barcelona did last night?

Or, PSG are heading to Munich?

We'll see that after the break. 

May 7, 2025, 7:48 PM

45+1' | Hakimi with the block

Rice and Odegaard linked up with Saka for a portable chance before the first half whistle. 

Saka's cross was cleared away by Hakimi. 

May 7, 2025, 7:47 PM

45' | 2 minutes added

2 minutes have been added as stoppage time. 

May 7, 2025, 7:46 PM

45' | Lewis-Skelly is down

Barcola's powerful shot hit Lewis-Skelly hard. He is down in pain and we have a stoppage. 

May 7, 2025, 7:46 PM

44' | Ruiz does the defensive work

Saka went through Mendes, and Rice nearly met with the pass. But, Ruiz was there to clear it out and create another counter attack for PSG. 

May 7, 2025, 7:44 PM

41' | Chance for Arsenal

Saka's cross was left alone by Merino, hoping that someone from his team would connect with it in the far post. 

But, no red shirt was there to receive the ball. 

May 7, 2025, 7:43 PM

41' | Not good enough from Timber

Timber went for a cross from the right, but Pacho was there to clear the ball with a header. 

Arsenal are trying but PSG are looking like the team in control.

May 7, 2025, 7:41 PM

Ouucchh!

May 7, 2025, 7:40 PM

Firsts are always special

May 7, 2025, 7:38 PM

37' | Block from Mendes

Mendes blocks a close-range volley from Timber. Can Arsenal make a comeback? 

May 7, 2025, 7:37 PM

HE WAS HAPPPYYYYY!

PSG vs Arsenal UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Semi-final second leg LIVE updates, scores, news and free commentary | Ruiz scores for PSG; PSG 1-0 ARS (2-0)

May 7, 2025, 7:36 PM

Treble dream is on!

May 7, 2025, 7:32 PM

30' | Save from Raya

Huge, huge, save from Raya. 

Another mistake from Arsenal, and Kvaratskhelia ran away with the ball. 

He found Barcola with a cross pass. But with his weak foot, Barcola could not find the power to beat Raya. 

May 7, 2025, 7:30 PM

27' | RRRRRRRRUUUUUIIIIIZZZZZZZZZZZ | PSG 1-0 ARS (2-0)

PSG vs Arsenal UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Semi-final second leg LIVE updates, scores, news and free commentary | Ruiz scores for PSG; PSG 1-0 ARS (2-0)

PSG vs Arsenal UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Semi-final second leg LIVE updates, scores, news and free commentary | Ruiz scores for PSG; PSG 1-0 ARS (2-0)

Fabian Ruiz gives PSG the lead. An important lead. 

From the free-kick, the ball was not cleared well by Partey, and it fell perfectly for Fabian Ruiz to go for a powerful volley.

After a slight deflection, it went inside the goal.

PSG 1-0 ARS (2-0)

May 7, 2025, 7:27 PM

27' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Arsenal's Declan Rice for a foul on Kvaratskhelia. 

May 7, 2025, 7:27 PM

Big man!

May 7, 2025, 7:25 PM

23' | Chance for PSG

Sloppy from Saliba and Barcola took the chance to nearly go one-on-one against Raya. 

Barcola crossed the ball to Doue, who took some time before Arsenal stopped the attack. 

May 7, 2025, 7:23 PM

21' | Corner for Arsenal

We all know they are very dangerous from set pieces. 

Martinelli wins another corner as Hakimi blocked his cross. 

May 7, 2025, 7:19 PM

18' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Nuno Mendes for a foul on Timber. 

May 7, 2025, 7:19 PM

17' | Kvaratskhelia hits the post

Fabulous effort from Kvaratskhelia. 

Marquinhos started the attack for PSG, and Doue linked up with Kvaratskhelia.

His right-footed shot from just outside the box hit the goalpost. 

First big chance for PSG. 

May 7, 2025, 7:16 PM

14' | Pacho does well

Arsenal have dominated in the first 15 minutes of the game. But, it is good for PSG that they have yet to concede. 

This time, Saka tried to create a chance for Arsenal from the right. But Pacho shielded the ball well to let it go for a goalkick. 

May 7, 2025, 7:12 PM

11' | Easy for Raya

In a first, PSG broke through from their defensive area and Hakimi had the chance to find a teammate with the cross. 

But his timid cross went straight to Raya. 

May 7, 2025, 7:11 PM

We will have to wait till the 90th for that!

May 7, 2025, 7:09 PM

8' | Donnarumma saves again

Donnarumma saves Odegaard's powerful volley from inside the box from a corner. 

Donnarumma is down in pain. 

May 7, 2025, 7:08 PM

7' | Corner for Arsenal

Martinelli went wide before trying to make an entry inside the box. 

His attempted cross was deflected for a corner by Hakimi. 

May 7, 2025, 7:06 PM

4' | Save from Donnarumma

PSG vs Arsenal UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Semi-final second leg LIVE updates, scores, news and free commentary - Odeggard was denied by Donnarumma | sportzpoint.com

Donnarumma made a huge save early in the game. 

Long throw from Partey and Martinelli's shot from close range was saved by Donnarumma. 

May 7, 2025, 7:04 PM

3' | Just wide

PSG vs Arsenal UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Semi-final second leg LIVE updates, scores, news and free commentary - Declan Rice missed a chance with the header | sportzpoint.com

Just wide from Rice. 

Timber with a lobbed cross from the right, and Rice missed the chance with the header. 

May 7, 2025, 7:03 PM

1' | Mendes does well

Odeggard found Saka on the right. PSG doubled up against Saka to win the ball back. 

Mendes and Kvaratskhelia did the defending for them. 

May 7, 2025, 7:01 PM

1' | Kick-off

PSG, the home team start things off.

May 7, 2025, 7:00 PM

Handshakes are done

Odegaard and Marquinhos shaked their hands and we are ready to go. 

May 7, 2025, 6:56 PM

It is time!

May 7, 2025, 6:54 PM

No Dembele for PSG

May 7, 2025, 6:40 PM

Getting ready

May 7, 2025, 6:39 PM

The visitors are here!

May 7, 2025, 6:38 PM

Did not expect that though!

May 7, 2025, 6:36 PM

Lineups | PSG

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN :

Donnarumma - Hakimi, Marquinhos (c), Pacho, N. Mendes - João Neves, Vitinha, Fabian - Barcola, D. Doué, Kvaratskhelia.

Subs:

Safonov, Arnau Tenas, Beraldo, L. Hernandez, Tape, Lee Kang In, Mayulu, Zaïre-Emery, O. Dembélé, Mbaye, G. Ramos.

May 7, 2025, 6:35 PM

Lineups | Arsenal

Arsenal: Raya Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly, Partey, Rice, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Merino.

Subs: Neto, Setford, White, Calafiori, Tierney, Zinchenko, Jorginho, Henry-Francis, Nwaneri, Butler-Oyedeji, Trossard, Sterling.

May 7, 2025, 5:14 PM

Family heritage

May 7, 2025, 4:53 PM

Recent form: Arsenal

Date Competition Opponent Venue Result Score
03/05/2025 Premier League Bournemouth Home Loss 1–2
30/04/2025 UEFA Champions League Paris Saint-Germain Home Loss 0–1
24/04/2025 Premier League Crystal Palace Home Draw 2–2
20/04/2025 Premier League Ipswich Town Away Win 4–0
17/04/2025 UEFA Champions League Real Madrid Away Win 2–1

May 7, 2025, 4:48 PM

Recent form: PSG

Date Competition Opponent Venue Result Score
03/05/2025 Ligue 1 RC Strasbourg Away Loss 1–2
30/04/2025 UEFA Champions League Arsenal Away Win 1–0
26/04/2025 Ligue 1 Nice Home Loss 1–3
23/04/2025 Ligue 1 Nantes Away Draw 1–1
19/04/2025 Ligue 1 Le Havre Home Win 2–1

May 7, 2025, 4:43 PM

The stage is set!

Parc des Princes

May 7, 2025, 10:20 AM

What happened in the other semi?

May 7, 2025, 10:16 AM

Head-to-head stats | PSG vs Arsenal

May 7, 2025, 10:15 AM

Tonight's venue | Parc des Princes

Photo of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) ground

May 7, 2025, 10:14 AM

How to watch the match?

Football fans from India can watch the PSG vs Arsenal UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Semi-final second leg match LIVE on Sony Sports Network TV Channels.

Meantime, they can also stream the match LIVE on Sony LIV app and website. 

May 7, 2025, 10:13 AM

Match Details

Match: PSG vs Arsenal, UEFA Champions League 2024-25, Semi-final, second leg

Date: 8 May, 2025

Time: 12.30 am IST

Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris

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