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Neymar and Kylian Mbappe are expected to enjoy a longer partnership tonight

Champions League preview: RB Leipzig v PSG

Kylian Mbappe is poised to start as Paris Saint-Germain face RB Leipzig for a place in the Champions League final tonight.

Soccer • 18 Aug 20

Tyler Adams scored the winner with help of a massive deflection

Leipzig see off Atletico Madrid to seal semi spot

RB Leipzig hauled themselves into the Champions League semi-finals for the first time in their short history with an unlikely 2-1 win over an experienced Atletico Madrid in Lisbon.

Soccer • 13 Aug 20

Marcos Llorente bagged a brace for Atletico at Anfield

Atletico focused on football despite Covid conundrum

Atletico Madrid have overcome the shock of two players testing positive for Covid-19 ahead of their trip to the Champions League 'Final Eight' and are fully focused on tonight's quarter-final with RB Leipzig, goalkeeper Jan Oblak said.

Soccer • 13 Aug 20

Simeone demands an Atletico Madrid win over RB Leipzig

Diego Simeone has warned his Atletico Madrid squad that beating RB Leipzig is "the only option" in Thursday's Champions League quarter-final.

Soccer • 12 Aug 20

Atletico are due in Portugal on Thursday

Atletico Madrid confirm positive Covid-19 cases

Atletico Madrid have confirmed two positive coronavirus tests ahead of Thursday's Champions League quarter-final against RB Leipzig, with the club saying the individuals are self-isolating at their respective homes and will not travel to Portugal for Thursday's game.

Soccer • 09 Aug 20

Two goals from Luis Suarez weren't enough for Barcelona

European wrap: Barcelona held, Bayern lift trophy

Barcelona edged back to the top of La Liga on Saturday night but Iago Aspas's 88th-minute equaliser for Celta Vigo cost them two crucial points as they were held to a 2-2 draw.

Soccer • 27 Jun 20

Werner's capture is seen as a message of intent from Chelsea

Chelsea finalise deal to sign Timo Werner

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Timo Werner from RB Leipzig, subject to the forward completing a medical.

Soccer • 18 Jun 20

Krzysztof Piatek slots home the leveller for Hertha Berlin

Bundesliga wrap: Piatek penalty denies RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig were denied second place in the Bundesliga as Krzysztof Piatek struck an 82nd-minute penalty for Hertha Berlin in a 2-2 draw.

Soccer • 27 May 20

Borussia Dortmund will be aiming to close the gap on Bayern Munich

How the Bundesliga is poised ahead of its return

Raf Diallo looks at how the Bundesliga title race, relegation battle and hunt for the European places are poised ahead of the league's resumption this weekend.

Soccer • 15 May 20

Tottenham midfielder Alli was punched in the mouth by two masked intruders armed with knives and ordered to hand over valuables

Alli punched and held at knifepoint during home robbery

England international Dele Alli was attacked when two armed raiders broke into his home.

Soccer • 14 May 20

Moenchengladbach fans can be at their stadium in spirit at least

Fans warned to stay away ahead of Bundesliga return

The Bundesliga returns on Saturday in empty stadiums, but German fans are being warned to stay away and authorities have warned matches could be halted if too many supporters gather outside the grounds.

Soccer • 12 May 20

Jose Mourinho's men look likely to miss out on the top four

Mourinho admits top four finish bid look forlorn

Tottenham head coach Jose Mourinho says his side are up against it in their bid to get back into the Champions League next season.

Soccer • 11 Mar 20

Jose Mourinho consoles Lucas Moura after the final whistle

Spurs bow out of Champions League with a whimper

Tottenham were unable to deliver another Champions League miracle as they were torn apart by RB Leipzig in the last 16.

Soccer • 10 Mar 20

Jose Mourinho hasn't had a smooth start at Tottenham

Mourinho insists he can win silverware at Spurs

Jose Mourinho is adamant that he will win trophies at Tottenham as he hopes for "something special" in the Champions League.

Soccer • 10 Mar 20

Kane was seen taking part in sharp passing drills

Duo miss Tottenham training but Kane steps up recovery

Tottenham duo Steven Bergwijn and Ben Davies missed training ahead of the return leg against RB Leipzig but Harry Kane has taken another significant step in his recovery.

Soccer • 09 Mar 20

Jose Mourinho: "We won't be the first team to lose 1-0 at home and win the tie away."

Jose takes swipe at Alli but refuses to give up ghost

Jose Mourinho took a swipe at Dele Alli and said his fatigued squad "are really in trouble" but he is not giving up the ghost after Spurs' first-leg loss to RB Leipzig in the Champions League last 16.

Soccer • 19 Feb 20

Recap: Tottenham 0-1 RB Leipzig

Read how it all unfolded as the German side took a deserved lead ahead of the second leg.

Soccer • 19 Feb 20

Timo Werner cups his ear as Tottenham's fans fall silent after his 58th-minute penalty

Leipzig lead after first leg against Spurs

Tottenham will again have to do it the hard way in the Champions League after they suffered a 1-0 home defeat in the first leg of their last-16 tie with RB Leipzig.

Soccer • 19 Feb 20

Shane Long and Ralph Hasenhuttl on the touchline at Southampton

Shane Long a 'symbol of Saints philosophy' - Hasenhuttl

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has lavished praise on Ireland forward Shane Long amid speculation that the club will offer the player a contract extenstion.

Soccer • 13 Feb 20

Dayot Upamecano of RB Leipzig and Thomas Muellerof FC Bayern Munich

Top two draw in Germany as Leipzig hold Bayern Munich

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich drew 0-0 with visiting RB Leipzig on Sunday, missing their chance to increase their lead at the top of the table, with their opponents staying a point behind in second place.

Soccer • 09 Feb 20

European wrap: Real go clear, rare loss for Juventus

A rare goal from Nacho gave Real Madrid a 1-0 win over Real Valladolid and a three-point lead at the top of LaLiga.

Soccer • 26 Jan 20

Bayern players applaud their fans after the win

Bayern reclaim top Bundesliga spot with narrow win

Bayern Munich clambered back to the top of the Bundesliga as they edged a 3-2 win at bottom club Paderborn while rivals RB Leipzig faltered.

Soccer • 28 Sep 19

Ralph Hasenhuttl comes highly recommended

Southampton lining up Ralph Hasenhuttl to take over

Southampton are hoping to appoint Ralph Hasenhuttl as manager after sacking Mark Hughes, Press Association Sport understands.

Soccer • 03 Dec 18

Odsonne Edouard celebrates Celtic's winner

Celtic boost Europa chances beating RB Leipzig

Odsonne Edouard gave Celtic a massive Europa League boost with a dramatic winning goal in the 2-1 victory over RB Leipzig at Parkhead.

Soccer • 08 Nov 18

Second string Celtic well beaten by RB Leipzig

Celtic's Europa League hopes took another bruising in a 2-0 defeat by RB Leipzig at the Red Bull Arena.

Soccer • 25 Oct 18