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Real Madrid Cruise Into UCL Last-16

Feb 20, 2025

Image: Real Madrid CF

Real Madrid have cruised into the last-16 of the Champions League after a 3-1 win over Man City in the second leg of their playoff this morning.

Kylian Mbappe netted a hattrick for the Spanish giants, who advance 6-3 on aggregate.

City – who were far from their best - had started the game with the injured Erling Haaland on the bench, while they also lost John Stones early in the first half due to a suspected knee problem.

In other results…PSG thrashed Brest 7-0 this morning and 10-nil on aggregate.

Borussia Dortmund are through 3-0 on aggregate after a goalless draw with Sporting Lisbon.

While PSV Eindhoven defeated Juventus 3-1 this morning and 4-3 on aggregate. 

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Liverpool have extended their lead at the top of the EPL standings, after coming from behind to salvage a 2-2 draw with Aston Villa.

The Reds are now eight points clear of second-placed Arsenal although the Gunners have a game in hand.

Arsenal will have the chance to close the gap when they face West Ham this weekend, before Liverpool’s huge game against Man City on Monday morning.

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In other developments…Barcelona’s 17-year-old star Lamine Yamal has shot down rumours of a big-money move to PSG, insisting that he is happy to remain with the Catalan side.

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Former Arsenal and Man United striker Robin Van Persie is reportedly being eyed for the manager’s job at Dutch giants Feyenoord.

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Lewis Hamilton says he and his new team Ferrari are ready to fight for the F1 title this year after officially driving the outfit’s 2025 car for the first time yesterday.

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And, Venus Williams has been given a wildcard entry into next month’s Indian Wells tennis tournament, in what would be the 44-year-old’s first match in almost a year.