Bologna's goal drought in the Champions League continued as they succumbed to a 1-0 defeat to Monaco. Despite tactical changes from manager Vincenzo Italiano, Bologna struggled offensively, missing several key opportunities. Monaco capitalized in the late stages with Thilo Kehrer's decisive goal. Both teams grappled with injuries to key players, yet Monaco's resilience saw them edge past the Italian side.
The 2024/25 UEFA Champions League season introduces a new format with 36 teams in a single league. Each squad faces eight different teams, earning three points for a win and one for a draw. The top eight advance to the knockout stages, while teams ranked 9th to 24th enter play-offs for the remaining spots. The bottom 12 are eliminated. Notable fixtures include Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Celtic's key matches.
Jose Mourinho is ready to embark on a new journey with Fenerbahce, signing a two-year deal with the Turkish Super Lig club. The agreement, including an option for an extension, comes as Fenerbahce seeks to reclaim its glory after narrowly missing out on this season's title. Mourinho's celebrated managerial experience is set to invigorate the club's ambitions, especially with their upcoming Champions League campaign.
Jadon Sancho significantly influenced Borussia Dortmund's advance to the Champions League final. Despite competing against PSG and star player Kylian Mbappe, Sancho's prowess shone brightly. His contributions in the semi-final were key to Dortmund's victory, securing their spot in the final against Real Madrid or Manchester City.
Borussia Dortmund claimed a crucial 1-0 victory over PSG in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final. Niclas Fullkrug's early goal, set up by Jadon Sancho, marked the only difference between the two sides. Despite numerous chances from PSG, Dortmund held on to their lead.
On May 1, 2024, the Champions League semi-final at Westfalenstadion will feature Borussia Dortmund and PSG in a decisive battle, following a gripping 2-2 tie between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.
