Carrick’s men have not played for more than three weeks since ‌a 2-2 draw at Bournemouth, but resume their campaign sitting third in the table and looking to strengthen their grip on a Champions League place, buoyed up by improving squad availability as the season heads into a crucial phase.

Mount has played sparingly ​due to injury, and was on the pitch for just a minute of the Bournemouth draw,

“It’s ​great to have Mason back, to miss him so quickly after we came in ⁠and came together,” Carrick told reporters on Saturday.

“He’s obviously had nearly two or three weeks of building up ​and finding his rhythm, finding his sharpness. I think his versatility, is a big strength of his. He ​can play through the middle, he can play midfield, he can play wide and he can do so many different roles.

“We’ve just got to give him the time to get fit again and be patient with that but he’s certainly in a ​good place right now.”

Carrick was undecided on the status of Martinez, who has not played since suffering a ​calf injury in early February.

“It’s just that call that we make,” he said. “We wouldn’t be pushed into anything.

“He’s back training, ‌which is ⁠great, and back on the grass. But we’ve certainly got to make the right decision and make sure he’s ready.”

United are third on 55 points, one point ahead of fourth-placed Aston Villa, but six ahead of fifth-placed Liverpool.

Carrick has overseen a spectacular run since taking charge in January, guiding United to 23 points from a ​possible 30 and restoring ​calm after a turbulent first ⁠half of the season.

With just weeks remaining and the race for the five Champions League places tightening, United know there is little room for complacency.

Monday’s match also ​reignites one of English football’s fiercest rivalries, with Carrick keen for his players ​to embrace the ⁠occasion.

“It’s gone on for an awful long time,” Carrick said. “I think that’s what rivalries are there for, for a really good reason, I think, to be part of, and the intensity and the emotion and the passion that ⁠goes into ​it.

“Obviously, it’s got to keep within the margins but I think ​that’s part of the game we love, going up against other teams… and battling it out on the pitch. So I think ​it’s something that we’ve got to embrace.”

Leeds are 15th in the table.

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Doue and Kvaratskhelia struck either side of halftime to give Luis Enrique’s side a solid advantage ahead of next week’s return at Anfield, where PSG booked their place in the last ​eight last season

Doue opened the scoring with a deflected effort before Kvaratskhelia doubled the lead with a superb ​solo run and finish, but PSG wasted a handful of chances that would have further ⁠strengthened their push for the semi-finals.

Liverpool, thrashed 4-0 by Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-finals at the weekend, ​set up cautiously with three centre backs and Mohamed Salah on the bench, but struggled to contain a PSG side ​that mixed patient possession with bursts of attacking intensity.

Arne Slot opted for a back three with wings but the defence held for only 11 minutes at the Parc des Princes.

Doue picked up the ball on the left side of the box and his curled shot ​towards the opposite top corner took a slight deflection off Ryan Gravenberch and went out of Giorgi Mamardashvili’s reach.

Liverpool ​were hanging on for dear life, picking up two yellow cards in three minutes, and barely threatened.

ZERO SHOTS ON TARGET FOR LIVERPOOL

As ‌the ⁠visitors’ defence scrambled a clearance, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia fired a half-volley that forced Mamardashvili to fully stretch. The keeper then denied Doue from point-blank range, preserving Liverpool’s deficit to a minimum.

Next, Ousmane Dembele missed a golden opportunity to double the advantage when he shot straight at the keeper at the end of a sharp transition.

Liverpool, who did not manage a ​single shot before the break, ​were fortunate to be only ⁠one goal behind.

Hugo Ekitike was the first to have a go but shot wide four minutes into the second half, shortly before Dembele missed the target again, skying his ​effort over the bar from inside the area.

That was as close as the visitors ​got, failing to ⁠manage a single shot on target.

Liverpool did, however, look bolder after the interval, but limited compared to PSG, who played keep-ball and tormented them with brutal changes of pace.

One of them came in the 65th minute when Joao Neves played in ⁠a racing ​Kvaratskhelia and the Georgian danced his way through the area, rounded Mamardashvili ​and slotted the ball home.

Dembele’s angled shot crashed onto the post and Nuno Mendes fluffed a golden chance in the final minutes as Liverpool ​preserved a slim hope of overturning the deficit next Tuesday.

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Barcelona dominated proceedings, but Atletico’s rock-solid defence combined ​with swift counter-attacks paid off after Pau Cubarsi was sent off for hauling down Giuliano Simeone in the 42nd ‌minute as the last man.

Alvarez brilliantly curled the resulting free kick from 25 metres into the top corner in first-half stoppage time to silence the sold-out Catalan stadium.

Marcus Rashford struck the crossbar from a free kick soon after halftime but Diego Simeone’s side remained disciplined and doubled their lead in the 70th minute when Matteo Ruggeri ​crossed from the left and Sorloth volleyed in from close range, sealing a decisive away win that left Barca with a ​mountain to climb.

The winners of the two-legged tie will face either Arsenal or Sporting in the last ⁠four.

“We’re delighted with the win, but there’s still a lot of work to be done. The semi-final is still a long ​way off. We need to stay calm and confident, but keep our feet on the ground,” Antoine Griezmann told Movistar Plus.

With captain Raphinha ​and Frenkie De Jong absent, Barca manager Hansi Flick handed Rashford a start. Pairing the former Manchester United forward with Robert Lewandowski and teenage winger Lamine Yamal, Rashford was lively down the left, constantly stretching the Atletico defence.

He volleyed narrowly wide in the 13th minute and thought he had given Barca ​the lead five minutes later, turning in Yamal’s low cross at the far post, but the celebrations were cut short when VAR ​ruled Yamal offside in the build-up.

Atletico were content to sit deep in a five-man defensive line, conceding possession but few clear chances. Yamal and ‌Rashford probed ⁠persistently, targeting Ruggeri and Nahuel Molina out wide, though space in the final third was at a premium.

Simeone’s side remained dangerous on the break, with Alvarez and Ademola Lookman both wasting promising openings.

At the other end, Rashford forced a smart save from stand-in goalkeeper Juan Musso in the 29th minute before Yamal weaved past three defenders, only to see his shot blocked at close range.

The match turned late in ​the first half. In the ​42nd minute, referee Istvan Kovacs ⁠sent off Cubarsi after a VAR review for hauling down Giuliano Simeone as he raced through on goal, upgrading an initial yellow card to red.

Atletico struck immediately from the resulting free kick, Alvarez ​curling a superb effort into the top right corner beyond the reach of goalkeeper Joan Garcia ​to stun the Camp ⁠Nou.

Barcelona tried to rally after the break but struggled to break down Atletico, who stuck rigidly to their disciplined game plan. The visitors doubled their lead in the 70th minute when Ruggeri combined with substitute Sorloth to finish clinically.

Atletico comfortably saw out the closing minutes to take ⁠a ​commanding advantage into the return leg.

“We tried, but it wasn’t to be,” Barca defender ​Ronald Araujo told Movistar Plus.

“We came out stronger in the second half despite being a man down; we had possession but couldn’t find the net. We’re disappointed ​with the defeat, but I think we can turn it around.”

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The German forward was found unmarked inside the box by Gabriel Martinelli before calmly slotting the ball ‌past goalkeeper Rui Silva to settle a tactical encounter.

After a first half in which Sporting’s Maxi Araujo and Arsenal’s Noni Madueke struck the woodwork, the visitors had a Martin Zubimendi effort disallowed before David Raya produced several late saves to deny the home side.

The deadlock was finally broken in added time by Havertz, who replaced the injured Martin Odegaard in ​the 70th minute, to secure the advantage before the return leg next week.

“Beautiful, and that’s the impact you need when you get to this ​stage of the season. Everybody has to make an impact, and they certainly did that tonight,” Arsenal manager Mikel ⁠Arteta told Amazon Prime regarding the winner.

“We had a goal disallowed, and there were two or three occasions where we were close but we lacked that ​final pass. In the end, a magic moment from the finishers wins us the game.”

The winners of the tie face Barcelona or Atletico Madrid, who play ​at the Nou Camp on Wednesday, in the semis.

ARSENAL REDEMPTION

Arsenal arrived in Lisbon seeking to bounce back from Saturday’s FA Cup quarter-final exit at second-tier Southampton, and will be delighted with the win, but the sight of captain Odegaard limping off will concern Arteta.

The Norway midfielder appeared to struggle throughout the match, having recently returned from a long-term injury layoff.

The first ​half was a cagey affair, with the woodwork denying both sides an opening goal. Araujo came close for the hosts, seeing his powerful left-foot strike ​rebound off the post following a break into the box in the opening minutes.

However, Arsenal grew into the contest and nearly led through Madueke. The winger rose to meet ‌an outswinging ⁠corner, but his header clipped the bar with Silva beaten.

Despite the near misses, both teams struggled to find a consistent rhythm, with the tie remaining finely balanced heading into the second half.

Arsenal thought they had the breakthrough shortly after the hour when Zubimendi curled the ball into the net at the near post, but it was ruled out after a VAR review found former Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres to be offside in the build-up.

RAYA WINS PLAYER OF THE ​MATCH

With the hosts dominating the latter ​stages, Raya was forced into several ⁠crucial interventions, including a diving save to divert Geny Catamo’s low header behind for a corner, with the Spaniard’s performance earning the Player of the Match award.

“It’s something that I’m there for. I’m trying to help the team as ​much as possible in any single action, not just defending but commanding and on the ball,” Raya said.

The ​match seemed headed for ⁠a draw until a late lapse from the Sporting defence gave Havertz the space to control the ball and find a clinical finish to put Arsenal in the driving seat.

The result marks a return to winning ways for Arsenal following consecutive defeats, including their FA Cup exit and defeat by Manchester City in the League ⁠Cup final.

“We’ve come ​from two losses, learn from those moments, that pain when you lose a game” Raya ​added.

“Use that pain in the belly to go out there and express yourself, be yourself and try to be better every single day. That’s the main message we have to send out ​there.”

Premier League leaders Arsenal will try to keep up the momentum when they host Bournemouth on Saturday.

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Vincent Kompany’s side ‌struck just before halftime when Serge Gnabry slipped a precise pass through for Luis Diaz, who beat the offside trap and fired low past keeper Andriy Lunin in the 41st minute.

Bayern doubled their lead seconds after the restart as Michael Olise squared for Harry Kane to finish neatly from the edge of the box following a swift counter-attack.

Real improved after ​the hour and Kylian Mbappe pulled one back in the 74th minute, turning in Trent Alexander-Arnold’s low cross at the far post.

Manuel Neuer ​then denied Mbappe and Vinicius Jr with a series of sharp saves as the hosts pressed for an equaliser ⁠that never came, as Bayern headed home with a slender yet significant advantage.

The winners of the two-legged tie will face either Paris St Germain or Liverpool, ​who play their first leg on Wednesday, in the semi-finals.

“We came out for the second half and conceded a goal straight away. Both goals we conceded ​were gifts. Both sides had plenty of chances but Bayern’s best player today was Neuer. In the end, that’s how it goes,” Real Madrid defender Antonio Ruediger told Movistar Plus.

Bayern imposed themselves from the outset and went close to scoring in the ninth minute, only for Alvaro Carreras to produce a goal-line clearance to deny Dayot Upamecano from point-blank ​range after Real failed to clear their lines.

The visitors dominated possession in the first half, seeing more than 65% of the ball as Alvaro Arbeloa’s ​side dropped into a deep defensive block and looked to break on the counter.

Real nonetheless created chances. Vinicius forced a superb one-handed save from Neuer in the 17th minute, ‌the Bayern ⁠goalkeeper tipping away a low drive from the edge of the box at full stretch.

Mbappe squandered two openings soon after and was denied again in the 29th minute by an outstanding reflex save from Neuer.

Bayern made the breakthrough four minutes before the interval following a slick passing move. Kane and Gnabry exchanged quick passes before Gnabry slipped a perfectly weighted ball through the centre for Diaz, who slipped behind the defence and drilled a low finish inside ​the right post in the 41st minute.

The ​German side doubled their lead ⁠seconds after the restart. Carreras lost possession in midfield and Bayern countered swiftly as Kane, unmarked on the edge of the area, finished calmly just inside the right post.

It was Kane’s 49th goal of the season and his 11th ​in the Champions League.

Real responded with urgency. Vinicius burst clear after an error from Upamecano in the 60th ​minute but dragged his ⁠shot wide as Neuer rushed out to narrow the angle.

The goalkeeper then produced another fine one-handed save to deny Mbappe in the 65th minute and moments later watched the France forward pull an angled effort wide after clever play from Vinicius.

Mbappe pulled one back in the 74th minute, with the referee ruling the ball ⁠had crossed the ​line despite Neuer appearing to get a hand to the shot.

Neuer remained defiant, blocking a ​fierce strike from Vinicius in the 81st minute and holding an Eder Militao curler shortly afterwards, while Mbappe sent another effort narrowly wide in the 89th minute as Real poured forward.

Bayern wasted ​chances to extend their lead on the break but returned home with the advantage after a compelling first leg.

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Building on the success of its Round of 16 events in Lagos, the premium beer brand is now rolling out its immersive “Fans Have More Friends” platform to multiple cities, ensuring that the excitement of Europe’s biggest club competition reaches fans far beyond the commercial hub.

Fans soak in a thrilling moment during the second-round matches at Green House, Ikoyi, Lagos, last month.

The nationwide tour kicks off in Port Harcourt, which will host the quarter-final first-leg viewing parties on April 7 and 8. The energy then shifts to Aba and Owerri for the second-leg fixtures on April 14 and 15.

As the tournament intensifies, the semi-final first legs will light up Abuja and Lagos on April 28 and 29. The return legs will then take the excitement to Lagos again and Benin City on May 5 and 6.

The campaign will reach its crescendo with grand viewing events in Lagos and Abuja for the UEFA Champions League final on May 30.

“Fans Have More Friends” cuts across genders as supporters connect and celebrate during a UEFA Champions League match night at the second-round fixtures in Lagos last month.

Across all host cities, Heineken promises a premium matchday atmosphere, featuring giant viewing screens, live music, interactive “predict and win” games, and exclusive branded merchandise. The experience is designed to go beyond football, blending sport with entertainment in a lively, communal setting.

Fans revel in the electrifying moments of Heineken’s latest activation event.

According to Maria Shadeko, Portfolio Manager for Premium Beer at Nigerian Breweries Plc, the expansion reflects the deep-rooted culture of shared football experiences among Nigerian fans.

“The Champions League brings people together across Nigeria, and we have seen how fans connect through the game. With the ‘Fans Have More Friends’ campaign, we are extending that experience to more cities, creating more opportunities for fans to gather, celebrate and enjoy football together,” she said.

With the stakes rising as the competition progresses, Heineken’s activations are designed to mirror the drama on the pitch. Each match viewing becomes a full-scale event, where fans not only watch football but also connect, celebrate, and create lasting memories.

The initiative taps into Nigeria’s strong viewing culture, where fans traditionally gather in centres and lounges to share the highs and lows of the game. By elevating this communal experience, Heineken is reinforcing a simple but powerful idea — football is best enjoyed together.

As the road to the final unfolds, fans in Port Harcourt, Aba, Owerri, Abuja, Lagos, and Benin City can look forward to an unforgettable Champions League journey — one that blends passion, friendship, and the beautiful game into a nationwide celebration.

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The final will be on May 30 at Puskas Arena in the Hungarian capital.

Fans will also be able to ​attend the women’s Champions League final at Oslo’s ​Ullevaal Stadium on May 23 for as little as ⁠20 euros, with tickets on sale from Monday ​for all UEFA club competition finals.

The pricing structure stands in ​contrast to major international tournaments such as the World Cup and the European Championship, where ticket prices are typically far higher and have ​drawn criticism from supporters.

Applications are open through UEFA’s ticket portal, ​with sales for the Champions League final closing on March 19.

Tickets ‌will ⁠then be allocated through a lottery once the rather than sold through first-come, first-served sales or dynamic pricing models increasingly used at major sporting events.

UEFA said the majority ​of tickets for ​the four ⁠finals will go to supporters of the participating teams and the general public, with ​more than 40 percent of capacity for ​the Champions ⁠League final reserved for fans in the two lowest price categories.

Prices for the Europa League final in Istanbul on ⁠May ​20 start at 40 euros, while ​the Conference League final in Leipzig on May 27 begins at 25 ​euros.

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The visitors’ 22-year-old goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky endured a night to forget on his first ‌appearance since October and only his third of the season.

Two costly errors from the Czech helped Atletico race into a commanding lead, and he was substituted in the 17th minute by manager Igor Tudor immediately after Atletico’s third goal.

Marcos Llorente struck after six minutes when Kinsky slipped while playing the ball out, and Antoine Griezmann doubled the lead in the 14th when Micky ​van de Ven also lost his footing.

A minute later, Julian Alvarez walked in the third after Kinsky miscued a clearance, the earliest a team ​has gone three goals up in a Champions League knockout match.

After Kinsky was replaced by Guglielmo Vicario, Atletico added a fourth ⁠when Robin Le Normand’s header crossed the line following a rebound from Griezmann’s free kick. Tottenham defender Pedro Porro reduced the deficit after 26 minutes.

Alvarez then ​raced from his own half to score the hosts’ fifth goal in the 55th before Dominic Solanke punished an error by Atletico keeper Jan Oblak, which gifted Spurs ​a second goal.

“We’re very happy with the win and the three-goal lead, but there are still 90 minutes left to play on their home turf,” Alvarez told Movistar Plus.

“We know what this competition is like. Every detail counts, it’s not going to be easy, but we want to be in the quarter-finals.”

ATLETICO SEIZE CONTROL

Diego Simeone’s Atletico side needed barely a quarter of an hour ​at the Metropolitano stadium to seize control, scoring three times in nine chaotic minutes as Premier League strugglers Spurs unravelled spectacularly.

The rout began in the sixth minute ​when Kinsky slipped onto his backside while attempting to play out from the back, gifting possession to Alvarez. The Argentine squared for Llorente, who steered a tidy finish just inside ‌the left ⁠post.

Eight minutes later, defender Van de Ven also lost his footing trying to control a routine pass, leaving Griezmann free to burst into the area and drill a low shot past Kinsky.

A minute later, Kinsky completely fluffed a first-time clearance from a back-pass, allowing Alvarez to stroll the ball into an unguarded net.

Atletico’s three goals marked the earliest a team has gone three ahead in a Champions League knockout match, and the damage was far from complete.

Tudor reacted by sending on regular keeper Vicario, but the Italian ​had little time to settle.

In the ​22nd minute, he pushed out a ⁠Griezmann free kick only as far as Le Normand, whose close-range header was initially clawed away before the referee, alerted by goal-line technology, awarded Atletico their fourth goal.

TOTTENHAM TRY TO RESPOND

To their credit, Spurs responded swiftly. Porro surged down the right in ​the 26th minute, collected a lateral pass from Richarlison and fired past Oblak to reduce the arrears.

Tottenham captain Cristian Romero then struck the post with ​a header from a corner ⁠before halftime as the visitors sought another lifeline, while Griezmann sliced wide from close range with the goal at his mercy.

Any hope of a sustained Spurs comeback was extinguished 10 minutes after the break. With the away side committed forward, Atletico broke at speed from a defensive corner.

Griezmann’s delightful touch released Alvarez from inside his own half and the forward sprinted clear before sliding ⁠a low finish ​beyond Vicario for his second and Atletico’s fifth.

There was still time for another twist.

In the 76th ​minute Oblak miscontrolled the ball while attempting to play out from the back, presenting halftime substitute Solanke with possession and the striker rifled home to give Spurs the faintest glimmer of hope.

Yet the evening belonged emphatically to ​Atletico, who carry a three-goal advantage into next week’s return leg in London after a display that punished every Tottenham misstep.

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The initiative will see premium match-viewing experiences hosted in Lagos at select venues, including GreenHouse on Olu Holloway Road, Ikoyi, and Hunger Games on Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, during match days on Tuesday and Wednesday.

According to organisers, the events are designed to offer more than just live football coverage. Fans attending the viewing parties will enjoy live music performances, interactive “predict and win” games, branded merchandise giveaways and a steady supply of Heineken throughout the night.

The programme aims to transform match nights into full entertainment experiences that blend football, music and social interaction among supporters.

Every goal comes with excitement!

Maria Shadeko, Portfolio Manager for Premium Beer at Nigerian Breweries Plc, said the campaign reflects the deep connection between football and social life in Nigeria.

“In Nigeria, Champions League nights are about connection,” Shadeko said. “Friends come together, strangers become friends, and everyone shares the same emotions from kick-off to the final whistle. Through Heineken’s ‘Fans Have More Friends’ platform, we are celebrating that spirit of togetherness.”

While the festivities unfold off the pitch, attention will also turn to the action across Europe as the knockout stage produces several high-profile encounters.

Among the headline ties is the clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea FC, while Newcastle United face FC Barcelona. Elsewhere, Galatasaray SK will meet Liverpool FC, and Atlético Madrid will battle Tottenham Hotspur.

Heineken rewards a loyal fan in ‘Predict and Win’ contest at one of the viewing experiences on a match night

Another standout fixture pits Real Madrid against Manchester City, a contest many fans consider worthy of a final. Bayern Munich will take on Atalanta BC, Bayer Leverkusen face Arsenal FC, while Sporting CP meet Bodø/Glimt.

Nigerian fans will also have a strong interest in the tournament through local stars playing key roles for their clubs. Victor Osimhen is expected to lead the attack for Galatasaray against Liverpool, while Ademola Lookman will aim to shine for Atlético Madrid in their tie against Tottenham.

Across Lagos and other Nigerian cities, Champions League match nights have become social gatherings where supporters of different clubs watch together, debate tactics and celebrate goals.

Shadeko said Heineken’s campaign is designed to capture and amplify that shared passion.

“Fandom has a unique way of bringing people closer,” she said. “When you watch a big match with others, the experience becomes bigger and more memorable. That is what we are creating with these match-day experiences.”

As the Champions League anthem echoes across Europe and the Round of 16 drama begins, fans in Nigeria will gather once again to share the excitement, with Heineken adding its own flavour to the match-night experience

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The Istanbul giants advanced 7–5 on aggregate over Juventus despite losing the second leg 3–2, thanks to Osimhen’s extra-time equaliser and a late winner from Barış Alper Yılmaz.

“Victor, how bodi?” Sparks Joy

In his CBS Sports interview, Henry deliberately used Nigerian Pidgin to greet Osimhen:

“Victor, how bodi?”

The question — loosely meaning “Victor, how are you?” — immediately lit up the stadium and viewers online.

Osimhen, clearly delighted, responded in kind:

“Bodi dey fine!”
(I’m fine!)

The exchange sent Nigerian fans and football supporters around the world into a frenzy on social media, with many praising Henry for embracing local culture and cheering the Super Eagles star in his own tongue.

Osimhen’s Big Night

The 25-year-old, who joined Galatasaray from SSC Napoli in a club-record €75 million move, has continued to shine in Turkey. With nine Super Lig goals so far this season, his knack for rising on big occasions was once again on display in European competition.

After his extra-time strike against Juventus — a goal that turned the tie on its head and ultimately sent Gala through — Osimhen cemented his status as one of African football’s brightest performers on the biggest stages.

Fans Celebrate the Cultural Nod

The playful Pidgin exchange wasn’t just a fun moment — it also highlighted how football continues to connect cultures and nations. Nigerian fans online applauded Henry’s effort to speak their language and celebrated Osimhen’s response as a sign of how far the Nigerian forward has come in his European career.

One fan wrote: “Igwe sabi! That ‘how bodi’ make my day!”
Another added: “Victor dey represent us well for Europe.”

As Galatasaray prepare for the next phase of their European campaign, Osimhen’s star quality remains a major talking point — both for what he does on the pitch and how he continues to light up moments off it.

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