Viktor Gyokeres sent the Premier League leaders ahead from the spot just before the interval after he was fouled, but Alvarez followed suit 10 minutes into the second half after Ben White’s handball.

Arsenal were upset at a late penalty decision being overturned following a VAR review when David Hancko made contact with Eberechi Eze in the area.

Atletico had the better of it for long periods, but Arsenal’s solid defending helped them leave the Spanish capital in a good position to return to the Champions League final 20 years after their last appearance.

What the game lacked in the dizzying goal rush of Paris Saint-Germain’s 5-4 win over Bayern Munich in the other semi-final the night before, it was replaced with tension and a desperation not to fall behind.

Toilet paper rained down from the stands of the Metropolitano stadium minutes before kick-off, in a striking — if wasteful — display, which invited cynical jokes from some quarters about the calibre of the spectacle ahead.

In a tussle between arguably the continent’s two biggest teams never to lay a finger on the trophy neither wanted to blink first.

Atletico still have an outdated defensive reputation but pinned Mikel Arteta’s miserly Arsenal back in the early stages, with David Raya tipping Alvarez’s shot around the post.

The Gunners, a long way from Arteta’s eve-of-the-game demand, dominate proceedings, looked to smash and grab, with Marc Pubill blocking from Martin Odegaard on a quick breakaway.

Noni Madueke, starting on Arsenal’s right flank with Bukayo Saka only fit for the bench, hammered just wide from distance as last year’s beaten semi-finalists sporadically emerged from their half.

The next time they did, Gyokeres won a penalty. The Swedish striker, who might not have started if Kai Havertz was fit, exchanged passes with Martin Zubimendi, and Hancko clumsily shoved him in the back from behind.

Diego Simeone and Atletico veteran Antoine Griezmann begged for the decision to be reviewed but VAR saw no reason to intervene.

Gyokeres took the spot-kick himself, walloping it past Jan Oblak, who dived the right way but stood no chance of keeping it out.

Three-time runners-up Atletico, back in the semi-finals for the first time in nine years, came out guns blazing in the second half.

Raya saved Ademola Lookman’s drive with Gabriel blocking Griezmann’s follow-up.

The hosts pulled level from the penalty spot after White handled Marcos Llorente’s shot, the ball bouncing up and hitting his arm, which was away from his body.

Alvarez took it, and having missed in Atletico’s Copa del Rey final shoot-out defeat earlier in April, this time made no mistake with an unforgiving blast rivalling Gyokeres’s first-half effort.

MLS-bound Griezmann looped a shot off the crossbar and then sent the rebound off target as Atletico turned the screw in pursuit of an advantage to take into next Tuesday’s second leg.

Nigeria international Lookman twice came close and could end up ruing his missed chances.

Arsenal thought they had won a second penalty when substitute Eze went down under a sluggish Hancko challenge, but the referee changed his mind after a VAR review, deciding the Slovakian defender’s contact was minimal.

Arsenal next take on Fulham as they continue their battle with Manchester City for the Premier League title. At the same time, with little to play for in La Liga, Simeone will rotate heavily before this tie is decided in London.

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The victory lifted United to third place on 61 points, 11 clear of sixth-placed Brighton & Hove Albion, ​with four games remaining.

With the top five qualifying for the ​Champions League next season, United need two more points ⁠to seal their return to Europe’s elite competition after a ​two-year absence.

“The Champions League is one thing, but it’s not something ​that we should be over-celebrating either,” former United midfielder Carrick told reporters.

“We want to be finishing high up the league really, and we want to ​be challenging high up in the league and trying to ​get more points so our season doesn’t get to a close when that ‌happens.

“We ⁠have put ourselves in a good position, but there’s still more work to be done,” added Carrick, who took charge in January with United in sixth spot after Ruben Amorim’s dismissal.

Casemiro was on ​the scoresheet on ​Monday, and while ⁠supporters have called on the club to keep him for another year, Carrick said the midfielder’s ​situation was clear.

“From both sides, it’s pretty clear. ​Probably the ⁠situation and the clarity of it have helped everything,” he added.

“It means a lot to him and credit to him because of ⁠the ​situation that it is, he’s given absolutely ​everything as well and had some big moments for us.”

United next face fourth-placed Liverpool ​on Sunday.

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Despite a tense 2-1 defeat on the night at the Metropolitano, Atletico progressed 3-2 on aggregate, with Lookman’s crucial first-half strike proving decisive in a dramatic encounter that had fans on edge until the final whistle.

Barcelona stormed out of the blocks, erasing Atletico’s 2-0 first-leg advantage with two quick goals in the opening half-hour. Teenage sensation Lamine Yamal opened the scoring in the fourth minute after capitalising on a defensive error, before Ferran Torres doubled the lead in the 24th minute with a clinical finish to level the tie on aggregate.

However, just as the momentum appeared firmly with the Spanish giants, Lookman stepped up to deliver a moment of quality that would ultimately define the tie.

In the 31st minute, Marcos Llorente surged down the right flank and whipped in a low cross to the far post, where the Nigerian forward showed sharp anticipation and pace to beat his marker before calmly slotting home. The goal restored Atletico’s aggregate lead and shifted the psychological balance back in favour of Diego Simeone’s men.

Barcelona dominated possession in the second half, with midfielders Pedri and Gavi pulling the strings, but Atletico’s resilience held firm under sustained pressure. The visitors’ hopes suffered a major setback late on when defender Eric Garcia was sent off following a VAR review for a last-man challenge, reducing Barcelona to 10 men.

Despite continued pressure and a disallowed goal for offside, Barcelona could not find the decisive breakthrough, allowing Atletico to cling on and book a semi-final clash against either Arsenal or Sporting.

For Nigerian football followers, the night belonged to Lookman, whose decisive contribution once again underlined his growing influence on Europe’s biggest stage. His goal not only propelled Atletico into the last four but also reinforced his status as one of Nigeria’s most impactful exports in elite club football.

Atletico may have been beaten on the night, but thanks to Lookman’s heroics, they march on—battle-tested and within touching distance of European glory.

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Following the success of the first-leg activations in Port Harcourt and other locations, the premium beer brand is taking the energy a notch higher with upcoming fan events scheduled for Aba and Owerri.

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

The initial round of viewing experiences drew large crowds, with football lovers treated to a lively blend of big-screen matches, live music, interactive “predict and win” games, and a festive atmosphere anchored on the brand’s global “Fans Have More Friends” campaign.

Portfolio Manager for Premium Beer at Nigerian Breweries Plc, Maria Shadeko, said the brand is building on that momentum to deliver an even richer experience.

“The energy we saw during the first-leg events was incredible. Fans didn’t just come to watch football — they came to connect, celebrate and be part of something bigger. For the second leg, we are raising the tempo to deliver an even more exciting experience,” she said.

Fans attending the second-leg activations can expect enhanced engagement, including bigger prizes, premium Heineken merchandise, and more interactive entertainment designed to bring supporters closer to both the action and one another.

A vibrant display of the ‘Fans Have More Friends’ campaign as supporters connect with their favourite clubs during a UEFA Champions League match night in Lagos.

On the pitch, the UEFA Champions League quarter-final ties remain delicately poised, setting the stage for high-stakes encounters.

Ademola Lookman has been a major talking point for Nigerian fans after inspiring Atlético Madrid to a commanding 2–0 first-leg victory over Barcelona at Camp Nou. Despite the advantage, Barcelona’s reputation for dramatic comebacks keeps the tie finely balanced.

Elsewhere, Real Madrid face a difficult task after a 2–1 home loss to Bayern Munich, while Liverpool FC must overturn a 2–0 deficit against Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield.

Arsenal FC hold a slender edge following a 1–0 away win over Sporting CP, with the return leg set to determine who progresses to the semi-finals.

Shadeko noted that the tension on the pitch is perfectly matched by the atmosphere off it.

“These are the moments fans look forward to — when every goal matters and every match can change everything. We want to make sure that wherever fans are watching, they enjoy it together in a way that feels special,” she added.

Heineken’s multi-city activation campaign, which kicked off at the quarter-final stage, will continue through the semi-finals and culminate in the final on May 30, with major events planned in Lagos, Abuja, and Benin City.

As the race for semi-final spots intensifies, the brand’s campaign reinforces a simple message — football is best experienced together, and Nigerian fans are set to enjoy every moment of the drama both on and off the pitch.

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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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