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UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2015-2016 LATEST PLUS RESULTS

Champions League curse continues... Barcelona's defeat by Atletico Madrid means 23 teams have failed to make a successful defence of their European crown

14/04/16 15:52

The curse of the Champions League... no, not the latest Pirates of the Caribbean sequel but one of the most famous trends in world football. Since the European Cup was revamped in early 1990s, no team has made a successful defence of their continental crown, and Barcelona can now be added to the list after their quarter-final defeat to Atletico Madrid on Wednesday. Some have dared to get close to lifting the famous trophy in successive years - Ajax were a penalty shootout away in 1996 and three other sides have reached the final before being beaten - but the fact remains that of 23 defending champions, none have emerged triumphant two years in a row. ...read

14/04/16 15:42

They've done it again. Two years after dumping Barcelona out of the Champions League at the quarter-final stage, Atletico Madrid have repeated the feat. Here's your blagger's guide to their squad.

14/04/16 15:31

Kahn, who made 103 Champions League appearances for Bayern Munich, thinks the Spaniard will be desperate to become the first man to steer his next club to the Champions League title.

14/04/16 15:10

PETE JENSON: Diego Simeone manages to squeeze every last ounce of effort out of his Atletico Madrid squad and they love him for it. It was once again in evidence as they beat Barcelona on Wednesday.

14/04/16 13:38

Sportsmail columnist Martin Keown returned to answer more of your questions ahead of the weekend's Premier League fixtures. It has also been a busy week in the Champions League.

14/04/16 12:41

Guardiola will become Manchester City boss in the summer, but before he does the Bavarians want to deliver another Champions League trophy for the Spaniard after reaching the semi-finals.

14/04/16 12:33

The Belgian scored a sublime goal to ensure Manuel Pellegrini's side sealed their spot in the semi-finals for the first time ever after a 1-0 victory against Paris St-Germain at the Etihad.

14/04/16 11:40

A 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their quarter-final clash saw Barca leave the competition, as Luis Enrique's team lost for the third time in five matches in all competitions.

14/04/16 11:14

Wednesday night saw the conclusion of the Champions League quarter-finals as Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid joined Manchester City and Real Madrid in the draw for the final four.

14/04/16 10:59

The Champions League holders were dumped out at the quarter-final stage after a 3-2 aggregate defeat to Atletico Madrid, who won the second leg 2-0 thanks to Antione Griezmann's double.

14/04/16 10:29

Ronaldo had expressed a desire for his Real Madrid side to face Benfica in the last four but the forward will not get a chance to visit his native Portugal, leading Guardiola to say sorry.

14/04/16 10:24

The 27-year-old started on the bench in Lisbon and came on for goalscorer Thomas Muller with six minutes remaining as Bayern drew 2-2 to advance to the last four 3-2 on aggregate.

14/04/16 10:04

JACK GAUGHAN: Manchester City hero Kevin De Bruyne is personally managing his game time during a run-in which could culminate in Champions League glory.

14/04/16 09:55

DOMINIC KING AT ESTADIO DA LUZ: Pep Guardiola has been managing in the Champions League for seven years and his record of always reaching the semi-finals remains.

14/04/16 09:52

With Atleti 2-0 up and the game ticking towards the final whistle, Atetico Madrid skipper Gabi appeared to handle the ball just inside the box but the referee Nicola Rizzoli only gave a free-kick.

14/04/16 09:52

RIK SHARMA: In the 36th minute Saul Niguez crossed from the right and Antoine Griezmann headed in the goal that effectively decided this Champions League quarter-final clash.

14/04/16 09:11

PETE JENSON AT VICENTE CALDERON: Atletico Madrid knocked Barcelona out of the Champions League on Wednesday night after Antoine Griezmann struck in each half.

13/04/16 22:03

Atletico Madrid stunned Barcelona by winning 2-0 and knocking the holders out the Champions League 3-2 on aggregate, while Bayern Munich also saw off Benfica by the same score over two legs.

13/04/16 17:26

Manchester City have been charged by UEFA after fireworks were set off during their 1-0 Champions League quarter-final second-leg win over Paris St Germain at the Etihad Stadium.

13/04/16 16:23

Barcelona head to Atletico Madrid for the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday night aiming to show they are still on track for domestic and European glory.

13/04/16 16:16

ROB DRAPER'S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE COLUMN: Who's to say Leicester City don't have a decent chance of making the Champions League quarter-finals at least next season?

13/04/16 16:11

In theory, Bayern Munich should stroll into the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday evening. But their recent form has been scratchy and they have been grinding out results.

13/04/16 15:58

French newspaper L'Equipe have slammed Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League quarter-final exit on Tuesday following a 3-2 aggregate defeat against Manchester City.

13/04/16 15:32

RIK SHARMA: Whether Zinedine Zidane is qualified to lead Real Madrid for years to come, or even beyond the end of this season, is still a question without a firm answer.

13/04/16 15:01

Cristiano Ronaldo warned the rest of Europe the best is yet to come after dragging Real Madrid into the Champions League semi-finals with a hat-trick.

13/04/16 13:35

It’s the unstoppable force against the immovable object, beauty against the beast, Luis Enrique’s cool head against Diego Simeone’s lion heart. 

13/04/16 13:30

Sergio Aguero has backed his former side Atletico Madrid to dump Barcelona out of the Champions League. Atletico need to overturn a 2-1 deficit from the first leg

13/04/16 13:26

Manchester City are breaking new ground and Chelsea fans are getting worked up going over the old. How exactly has Kevin De Bruyne ended up doing for City what he never did for Chelsea?

13/04/16 13:18

PSG were dumped out of the Champions League quarter-finals for the fourth consecutive season and former winger Ginola believes manager Laurent Blanc faces a fight to save his job.

13/04/16 12:32

After losing the first leg of their last-eight clash with Wolfsburg 2-0 in Germany last week, Real secured their progression with a 3-0 win at the Bernabeu on Tuesday, as Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick.

13/04/16 11:34

Wednesday's Champions League ties have been given the full treatment by the press in Spain and Portugal as the quarter-finals near their conclusion.

13/04/16 11:30

Maximilian Arnold rued Wolfsburg's slow start after they exited the Champions League at the hands of Real Madrid. Cristiano Ronaldo's hat-trick sent the Spanish side through to another semi-final

13/04/16 11:11

Anyone who expected Zlatan Ibrahimovic to spill blood, sweat and tears against Manchester City in order to attract the Premier League elite for next season would have been disappointed.

13/04/16 10:52

City sealed their place in the semi-finals for the first time ever on Tuesday night after a narrow victory against the French champions at the Etihad Stadium secured a 3-2 win on aggregate.

13/04/16 10:42

PETE JENSON AT THE BERNABEU: A Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick sent Real Madrid into the Champions League semi-final as Wolfsburg wilted despite taking a 2-0 lead into the game.

13/04/16 09:57

IAN LADYMAN AT THE ETIHAD: So now the modern Manchester City know what a proper European night feels like. Tense, anxious, exciting and, ultimately, spellbindingly thrilling.

13/04/16 09:46

Kevin De Bruyne’s wonderful strike sealed a 3-2 aggregate win over Paris Saint-Germain at the Etihad, sending City into Friday’s draw with Real Madrid who saw off Wolfsburg.

13/04/16 09:45

Zinedine Zidane managed to rip a huge hole in his trousers while jumping and spinning around during an enthusiastic sideshow to Cristiano Ronaldo's brilliant hat-trick against Wolfsburg.

13/04/16 09:29

MARTIN SAMUEL AT THE ETIHAD STADIUM: Manchester City are through to the Champions League semi-finals for the first time after Kevin de Bruyne's winner finished off Paris Saint Germain.

13/04/16 09:24

The Italian noted Barca's recent struggles - they have lost two and drawn one of their past four matches - and said that the result of Europe's top club tournament is no longer a foregone conclusion.

13/04/16 01:30

Terry, who is expected to be out for another two to three weeks revealed the nature of his treatment and was pictured resting up in front of the TV watching Manchester City vs PSG.

13/04/16 00:05

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane couldn't contain his delight after his Real Madrid team secured their spot in the Champions League semi-finals - with the Frenchman hailing their achievement. 

12/04/16 21:52

Manchester City reached their first ever Champions League semi-final after a Kevin de Bruyne strike helped Manuel Pellegrini's men defeat Paris Saint-Germain 3-2 on aggregate at the Etihad Stadium

12/04/16 21:50

Follow Sportsmail's coverage of the UEFA Champions League as Real Madrid host Wolfsburg at the Bernabeu in the second leg of their quarter-final.

12/04/16 21:12

Aguero was presented with the perfect opportunity to put City ahead 30 minutes into the Champions League quarter-final second leg when he was tripped in the box by Kevin Trapp.

12/04/16 17:59

The Brazilian winger was meant to be Manchester United's statement signing in Sir Alex Ferguson's last season. Now he has made it to Manchester, to help PSG destroy City's Champions League hopes.

12/04/16 17:43

Paris Saint-Germain players soaked up the atmosphere in Manchester, quite literally, as they took in some of the city's sights in the rain ahead of their Champions League quarter-final.

12/04/16 15:56

KIT HOLDEN: Wolfsburg have never been this popular. Founded and funded by Volkswagen, this is a club at which the rest of Germany tends to turn up its nose.

12/04/16 15:40

If Wolfsburg do hang on and dump Real Madrid out of the Champions League, then Cristiano Ronaldo won't hold back his feelings. Another trophyless season could well push the star out the exit door this summer.

12/04/16 14:51

Barcelona have been gearing up for their Champions League quarter-final second leg against La Liga rivals Atletico Madrid.

12/04/16 13:15

English clubs have reached the semi-finals of the European Cup/Champions League a total of 38 times in its history - without any contribution so far from Manchester City. This needs to change.

12/04/16 13:13

Manchester City will hope a sell-out crowd can roar them to victory in their crunch Champions League clash with Paris St Germain. City sold the last of the 53,000 tickets on Monday.

12/04/16 11:58

Cristiano Ronaldo has issued a rallying call to supporters ahead of Real Madrid's Champions League clash with Wolfsburg, urging them to play their part on what could be a 'magical night'.

12/04/16 11:21

Shortly after taking a 2-1 lead over Manchester City at the Parc des Princes last week, Paris Saint-Germain struck the frame of the goal through a header from Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

12/04/16 10:57

Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres insists his side would have beaten Barcelona in their Champions League quarter-final first-leg had he not been shown a red card.

12/04/16 09:46

Cristiano Ronaldo said Real Madrid will need 'patience' to get the goals they need on Tuesday, which shouldn't be a problem considering the team's impressive record at the Bernabeu recently.

11/04/16 19:31

Bayern Munich appeared in high spirits on Monday afternoon ahead of their trip to Portugal on Wednesday for the conclusion of their Champions League last eight tie against Benfica.

11/04/16 17:18

Zlatan Ibhraimoivc has revealed that a defiant mindset has been key to his age-defying goal-glut this season. 'I have never been better,' the 34-year-old striker told UEFA's official website.

11/04/16 17:09

Paris Saint-Germain star Marco Verratti has been likened to Spanish artist Picasso as he prepares to return to action with the French giants against Manchester City in the Champions League

11/04/16 16:55

Bayern Munich stars Thiago, Rafinha, Douglas Costa and Thomas Müller showed off their impressive ball juggling skills during training. It was a well coordinated move involving the four players

11/04/16 16:54

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has returned to training ahead of the Champions League quarter-final second-leg but has not been passed fit enough to play a part in the match against PSG.

11/04/16 16:53

JACK GAUGHAN: Manchester City will leave a decision on Vincent Kompany’s fitness until the last minute before their Champions League tie against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday.

11/04/16 16:50

David Silva is set to hand Manchester City a huge boost by winning his fitness battle ahead of the clash with Paris-Saint Germain. City play PSG in the Champions League quarter-finals.

11/04/16 16:39

Real Madrid must play with patience against Wolfsburg when they try to overturn a 2-0 deficit in Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg, Zinedine Zidane has warned.

11/04/16 16:15

PETE JENSON: The Zinedine Zidane rollercoaster is back on the climb after Saturday’s 4-0 win over Eibar and Barcelona’s defeat to Real Sociedad. But he knows it may count for nothing.

11/04/16 14:48

By Richard Martin BARCELONA, April 11 (Reuters) - Real Madrid must play with patience against VfL Wolfsburg when they try to overturn a 2-0 deficit in Tuesda...

10/04/16 19:16

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique has challenged his stuttering side to respond to Saturday's 1-0 La Liga defeat at Real Sociedad by repeating last season's phenomenal treble success.

10/04/16 19:15

Samir Nasri reminded Manchester City of his talents with a match-winning display against West Brom and admitted frustration he cannot face Paris Saint Germain on Tuesday.

10/04/16 04:41

Ligue 1 champions PSG won 2-0 away at Guingamp with a brace from Brazil forward Lucas Moura, despite taking their foot off the gas ahead of a Champions League clash with Manchester City.

10/04/16 03:37

GRAHAM HUNTER'S EUROVIEW: It has been a sad but fundamental truth that, since Florentino Perez took over at Real Madrid, the club has lacked a football philosophy.

09/04/16 17:01

With the destination of the Premiership title as yet unknown, the prospect of the Parkhead club returning to the Champions League after a two-year absence remains some way off.

08/04/16 20:07

The 32-year-old Torres rejoined boyhood club Atletico in January 2015 on loan from AC Milan but is out of contract at the end of this season and could be shown the door at the Vicente Calderon.

08/04/16 11:15

Manchester City were forced to wait until the 72nd minute for their equaliser against PSG on Wednesday night, and they were similarly late when it came to getting home.

07/04/16 21:02

Andrea Barzagli has revealed his 'regrets' over Juventus' Champions League exit at the hands of Bayern Munich in the last round of the competition.

07/04/16 17:38

Real Madrid's poor performance against Wolfsburg in the Champions League dominates the front pages of Spain's sport newspapers, with AS calling it a 'betrayal'.

07/04/16 17:32

The world of Adrien Rabiot has often seemed to be rather complex. His first fling with an English club came eight years ago, as Manchester City scouts saw him playing for Creteil in Paris and recruited him.

07/04/16 16:45

After Marcelo feigned injury during Real Madrid's defeat by Wolfsburg, Sportsmail looks at 10 other lamentable incidents involving simulation which have shamed the game over the years.

07/04/16 16:19

MailOnline has teamed up with Sony Xperia, an official sponsor of the UEFA Champions League, to offer one lucky reader and a friend tickets to Manchester City vs Paris Saint-Germain.

07/04/16 16:18

The Ligue 1 champions prevailed 4-2 on aggregate against Chelsea in the last 16 but encountered a spirited Manchester City on Wednesday night, who left Paris with two potentially crucial away goals.

07/04/16 15:45

Jese has vowed to come out fighting when Real Madrid host Wolfsburg in the Champions League quarter-final second leg next week after crashing back down to earth following El Clasico.

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