Liverpool manager Arne Slot insists his side still believe they can pull off a famous comeback against Paris Saint‑Germain in the Champions League.
Slot’s side trail 2–nil ahead of tomorrow morning's quarter‑final second leg at Anfield.
He says the Anfield crowd will be crucial, with the Reds needing something “very special” to reach the semi‑finals.
Defending champions PSG arrive well‑rested and in strong form, knowing a solid defensive performance could seal their place in the semi‑finals.
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Atletico Madrid host Barcelona tonight in the Champions League quarter‑final second leg, with Diego Simeone’s side leading 2-nil on aggregate.
Barca face a tough task after last week’s home defeat and will be without suspended defender Pau Cubarsí, although Frenkie de Jong is fit again.
Atletico are favourites to go through, having rested key players at the weekend, but Barcelona are expected to push hard for a comeback in Madrid.
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says fatigue is no excuse for his side’s recent slump, and called for a strong response in their Champions League quarter‑final second leg against Sporting Lisbon.
The Gunners lead 1–nil on aggregate but go into the match under pressure after losing three of their last four games, which have put their title and cup ambitions at risk.
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Tottenham are reportedly in advanced talks to sign Liverpool fullback Andy Robertson once he becomes a free agent this summer.
However, sources say the move will only happen if Spurs manage to avoid relegation.
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Man United boss Michael Carrick has hinted the club may appeal Lisandro Martinez’s red card after the defender was sent off in this morning's 2–1 home defeat to Leeds.
The potential suspension comes as a concern ahead of key Premier League games, with United already facing a growing defensive headache in the top‑four race.
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And Badminton legend Datuk Rashid Sidek says Malaysia’s chances of ending their long Thomas Cup drought look slim, due to weak recent form among the men’s singles players.
Because of this, he reckons a semifinal finish would still be a respectable outcome.
