CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

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Luis Enrique shrugs off Newcastle setback as PSG embrace Champions League play-offs

Luis Enrique has insisted Paris Saint-Germain were better prepared than anyone for the Champions League play-offs after the holders were forced to take the "long route" following a demanding league phase campaign.

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Mikel Arteta salutes Arsenal's perfect eight as Champions League history made

Mikel Arteta has said he was "very proud" of his Arsenal players after they ended the first phase of the Champions League with a flawless record, sealing a 3-2 win over Kairat Almaty and making competition history.

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Bayern Munich book Champions League playoff spot, Dortmund face difficult road

Bayern Munich's clinical edge secured their automatic progression while Borussia Dortmund's late stumble left them facing a difficult Champions League playoff path.

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Pep Guardiola grateful to Jose Mourinho as Man City clinch last-16 spot

Pep Guardiola has praised old rival Jose Mourinho and urged Manchester City to use their rare free midweeks wisely after a controlled 2-0 win over Galatasaray secured a place in the Champions League last 16.

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Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle share the spoils in Parisian power struggle

Neither hosts Paris Saint-Germain nor Newcastle qualified for the top eight of the UEFA Champions League after they played to a 1-1 draw on Wednesday night in Paris.

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Arsenal top Champions League group as Tottenham and Chelsea also reach Last 16

Arsenal recorded a 3-2 win over Kairat in the Champions League on Wednesday to make it eight wins from eight group games to end in top spot on the standings.

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