CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

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Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone hails Cristian Romero ahead of showdown with Tottenham

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has praised Tottenham captain Cristian Romero, calling him a "big fan" of the Argentine defender ahead of Wednesday's Champions League last-16 second leg at the Tottenham Stadium.

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Mikel Arteta hails Eberechi Eze impact in Arsenal win over Leverkusen

Mikel Arteta said Eberechi Eze showed exactly why he was signed after his first-half strike helped Arsenal beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 and reach the Champions League quarter-finals with a 3-1 aggregate win.

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Leverkusen exit Champions League but Kasper Hjulmand proud of team's progress

Bayer Leverkusen head coach Kasper Hjulmand said his side can take pride in their Champions League campaign despite a 3-1 aggregate defeat to Arsenal in the round of 16.

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Pep Guardiola optimistic despite Man City's Champions League defeat to Real Madrid

Manchester City's Champions League campaign ended in familiar frustration as Real Madrid eliminated them for a third consecutive season, sealing progression from the last-16 tie at the Etihad Stadium.

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Arsenal sink Leverkusen to secure Champions League quarter-final spot

Arsenal secured their place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League with a 3-1 aggregate win over Bayer Leverkusen.

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Feeling Blue at the Bridge: Chelsea outclassed by perfect PSG

Paris Saint-Germain were brilliant as they thrashed Chelsea 3-0 in the second leg of their last-16 Champions League at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night, winning the tie 8-2.