Champions league news 2018
Here are some of the top news stories from the 2018 UEFA Champions League:
Final
- Real Madrid won their 13th European Cup/Champions League title by defeating Liverpool 3-1 in the final on May 26, 2018, at the NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kiev, Ukraine.
- Gareth Bale scored a stunning solo goal in the 64th minute to seal the win for Real Madrid.
Group Stage
- Manchester City topped Group F with 14 points, while Juventus finished second with 10 points.
- Paris Saint-Germain finished third in Group B, despite having the most expensive squad in the competition.
- Tottenham Hotspur finished third in Group H, behind Barcelona and Inter Milan.
Knockout Stage
- Real Madrid eliminated Paris Saint-Germain in the Round of 16, winning 5-2 on aggregate.
- Juventus eliminated Tottenham Hotspur in the Round of 16, winning 3-2 on aggregate.
- Liverpool eliminated Manchester City in the Quarterfinals, winning 5-1 on aggregate.
Notable Moments
- Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in three different Champions League finals, scoring a hat-trick in Real Madrid's 4-1 win over Juventus in the semifinals.
- Mohamed Salah suffered a shoulder injury in the Champions League final, which ruled him out of the match.
- Zinedine Zidane resigned as Real Madrid manager after winning the Champions League title, citing a need for a break.
Awards
- Luka Modrić was named the UEFA Men's Player of the Year, while Cristiano Ronaldo finished second and Mohamed Salah finished third.
- Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos was named the UEFA Defender of the Season.
- Liverpool's Sadio Mané was named the UEFA Midfielder of the Season.
Controversies
- The Champions League final was marred by controversy, with Liverpool's Sadio Mané and Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos involved in a heated exchange on the pitch.
- The UEFA Champions League final was criticized for its slow pace and lack of goals, with many fans expressing disappointment on social media.
These are just a few of the top news stories from the 2018 UEFA Champions League. Let me know if you'd like more information!