Episode 2260: The Messi Of Today, The Mbappé Of Tomorrow, Adieu Away Goals
A disappointing game redeemed by a classic goal. If Kylian Mbappé joins Real Madrid, will that put them back ahead of PSG?
Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola lavished praise on Sporting’s performance in the first five minutes but City showed their quality in the remaining 85.
We check in with Miguel Delaney in Paris to talk about Mbappe’s future, Messi’s present and whether away goals will be missed.
The away goal didn’t just decide European ties, it defined European football. It gave it an edge.
That edge has now been smoothed.
A piece on how much the abolition of the rule will change the Champions League
No more silences engulfing stadiumshttps://t.co/L8aCo7y6DL
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