UEFA Champions League MD 14: Team News and Live Chat
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The UEFA Champions League quarter-finals continue with Matchday 14 as the race to reach the final in Budapest reaches its peak.
After last week’s first legs, four teams are back in action tonight, and every result matters. There is no room for mistakes now. Only strong performances will keep their hopes of reaching the semi-finals alive.
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At Anfield, Liverpool face a big task as they try to overturn a 2–0 deficit against Paris Saint-Germain. In Madrid, Atlético take a 2–0 lead into their clash with Barcelona, but the tie is still open with plenty to play for.
Attention also turns to the remaining fixtures. Bayern Munich hold a narrow advantage over Real Madrid, while Arsenal look to finish the job against Sporting CP.
Below is a fixture-by-fixture breakdown of the latest team news, confirmed absentees, and injury doubts ahead of Matchday 14.
Tuesday Matches
Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona (2–0 agg.)
Atlético Madrid go into the second leg with a strong advantage after a 2–0 win at the Spotify Camp Nou. Goals from Julián Álvarez and Alexander Sørloth sealed the result, with Barcelona also reduced to ten men after Pau Cubarsí was sent off early.
Atlético are in a strong position, but they are not fully settled. Marc Pubill is suspended, while José Giménez, David Hancko, and Jan Oblak are all doubts ahead of the game.
Barcelona face a very difficult task. Cubarsí is suspended, while Raphinha and Andreas Christensen are still out injured. Hansi Flick is expected to rely on Ronald Araújo and Eric García to hold the defence together as they try to overturn a three-goal swing and stay in the competition.
Prediction: Atlético Madrid 4–2 Barcelona
Liverpool vs Paris Saint-Germain (2–0 agg.)
Liverpool return to Anfield needing another big European comeback after a 2–0 defeat in Paris, where they failed to register a shot on target against the defending champions.
Arne Slot has major injury problems heading into this game, with Alisson Becker, Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni, Curtis Jones, Stefan Bajcetic, and Wataru Endo all unavailable. This leaves the squad short in both defence and midfield.
Paris Saint-Germain arrive in control of the tie and in a strong position to finish the job. Luis Enrique is without Fabian Ruiz and Quentin Ndjantou. They still remain expected to go through.
Prediction: Paris Saint-Germain 4–1 Liverpool
Wednesday Matches
Arsenal vs Sporting CP (1–0 agg.)
Arsenal return to the Emirates with a narrow lead after Kai Havertz scored a late winner in the 91st minute in Lisbon to decide a tight first leg.
Mikel Arteta’s side will be looking to bounce back after a weekend defeat in the Premier League, but they have a few injury concerns. Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Jurrien Timber, Riccardo Calafiori, and Mikel Merino are all struggling with injuries.
Sporting CP arrive in London with their own problems. They will be without Fotis Ioannidis and Nuno Santos due to injury, while Luis Guilherme is also a doubt.
Despite the setbacks, Sporting have caused problems for Arsenal in the past in North London and will look to Viktor Gyokeres to lead their attack as they chase the tie.
Prediction: Arsenal 3–2 Sporting CP
Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid (2–1 agg.)
Bayern Munich head into the second leg at the Allianz Arena with a narrow lead after a 2–1 win in Madrid.
Vincent Kompany’s side have several injury issues to deal with. Sven Ulreich is unavailable, along with Cassiano Kiala, David Santos, Lennart Karl, and Wisdom Mike, all ruled out through injury.
Despite this, Bayern’s core players remain in strong form as they look to defend their home ground and secure a place in the semi-finals.
Real Madrid also arrive with key absences. Alvaro Arbeloa is without Thibaut Courtois and Rodrygo due to injury, while Aurélien Tchouaméni is suspended. Raul Asencio is also unavailable. Madrid would need a strong performance to overturn the deficit against Bayern at the Allianz Arena.
Prediction: Bayern Munich 5–3 Real Madrid