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“Manchester City” was eliminated from the competition after losing to “Real” in both matches of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 . The head coach of the “Citizens,” Xosep Guardiola, has to answer pressing questions about his future after this failure. - Is my era over? In a sense, yes. Nothing lasts forever. We have won the English championship six times in seven years, and we have played in the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and finals of the Champions League every year. We still have enough strength to work. I have no intention of stopping. Reality must be accepted as it is. The truth is that “Real” is stronger than us right now. That's the answer. Last season we played very well, this year it’s not the same. I have always believed that whoever deserves it should win. Sometimes teams advance to the next stage without justifying the confidence placed in them. One must simply acknowledge that, - said Xosep Guardiola.

Photo: “Paxtakor” press service The Asian Football Confederation has announced the timings for the matches of the Elite Asian Champions League Round of 16. According to it, the representative of Uzbekistan “Paxtakor” will host the Saudi champion “Al-Hilol” on March 4 at the “JAR” stadium. The match will start at 21:00 Tashkent time. The return match will be held on March 11 in Riyadh, and this match is also scheduled for 21:00.

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou spoke about the possibility of fighting 49-year-old former super heavyweight world champion Vladimir Klitschko recently. “I have a few more fights left on my contract. I might also fight Rico Verhoeven, but that’s not certain. Additionally, Derek Chisora and Vladimir Klitschko are also among the options. I definitely want to have my next fight in boxing and I am ready for any opponent,” Ngannou's words are quoted by Sportsboxreview. It is worth noting that Ngannou last fought officially in October 2024. He won that fight against Brazilian Renan Ferreira, becoming the PFL (Professional Fighters League) heavyweight champion. Klitschko, on the other hand, retired in 2017. He fought his last match against former world champion Anthony Joshua, losing by technical knockout in the 11th round. The Ukrainian boxer participated in 69 fights during his career, winning 64 of them and losing 5.

"Real" coach Carlo Ancelotti shared his thoughts after defeating "Manchester City". "We played wonderfully today: we moved well in defense and attack, the players played in the right positions. We aimed to show exactly this kind of football. Today the team acted as one, everyone had the same goal. I don't want to single out any particular player. The players performed perfectly today," Ancelotti said.

The most prestigious tournament of UEFA – the Champions League is being held in a new format this season. Out of the 36 teams participating in the group stage, 24 advanced to the playoffs. The teams that made it to the quarter-finals from the strong eight qualified directly. The remaining 16 teams had to participate in the qualifying matches to qualify. The only Uzbek football player participating in this tournament – Abduqodir Husanov's team “Manchester City” faced “Real” in the qualifying matches. After losing 2:3 to the reigning champions at home, Josep Guardiola's team lost again in the return match in Madrid with a score of 1:3. The significant aspect for us is that Abduqodir Husanov played in the playoff stage of the UEFA Champions League for the first time. This was the international debut of our 20-year-old defender in the “Manchester City” squad. Moreover, Abduqodir became the second youngest player to debut against “Real” in the match at the “Santiago Bernabeu” stadium during the Champions League playoff stage. At the time of the match, our legionnaire was 20 years and 356 days old. The previous record was set in 2014 when “Schalke” player Kaan Ayhan played at “Real”'s home stadium at the age of 19 years and 128 days. It is worth noting that although Abduqodir Husanov did not allow Vinicius Junior to score as expected by the fans during the match, the entire defense line of the “citizens” could not stop Kylian Mbappe. The French star scored three goals in the match, proving once again that he is in excellent sporting form. Kylian Mbappe equaled Lionel Messi's record for scoring goals against teams managed by Josep Guardiola in the Champions League. The Argentine world champion had embarrassed the Spanish specialist's teams seven times during his playing days in Europe in the continent's most prestigious international tournament. After his hat-trick, Mbappe also brought his total goals against Guardiola's teams to seven. Josep Guardiola himself acknowledged that “Real” is stronger than his team. - “Real Madrid” is a wonderful club and a deserving team to advance to the next stage. We could not provide sufficient resistance to this team to reach the quarter-finals. This is a bitter experience, and we must accept it and strive to earn the right to participate in the Champions League again next season. “Real” is currently one of the main contenders for winning this tournament, but we must not forget that there are still strong clubs left in the tournament,” said Josep Guardiola. Now the “citizens” will focus all their attention on securing a place in the top four of the English Premier League and winning the FA Cup. Since moving to “Manchester City” on January 20, Abduqodir Husanov has celebrated his debuts in three prestigious competitions – the English Premier League, the FA Cup, and the UEFA Champions League playoffs.

Last night, the second leg matches of the EChL playoffs concluded, and all quarter-finalists have been determined. The draw ceremony will take place tomorrow. The first matches of the quarter-finals are scheduled for February 21, and the second leg matches will be held on March 4.

"Manchester City" head coach Guardiola shared his thoughts after the defeat against "Real". "After the first goal conceded due to the defenders' mistake, our situation worsened significantly. To be honest, the stronger team won in today's match. I congratulate 'Real Madrid' on advancing to the next stage. Now we need to focus all our attention on the Premier League," said Guardiola. Source: championat.com

The transfer of Uzbekistan national team central defender Abduqodir Husanov from "Lans" to "Manchester City" in January became one of the most talked-about transfers of 2025. Indeed, during the winter transfer window, nearly twenty clubs from Europe showed interest in the Uzbek footballer. Among them were teams that seriously pursued this transfer. In the end, "Manchester City" secured the 20-year-old central defender for 50 million euros, including bonuses. Thus, Abduqodir Husanov's adventures in English football began. The first Uzbek player in the English Premier League is making a very good impression. He even managed to score his first goal in the FA Cup. Russian football agent Dmitriy Selyuk assessed Abduqodir Husanov's future at "Manchester City". - Considering the large sum for which Abduqodir Husanov was transferred, Josep Guardiola will not give up on this player. I believe that if Abduqodir does not make serious mistakes, he will be given regular playing time. Regardless of what happens, Husanov will have enough opportunities to prove himself at "Manchester City", - said Dmitriy Selyuk. "Manchester City" head coach Josep Guardiola has also expressed his thoughts about the Uzbek player several times during interactions with journalists. In none of these instances did the Spanish specialist criticize his new protégé. Even in the situation where Abduqodir was involved in a goal and received a yellow card in the first five minutes of his debut match against "Chelsi", none of the "City" players blamed him. On the contrary, stars like Guardiola, Ederson, Akanji, Kevin de Bruyne, and Haaland supported him. Josep Guardiola has not hidden his high hopes for the 20-year-old Uzbek footballer. - Abduqodir Husanov has the potential to become a great player in the future. The talent we see in him will elevate him to a high level. This will be beneficial for all of us. I really liked Abduqodir's composure with the ball and his extreme speed. Now he needs to improve his decision-making skills, which is a matter related to age, - said Josep Guardiola. It should be noted that Abduqodir Husanov learned the initial secrets of football at the "Bunyodkor" academy. He began his professional career in 2022 at the Belarusian club "Energetik-BGU". A year later, he was picked up by the then vice-champion of France, "Lans". After playing in France for a year and a half, our compatriot finally found a home at "Manchester City". Abduqodir Husanov became "Lans"'s most expensive transfer.

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe scored three goals in the match against Manchester City, leading his team to a 3:1 victory. This remarkable result helped him secure the man of the match award. Real Madrid advanced to the semifinals with an aggregate score of 6:3.

In the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, Real Madrid defeated Manchester City 3:1 and advanced to the next stage with an aggregate score of 6:3. Kylian Mbappe recorded a hat-trick for the Madrid side. Manchester City defender Abduqodir Husanov received a rating of 6.3. He was active in his team's defense, but Real Madrid showcased an attacking game and gained the upper hand.

From February 16 to 18, the group stage of the Asian Champions League concluded. In the Western region, Saudi Arabia's "Al-Hilal" and "Al-Ahli" clubs secured 22 out of 24 points to take the lead. "Al-Nasr," where Cristiano Ronaldo plays, secured third place with 17 points. In the Eastern region, Japanese clubs took the lead. "Yokohama Marinos" ranked first with 18 points, while "Kawasaki Frontale" secured second place with 15 points. All results of China's "Shandong Taishan" team were annulled due to their withdrawal from the tournament. The 1/8 final matches in the Western region will take place on March 3/4 and 10/11. The pairs are as follows: "Pakhtakor" – "Al-Hilal" "Al-Rayyan" – "Al-Ahli" "Istiqlol" – "Al-Nasr" "Al-Wasl" – "Al-Sadd"

The second leg match between Real Madrid and Manchester City ended with a convincing victory for the Madrid team, with a score of 3:1. Thus, on aggregate (6:3), Real Madrid advanced to the next stage. After the match, individual ratings for the players were announced. Kylian Mbappe received the highest rating for Real Madrid (9.3). During the match, he scored a goal and was very active in attack. Rodrygo (8.1) and Valverde (7.8) also stood out with their effective actions. The team's main goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois (7.2), helped his team with reliable saves. The highest rating in the Manchester City squad was given to Nico (7.4). Although Phil Foden (6.7) and İlkay Gündogʻan (6.5) tried to organize their team's attacks, the Madrid team effectively stopped them. Joško Gvardiol (6.4) and Savinho (6.2) were unable to perform at their level.

In the second leg of the UEFA Champions League, Real Madrid defeated Manchester City 3:1 at home. The aggregate score ended 6:3. In the match held at the "Santiago Bernabeu" stadium in Madrid, Kylian Mbappe scored goals in the 4th, 33rd, and 61st minutes, leading his team to victory. The only goal for the visitors was scored by Niko Gonsales in the 90+2 minute. According to statistics, Manchester City had the advantage in ball possession (52%), but Real Madrid had more shots on goal (15). The Madrid team completed 494 accurate passes, while the visitors led with 528 passes.

The Paris PSG club defeated the "Brest" team 7:0 in the UEFA Champions League. The overall score ended at 10:0. Goal scorers: B. Barkola 20' X. Kvaratskhelia 39' V. Ferreira 59' D. Duy 64' N. Mendes 69' G. Ramush 76' S. Melolu 86' Match statistics: PSG 20 shots, Brest 13 Possession: PSG 69%, Brest 31% Passes: PSG 744, Brest 328 Corner kicks: PSG 4, Brest 5 The match took place at the "Parc des Princes" stadium.

Kylian Mbappe in amazing sports form. On Wednesday, the French forward scored a hat-trick in the home game against Manchester City while playing for Real. Now, Mbappe's total goals scored against the "Cityzens" in the Champions League has reached seven. According to Squawka, previously only one player had scored that many goals against Manchester City in the Champions League – Lionel Messi. The Argentine player has also scored against the "Cityzens" seven times in this competition. Interestingly, Mbappe has scored against Manchester City in the Champions League while playing for three different teams – Monaco, PSG, and Real Madrid.

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick in the Champions League playoff match against Manchester City. The French player scored two goals in the first half and added a third goal in the 61st minute, bringing the score to 3-0 (6-2 on aggregate). According to MisterChip, Mbappe became the sixth player to score a hat-trick against teams managed by Guardiola. The following players have achieved this result before: Sergio Aguero (2014), Lionel Messi (2016), Jamie Vardy (2016 and 2020), Christopher Nkunku (2021), Viktor Dyokeresh (2024). Mbappe is having his first season at Real. Previously, he played for PSG. Josep Guardiola has been managing Manchester City since 2016. Before that, he worked with Barselona and Bayern Munich.

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham received two disqualifications in one day. On Wednesday, it was revealed that the player was suspended for two matches in the Spanish championship. This decision was made due to the English player receiving a red card for insulting the referee during a match that took place over the weekend. Real Madrid plans to appeal this punishment. Bellingham also received a yellow card on Wednesday evening in the Champions League return match against Manchester City. As a result, if Real progresses to the next stage, he will miss the first match of the Round of 16. If Real Madrid reaches the Round of 16 in the Champions League, they could face either Atletico Madrid or Bayer.

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has caught up with Erling Haaland in terms of goals this season. The French player scored both of his team's goals in the Champions League playoff match against Manchester City. Now, Mbappe's total number of goals in all competitions this season has reached 27, matching him with Haaland in this statistic. Meanwhile, the City striker Haaland is watching this match from the bench. Karlo Ancelotti's team is currently leading 5-2 on aggregate over the two matches. Manchester City has only one half left to avoid being eliminated from the Champions League.

Alisher Nikimbayev announced on his Telegram channel how much money 'Pakhtakor' has earned in the Elite OChL so far. According to the specialist, the 'lions' have earned 1.1 million dollars so far. For participation in the competition — 800 thousand dollars. For each victory in a match — 100 thousand dollars. 'Pakhtakor' secured its first victory yesterday. For securing a spot in the Round of 16 — 200 thousand dollars. Source: t.me/ANikimbaev

In the Champions League quarter-final return match, "Real" and "Manchester City" will clash today, February 19. Reputable sports publications have shared their predictions regarding "Manchester City's" main lineup for this match. Opta predicts that the defensive quartet of Gvardiol, Ake, Ruben Dias, and Rico Lewis may take the field. Sportsmole also did not include Husanov in their predicted lineup. According to the publication, "Manchester City's" probable main lineup could be: Ederson; Nunes, Dias, Ake, Gvardiol; Gonsales; Savino, Silva, De Bruyne, Marmush; Haaland. The publication believes that "Manchester City" may utilize a solid defensive system in this game. Although Ruben Dias and Nathan Ake did not play against "Newcastle" due to muscle strain, they are expected to be given a chance in today's match. NBC Sports has included Lewis in the lineup instead of the injured Akanji. Sportingnews predicts that Abduqodir Husanov will play in the main lineup for today's match. According to the publication, "Manchester City" will operate in the following lineup with a 4-2-3-1 formation: Ederson (goalkeeper) – Husanov, Dias, Ake, Gvardiol – Stones, Niko – Savino, Foden, Marmush – Haaland. Fansided also noted that Husanov has a high probability of playing in the main lineup. Another possible lineup for "Manchester City": Ederson, Husanov, Dias, Stones, Ake, Lewis, Gvardiol, Savino, Foden, Haaland, Marmush. It is worth noting that in the initial match between the teams, "Manchester City" lost 2:3. The return match will take place today, February 19. For reference, the initial match between the teams ended with Guardiola's disciples losing 2:3. The return match will take place today, February 19.

Famous footballer Edgar Davids, who played for Juventus in past years, learned that his acquaintance Nabila Habibi committed theft. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. The ad.nl portal provided information about this. According to the publication, Davids found out several years later that his painting collection had been stolen. He had entrusted the collection to a trusted person. For a while, Habibi also lived in his house. While Davids believed the collection was kept in a safe place, Habibi stole 37 paintings, pawned them at various pawnshops, and received approximately 30 thousand euros. In 2017, when Habibi was unable to repay her debts, the pawnshops gained the right to sell the paintings. One of the buyers saw Davids' name on the back of a painting and contacted him through social networks. After that, Davids filed a lawsuit. Habibi admitted to the theft. Earlier, she had faced problems related to criminal cases and had left her acquaintance after taking 3500 euros from him.

Karim Konate, a forward for Red Bull Salzburg, has come under the interest of the Barcelona club. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. The Catalan club is searching for a new player to replace 37-year-old Robert Lewandowski. This season may be Lewandowski's last with the club. According to Transfer News Live, citing the Africa Soccer website, 21-year-old Karim Konate is on the Catalans' radar. He has been unable to play since last November due to a torn ligament in his knee. The Transfermarkt portal has valued him at 15 million euros. The Ivorian forward has appeared in 64 matches for Red Bull Salzburg's first team, scoring 33 goals and providing 11 assists. This young player's future is considered very promising, and Barcelona aims to add him to their squad.

Barcelona's winger Lamin Yamal is still facing issues related to his anterior cruciate ligament. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. The club's medical staff is closely monitoring his condition and does not intend to rush the 18-year-old player's return to the field. According to Mundo Deportivo, Yamal will not be able to participate in the Champions League match against Newcastle on September 18. Furthermore, his participation in the matches against Getafe on September 21 and Real Oviedo on September 25 is also doubtful. The most likely scenario is that Lamin will play a little in the match against Real Sociedad on September 28 and be fully prepared for the game against Paris Saint-Germain on October 1. The Champions League match against PSG is considered the main goal in Yamal's recovery process. The club's specialists prioritize the player's health and are striving to ensure his return to the field in good condition.

"Barcelona" team's wing-back Lamin Yamal missed the match against "Valencia" in La Liga on Sunday. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. The team showed a good performance even without the young star, winning 6-0. According to Mundo Deportivo, Lamin Yamal's participation in the upcoming match against "Newcastle" will only be possible by a miracle. On Thursday, September 18, the "Magpies" and the "blaugrana" teams will face each other in the first round of the Champions League group stage. On Monday, Lamin Yamal did not take part in training sessions with the "Barcelona" team. Earlier, the team's head coach Hans-Dieter Flick expressed dissatisfaction with Yamal's misuse in the Spanish national team, taking into account his health issues.

In the first round of the group stage of the UEFA Champions League, Spain's "Barcelona" team will face "Newcastle" in England. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. Renowned football commentator Konstantin Genich shared his prediction for this match. According to him, it is unlikely that more than three goals will be scored in the game. The "Newcastle" team will not fully open up against "Barcelona" during the match, and the game will be tough and competitive. Konstantin expressed these views to the "RB Sport" publication. The match between "Newcastle" and "Barcelona" will take place in England on Thursday, September 18. The first whistle by the main referee will sound at 22:00 Uzbek time. The result and outcome of the match are generating great interest among football fans. This encounter is considered an important meeting between teams at the highest level of European football.

The English football club "Leeds" is looking for a new head coach. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. This information is reported by Teamtalk journalists. According to sources, the Premier League representative is interested in two well-known Portuguese specialists. They are Jose Mourinho and Nuno Espirito Santo. Currently, both are unemployed. Mourinho, nicknamed "The Special One," left Turkey's "Fenerbahce" club, while Santo parted ways with "Wolverhampton." Currently, Daniel Farke is serving as the head coach of the "Leeds" team. After the third round of the English Premier League, the team is in twelfth place in the standings with four points. The club management is working on finding a new coach and strengthening the team further. Who the new head coach will be is expected to affect the team's upcoming matches. Club fans and experts are closely watching this decision.

Wilfried Mbappe, the father of Kylian Mbappe who plays for Madrid's “Real” team, shared his thoughts about his son's performance. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. Kylian was criticized for unsatisfactory results in his initial months after transferring from “PSG” to “Real”. However, within a short time, the striker restored his distinctive scoring form. Wilfried Mbappe highly appreciated how his son responded to the criticism. According to him, at first everything seemed to be going badly, but Kylian finished the season with the “Pichichi” award and the “Golden Boot”. Overall, his father is very pleased with his results. So far, Kylian has played 62 matches for “Real” in all competitions, scoring 47 goals. This statistic shows how important he is to the team. It should also be noted that the trust and support he received have positively influenced the development of his game.

The third round of Italy's Serie A offers a big game for football fans – the teams Juventus and Inter will face each other. This was reported by Euro-football.ru. Former Russian national team player Aleksandr Mostovoy shared his opinion on the result of this match. According to him, a clear winner may not be determined between the major teams of Turin and Milan. Mostovoy stated that the game will be balanced and cautious, with both teams unwilling to lose points. He predicts the final score of the match to be 1:1. This opinion was cited by the publication "VseProSport." The Serie A match between Juventus and Inter will start at 19:00 Moscow time on September 13. To watch the full match, you can follow the text broadcast through the LiveResult portal. In the previous two rounds of the Italian championship, Juventus has collected six points, while Inter has gathered three points. Therefore, a strong competition is expected in the game.