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Luis Paez-Pumar

A general view of the UEFA Champions League trophy ahead of the UEFA Champions League, league phase match at Stamford Bridge, London. Picture date: Tuesday November 25, 2025.

Soccer

No One Is Safe In The Champions League Quarterfinals

Bernardo Silva of Manchester City applauds the Manchester City fans during the UEFA Champions League Round Of Sixteen Leg One match between Sporting CP and Manchester City at Estadio Jose Alvalade on February 15, 2022 in Lisbon, Portugal.

The Manchester City Train Keeps Running Opponents Over

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