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Former Watford captain, Troy Deeney, has named the two teams that will stop Arsenal from winning their first ever Champions League trophy this season.

The Gunners qualified for the quarter-finals on Tuesday night, after they eliminated Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 on aggregate.

Mikel Arteta’s men will now take on Sporting Lisbon for a spot in the last four.

Although Deeney admitted that Arsenal are “answering every question” in England and Europe, he feels Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are better teams.

Deeney said on CBS Sports: “I think they can do more and can be fantastic but do I think they beat PSG? No.

“Do I think in a two-legged game they beat Bayern Munich? No.

“I know they beat them in the group stage but over two legs?”

UCL: Deeney names two teams that will stop Arsenal from winning trophy

Former Manchester City defender, Micah Richards, has said Real Madrid are not favourites to win the Champions League this season.

Richards was reacting to Madrid’s 5-1 aggregate win over City in the last 16.

The LaLiga giants won 3-0 at the Bernabeu and 2-1 at the Etihad, thanks to a Vinicius Junior brace.

But Richards believes that Barcelona and Bayern Munich stand a better chance of winning the trophy.

He said: “Real Madrid winning the whole thing? Right now, I’d say no.

“The tie vs City, individual brilliance and Bernardo’s red won them the tie. Barcelona on their day could beat anyone. Bayern are also there.

“If I had to bet, I’d say no on Real Madrid winning because there’s better teams. Real Madrid have players for the biggest moments. That’s what the UCL is. Couple of seasons back they got past Chelsea, City, they weren’t playing well but they just got over the line.”

UCL: Micah Richards snubs Real Madrid, names two teams to win trophy

At least five teams have overturned three goals or more in knockout ties in the history of the UEFA Champions League.

They are Deportivo de La Coruña, Barcelona, Roma, Liverpool and Sporting CP.

Sporting CP is the latest team to overturn three goals or more in a knockout tie in the UEFA Champions League.

The Portuguese club on Tuesday defeated Bodø/Glimt 5-0 in a Round of 16 second-leg fixture to qualify for the last-8.

Sporting lost the first leg 3-0 against Norwegian club last week.

According to OptaJoe, the other teams that overturned three goals or more in the Champions League include Deportivo de La Coruña vs Milan in 2003-04 (quarter-final),
Barcelona vs PSG in 2016-17 (Round of 16), Roma vs Barcelona in 2017-18 (quarter-final), Liverpool vs Barcelona in 2018-19 (semi-final), and now Sporting CP vs Bodø/Glimt in the Round of 16 stage.

UCL: Five teams that overturned 3 goals or more in knockout ties

Remo Stars technical adviser, Usman Abdallah, says he expect a difficult match against Kwara United in their next league fixture in Ikenne.

Abdallah said they are determined to consolidate on their last home win over Nasarawa United.

The experienced tactician acknowledged that a victory over Kwara United will boost their relegation survival push.

The Sky Blue Stars will face Kwara United at the Remo Stars Stadium this weekend.

“Nasarawa United and Kwara United matches are the most difficult for us in our battle with relegation,” Abdullah told Remo Stars media.

“Six points from the two matches will motivate the boys; it will elevate us above all the relegation contestants.

“It’s possible, and the players will have to work hard to get it done.”

NPFL: Remo Stars coach anticipates tough duel against Kwara United

Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Kun Khalifat FC have been drawn in the 2026 Imo FA Federation Cup.

The preliminary round of the competition is scheduled to commence on Wednesday, 24th March.

Nigeria National League, NNL, side Heartland FC will take on non-league side Egbema FC in the first round at the OISA Stadium, Ngor Okpala.

A total of 29 teams will take part in this round of the competition.

Winners will advance to the next round, with top teams battling for the state’s title.

Heartland FC are the defending champions of the competition.

Heartland to face Egbema FC as Imo FA Federation Cup kicks-off