CHAMPIONS LEAGUE. Struggling, Chelsea lost Wednesday night to Dortmund 1-0 in the first leg of the round of 16. All the results and the latest news on the Champions League live.
14:00 – The program for the knockout stages of the Champions League
After the four games played this week, the Champions League round of 16 will continue next week, Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 February. On Tuesday, Frankfurt host Napoli while Liverpool host Real Madrid in a replay of last season’s final. On Wednesday, RB Leipzig will face Manchester City and Inter will face Porto.
13:15 – Brugge will have to achieve the feat in the second leg
Beaten 2-0 in its Jan Breydel stadium on Wednesday in the first leg of the knockout stages of the Champions League, Club Brugge will have to succeed in an unlikely turnaround on Benfica’s lawn in three weeks to hope to qualify for the quarterfinals of C1 final. The Belgians managed to win 4-0 at Porto in the group stage but Benfica have yet to lose this season in the Champions League, despite two games against PSG and Juve.
12:30 – Bruges: Mignolet regrets the mistakes
Belgian goalkeeper Club Brugge Simon Mignolet was disappointed with his team’s defeat Wednesday night at home against Benfica in the first leg of the knockout stages of the Champions League (0-2). The former Liverpool goalkeeper stopped at the microphone of beIN Sports after the meeting.
11:45 – Benfica takes an option for qualification
In the other match of the evening, Benfica took a serious option on qualifying for the quarter-finals of the Champions League by winning on the lawn of Club Brugge (0-2). Joao Mario (51st) and David Neres (88th) are the two scorers for the Portuguese club, which will have to ensure in the return match in three weeks in Lisbon to climb to the next round.
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???? João Mario (SP) and David Neres are the Lisbon scorers!https://t.co/48nvafkEu5— beIN SPORTS (@beinsports_FR) February 15, 2023
11:00 – Video summary of Dortmund-Chelsea
At the end of a breathless match, Borussia Dortmund ended up overcoming Chelsea on Wednesday evening on the lawn of Signal Iduna Park thanks to a splendid goal from Karim Adeyemi but also to the performance of their goalkeeper, Gregor Kobel. Discover the video summary of this meeting of the knockout stages of the Champions League below.
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???? Thanks to a marvelous goal from Karim Adeyemi, BVB beat Chelsea 1-0 in Signal Iduna Park on fire!
???? The Germans will be able to thank their goalkeeper Kobel and the lack of success of the Blues!https://t.co/he776KUBnX— beIN SPORTS (@beinsports_FR) February 15, 2023
10:30 – Dortmund-Terzic: “They have incredible quality in attack”
Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic was delighted with his side’s win over Chelsea on Wednesday in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16: “It’s good that we were able to win this game. We “We were lucky at the end of the match, thanks to our goalkeeper. But we also had chances to put in the second goal. We defended our goal at the end. They have incredible quality in attack,” he said. he confessed to DAZN’s microphone. Gregor Kobel (Borussia goalkeeper, editor’s note) is in great shape and when things get complicated, we can count on him. We need to keep the ball longer. In the first half, we managed to combine well. There were good things and the most important thing is to have won.”
10:00 – Chelsea-Potter: “It’s really disappointing”
Chelsea’s English coach, Graham Potter, expressed his regret following the defeat of the Blues on the lawn of Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday February 15 in the first leg of the knockout stages of the Champions League: “We made a great game, a great second half, with chances. Unfortunately, we concede this bland goal to a great team. We have to refocus on the return, he admitted on RMC Sport. We cash this counter-attack. C It’s really disappointing to concede this kind of goal because it was their only action in the second half, where we were very good.”
09:30 – On video, Adeyemi’s superb goal for Dortmund
Without any certainty before playing the first leg of the knockout stages of the Champions League on the lawn of Borussia Dortmund, Chelsea left Signal Iduna Park with a narrow defeat (1-0) which did not however compromise its chances of qualification. for the quarter-finals. The Blues got several chances without ever managing to score before cracking a superb goal from Karim Adeyemi in the second period.
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???? BVB takes the lead against Chelsea with this spectacular goal! pic.twitter.com/L1WrGxVt11— beIN SPORTS (@beinsports_FR) February 15, 2023
09:00 – Chelsea beaten, Benfica secures
After Bayern’s victory in Paris (0-1) and that of AC Milan against Tottenham (1-0) on Tuesday February 14, two other matches were scheduled for Wednesday February 15 for the knockout stages of the Champions League. Chelsea left their trip to the lawn of Borussia Dortmund with a narrow defeat (1-0) while Benfica won on the lawn of Club Brugge without trembling (0-2).
02/15/23 – 10:55 p.m. – Dortmund – Chelsea: The players have finished in Dortmund (1-0)
The final score is in favor of Borussia Dortmund (1-0) but the Dortmundois are doing well, with regard to certain statistics. Indeed, Borussia Dortmund certainly also had the advantage in terms of ball possession (52%-48%) but on the other hand framed fewer shots than their opponents (2 against 8). Dortmund – Chelsea in live
02/15/23 – 10:52 p.m. – Bruges – Benfica: End of the match at the Jan Breydel Stadium (0-2)!
The match was well managed by Benfica Lisbon: at the end of this round of 16, ball possession was clearly in their favor (53% against 47% for FC Bruges). The Lisbon have also created the most serious chances, with 3 shots on target against 1 shot on target for FC Bruges, and therefore logically won this meeting (0-2). Brugge – Benfica in live
02/15/23 – 10:51 p.m. – Bruges – Benfica: The VAR does not see a goal!
90ᵉ. After consulting the video, Davide Massa makes his final decision: the goal is not awarded for Benfica Lisbon. The score remains unchanged at the Jan Breydel Stadium! Brugge – Benfica in live
02/15/23 – 10:51 p.m. – Bruges – Benfica: Davide Massa asks for the VAR for the goal!
90ᵉ. Are we heading towards a goal or not? Davide Massa has doubts about Benfica Lisbon’s last chance and checks the video. Brugge – Benfica in live
02/15/23 – 10:46 p.m. – Bruges – Benfica: Goal: Benfica Lisbon makes the break (0-2)!
David Neres scored a second goal for Benfica Lisbon, who made the break in the 88th minute in this 2nd half, at the Jan Breydel Stadium. The Lisbon people are taking the reins of the game! Brugge – Benfica in live
02/15/23 – 10:23 p.m. – Dortmund – Chelsea: Goal in Dortmund signed Karim Adeyemi (1-0)!
Karim Adeyemi opens the scoring for Borussia Dortmund in the 63rd minute in this 2nd half. This Dortmund – Chelsea is now launched: the score goes to 1 to 0 at Signal Iduna Park! Dortmund – Chelsea in live
02/15/23 – 10:08 p.m. – Bruges – Benfica: Joao Mario unblocks the counters in Bruges (0-1)!
And it is Joao Mario who is responsible for transforming this penalty for Benfica Lisbon! The ball ends up in the opposing net and the score goes to 0 to 1 at the Jan Breydel Stadium. Brugge – Benfica in live
02/15/23 – 10:08 p.m. – Bruges – Benfica: Jack Hendry commits irreparable damage in the area!
49ᵉ. Benfica Lisbon obtains a penalty following a foul committed by Jack Hendry! Brugge – Benfica in live
02/15/23 – 22:05 – Dortmund – Chelsea: Start of the 2nd half
The 2nd half starts between Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea FC, in Dortmund, where Jesus Gil Manzano whistles the kick-off. The reminder of the score: 0-0. Dortmund – Chelsea in live
02/15/23 – 22:03 – Bruges – Benfica: Start of the 2nd half
The 2nd half starts between FC Bruges and Benfica Lisbon, in Bruges, where Davide Massa kicks off. The reminder of the score: 0-0. Brugge – Benfica in live
02/15/23 – 21:48 – Dortmund – Chelsea: Half-time in Dortmund
Chelsea FC hold on: at the break, possession of the ball is largely in favor of Borussia Dortmund (63% against 37% for Chelsea FC), but the two teams have created as many opportunities (and this is little: no shots on target on either side) and are tied on the scoreboard (0-0). Dortmund – Chelsea in live
02/15/23 – 9:47 p.m. – Bruges – Benfica: Davide Massa whistles for half-time in Bruges
For the moment, Benfica Lisbon holds the shock: at half-time, possession of the ball is to the advantage of Benfica Lisbon (53% against 47% for FC Bruges), but the two teams have created as many opportunities with 1 shot on target and are tied on the scoreboard (0-0). Brugge – Benfica in live
02/15/23 – 9:46 p.m. – Bruges – Benfica: Davide Massa refuses the goal!
45ᵉ. While Davide Massa carefully dissected the action, the decision fell for FC Bruges: and the goal was not granted! The score remains unchanged. Perhaps a turning point in this 1st half! Brugge – Benfica in live
02/15/23 – 9:46 p.m. – Bruges – Benfica: Davide Massa appeals to the VAR
45ᵉ. The game is stopped at the Jan Breydel Stadium: the referee hesitates to grant or invalidate the goal scored just now by FC Bruges and calls on his colleagues from the video. Brugge – Benfica in live
The group stage of the Football Champions League was played from Tuesday September 6, 2022 to Wednesday November 2, 2022 while the knockout stage will take place from Tuesday February 14, 2023 to Wednesday May 17, 2023. As for the final, it is scheduled for June 10, 2023 at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul.
As soon as the matches are over, find all the results of the final phase of the Champions League.
The TV rights battle continued to rage ahead of this Champions League season. UEFA has awarded the French TV rights for the “Big Ears Cup” to beIN Sports and Canal+, which thus ensure the broadcasting of the Champions League. RMC Sport will co-broadcast with Canal the two best Champions League posters until 2024 and beIN SPORTS will offer all the remaining matches.