Champions League drama unfolds as Rangers crash out against Dynamo Kyiv! Dive into the details of the match and the exciting changes in this season's tournament!
The Champions League has always been a battleground where football giants clash, but this season has delivered more than just thrilling matches. Premier Sports has stepped into the limelight as the lead broadcaster of the Investec Champions Cup in Ireland, announcing a tantalizing line-up that includes Munster going head-to-head against Stade Francais and Saracens at the iconic Thomond Park. With new partnerships forming, fans are in for an exciting ride through this European competition.
But for Rangers, the Champions League dream fizzled out dramatically as they faced Dynamo Kyiv at Hampden Park. The Glasgow side found themselves grappling with a 2-0 defeat, effectively ending their hopes of advancing in the tournament. With a second-half brace from Oleksandr Pikhalyonok and Nazar Voloshyn, Rangers, who had their man Jefte sent off, crumbled under the pressure. This loss highlights a bittersweet chapter in their history, raising numerous questions about future campaign strategies.
On top of it all, the Champions League format has undergone a radical revamp, leaving fans both intrigued and puzzled. No more group stages! The new Swiss-style format will shake up the way teams qualify and compete, with UEFA even dusting off that classic iconic anthem from 2006. Get ready to hear that nostalgic tune echoing at stadiums across Europe as teams vie for glory in a whole new way.
As the dust settles on mixed fortunes in this season's Champions League, interesting facts emerge. Did you know that Fenerbahçe, another club involved in this year's qualifiers, has now reached a 16-year dry spell without a Champions League spot? Meanwhile, the new format promises more games and excitement for fans—who could resist a season full of nail-biting encounters? Tack these changes on top of recent developments, and one can only wonder what surprises this season will unveil!
Munster host Stade Francais and Saracens at Thomond Park in Champions Cup Pool 3. Inpho. EPCR is pleased to announce that Premier Sports will join its suite ...
EPCR is pleased to announce that Premier Sports will join its suite of TV partners for the coming seasons as the lead broadcaster of the Investec Champions ...
"We would have needed 1,000 balls!" Stéphane Anselmo, head of competitions strategic development, the department which supported the conception of the new ...
Second-half strikes from Oleksandr Pikhalyonok and Nazar Voloshyn clinched a 2-0 victory at Hampden Park.
Rangers' Champions League aspirations ended for another season with a 2-0 defeat by Dynamo Kyiv at Hampden Park where they ended up with 10 men.
Fenerbahçe's quest for a Champions League spot has now stretched to 16 seasons after their recent defeat to Lille in the third qualifying round of...
RANGERS EXITED the Champions League after losing 2-0 to Dynamo Kyiv in the second leg of the third qualifying round on Tuesday, while Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce ...
The Glasgow side missed out on qualification for the group stages of the Champions League after losing 3-1 on aggregate to Dynamo Kyiv.
UEFA bosses have chosen to rejig the Champions League music as they revert to the anthem last year back in 2006 ahead of the season and the new Swiss-style ...
Since July, teams have been competing to reach the Champions League league phase, beginning with three qualifying rounds before reaching the play-offs, which ...
The Champions League has undergone a huge revamp this season with the group stage being scrapped as the tournament moves to a new format with the theme ...
Rangers lost 3-1 on aggregate to Dynamo Kyiv as they failed to reach the Champions League; Jefte was sent off for a second booking in the second half; ...
Rangers count the cost of missing out on an extended Champions League run with initial Europa League earnings equivalent to a quarter.
Ten-man Rangers lost 2-0 to Dynamo Kyiv at Hampden as their hopes of reaching the league phase of the UEFA Champions League came to an end. After a 1-1 draw in ...
Starting the Super Lig season with a victory over Adana Demirspor, Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce faced Lille at home, aiming to end their Champions League.
The EPCR have announced that Premier Sports will be the lead broadcaster for the Investec Champions Cup until 2027 in the UK and Ireland.