Brazil delivered an ominous message to their World Cup rivals with a dazzling display of attacking brilliance to dismantle South Korea and set up a quarter-final against Croatia. Neymar made a goalscoring return to action after injury at Stadium 974, but Brazil’s superstar was only one element of a devastating performance that ripped South Korea to shreds and settled this last-16 game well before half-time.
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Real Madrid claimed the Champions League title for the 14th time in their illustrious history as a second half Vinícius Junior strike proved to be the difference against Liverpool in Paris. The Reds created numerous chances but Thibaut Courtois was outstanding as he ensured victory for the Spanish giants.
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Manchester City will take a slender Champions League semi-final advantage to the Bernabeu after winning a seven-goal first-leg classic against Real Madrid. Kevin De Bruyne and Gabriel Jesus fired City into an early lead but Madrid struck back via Karim Benzema before Phil Foden and Vinicius Junior traded goals with Bernardo Silva and Benzema also finding the net.
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Real Madrid left Liverpool needing another special European night at Anfield after Vinicius Junior’s double helped them beat the Premier League champions 3-1 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final. Marcos Asensio had helped give Real a 2-0 lead with Mohamed Salah reducing the deficit after the break.
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Real Madrid moved one point clear of Barcelona with victory over their great rivals in El Clásico. Madrid put Barca under the cosh in the last 20 minutes and goals from Vinícius Júnior and Mariano put Los Blancos back on top.
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