Riveiro: We need to control, close to perfection
José Riveiro, head coach of Orlando Pirates during MTN8 Orlando Pirates Media Day at Rand Stadium, Johannesburg on 01 October 2024 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Riveiro: We need to control, close to perfection

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro believes his side's control has to be "close to perfection" when they come up against a tough Stellenbosch FC outfit in the MTN8 final.

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David nets Lille winner to shock holders Real Madrid
epa11638688 David Jonathan (L) of Lille celebrates with his team mates after scoring the 1-0 goal during the UEFA Champions League match between Lille and Real Madrid in Lille, France, 02 October 2024. EPA/MOHAMMED BADRA

David nets Lille winner to shock holders Real Madrid

A penalty by Jonathan David saw Lille hand holders Real Madrid their first Champions League defeat since May 2023 following the French side's 1-0 win at the Pierre-Mauroy Stadium.

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Duran stunner fires Villa past Bayern
Aston Villa's Jhon Duran celebrates after the full-time whistle during the UEFA Champions League match at Villa Park, Birmingham. Picture date: Wednesday October 2, 2024.

Duran stunner fires Villa past Bayern

A late stunner from Jhon Duran saw Aston Villa secure a shock 1-0 victory over Bayern Munich in the Champions League at Villa Park.

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Liverpool seals victory over Bologna at Anfield
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the UEFA Champions League match at Anfield, Liverpool. Picture date: Wednesday October 2, 2024.

Liverpool seals victory over Bologna at Anfield

Arne Slot secured his first home Champions League victory following Liverpool's 2-0 win over Bologna at Anfield on Wednesday evening.

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Maela focused on final not on making history
Innocent Maela during MTN8 Orlando Pirates Media Day at Rand Stadium, Johannesburg on 01 October 2024 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Maela focused on final not on making history

Orlando Pirates are on the verge of making history but captain Innocent Maela is solely focused on the game at hand against Stellenbosch FC.

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Riveiro: We’re going to be permanently under threat
José Riveiro, head coach of Orlando Pirates during MTN8 Orlando Pirates Media Day at Rand Stadium, Johannesburg on 01 October 2024 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Riveiro: We’re going to be permanently under threat

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro accepts that his side will be permanently under threat by Stellenbosch FC when the two sides meet in the MTN8 final.

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Lewandowski nets brace as Barca thrash Young Boys
epa11636627 FC Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski celebrates after scoring the 1-0 goal during the UEFA Champions League soccer match between FC Barcelona and BSC Young Boys, in Barcelona, Spain, 01 October 2024. EPA/ENRIC FONTCUBERTA

Lewandowski nets brace as Barca thrash Young Boys

Robert Lewandowski netted a brace as Barcelona claimed a dominant 5-0 victory over Young Boys in the Champions League.

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Arsenal sink PSG in London
Arsenal's Kai Havertz (left) celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the game during the UEFA Champions League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Tuesday October 1, 2024.

Arsenal sink PSG in London

Arsenal secured their first win in the new Champions League format following their 2-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain at Emirates Stadium in London.

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Foden stars as Man City cruise past Slovan Bratislava
epa11636657 Erling Haaland (L) of Manchester City celebrates with teammate Phil Foden (R) and Rico Lewis after scoring during the UEFA Champions League match between Slovan Bratislava and Manchester City in Bratislava, Slovakia, 01 October 2024. EPA/JAKUB GAVLAK

Foden stars as Man City cruise past Slovan Bratislava

Phil Foden played a starring role as Manchester City claimed a comfortable 4-0 victory over Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League.

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