The Old Devils were a far cry from the almighty steamroller of Sir Alex Ferguson’s reign, yet after the Parisians’ 2-0 win at Old Trafford, they humiliated PSG at the Parc de Princes with a 3-1 comeback.It doesn’t augur well that Kylian Mbappé – the most iconic star Qatari money has bought for PSG – is unlikely to play. Manchester City will entertain Madrid with a 2-1 advantage from the first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu.The second legs in those last 16 games will be played on 5 or 6 August The winners will then travel to Libson for the condensed finale. The Atalanta players have talked about bringing the smiles back on the faces of their supporters.

However, we have a request for those who can afford to subscribe: please do. Yet despite some poor runs of form, Muriel’s track record of 18 goals in 24 games in 2019-20 shows what an asset he can be for Atalanta.Although the Bergamo club’s defence has been shakier than its attack, Dutch holding midfielder Marten de Roon has been an impressive talent, especially in terms of prescient positioning to disrupt opponents’ attacks through tackling and interception alike. Atalanta - perennially overshadowed by Inter and AC from nearby Milan - are in the last eight of European football's most prestigious tournament for the first time. France 24 is not responsible for the content of external websites. In 2017-18, Barcelona destroyed them 6-1 in the last 16 second leg – throwing PSG’s 4-0 victory in the first onto the dustbin of history. But Mario Pasalic's 27th-minute strike for the Italians was finally cancelled out by Marquinhos, who scrambled in a last-gasp leveller.Then, three minutes into injury time, Kylian Mbappe set up fellow substitute Eric Choupo-Moting to convert the clinching goal. *Our Digital Subscription plans do not currently include the e-paper ,crossword, iPhone, iPad mobile applications and print. As a creative midfielder in the style of Paul Scholes, Gomez is a menace to defenders with his darting runs, space-creating manoeuvres and incisive passes to strikers and wingers.In front of Gomez plays Atalanta’s top scorer this season, Duvan Zapata, who signed for the club in January 2020 after two years on loan from Sampdoria. Two later, they faced Manchester United at the same stage. Audience ratings certified by ACPM/OJD. PSG’s Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (front) celebrates with Neymar after scoring the winner in the Champions League quarter-final against Atalanta in … It's the first save from the Atalanta keeper in the first 35 minutes, ... crosses the ball in but Djimsiti sticks his leg out for a block and denies the French champions. In 2017-18, Barcelona destroyed them 6-1 in the last 16 second leg – throwing PSG’s 4-0 victory in the first onto the dustbin of history. Key player: Neymar has to come good for Paris Saint-Germain to progress to the semifinal. Manager Thomas Tuchel told journalists that it will “take a miracle” for him to overcome his ankle injury. Angel di Maria is suspended while Edinson Cavani left at the end of June when his contract expired. Download the France 24 appLyon into Champions League semi-finals after surprise 3-1 victory against Man CityLeipzig beat Atletico to reach Champions League last four, face PSG for final spotBayern and Barcelona win places in the Champions League quarter-finalsLyon hold off surging Ronaldo to beat Juventus and reach Champions League quarter-finalsDutch cyclist Jakobsen put in induced coma after collision at Tour of PolandDefending champ Nadal to skip US Open over coronavirus concernsWorld Tour cycling returns with Italy’s Strade Bianche as riders adjust to Covid-altered calendarBubble hockey begins as NHL adjusts to playoff quarantine in Canadian hub citiesQatar confirms interest in hosting the 2032 Olympic GamesThe content you requested does not exist or is not available anymore. © 2020 Copyright RFI - All rights reserved. © 2020 Copyright France 24 - All rights reserved. He will at best have a bit-part role to play in the semi-final, though.Mbappe could be ready to start then and Angel Di Maria will return from suspension, although Marco Verratti will probably be out again injured. PSG have got better at getting the ball up to the Brazilian goalscorer over recent months, having mastered a move that has also served Atalanta so well – deploying a full-back to attack in opportune moments, in the style of Ashley Cole or Roberto Carlos.