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# Basel

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# new arrival
Southampton capture €18m striker Elyounoussi as second summer signing
The Moroccan-born Norway international joins the Saints from FC Basel, and it may mean Shane Long will need to move on.
# Champions League
Much-changed Man City go down to Basel but comfortably advance to last eight
City could have the Premier League mathematically wrapped up by the time they are next in Champions League action.
# Disappointment
Sloppy Man United made to pay and more Champions League talking points
The Red Devils were just moments away from securing a 0-0 draw needed to top their group.
# success
Man United left frustrated, as late Basel goal sends home fans into ecstasy
Jose Mourinho’s side were just moments away from topping the group.
# over to you
CSKA Moscow win to keep pressure on Man United and Basel
The Russian side will head to Old Trafford on matchday six with their fate in their own hands.
AS IT HAPPENED
Basel v Man United, Champions League
Basel took on Man United, with the Red Devils needing a point to guarantee a place in the knockout stages.
# Preview
Questions on Mkhitaryan absence leave Mourinho riled
The Red Devils manager believes there is too much scrutiny placed on his decisions to leave players out of his starting line-ups.
# Criticism
'Bad decisions, fantasy football, PlayStation football': Mourinho bemoans second half display
Manchester United were in total control against Basel but too comfortable according to their manager.
# Up and Running
Man United mark Champions League return with comfortable win over Basel
Jose Mourinho’s side will come up against tougher opponents than the Swiss outfit this season.
# Hamstrung
Major blow for Manchester United as Paul Pogba's special night ruined by injury
It’s not the first time the Frenchman has missed games because of a hamstring problem.
AS IT HAPPENED
Man United v Basel & Celtic v PSG, Champions League
This season’s group stages got underway tonight and we were keeping you up-to-date with all the action.
# Packed Diary
'Other countries protect their clubs': Mourinho blames schedule for English teams' poor record in Europe
United open their Champions League campaign against Basel on Tuesday evening.
# Top of the Pops
Perez hat-trick sees Arsenal through to knockout stages as group winners
As Paris Saint-German faltered, the Gunners overcame Basel in Switzerland.
# Report
Walcott on the double as rampant Arsenal down Basel
It was all too easy for the Gunners tonight.
# RIP
Uncle of Paraguay's goalscoring hero dies after watching winning penalty
The FC Basel striker scored from the spot to level the scores against Brazil and also netted the decisive kick in the shoot-out.
Casemiro drills home the goal of the night as Porto ease past Basel
The Portuguese side dominated proceedings from the off and won 4-0 on home soil.
# in control
Cristiano Ronaldo ends goal drought* as Real Madrid seize last 16 advantage
*It was three games, which is roughly ten for a normal footballer.
# Big Ban
Lazar Markovic has been punished heavily for the controversial red card he got against Basel
The Serb saw red in the crucial Champions League group stage clash that saw Liverpool eliminated.
# honest assessment
Gerrard: We don't deserve to still be in the Champions League
The Liverpool captain was blunt when assessing his team’s performance in the competition.
# knocked out
Liverpool's late comeback vs Basel wasn't enough to keep them in the Champions League
Despite some late chances, Liverpool couldn’t get the goal they needed to progress.
AS IT HAPPENED
Liverpool vs Basel, Champions League
Can Brendan Rodgers’ men advance to the last 16 tonight?
# A Boy Stevie
The brilliant Steven Gerrard free-kick that gave Liverpool late hope tonight
The hosts needed a win to progress in this evening’s clash.
Opinion: Basel shootout could be make or break for Rodgers at Liverpool
The coach has been in the spotlight in recent weeks as his team’s form has declined immensely.
# UEFA Champions League
'Don't mind us, we're just trying to get some close-ups of Cristiano'
Are these the world’s worst pitch invaders?
A Cristiano Ronaldo goal was enough to do Liverpool a huge favour this evening
Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen also made the knockout stages.
# Report
Benzema consigns Liverpool to another defeat
Basel’s 4-0 thrashing of Ludogorets Razgrad leaves them in pole position to join Madrid in the last 16.
# Disappointment
Balotelli needs to do more, says Brendan Rodgers
The Italy international forward failed to find the back of the net again as Liverpool toiled .
# bad run
Lame Liverpool slump further in Basel
Marco Streller’s second half strike was the game’s only goal.
AS IT HAPPENED
Basel v Liverpool, Champions League
Basel took on Liverpool, as the Reds looked to build on their opening day win against Ludogorets.
# Setback
Liverpool were beaten in Basel after this goal from Marco Streller
The Liverpool slump continued tonight.
# Rout
Five-star Real Madrid put league form to one side by stuffing Basel
Goals from Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema and James Rodriguez helped the holders to their first three points.
# too good
Gareth Bale's goal this evening was a thing of beauty
Real Madrid found it all too easy in tonight’s Champions League game against Basel.
# Late Drama
Sevilla to play Benfica in Europa League final‎ thanks to last-gasp away goal
The Spanish prevailed despite a 3-1 loss against Valencia on the night.
# Analysis
5 talking points from last night's Champions League action
We assess performances by Celtic, Arsenal and Chelsea among others.
# last 16
Chelsea through to knockout stages despite Basel defeat
The Blues lost to the Swiss side for the second time in this campaign.
# Protest
Greenpeace protesters abseil from stadium roof during Champions League match
FC Basel v Schalke 04 was temporarily delayed by an environmental protest.
# crack some eggs
Basel shock Chelsea at Stamford Bridge while Ramsey inspires Arsenal win
A section of the home crowd were unhappy that Juan Mata was once again left on the bench.
# curly wurly
Sublime David Luiz goal the Chelsea cherry as they reach Europa Final
Basel put up a first-half scrap but goals from Luiz, Victor Moses and Fernando Torres wrapped the tie up.
# Fact
Jose Mourinho return to Chelsea 'not my business' - Rafa Benitez
Rafa was asked about old his old enemy taking his job. Awkward.
# Controversial
Chelsea steal Europa league semi-final win with late, late show
Many felt David Luiz shouldn’t have been on the pitch when he scored the winning goal.