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Watch: Aston Villa accidentally play Europa League theme prior to kickoff vs. PSG

Aston Villa’s 3-2 victory (4-5 aggregate defeat) to Paris Saint-Germain was an enthralling and chaotic Tuesday night. The game’s unpredictability was foreshadowed before a ball was even kicked as the wrong theme music played before kickoff.

As is tradition with Champions League games, the players and officials line up at the center of the field while the tournament’s anthem is played in the stadium. There was one slight problem… the Europa League theme was played instead.

Aston Villa Europa League theme blooper

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Watch: Matty Cash interviewed by his sister Hannah after Aston Villa’s UCL game

One of the most wholesome moments from the Champions League quarterfinals came after the Aston Villa vs. PSG game. Following the final whistle a Matty Cash interview with his sister went viral.

Hannah Cash, who is a reporter for CBS, was the one to interview her older brother and Villa right back. The questioning ended with a heartwarming moment as the two exchanged a hug with Hannah saying she’s proud of Matty.

Matty Cash interview with his sister

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Prince William stuns fans as guest pundit with incredible Aston Villa analysis

Prince William made a surprise appearance as a guest pundit on TNT Sports this week, earning rave reviews from fans after displaying impressive soccer knowledge during a pre-match segment alongside former England defender Rio Ferdinand.

The Prince of Wales, a lifelong Aston Villa supporter, joined the broadcast ahead of one of the biggest matches in the club’s modern history — a UEFA Champions League quarterfinal clash against French giants Paris Saint-Germain.

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Lionel Messi and Miami complete unthinkable 3-goal comeback to advance to Champions Cup semis

Two Lionel Messi goals vs LAFC helped lead Inter Miami to a miraculous 3-1 victory (3-2 on aggregate) to advance to the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals.

Wednesday night’s game at Chase Stadium was packed with drama from start to finish with the Herons’ superstar striking twice.

Messi goals vs LAFC

With Inter Miami needing three goals due to an early LAFC away goal, Messi jumpstarted the comeback with a sensational finish in the 35th minute.

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Watch: Two incredible Declan Rice free kicks vs Real Madrid lead Arsenal to 3-0 victory

Two unbelievable Declan Rice free kicks vs Real Madrid stunned the Spanish giants and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois as Arsenal soared to a 3-0 victory in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinal.

After a relatively quiet first half, Rice sent the crowd inside Emirates Stadium into a frenzy with a marvelous bending free kick in the 58th minute. The ball bent so far around the wall it was reminiscent of Roberto Carlos’ free kick vs. France in 1997.

Declan Rice free kicks vs Real Madrid

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Kylian Mbappé and Antonio Rüdiger receive 1-game ban from UEFA but won’t miss Arsenal game

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé and Antonio Rüdiger have been fined for misconduct after their Champions League win over Atlético Madrid and handed one-game bans, suspended for a year, leaving them free to play against Arsenal in the quarter-finals.

Rüdiger was fined $44,000 while Mbappé was fined $32,800. However, their one-match suspensions are "not immediately enforced" and are subject to a probationary period of one year, UEFA said on Friday.

Mbappé and Rüdiger ban

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UEFA investigating Vinícius, Mbappé and Rüdiger for ‘indecent conduct’ vs. Atlético Madrid

Four Real Madrid players could be in trouble after UEFA announced that an ethics and disciplinary investigation is being launched for the club’s celebrations against Atlético Madrid during their Champions League Round of 16 victory.

Kylian Mbappé, Antonio Rüdiger, Dani Ceballos and Vinícius Jr. were the quartet of Madrid players that UEFA named. The investigation will be for “indecent conduct.”

UEFA Real Madrid investigation

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Watch: Antonio Rüdiger’s teammates copy his running form after winning penalty kick

A video of the Antonio Rüidger run after scoring the game-winning penalty kick vs. Atlético Madrid in the Champions League Round of 16 has gone viral.

Certain players have trademark moves or skills named after them. The “Rüdiger run” isn’t a term people use, however if you say that phrase everyone will know what you’re talking about.

When sprinting at full speed the German defender loves to get his knees as high up as possible. After scoring the winning penalty he did his iconic run and nearly all of his Real Madrid teammates followed suit.

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Watch: VAR controversially disallows Julián Alvarez penalty, Real Madrid advance to UCL quarterfinal

The second leg of the Madrid Derby in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday had high drama with the main focus being a Julián Alvarez penalty being disallowed during the shootout which Real Madrid won 4-2 after drawing 2-2 on aggregate.

Alvarez appeared to convert Atlético Madrid’s second penalty when he powered his penalty kick into the roof of the net despite slipping.

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