UEFA Champions League Wednesday action: All the numbers
Barcelona take on PSG in the main match of the day as week two of the group stages coming in hot.
Barcelona take on PSG in the main match of the day as week two of the group stages coming in hot.
Rashford was still looking for his first Barcelona goals following his July loan move from Manchester United, and he got off the mark by heading in Jules Kounde's cross just before the hour at St James' Park. The England international then doubled the Spanish champions' lead with a ferocious right-foot shot from outside the area high into the top corner midway through the second half.
Liverpool, with club-record signing Alexander Isak on debut, raced into a two-goal lead inside the first six minutes as Atletico struggled to get out of their own half on Merseyside but they eventually fought back to equalize before losing late on to Van Dijk's header.
Twenty-nine teams qualified automatically, either through their domestic league placing or being holders of the Champions League (Paris Saint-Germain) or UEFA Europa League (Tottenham).
PSG won their last Champions League tie, beating English side Arsenal 3-1 on aggregate in the semi-finals.
Although the match will be held in Munich, a PSG victory would be expected to spark celebrations in the club’s home city, which could escalate into disturbances.
Steven Gerrard, who captained Liverpool that night, reflected on the team's never-say-die attitude and the electric support from fans that spurred their comeback.
Traditionally, the FA Cup winner secures one of England's two UEFA Europa League (UEL) spots.
Dembele is the top scorer in Ligue 1 this season with 21 goals and has struck 33 times in 46 matches.
Arsenal won their last Champions League clash, beating Real Madrid 5-1 on aggregate in the quarters.
The Italian's current contract is due to end in 2026.
Klopp led Liverpool to English Premier League and UEFA Champions League glory during an eight year stint.
Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is confident of a better display than was witnessed last time out.
Villa will face a tough task at PSG if they are to take anything of consequence back home.
"If there’s a team that can turn around a 3-0 loss, it’s Real Madrid. The Madridistas will be with us," he believes.
Rice scored his second of the night with a free-kick of similar quality 12 minutes later, bending another long-range effort into the top right-hand corner to leave Madrid stunned.
As if the stage wasn't already set for a showdown of epic proportions with a first leg that somehow lacked more goals, Anfield was last night treated to a modern-day slugfest as PSG beat Liverpool 1-0 and 4-1 on penalties to proceed to the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals.
The UEFA Champions League returns tonight, with four mouth-watering ties set to be completed.