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Fan views
These blogs have been written by winners of our annual Champions Journalist competition as well as a selection of editors from various fan page accounts. Together they offer their unique insights from the group stages all the way to the final.
2023-24 Season
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Rainbows and clouds
Napoli fan reporter Alessio Costabile poignantly reflects on his side’s valiant effort against Real Madrid on Matchday 2 of the Champions...
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2022-23 Season
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Bernabéu buzzing
Valeria Paz, our Real Madrid fan reporter, soaked up the atmosphere in the stadium as her side took on Manchester City...
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Goodbye - for now
While Bayern fan reporter Alex Hofmeister’s evening ended in heartbreak, his visit to the stadium for the second leg of the Champions League
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'Grab the stars'
For our Napoli fan reporter Alessio Costabile, even though the pain of his side’s quarter-final exit may linger, it doesn’t diminish his...
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'Until we meet again'
For our Chelsea fan reporter Anna Madden, a rough night against Real Madrid in the Champions League does not dampen optimism for a bright...
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Honouring the stars
With Real Madrid having enjoyed another hugely successful European night against Chelsea, fan reporter Valeria Paz reflects on her club’s...
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Jubilation at the Bernabéu
Real Madrid fan reporter Valeria Paz reflects on a solid first-leg win for her side in the Champions League quarter-finals...
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Drinking it in
Manchester City fan reporter Emily Laycock describes an unforgettable atmosphere during her side’s victory over Bayern...
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'Home away from home'
Despite a first-leg defeat to Inter, Benfica fan reporter Fabio Barreiros revelled in the opportunity to see his team in the flesh in...
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Be prepared
Manchester City fan reporter Emily Laycock describes her matchday routine leading up to her team’s incredible win over Leipzig...
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Sky-high confidence
Valeria Paz, our Real Madrid fan reporter, explains why her side’s second leg clash against Liverpool wasn’t as nerve-racking as usual...
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'All the right ingredients'
Napoli fan reporter Alessio Costabile describes a nervous night that turned into an ecstatic one...
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‘Vinícius danced at Anfield’
Champions Journalist fan reporter Valeria Paz reflects on her side’s incredible turnaround at Anfield last night
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The Anfield amphitheatre
Dan Ghorbal, our Champions Journalist fan reporter, prefers to dwell on the majesty of the occasion last night, rather than defeat at the...
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Companion piece
Dortmund fan reporter Anastasia Gradl took a friend to Westfalenstadion on Wednesday night – and he just so happened to be a Chelsea...
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The Blues top the group
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Chelsea: team talk
After a rocky take-off, Graham Potter’s side landed in the last 16 with comparative ease. CFCDaily gives us his verdict...
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Liverpool make it through
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Don't write us off
After a stuttering start, Liverpool appear to have things back on track, RedMen TV staffer Dan Clubbe, has more...
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Liverpool run riot in Glasgow
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The Reds Revival
Redmen TV staffer Dan Clubbe shares his thoughts of Liverpool's visit to the Ibrox, a tie which left the Rangers fans feeling red-faced...
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The battle of Britain
Redmen TV staffer Dan Clubbe shares his pre-game thoughts as Liverpool prepare to welcome visitors Rangers to Anfield in tonight's fixture.
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Work in progress
Rangers
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Napoli
Rangers back in the big time
Rangers fans took to their seats at the Ibrox as the Champions League returned. Heart & Hand Podcast host David Edgar was there to soak it in
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Chelsea's coach takes the helm
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Potter gets a point
Graham Potter would've hoped for a brighter start to his Chelsea career, but fan reporter CFCDaily reflects with enthusiasm from the stands
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Tuchel leaves Chelsea
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Tears for Tuchel
Chelsea fan CFCDaily is reeling from the shock departure of Thomas Tuchel, just 15 months after the German helped the Blues win the UCL
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Easing the tension
Chelsea fan Anna Madden’s anxious wait for the Blues to lift the trophy in '21 was the winning entry in our Champions Journalist fan reporter
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'Red and black heart'
Christian Volpati, our Champions Journalist fan reporter, on the players and performances that have made him an AC Milan diehard
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'The ultimate dream'
Emily Laycock on her hopes of turning her love of Manchester City into a dream career – from supporter to reporter
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'Against all the odds'
Daniel Ghorbal, our Liverpool fan reporter, was at Anfield on the night that Liverpool stunned Lionel Messi’s Barcelona
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Past glories
Tottenham Hotspur’s tie against AC Milan inspires Baily Shorter with memories of former head-to-heads between the two teams
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Taking it in turns
Fan reporter Guido Tassinari reflects on his side’s glorious march to the title in 2010, as he hopes for a repeat
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Family tradition
Benfica fan reporter Beatriz Mendonça on why the love of her football team is a passion shared between friends and relatives
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'Sense of pride'
Our Paris fan reporter Louis Frank was at the game on Tuesday night and, like his fellow supporters, hasn’t given up hope just yet
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Bravery at the bridge
Chelsea fan reporter Anna Madden charts the ups and downs of her side’s comeback – and her own emotions – to reach the quarter-finals...
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Familiar foes
Our AC Milan fan reporter Christian Volpati reminisces about a past encounter with his side’s age-old rivals – possibly to take his mind...
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'Tears and fireworks'
Last night our Napoli fan reporter experienced the perfect tonic for Champions League disappointment. Here Alessio Costabile talks...
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Fingers crossed
Manchester City fan reporter Emily Laycock tells us all about her preparations for the trip to watch her side in the Champions League...
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‘Fear and hope in the air’
Francesco Sarchi is feeling the ‘derby fever’ ahead of an enthralling semi-final tie against his side’s eternal rivals. Here’s more from...
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'Excitement and anticipation'
Valeria Paz, our Real Madrid fan reporter, can’t wait for her trip to the Bernabéu – but is nervous regarding a certain Norwegian...
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Cityzens go wild
As her side sealed their spot in the Champions League final, our Manchester City fan reporter Emily Laycock witnessed an atmosphere like...
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Banishing ghosts
Our Inter fan reporter Francesco Sarchi was at the stadium to witness his side punch their ticket to the Champions League final
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Treble titans
Our Manchester City fan reporter Emily Laycock recounts the unforgettable night when her side achieved their ultimate goal and rewrote histor
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2020-21 Season
15 September 2021 - Liverpool
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Reds return
Richard O’Brien is a Champions Journalist fan reporter – but first and foremost, he’s a Liverpool fan. That meant emotions ran high on his...
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Blue homecoming
“Dream? I’m not dreaming. One day I’ll play here.” said a young and confident Romelu Lukaku as he gazed at the Stamford Bridge as a teenager.
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29 May 2021 - Chelsea FC
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Champions of Europe
Our Chelsea fan reporter is living in dreamland after European glory and doesn’t expect to get much sleep for a while...
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28 May 2021 - Manchester City
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Hopes and fears
Our Manchester City fan reporter isn’t exactly looking forward to the final. Here Champions Journalist Hannah Watts explains her...
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28 May 2021 - Chelsea
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Against the odds
Champions Journalist fan reporter Theo Milki knows his team are the underdogs – but Chelsea were second favourites in 2012 too...
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Wednesday 5 May 2021 - Chelsea
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SW6 to dreamland
Champions Journalist fan reporter Theo Milki was at Stamford Bridge to see the players arrive – but still can’t quite believe what...
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Thursday 5 May 2021 - Manchester City
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A moment to savour
Champions Journalist fan reporter Hannah Watts feels the fan’s pain of the past, but shares the delight in the success of the here and now...
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28 April 2021 - Paris Saint Germain
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Quiet revolution
Champions Journalist fan reporter and Paris fan Callista Mersini felt the pain of defeat last week, but sees the positives in unsung heroes…
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27 April 2021 - Real Madrid
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Benzema to the rescue
The experienced striker stayed composed when it mattered most, much to the relief of our Champions Journalist fan reporter…
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14 April 2021 - Borussia Dortmund
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Baking for victory
Fan Anastasia feels partially responsible for Dortmund’s loss to City, having decided against baking BVB cupcakes on the day of the game...
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14 April 2021 - Liverpool
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We’ll be back
There’s no need to panic, insists Reds fan Richard O’Brien. After all, things turned out pretty well for Jürgen Klopp’s side the last time...
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14 April 2021 - Real Madrid
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Don’t write us off…
Valeria Paz, our Champions Journalist fan reporter, has got used to seeing her team in the semi-finals but knows that it’s not mission...
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14 April 2021 - Manchester City
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Could this be our year?
That’s the question fan reporter Hannah Watts is asking as she watches her Manchester City side edge closer to that coveted cup...
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13 April 2021 - Chelsea
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We’ve been here before…
Champions Journalist fan reporter Theo Milki is dreaming of a 2012 repeat – and he thinks the omens are good...
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13 April 2021 - PSG
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“The title chase is on”
It was a nerve-wracking 90 minutes for Paris supporter Callista Mersini, but her team held on to keep the dream alive...
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7 April 2021 - Bayern München
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Bayern’s missing marksman
Champions Journalist fan reporter Alex Hofmeister has every finger crossed that Plan B means his side can find the net...
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06 April 2021 - Real Madrid
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A Real Madrid methodology
Champions Journalist fan reporter Valeria Paz has a three-point plan for her team’s second leg against Liverpool next week…
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6 April 2021 - Manchester City
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A Mancunian farewell
Champions Journalist fan reporter Hannah Watts feels the pain of farewell, but knows the light blue sky is the limit…
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17 March 2021 - Bayern München
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Mia san Mia – Bayern's guiding light
Ever wondered what Bayern München’s motto Mia san Mia actually means? Absolutely everything to Champions Journal fan reporter Alexander...
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17 March 2021 - Chelsea
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Chelsea quest
As the Blues plot a course to Istanbul, Theo Milki reminisces about a journey to the Mestalla to see his team – and take in the sights...
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16 March 2021 - Real Madrid
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The Real deal
Valeria Paz, one of our Champions Journalist fan reporters, has learnt from past experience that you can never rule out the 13-times...
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16 March 2021 - Manchester City
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Manchester misgivings
Are Pep Guardiola’s side on an irresistible march to Champions League glory? Fan reporter Hannah Watts is erring on the side of optimism...
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10 March 2021 - PSG
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Filling the void in Paris
Watching the drama of a tense knockout tie unfold in front of an empty stadium is something our Paris Saint-Germain fan reporter still...
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10 March 2021 - Liverpool
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Back to the top with Klopp?
Richard O’Brien is optimistic – and he believes his fellow supporters are too; he describes the response from afar to the Liverpool lull...
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9 March 2021 - Dortmund
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Drawing on Dortmund’s passion
Champions Journalist fan reporter Anastasia Gradl was in her sick bed for yesterday’s game. However, she felt better after a combination...
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9 March 2021 - Porto
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Porto go back to the future
Sérgio Oliveira’s tie-winning free-kick against Juve had one Porto fan thinking back to another famous win: at Old Trafford 17 years ago...
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9 March 2021 - Juventus
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Champions League: a survival guide
If the Juventus result last night has left you bereft, fear not: our fan reporter is here with the do’s and don’ts of European elimination...
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24 February 2021 – Atalanta
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"We can be proud of Atalanta"
Atalanta supporter Giulia Rocchi may be down, but she insists her team is far from out
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24 February 2021 – Borussia Mönchengladbach
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"It was a nightmare"
Our Gladbach fan reporter will be glad to see the back of Guardiola – but not if he’s wearing that coat
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23 February 2021 – Lazio
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“Living Lazio”
What does a Champions Journalist fan reporter do when his team are being beaten by Bayern? He takes refuge in memories...
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17 February 2021 – FC Porto
FC Porto
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Juventus
What was the best thing about Porto’s game against Juventus? This fan reporter cherished a moment that went above and beyond the final score
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17 February 2021 – Sevilla
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Sevilla fan gets the message
Denied the physical proximity that comes with the pub and pints, our Sevilla fan reporter and his friends have found refuge in digital debate
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16 February 2021 - Barcelona
Barcelona
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Paris Saint-Germain
Our Barça-supporting Champions Journalist fan reporter is keen to accentuate the positives of his team’s loss to Paris Saint-Germain...
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“Everything is possible!”
Matteo D'Orazio looks back at a last-gasp win against Spurs that sums up what it means to him to be “Crazy Inter” fan...
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"Don’t give up"
Giulia Rocchi hails the Bergamasco spirit – and the watchful eye of a goddess – as Atalanta lit up the darkest of times...
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"Frenkie, Matthijs, Donny and me"
As Jesper Langbroek toured Latin America, he was with Ajax every step of the way on their epic journey to the 2018/19 semi-finals...
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"Atleti never walk alone"
Atlético supporter Álvaro Domínguez takes pride in another gutsy performance from Diego Simeone’s side...
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"Tears of joy"
Barcelona fan Arimon Monblan Biel recalls Camp Nou shaking as Sergi Roberto put the finishing touch on a comeback he will never forget...
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“I see pure joy in people’s eyes”
As a student, Alexander Hofmeister landed a dream job as tour guide at Bayern München. Now he can’t wait for the stadium to open again...
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"When Branislav and Bob Marley lit up the Bridge"
Chelsea fan Theo Milki will never forget the night everything turned out alright against Napoli – and his childhood dream came true...
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"The Green Eagles soar again"
Ferencváros may not have made the knockout phase, but for Zalan Pall, just being back in the Champions League was worth the wait...
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"Living the dream with Lazio"
The pandemic has lent a bittersweet edge to Lazio’s Champions League return, but fan Joshua Palma has been relishing their renaissance...
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"Blue Moon rises"
No matter the stress Manchester City might bring, Hannah Watts takes comfort from the beautiful game in this time of crisis...
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"Barcelona here we come!"
Despite being tied into a school event, nothing could stop Chris Brennan watching Manchester United clinch their place in the 1999 final...
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"An uncommon bond"
Gonçalo Peixe recalls a famous night at Anfield, when with all hope lost, Porto fans’ love for their club shone more brightly than ever...
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“Madridista right to the core”
The chance to see her Real Madrid heroes in the flesh for the first time meant everything to Valeria Paz...
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"My Old Trafford high"
Rafael Azcarate Velasco has seen Sevilla lift European silverware, but it is a UCL win in Manchester that still sets the pulses racing...
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“A grey morning after a weekend in paradise”
For Liverpool diehard Richard O’Brien, the connection between Reds fans young and old resonates deeper than any trophy...
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“True bliss”
Growing up in South Africa, PSG fan Callista Mersini saw just how big an impact football can have on people’s lives when the World Cup...
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"The same black-and-white scarf"
Gabriele Magro describes the uniting power of football across generations and nationalities, in his case focused on the Bianconeri in Turin…
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2021-22 Season
28 May 2022 - Liverpool
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'Absolutely bouncing'
Despite not having a ticket for the final, Liverpool fan reporter Nick Stuart still made the trip to Paris to soak up the atmosphere...
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04 May 2022 - Real Madrid
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'The best atmosphere'
Champions Journalist fan reporter Louis Holas was at the Bernabéu last night – where the Real fans truly acted as the 12th man...
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26 April 2022 - Manchester City
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One to remember
Champions Journalist fan reporter Alice Price was at the Real Madrid game on Tuesday – and it was an experience she’ll never forget...
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27 April 2022 - Liverpool
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Rapturous reception
Among the supporters welcoming the team bus to Anfield for Liverpool’s semi-final was Champions Journalist fan reporter Nick Stuart...
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13 April 2022 - Liverpool
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Flags and fans
Nick Stuart describes the nature of Anfield appreciation – and his own recognition of the efforts of Benfica’s supporters...
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13 April 2022
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Magic, but no miracle
Carla Fernández Ariño, our Champions Journalist fan reporter covering Atlético Madrid, reflects on a loss that still felt like a plus
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12 April 2022
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Running on empty
Shocked Bayern fan reporter Lucas Gebhardt describes a sense of emptiness following his side’s surprise elimination by Villarreal
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13 April 2022
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Anfield turns on the charm
A night under the lights at Anfield is everything our Benfica fan reporter Fabio Barreiros could have hoped for, except for the result
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12 April 2022 - Real Madrid
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Benzema's golden touch
Fan reporter Louis Holas sings the praises of a striker back at the top of his game...
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12 April 2022 - Chelsea
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Chelsea's leading light
Champions Journalist fan reporter Aritro Sarkar sees Christian Pulisic as more than just a tricky winger...
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05 April 2022 - Manchester City
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Positive vibes
Champions Journalist fan reporter Alice Price is starting to warm to Jack Grealish, with high hopes for his future on the European stage... 
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06 April 2022 - Villarreal
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In it together
Louis Scattergood isn’t a native of Vila-real, but our Champions Journalist fan reporter still delights in the shared passion of the club...
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05 April 2022 - Benfica
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'A lucid dream'
Fabio Barreiros didn’t think he’d be writing a quarter-final piece for us. But he's learnt to expect the unexpected...
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15 March 2022 - Manchester United
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‘A punch in the stomach’
Jack Stackhouse, our Champions Journalist fan reporter for Manchester United runs us through a disappointing night...
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16 March 2022 - Juventus
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Troubling thoughts
After defeat to Villarreal, our Juventus fan reporter Andrea Fumagali is only seeing grey areas, rather than that famous black and white…
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15 March 2022 - Ajax
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Passion at play
‍Our Champions Journalist fan reporter for Ajax is originally from India and now studying in the UK; Aaryan Parasnis explains his Ajax fandom
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09 March 2022 - Manchester City
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Home fixture
Did you know that Alice Price’s lounge is a Manchester City fortress? We’ll let the Champions Journalist fan reporter explain...
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02 March 2022 - Liverpool
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‘One of those nights’
Our Champions Journalist fan reporter Nick Stuart had a nervy evening at Anfield this week…
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08 March 2022 - Bayern München
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'The ecstasy and magic'
From a Bayern bar in Bavaria, Champions Journalist fan reporter Lucas Gebhardt watched his side spreading the joy...
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09 March 2022 - Real Madrid
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One for the ages?
Louis Holas, our Champions Journalist fan reporter for Real, will be drawing on his cherished Bernabéu memories for tonight’s big game...
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23 February 2022 - Atlético Madrid
Atlético Madrid
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Manchester United
Theatre of dreams awaits
Atleti may have deserved more than a draw against United, for our fan reporter the best could still be to come...
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02 February 2022 - Chelsea
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Havertz calms the nerves
It was well into the early hours of Wednesday morning when our Chelsea fan reporter settled down to watch his European Champions kick off...
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22 February 2022 - Villarreal
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Long-distance love affair
Our Villarreal fan reporter Louis Scattergood lives hundreds of miles from his beloved club, but his heart is at the Estadio de la Cerámica..
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16 February 2022 - Inter Milan
Inter Milan
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Liverpool
No glory, but some hope
Champions Journalist fan reporter Francesco Sarchi was at the San Siro on Wednesday to see his side lose to Liverpool...
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Upset on the cards?
Bayern’s weakened defence will be coming up against Salzburg’s exciting attacking prodigy tonight...
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02/15/2022
Paris
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Real Madrid
Mbappé delivers right on time
Our fan reporter heads home with a spring in his step after witnessing one of PSG’s greatest ever Champions League goals...
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Too good to be true?
Despite City's brilliant form in the Premier League, our fan reporter can't shake some nagging fears as the Champions League resumes...
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Bayern München
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Three cheers for Thomas Müller
Our Bayern fan reporter Lucas Gebhardt pays tribute to the likeable and unconventional midfielder...
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Inter Milan
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Inter forever
Following the Nerazzurri has been a lifelong emotional journey for our Inter fan reporter Francesco Sarchi...
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