Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp accepts there are no guarantees his side will progress to the knockout stages of the Champions League despite the odds being stacked in their favour. A draw at home to Spartak Moscow in their final group match would be enough to put them through, while a win would ensure they top
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Spartak Moscow fans have been punished for their behaviour last month. Spartak Moscow have been hit with a partial stadium closure by UEFA for “racist behaviour” towards Liverpool striker Bobby Adekanye during last month’s Youth League match. A section of the Russian club’s fans directed monkey chants at the 18-year-old attacker in the 2-1 defeat
Massimo Carrera won the title at Spartak in his first year. Massimo Carrera became manager of Spartak Moscow by chance. After serving as Antonio Conte’s assistant at Juventus and Italy for five years, he was invited to the Moscow club to help out the defence. He accepted the challenge, but Spartak soon crashed out of
Spartak Moscow fans face possible UEFA sanctions after a projectile was launched in the direction of the referee during their draw against Maribor. UEFA has banned Spartak Moscow from selling tickets for their next Champions League away game after a rocket-like flare was fired towards a referee. The ticket ban will apply to Spartak’s trip
Shaka Hislop dissects the UCL draw for each Premier League club and evaluates their chances of advancing from their groups. Liverpool and Manchester United will play in Moscow on successive nights next month after English football’s greatest rivals were paired to face Spartak and CSKA respectively in the group stages of the Champions League. United