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English Clubs Face Tough Task in UEFA Comeback Bid

3/18/2026

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Summary

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Chelsea, Manchester City, and Tottenham must overturn three-goal deficits in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 to advance.
Only four teams have previously overturned such deficits in Champions League history.
Sporting Clube de Portugal (Sporting CP) recently completed a 5-0 comeback after trailing 3-0 to Bodo/Glimt.
The English clubs are looking to replicate miracles like Barcelona's 2017 La Remontada against Paris Saint-Germain.

History

Historical Context

In 2017, Barcelona made history by overcoming a 4-0 deficit against Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League, winning 6-1 in the second leg. This marked only the third instance of such a comeback in the tournament's history. Inspired by Barcelona's feat, teams like Chelsea, Manchester City, and Tottenham now seek to replicate this extraordinary achievement in the knockout stages.

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Story summary

Chelsea, Manchester City, and Tottenham must overturn three-goal deficits in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 to advance.
Only four teams have previously overturned such deficits in Champions League history.
Sporting Clube de Portugal (Sporting CP) recently completed a 5-0 comeback after trailing 3-0 to Bodo/Glimt.
The English clubs are looking to replicate miracles like Barcelona's 2017 La Remontada against Paris Saint-Germain.

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