We take a forensic look at the first Champions League quarter-final penalty shootout for 19 years
The last quarter-final to go to a penalty shootout was so long ago it featured a player who is now 53 years old. Before you all shout out the answer at once, yes, it was Dutch midfielder Phillip Cocu playing for PSV Eindhoven versus Lyon in April 2005. Both legs finished 1-1 and PSV won the shootout 4-2, going on to lose to on away goals in the semis. Advertisement Other players who featured over the two legs included Mark van Bommel, Gregory Coupet and a 22-year-old Michael Essien.
Advertisement Bellingham only has eyes for the away end now, pointing one finger in their direction as he jogs back to the centre circle, then he lifts both arms to them and shouts: “Come on then!” City penalty 3 — This is the quickest turnaround for a penalty so far because that’s how Kovacic wants it. He walks quickly to the spot, inhaling via his nose and then his mouth, walks back, stares at the ball, waits for the whistle… he wants to get it over with.
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