The Local Switzerland

Basel shock Manchester United with late winner

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 09:34:41 +0100

Manchester United were forced to wait to book a place in the Champions League last 16 as Michael Lang's last-gasp strike gave Basel a shock 1-0 win at St Jakob-Park on Wednesday.

Basel 'ready for battle' in Champions League clash

Wed, 19 Oct 2016 10:17:34 +0200

Swiss champions Basel have a respectable record in Europe in recent seasons and fancy their chances of springing a surprise when they face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Basel captures sixth straight league title

Mon, 18 May 2015 11:24:48 +0200

FC Basel continued their domination of Swiss football by winning the Super League on Sunday, although in less than spectacular fashion.

Porto crushes Basel to make quarterfinals

Wed, 11 Mar 2015 09:36:35 +0100

Porto's football team remained unbeaten in the Champions League this season and qualified for the quarterfinals for the first time since 2009 as they defeated Swiss side Basel 5-1 on aggregate on Tuesday.

Porto dealt injury blow ahead of Basel match

Mon, 09 Mar 2015 15:02:21 +0100

FC Porto come into the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie with Swiss football champions Basel on Tuesday with the upper hand but with serious concerns over the fitness of their leading scorer.

Basel draw first blood in Porto clash at home

Thu, 19 Feb 2015 09:44:00 +0100

FC Porto were unfortunate not to come away from Switzerland with more than a 1-1 draw in Basel in their Champions League last 16, first leg tie on Wednesday after failing to convert their superiority into goals.

Basel looks for Porto win in Champions League

Tue, 17 Feb 2015 10:08:28 +0100

Basel coach Paulo Sousa hopes his side will make a significant stride towards reaching the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time when they face two-time title winners Porto in their last 16 first leg clash on Wednesday in Basel.

Basel and Young Boys draw tough opponents

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 16:11:00 +0100

FC Basel will face one of Portugal’s top teams, FC Porto, as the draw for the final 16 in the Champions League football playoffs was unveiled on Monday.

Basel's Champions League hopes kept alive

Wed, 10 Dec 2014 00:36:00 +0100

Steven Gerrard scored in vain as Basel ended Liverpool's Champions League campaign while advancing to the knockout stage with a 1-1 draw at Anfield on Tuesday that consigned Gerrard's side to the Europa League.

'Better' Basel brace for Real Madrid challenge

Wed, 26 Nov 2014 09:58:00 +0100

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has insisted his side won't let up despite already securing their place in the last 16 of the Champions League as they seek a club record-equalling 15th consecutive win away to Basel on Wednesday.

FC Basel beat lame Liverpool 1-0 at home

Thu, 02 Oct 2014 00:48:00 +0200

Liverpool became the latest English club to fall victim to FC Basel as the Swiss side triumphed 1-0 in their Champions League Group B clash at the St Jakob-Park on Wednesday.

Basel tackle Liverpool in Champions League duel

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 10:12:00 +0200

Liverpool are confident that they can put a frustrating run of domestic form behind them when they face FC Basel in Switzerland in Champions League Group B football action on Wednesday.

Chelsea prepare to tackle Swiss champs FC Basel

Tue, 17 Sep 2013 11:02:00 +0200

José Mourinho is ready to erase one of the worst memories of his career as the Chelsea manager returns to the Champions League against Swiss league winners FC Basel on Wednesday.

Basel seeking to knock out United

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:51:00 +0100

Manchester United could turn to Danny Welbeck to solve their injury problems in attack as they tackle Basel on Wednesday needing a draw to reach the Champions League last 16.

Basel fightback stuns Manchester United

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:14:00 +0200

Manchester United needed a last-gasp goal from Ashley Young to snatch a 3-3 draw with Swiss side FC Basel in a thrilling Champions League battle at Old Trafford on Tuesday.