Champions League

Alisson savours 'perfect' Liverpool return

The Brazilian had been sidelined since suffering a hamstring injury in a 1-0 victory for the Premier League and Champions League leaders at Crystal Palace on October 5.

Barcelona must learn from league stumbles: Flick ahead of Dortmund clash

 Barcelona's young team can learn from the setbacks they have faced in their LaLiga campaign and continue to improve, manager Hansi Flick said on Tuesday ahead of their Champions League meeting with Borussia Dortmund.

Man City seek Champions League comfort to ease Premier League pain

"We have to survive the season, every game, try to take points, to try to win games and go forward," said Man City coach Pep Guardiola.

Ancelotti hopes Mbappe injury not serious

Real Madrid have endured a series of injuries this season, with several key players missing significant time, including Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao who are out for the rest of the campaign with ACL tears.

'Unlucky' Girona better than their results, warns Liverpool coach Slot

The Premier League leaders are top of the European standings with a 100 percent record and on Tuesday face a Girona side down in 30th, with four defeats in five matches.

Real Madrid heading for Champions League playoffs: Ancelotti

Off the back of a fabulous campaign in which they won record-extending titles in LaLiga and the Champions League, Real have struggle in their European title defence, losing three of their last four continental matches.

Messi excluded as Bellingham and Real dominate FIFPRO honours

Six players from Champions League winners Real Madrid and four from Manchester City feature in this year’s FIFPRO World 11 announced on Monday by the global players' association, with Lionel Messi absent for the first time in almost 20 years.

'Europe's best' Liverpool aim to pile pain on Man City

Jude Bellingham said Real Madrid were beaten by "the best-performing team in Europe" as Liverpool's dismantling of the Spanish giants set a new bar in Arne Slot's stunning start at Anfield.

Mbappe needs time and love, says Ancelotti

Striker Kylian Mbappe had another subdued and disappointing performance for Real Madrid on Wednesday, failing to seriously trouble Liverpool's defence and missing a penalty in their 2-0 Champions League defeat at Anfield.

September 23, 2024
September 23, 2024

Madrid's 'many styles' key to unbeaten streak: Ancelotti

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Monday his team's "many styles" of play have helped them go 38 La Liga matches without defeat.

September 21, 2024
September 21, 2024

'Real Madrid fans prefer winning over playing well'

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti on Friday brushed aside criticism of his side's unattractive style, saying winning was more important than playing well.

September 20, 2024
September 20, 2024

Alonso hails 'efficient' Leverkusen after Feyenoord rout

"It may have looked pretty easy, but it's really not," Alonso told reporters after his team cruised to four first-half goals to break the Dutch resistance.

September 20, 2024
September 20, 2024

Last-gasp Gimenez strike sends Atletico past Leipzig

"It's amazing, to get a last-minute goal like this is always fantastic and it's good to give the fans something to cheer about," Atletico's former Leipzig striker Alexander Sorloth told DAZN.

September 20, 2024
September 20, 2024

Raya wonder save earns Arsenal a point at Atalanta

Spaniard Raya dived low to his right to beat out Mateo Retegui's spot kick in the 51st minute then sprang across his goal to claw away the forward's follow up header.

September 20, 2024
September 20, 2024

Barca stumble at Monaco after early red card

Hansi Flick's side have started the season with a perfect record after five La Liga matches but struggled to find their best level against the Ligue 1 side.

September 19, 2024
September 19, 2024

PSG snatch late goal to beat debutants Girona

PSG had over 60 percent possession and 24 attempts on goal but looked set to be left frustrated by their opponents at the Parc des Princes until a low Nuno Mendes cross squirmed under Gazzaniga and into the net in the 90th minute.

September 19, 2024
September 19, 2024

Eyes on red-hot Yamal in Monaco

Approaching a decade since Barcelona last won the Champions League, the Catalan giants face Monaco in this season's European opener on Thursday aiming to make a statement.

September 19, 2024
September 19, 2024

English winger Gittens' late double gives Dortmund win at Brugge

Last year's finalists, who lost to Real Madrid at Wembley in June, got off to a fast start in the new-look league stage.

September 19, 2024
September 19, 2024

City blunted by Inter in stalemate

Henrikh Mkhitaryan blazed over the best chance of the match 15 minutes from time.