UEFA Champions League

Young Boys oust Galatasaray, Salzburg qualify for new-look Champions League

Switzerland's Young Boys beat Galatasaray 1-0 in the second leg of their Champions League playoff on Tuesday to qualify for the league phase of the refreshed competition following a 4-2 aggregate win.

Twenty-six and counting for Spain

Sunday sees Spain face England in the final of Euro 2024. La Roja have been the most impressive side at the tournament, and are favourites with the Opta supercomputer to win in Berlin, but anything can happen in a final.

Mbappe the next prize for Real Madrid, kings of Europe

Real Madrid's record-extending 15th Champions League triumph will leave incoming French superstar Kylian Mbappe licking his lips at what lies ahead for him.

Bayern look to thrive ‘on knife’s edge’ at Bernabeu

Six-time Champions League winners Bayern Munich head into Wednesday's second semi-final at Real Madrid, looking to change the narrative surrounding their disappointing season.

Luis Enrique proud despite 'unfair' Champions League exit

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique insisted he was "proud" of his side despite what he called an "unfair" defeat at the hands of Borussia Dortmund in their Champions League semi-final.

Mbappe and PSG aim to seize moment

Paris Saint-Germain are bidding to overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit and beat Borussia Dortmund in their Champions League semi-final return match on Tuesday, with the aim of bringing the curtain down on the Kylian Mbappe era at the club in the final at Wembley.

'A bit chubby' Kane continues to haunt Arsenal

The former Tottenham striker enjoyed a prolific record in north London derbies and a summer change of scenery made no difference.

France tightens security at PSG stadium after Islamic State threats

PSG play Barcelona later in a Champions League soccer quarter-final to be viewed by millions around the world.

Mbappe issues warning for Barcelona

“I am ready and, as always, I am not going to hide. Seeing the dynamic we have, I'm sure we're going to give it our all, then the result... It's in God's hands,” Mbappe told Telefoot

March 13, 2024
March 13, 2024

Porto coach Conceicao says Arteta insulted his family

Porto manager Sergio Conceicao said Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta insulted his family during the London club's penalty shootout win over the Portuguese side in their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday.

March 13, 2024
March 13, 2024

Barca edge past Napoli to make Champions League quarters return

Barcelona came flying out of the blocks with goals from Fermin Lopez and Joao Cancelo but after Amir Rrahmani pulled one back, the Catalans started to sweat.

March 6, 2024
March 6, 2024

Champions League getting tougher, says Guardiola

Pep Guardiola said Tuesday it is "getting tougher" to win the Champions League as he targets a second consecutive treble with his all-conquering Manchester City team.

March 6, 2024
March 6, 2024

'Perfect day' as Kane brace powers Bayern into CL last eight

Harry Kane scored a goal in each half as Bayern Munich beat Lazio 3-0 on Tuesday to reach the Champions League quarter-finals 3-1 on aggregate.

February 21, 2024
February 21, 2024

Simeone sweating on Griezmann fitness after ankle injury

Atletico Madrid are hoping Antoine Griezmann's injury is nothing more than a sprained ankle after the forward was substituted in their 1-0 defeat by Inter Milan in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie, manager Diego Simeone said.

February 21, 2024
February 21, 2024

De Jong penalty earns PSV draw with Dortmund

Donyell Malen scored a superb goal against his former side but a second-half penalty from Luuk de Jong earned a 1-1 draw for PSV Eindhoven in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Borussia Dortmund at the Philips Stadion on Tuesday.

February 14, 2024
February 14, 2024

'Chelsea still chasing Champions League spot'

Chelsea's poor Premier League campaign has left them 13 points off the final Champions League qualifying spot but midfielder Enzo Fernandez says a change of attitude has given them hope they can still reach Europe's elite club competition next season.

February 14, 2024
February 14, 2024

Under-fire Bayern turn focus to Lazio

Stung by a 3-0 humiliation at the hands of Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern Munich head to Lazio on Wednesday knowing only a deep run in Europe will salvage their season.

February 14, 2024
February 14, 2024

Dazzling Diaz sends Real Madrid to victory in Leipzig

The German club were made to pay early in the second half when Diaz opened the scoring.

February 14, 2024
February 14, 2024

Guardiola praises 'perfect' City after Copenhagen win

City negotiated a tricky away leg in a venue where rivals Manchester United lost 4-3 in the group stage.

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