Man City seek Champions League comfort

Manchester City’s malaise leaves the English champions in the unusual position of fretting over qualification for the knockout stages of the Champions League ahead of a tricky trip to Italian giants Juventus.

Leverkusen capable of ‘big things’ ahead of Inter visit

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso backed his side to “do great things” before Tuesday’s home clash with Inter Milan in the Champions League.

Kompany: Neuer ‘probably out for 2024’

Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer will likely not play again in 2024, coach Vincent Kompany said ahead of Tuesday’s clash with Shakhtar Donetsk.

Slot: ‘Unlucky’ Girona better than their results

Liverpool coach Arne Slot warned Monday that Champions League opponents Girona are stronger than their results in the competition so far indicate.

Watch: Marmoush’s goal contributions this season

Eintracht Frankfurt’s centre-forward Omar Marmoush hit the ground running this season, scoring 13 goals, 7 assists in the Bundesliga with a total of 17 goals and 11 assists across all competitions.

Watch: Best PL panenka penalties

Cole Palmer hit Spurs’ goalkeeper with a stellar panenka penalty in the Blues’ 4-3 victory over Ange Postecoglou side. Watch some of the best panenka penalties in the Premier League.

Watch: Nabi – ‘Scoring is a problem for Chiefs’

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi highlights his teams problem of creating chances but not finding the back of net following their 2-0 loss to Polokwane City on the weekend.

PSG up against it in UCL as project risks drifting

Paris Saint-Germain have developed a reputation over the last decade as being one of Europe’s most glamorous clubs, albeit without ever claiming the Champions League glory so coveted by their Qatari owners.

Mbappe ‘can do better’ as Madrid visit Atalanta

Real Madrid usually deliver in the Champions League when the pressure is on and their trip to face Atalanta on Tuesday is shaping up to be a crucial clash for the troubled holders.

Red-hot Atalanta ready for Real Madrid clash

Atalanta roll into Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Real Madrid believing they can make more history as the new Serie A leaders aim for a top-eight finish and to push the 15-time kings of Europe closer to a shock elimination.