Champions League crunch time as pressure piles on elite
Real Madrid, Liverpool and Inter Milan may boast a combined 24 European titles, but they still have their work cut out to ensure their tickets to the knock-out stages of the Champions League.
Pep to start Foden despite broken hand
Phil Foden is set to face Bodo/Glimt after suffering a broken hand as Pep Guardiola looks to erase the bitter taste of defeat in the Manchester derby.
‘Grateful’ Alonso feels Real Madrid stars’ support amid slump
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said he feels backed by his squad to stay at the helm despite a 2-1 Champions League defeat by Manchester City on Wednesday.
Haaland stuns Real as Arsenal remain perfect in Brugge
Erling Haaland scored his 34th goal for club and country this season to give Manchester City a 2-1 win at Real Madrid on Wednesday.
Real Madrid risk Mbappé in crucial City clash
Real Madrid have included Kylian Mbappé for their Champions League clash with Manchester City, despite ongoing fitness concerns surrounding the French star.
Slot backs squad, not Salah saga, after Inter victory
A gritty 1–0 win in Italy brought relief for Liverpool, but Slot stayed firm—no more public sparring over Salah.
Liverpool stun Inter without Salah as Chelsea stumble
A weakened Liverpool edged a 1–0 win in Milan, while Chelsea suffered defeat in Italy and Barcelona powered past Eintracht Frankfurt.
Mbappe misses training ahead of Man City clash
Real Madrid’s French superstar Kylian Mbappe did not come out to train with his team-mates on Tuesday on the eve of his team’s key Champions League clash against Manchester City.
Götze: Yamal far from Leo Messi comparison
Mario Götze described his 2014 World Cup-winning goal as a “unique moment” in his career and believes Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal is on a promising trajectory, though still far from comparisons with Lionel Messi.
Under-fire Alonso says Real situation can ‘change quickly’
Under-pressure Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso insisted the situation he is in can swiftly change ahead of a potentially pivotal Champions League clash against Manchester City on Wednesday.