Sane could return against Basel – Guardiola

Pep Guardiola conceded he is surprised to have Leroy Sane potentially among his attacking options for Tuesday’s Champions League tie at Basel.

Cavani eyes scissor-kick goal in Champions League final

Edinson Cavani hopes to emulate the likes of Zinedine Zidane and Mario Mandzukic in scoring spectacular Champions League final goals.

Morata warns Chelsea Messi will be unstoppable

Chelsea forward Alvaro Morata warned his teammates Lionel Messi would be unstoppable in their Champions League tie against Barcelona.

No recipe to stop Neymar – Carvajal

Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal said there was no “magic formula” to stop Neymar as he hoped the Paris Saint-Germain star would have an off day.

Carvajal banned for PSG clash

Real Madrid right back Dani Carvajal will miss the first leg of the Champions League last 16 tie against Paris Saint-Germain after Uefa upheld his two-game suspension.

Messi tougher to defend than Ronaldo – Thiago Silva

Paris Saint-Germain captain Thiago Silva believes it is harder to defend against Barcelona star Lionel Messi than Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo.

Arsenal must up their standards – Cech

Petr Cech has told Arsenal they have to improve or risk failing to qualify for the Champions League for the second season in a row.

Ronaldo targets UCL to complete ‘incredible’ year at Real

Cristiano Ronaldo believes Real Madrid can still enjoy an “incredible” year if they manage to retain their Champions League title.

Real will relish PSG test – Alonso

Two-time Champions League winner Xabi Alonso believes Real Madrid will enjoy the chance to take on Paris Saint-Germain in a blockbuster last-16 tie.

Messi faces toughest foe in UCL

Barcelona against Chelsea has got everyone’s mouths watering in the Champions League last 16, but Lionel Messi would probably have preferred a different opponent.