Emery: ‘Aston Villa ready for key Monaco clash’
Unai Emery says his Aston Villa team are “very motivated” to secure direct qualification for the Champions League last 16 heading into Tuesday’s crucial game at Monaco.
Barca aiming for Champions League progress
Barcelona’s last visit to face Benfica ended in a heavy thumping on the way to Champions League group stage elimination in 2021
Dortmund’s Schlotterbeck sidelined with injury
Borussia Dortmund centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck looks set to miss the final two games of the year with an ankle ligament tear, deepening the club’s injury crisis.
Guardiola ‘questioning self’ after latest City loss
Pep Guardiola admitted that he is questioning himself as his Manchester City team slumped to yet another defeat at Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Arteta grapples with defensive injury crisis ahead of Monaco clash
Mikel Arteta praised his Arsenal team for how they have coped with a punishing defensive injury crisis as he prepares his men to face Monaco.
Salah keeps Liverpool perfect, Real down Atalanta in Champions League
Mo Salah helped maintain Liverpool’s perfect record in the Champions League while holders Real Madrid bounced back from their defeat at Anfield.
Lewandowski leading Barca Champions League charge
Robert Lewandowski’s revival has been a key to Barcelona’s strong start to life under Hansi Flick as the striker returns to Dortmund to face Borussia in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Sahin warns of ‘unbearable’ fixture list
Borussia Dortmund coach Nuri Sahin lamented how the crowded fixture list has put an “almost unbearable” strain on players as his injury-hit side prepare to host Barcelona midweek.
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.