5 talking points ahead of this week’s UCL action

Champions League football returns with Chelsea and Manchester City both in action against Bayern Munich and Real Madrid this week.

Lampard accepts Chelsea are seen as underdogs against Bayern

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has told the Blues to turn the current European order on its head against Bayern Munich.

Mourinho remains confident despite Tottenham’s loss to RB Leipzig

Tottenham head coach Jose Mourinho conceded they are in a ‘difficult situation’ but talked up the fight and spirit of his players after Wednesday’s 1-0 defeat to RB Leipzig.

Werner penalty hands Leipzig advantage over Tottenham in UCL

Tottenham will again have to do it the hard way in the Champions League after they suffered a 1-0 home defeat in the first leg of their last-16 tie with RB Leipzig.

Liverpool won’t panic after first-leg defeat to Atletico – Van Dijk

Virgil Van Dijk insists there will be no panic at Liverpool following defeat in the first leg of their Champions League tie against Atletico Madrid.

Klopp confident of Anfield boost in return leg as Atletico edge Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp is hoping for more Anfield magic after holders Liverpool were beaten 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League tie against Atletico Madrid.

Man City turn attentions to West Ham after turbulent week

Manchester City will bid to refocus on their return to Premier League action on Wednesday when West Ham visit the Etihad Stadium.

Klopp frustrated by Atletico as Liverpool lose first leg

Jurgen Klopp voiced his annoyance after Liverpool suffered a frustrating 1-0 defeat in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Atletico Madrid.

Haaland brace stuns PSG on Tuchel’s return

Erling Haaland continued his outstanding season with a brilliant Champions League brace against Paris Saint-Germain to secure Borussia Dortmund a 2-1 first-leg win in their last-16 tie.

Saul strike gives Atletico first-leg lead over Liverpool

An early strike from Saul Niguez gave Atletico Madrid a 1-0 win over holders Liverpool in Tuesday’s Champions League last-16 first leg at Wanda Metropolitano.