The road to Madrid has begun with the league phase well under way - but which teams are currently looking in the best shape to go on and lift the European Cup?
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has delivered a surprising assessment of his side’s 4-2 Champions League victory over Manchester City, claiming the French giants were at risk of losing the tie. Despite holding a commanding three-goal cushion at the interval, the Spaniard was left uneasy by his team's second-half drop in intensity at the Etihad Stadium.
Barcelona have officially announced their latest high-profile musical collaboration for the upcoming El Clasico against Real Madrid. The Catalan giants are set to feature American rapper and fashion designer Tyler, the Creator as the focal point of their partnership with Spotify for the biggest game in Spanish football.
Jose Mourinho has reignited his long-standing feud with Barcelona by delivering a scathing assessment of the ongoing Negreira investigation in Spain. The Real Madrid head coach used a Champions League media appearance to contrast the situation at the Nou Camp with Italy's historic Calciopoli scandal.
Barcelona star Rodri has jokingly downplayed Lamine Yamal’s latest piece of Champions League magic, suggesting that the teenager’s stunning skill move was more down to luck than design. The Spanish midfielder was speaking after the Catalan giants secured a comprehensive 4-1 victory away at Galatasaray to continue their perfect start to the campaign.
Barcelona might be flying high under Hansi Flick, but midfield anchor Rodri has warned his team-mates that they must sharpen up if they want to conquer Europe. Despite securing a comprehensive 4-1 victory over Galatasaray in Istanbul, the Spaniard believes there are glaring issues that could be exploited by more clinical opposition.
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