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Fenerbahce head coach Ismail Kartal praised visiting Roma as the strongest side in their history ahead of Thursday's Champions League clash. Kartal insisted his side will execute a balanced tactical plan at Sukru Saracoglu Stadium as they end an 18-year European absence.

Fenerbahce captain Milan Skriniar has spoken of the immense responsibility on his shoulders as the Turkish giants end an 18-year Champions League absence against Roma. The defender insisted his side must exploit Roma's weaknesses to claim all three points in Istanbul.

The road to Madrid begins this week as the league phase gets under way - but which teams are currently looking in the best shape to go on and lift the European Cup?

Roma sporting director Tony D’Amico has opened up on the club's decision to block a high-profile move for Manu Kone to Chelsea during the final hours of the summer transfer window. Despite significant interest from Stamford Bridge, the Giallorossi hierarchy opted to retain the France international to bolster their domestic and European ambitions.