Champions League news

UEFA has reportedly sidelined referee Istvan Kovacs for the remainder of the Champions League season after controversial decisions during Atletico Madrid’s 2-0 win over Barcelona. The match was marred by disputes over a red card and a missed handball penalty that left Barcelona coach Hansi Flick fuming.

Bayern Munich have been dealt an injury setback after teenage star Lennart Karl suffered a muscle injury. The highly rated playmaker is expected to be sidelined for several weeks, potentially missing key matches in both the Bundesliga and the Champions League.

FC Barcelona has secured a partial victory after appealing to UEFA over referee Istvan Kovacs’s performance in their Champions League clash with Atlético Madrid.

Arne Slot has claimed he still retains the "complete support" of the Liverpool hierarchy and the club's fanbase despite a dismal run of form that has left their season in tatters. The Reds are reeling from three consecutive defeats, including a demoralising Champions League quarter-final first-leg loss to Paris Saint-Germain.

Vincent Kompany hit a major personal milestone on Friday as the Bayern Munich head coach turned 40. However, the Belgian tactician has no intention of letting the celebrations distract from his pursuit of silverware in Bavaria. While his players and the club hierarchy were eager to mark the occasion, Kompany made it clear that football remains his sole focus.

Bayern Munich have suffered a personnel setback ahead of their Champions League quarter-final second leg against Real Madrid.

Liverpool’s owners have decided to keep faith with Arne Slot despite increasing calls for the Dutchman to be sacked. The Reds’ poor form continued with a Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, but Fenway Sports Group (FSG) still believe Slot should lead the club into next season.

From apology to defiance

Virgil van Dijk has labelled Liverpool’s season “unacceptable” after a series of disappointing results but insists the team can still produce a dramatic Champions League comeback against Paris Saint-Germain. The Reds captain believes Anfield can once again inspire a famous European turnaround after they suffered a 2-0 defeat in the French capital.

Barça were outnumbered against Atlético in the Champions League

Barcelona have taken the extraordinary step of filing a formal complaint to UEFA following their controversial 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid. The Catalan giants are furious over what they describe as "incomprehensible refereeing" in a match defined by a bizarre handball incident that went unpunished.

Kovac has faced widespread criticism from the Catalan camp.

The Reds’ management decision has deprived the team of vital support.

Real Madrid are reportedly ready to test Bayern Munich's resolve with a staggering €160 million swoop for Michael Olise. The Spanish giants have been moved to action after witnessing the Frenchman's brilliance up close at the Bernabeu during a 2-1 defeat to Bayern in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie.