Champions League news

Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos described his heroic goal-saving block against Liverpool as feeling "better than a goal" after guiding the defending European champions to a convincing 2-0 victory at Anfield on Tuesday. The spectacular defensive intervention ensured the French giants sealed a dominant 4-0 aggregate triumph in the Champions League tie, eliminating the Reds once again.

Barcelona ran out of steam at the crucial moment as they fell short in a stirring comeback attempt in their Champions League quarter-final second leg against Atletico Madrid. Trailing 2-0 on aggregate after the first instalment, a Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres-inspired Barca were unable to see off their domestic rivals despite levelling the tie in a scintillating first half at the Metropolitano.

Liverpool's hopes of salvaging a shocking season were washed away on a miserable night on Merseyside on Tuesday evening, as an Ousmane Dembele double earned Paris Saint-Germain a 2-0 win at Anfield that saw Luis Enrique's men progress to the semi-finals of the Champions League 4-0 on aggregate. As with the first leg at the Parc des Princes, Arne Slot got his starting line-up all wrong, with the Reds boss sensationally deciding to hand Alexander Isak his first start since recovering from a broken leg earlier this month.

The Champions League quarter-final second leg between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona took a dramatic turn when Eric Garcia received a straight red card late in the game. Referee Clement Turpin dismissed the centre-back after a VAR review, leaving the Catalan side with 10 men as they desperately chased a vital goal to salvage their European campaign at the Metropolitano.

FC Barcelona’s comeback in the second leg against Atlético Madrid started with a historic opening goal. A frenzied, dramatic contest ensued, and though Barça won, they still exited the competition.

Alvaro Arbeloa has issued a defiant rallying cry ahead of Real Madrid's crucial Champions League showdown against Bayern Munich. Despite trailing from the first leg at the Bernabeu and facing domestic struggles, the Madrid boss insists the 15-time winners possess a unique DNA that thrives under pressure, making a European comeback in Germany an absolute certainty.

Liverpool’s Champions League ambitions suffered a devastating setback on Tuesday night as Hugo Ekitike was forced off on a stretcher during the first half against Paris Saint-Germain. The French striker, who has become a focal point of Arne Slot’s attack, appeared to sustain a serious injury with nobody around him at Anfield.

England international Jude Bellingham has urged his Real Madrid team-mates to step up ahead of their crucial Champions League quarter-final second leg against Bayern Munich. After suffering a 1-2 home defeat at the Bernabeu on April 7, the club face a defining moment. The midfielder insists the squad must show bravery to overturn the deficit and rescue their season.

Manuel Neuer has revealed that a final decision regarding his future at Bayern Munich will be made in the very near future. The legendary goalkeeper is currently weighing up whether to extend his stay at the Allianz Arena or finally hang up his gloves at the age of 40.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has taken a firm stand against the UK Government, expressing his disbelief over the continued delay in passing the Hillsborough Law. As the club prepares to commemorate the 37th anniversary of the tragedy that claimed 97 lives, Slot used his platform to advocate for the families still fighting for justice and transparency.

UEFA has officially rejected Barcelona's formal protest regarding a controversial refereeing decision during their Champions League quarter-final first-leg defeat to Atletico Madrid. The Catalan giants had called for an investigation into a missed handball incident, but European football's governing body has now closed the case.

Real Madrid will be without more than just Aurelien Tchouameni as they attempt to overturn their Champions League deficit against Bayern Munich.

Kylian Mbappe has suggested that football's current "era of excessive consumption" is making it impossible for elite players to maintain peak performance. The Real Madrid superstar expressed his deep gratitude for his career but admitted that expectations have become unrealistic at the top level.

Declan Rice was among five players to miss Arsenal's latest training session ahead of their Champions League quarter-final second leg clash with Sporting CP. Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Riccardo Calafiori and Jurrien Timber were also absent after sitting out the weekend defeat to Bournemouth in the Premier League.

FC Barcelona’s complaints about the pitch at Atlético Madrid’s stadium have clearly failed to produce the desired result.

From an individual perspective, Kylian Mbappe's free transfer to Real Madrid in 2024 has been a roaring success. The insatiable French forward has hit a staggering 83 goals across his first 97 appearances for Los Blancos, including 39 across all competitions in the current campaign - a total bettered only by Bayern Munich's Harry Kane among all the players in Europe's top five leagues.

Ivan Rakitic has leapt to the defence of Lamine Yamal amid growing scrutiny over the teenager’s behaviour and comments. The former Barcelona midfielder insists the young star should be allowed to express himself while continuing to develop on the biggest stage.