Opinion

The Blues have managed to cope without influential captain Vincent Kompany so far, but will find it even harder to cover for the flamboyant Frenchman

The Gunners have breezed through their opening two group games and given the standard of opposition should really win it outright

The versatile teenager can play any number of positions for the U.S. national team, and it will be up to his coach to choose where he's most effective

The final straw was PSG's hammering with Ancelotti unable to conjure something from the sidelines but in truth Bayern have a lot of overhauling to do

After everything he has achieved this year, is it really possible that some top journalists can question the quality of the Madrid superstar?

The Socceroos tactician seems set in his ways but could a couple of surprise selections open up a shock formation switch?

The former Chelsea striker was watching on from the stands as the Blues proved their Champions League credentials with a 2-1 win at Atletico Madrid

The Blaugrana beat Sporting CP in Lisbon by a single goal to carry on their impressive run which has been built on firm foundations in the defence

A difficult chapter brought to a close as the French capital club obliterate a stagnant Bayern with standout displays from their all-star front line

Manchester United blasted past a poor CSKA Moscow side and look well placed to banish the memories of their last tilt at the trophy

The Bayern hotshot has been vocal in his criticism regarding the club's transfer policy as he casts covetous glances towards PSG and the sums on offer

Inch by inch the Argentinian edges closer to the all-time City scoring record but his performance against Shakhtar left a lot to be desired

Liverpool's profligacy and a moment of poor decision-making saw them draw a second Champions League game they should have clearly won

The Welsh winger bagged a goal and an assist at Dortmund in a performance that shows he still has much to offer for Los Blancos

The Spaniard is a fan favourite at Old Trafford but he has fallen out of favour with manager Jose Mourinho following the arrival of Nemanja Matic

The Borussia Dortmund teenager was a Blancos fan as a child and could easily realise his dream of moving to the Spanish capital

Jurgen Klopp will be up against a similarly animated character on Tuesday night, with Spartak Moscow's boss having turned doubters into believers

The France international scored two goals against a plucky West Brom side in his first start alongside Alexis in the league

Led by impressive youngsters Justen Glad and Jefferson Savarino, Real Salt Lake has enjoyed an impressive turnaround under coach Mike Petke

The teenager had an incredible week with a birthday, goal and award nomination, but his strong play is being equaled or bettered by those around him

After being left heartbroken by the loss of Gonzalo Higuain, the Partenopei have a new hero - and he's scoring goals a lot like another former idol

The ex-Lyon sharpshooter can become a star in the English top-flight, once he has adapted to the rigours of the competition

The league leaders have overwhelmed their last three league opponents with Pep in the midst of building his most formidable ever attacking team

Ernesto Valverde's side secured a comprehensive win at Girona to make it six out of six in La Liga, with only two goals conceded all season

The Brazilian international scored a trademark curling free-kick as well as recorded an assist as Liverpool ended a four-match winless run

Pep Guardiola is able to call upon seven players who can all do pretty much everything in the final third of the pitch

The former Betis midfielder made his full debut and scored twice to secure an important win as the Portuguese failed to hit the target once again

The Blues have transitioned seamlessly from one star striker to another and they are showing that they are serious about the title once again

PSG abandoned orthodox team-building in order to get the Brazil captain and their top scorer has to learn his place following last week's penalty spat