Champions League news

Alex Iwobi has explained what it is like to face all-time greats Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, with the former having an “aura” while the latter boasts a “force field”. Speaking on the Beast Mode On Podcast, former Arsenal midfielder Iwobi - who is now on the books of Fulham - has lifted the lid on how he became the unfortunate star of a Messi-themed compilation reel.

Alvaro Arbeloa has reignited the fire between Real Madrid and Spanish officiating by suggesting it is "easier" for the club to win the Champions League than La Liga. The Blancos coach has suggested that refereeing errors in La Liga often hamper the club’s title ambitions.

Real Madrid’s era of dominance feels like a distant memory as the financial consequences of two consecutive seasons without major silverware take a heavy toll. The Bernabeu is witnessing a shocking decline in overall squad value, with marquee attackers Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior both suffering steep drops to their personal market valuations amid the team's ongoing struggles.

Following Wednesday’s dramatic Champions League exit against Bayern Munich, 23-year-old Eduardo Camavinga, who had been sent off, was left to shed bitter tears in the visitors’ dressing room at the Allianz Arena.

Barcelona’s Champions League campaign may have ended in heartbreak against Atletico Madrid, but the performance of Lamine Yamal left a lasting impression on one of the club's former greats, Neymar. Despite the disappointment of exiting the competition at the quarter-final stage, Yamal’s emergence as a genuine leader at the age of just 18 has convinced many that he is the heir to the throne at Camp Nou.

Real Madrid are preparing for a significant defensive overhaul this summer following a disappointing campaign that sees the Spanish giants on the verge of finishing without a major trophy for the second consecutive year. While the squad is expected to undergo deep changes, the club has moved to secure the short-term future of Antonio Rudiger.

Emmanuel Petit has launched a scathing attack on Kylian Mbappe, claiming the forward has infected the Real Madrid dressing room with "selfishness". The former Arsenal and Chelsea star believes the Frenchman's arrival has disrupted the team's harmony following their shock Champions League exit.

Carlo Ancelotti has delivered a blow to Arsenal's European ambitions by overlooking the Gunners when naming his favourite to win the Champions League. The legendary Italian coach, a five-time winner of the competition as a manager and currently preparing for World Cup duties with Brazil, believes the trophy is destined for elsewhere this season.

A mystery is brewing at the Etihad Stadium following the news that a full set of winners' medals from Manchester City's historic Treble-winning campaign has been put up for auction. Leading sports memorabilia auctioneers Budds have confirmed an "incredible and historical set of five medals" will go under the hammer later this month. The lot is scheduled to be sold as part of the 'Made In Manchester Live' auction, which is due to take place on April 28.

Jude Bellingham has broken his silence following Real Madrid's devastating Champions League elimination at the hands of Bayern Munich. The English midfielder took to social media to express his profound disappointment, acknowledging that the Spanish giants let their passionate fanbase down during a chaotic encounter marred by a controversial red card.

Barcelona have officially lodged a formal complaint with UEFA following their Champions League exit at the hands of Atletico Madrid, citing "serious harm" to the club. Vice-president Rafa Yuste spoke out to justify the move, highlighting a series of refereeing decisions that the Catalan giants believe cost them dearly on the European stage.

Mikel Arteta and Arsenal have been hit with a formal UEFA warning following a delayed kick-off in the Champions League last week. The disciplinary move comes as Real Madrid were slapped with a €20,000 fine for a similar breach during their recent quarter-final tie with Bayern Munich.

After reaching the semi-finals against Real Madrid, Joshua Kimmich says he is impressed by the atmosphere in the stadium and the fans’ choreography.

Despite reaching the Champions League semi-finals, Josip Stanisic cut a serious figure, largely due to an altercation with Antonio Rüdiger.

Following Bayern Munich’s spectacular quarter-final against Real Madrid, pundit Ewald Lienen reserved scathing criticism for Vinicius Junior and also took aim at Antonio Rüdiger, going so far as to demand consequences for the pair ahead of the World Cup.

France legend Marcel Desailly has told GOAL that Kylian Mbappe will have “had nightmares” about Paris Saint-Germain winning the Champions League without him and Ousmane Dembele landing the Ballon d’Or. Mbappe headed to Real Madrid in a bid to collect those honours, but has been warned that a trophy drought in Spain could last up to four years.

Tottenham continue to teeter on the brink of relegation disaster in the Premier League, with Brad Friedel telling GOAL what the “minimum” time frame for a return to Champions League contention would be if the worst were to happen in 2026. Championship football could be on the agenda before elite European competition returns to north London, with a remarkable fall from grace being endured.