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Champions League news

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World Cup winner tells Yamal he's 'far from being one of the best'

Barcelona’s Champions League exit at the hands of Atletico Madrid has sparked a wave of internal reflection and external criticism, but few voices have been as loud as Christophe Dugarry's. The former France international has launched an extraordinary attack on teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, questioning both his quality and his temperament.

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Bayern are the only ones at a disadvantage, while Real are simply embarrassing to watch

Real Madrid’s defeat to Bayern Munich has laid bare the club’s less appealing side. The Merengues have reacted like spoilt children, venting frustration at every turn. Their insistence that they were “robbed” in Munich only confirms their status as football’s most unsympathetic outfit, even though it was the record champions who had genuine cause for complaint for long periods of the contest.

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BDO Power Rankings: World Cup or bust for Mbappe after UCL exit

With the Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo duopoly presumably disappearing into the rearview mirror, the battle for the Ballon d'Or hasn't felt so open for the best part of 20 years, with countless players now beginning each campaign believing they have a chance of claiming the most prestigious individual prize football has to offer. Ousmane Dembele emerged from a career plagued by injuries and inconsistencies to win the Golden Ball in 2025, and he is among a crowded field of contenders one year on.

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📽️ | Shocking moment Di Canio cuts head open on live TV

The West Ham United icon suffered a bloody injury during a heated Champions League broadcast after an animated debate led to an accidental collision with his desk. Former England manager Fabio Capello was forced to intervene during the live post-match analysis to provide medical assistance as the Italian pundit began to bleed from his forehead.

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Why Kompany will miss Bayern's Champions League semi-final

Bayern Munich may have secured a famous victory over Real Madrid to reach the Champions League semi-finals, but they will have to navigate the first leg against Paris Saint-Germain without Vincent Kompany. The Belgian coach has been hit with a touchline ban following a night of high tension and disciplinary drama at the Allianz Arena.

Frequently asked questions

Apart from the UEFA Champions League final, you cannot buy tickets for the Champions League directly through UEFA itself. 

Instead, they are sold club-by-club among the teams competing in this year's edition. You must visit the individual club’s website for the fixture you want to attend and buy your seat from there. 

Capacity is always limited for these Champions League knockout matches, and demand often exceeds available allocation. 

In addition, fans can purchase seats on the secondary market. StubHub is one of the leading retailers for those seeking to buy tickets through alternative channels. 

The Puskás Aréna in Budapest is staging this year’s Champions League Final on Saturday, May 30 at 8 pm (GMT).

It was opened in 2019 and has a 67,215-seat capacity for international matches. It is the largest stadium in Hungary, built on the site of the former Ferenc Puskás Stadium. 

As well as being the home of the Hungarian national team, the Budapest venue hosted a number of games during Euro 2020 and the 2023 UEFA Europa League Final. 

This is the first time a UEFA Champions League Final will be played at the Puskás Aréna.