Champions League news

Just like pretty much everyone else on the planet, former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock thoroughly enjoyed Bayern Munich's thrilling Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid. The tie ebbed and flowed for 180 mesmerising minutes before the Bavarians eventually prevailed 6-4 on aggregate, thanks in no small part to Eduardo Camavinga's idiotic dismissal in the closing stages of the second leg.

With Vincent Kompany suspended, Aaron Danks will take charge on the touchline against Paris Saint-Germain. The assistant manager at FC Bayern typically oversees set-pieces.

James Maddison has led the praise for Antonin Kinsky after the Tottenham goalkeeper produced a heroic display to help the team secure a vital 1-0 victory over Wolves in the Premier League on Saturday. The young shot-stopper's performance follows a period of intense scrutiny after a harrowing experience on the Champions League stage.

Declan Rice has told his Arsenal team-mates to "embrace" the mounting pressure as the Gunners move into the final stretch of a potentially historic season. Following a vital 1-0 victory over Newcastle United that sent Arsenal back to the Premier League summit, the England midfielder insists that Mikel Arteta's side are ready to fight on both domestic and European fronts.

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany (40) must currently do without Raphael Guerreiro (32) due to injury.

The referee for the first leg of the semi-final between FC Bayern Munich and PSG has been confirmed. He is no stranger to the game.

The approach was similar, yet the outcome was far more convincing: Paris Saint-Germain also rested several key players before their Champions League clash with Bayern Munich and still strolled to a comfortable 3-0 (2-0) win at Angers SCO.

Former Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has returned to football in a prestigious new role with UEFA. The 60-year-old was spotted at Anfield for his first major assignment, analysing Liverpool’s Champions League exit at the hands of PSG. Joining an elite tactical panel alongside Gareth Southgate and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Postecoglou’s debut report offered a unique insight into the Reds' tactical struggles under Arne Slot.

Four teams now remain in the Champions League. Can Bayern Munich live up to expectations, or could Arsenal, PSG, or Atletico finish at the top of the standings?

Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni has been hit with a six-match suspension by UEFA following a discriminatory exchange with Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior. The 20-year-old was found guilty of using homophobic language during a Champions League clash in Lisbon.

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has criticised inconsistent refereeing decisions since the introduction of video assistant refereeing (VAR).

Lifting the Champions League trophy could earn FC Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany a hefty financial bonus. Latest news and rumours about FC Bayern Munich.

Four teams remain in this year’s Champions League competition. Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid will all fancy their chances.

Paul Parker has told GOAL that “UEFA want Manchester United in the Champions League final”, but will the Red Devils hit that target across the next 10 seasons after enduring a 15-year barren run? One of the biggest clubs in world football have not graced the grandest showpiece in European competition since 2011, with a humbling fall from grace being suffered.

Hansi Flick has provided a candid update regarding his future at Barcelona following the club's recent exit from the Champions League. The German manager, who has enjoyed a trophy-laden spell in Catalonia, admitted that while he intends to sign a new deal, his primary focus remains on securing a second consecutive La Liga title.

PSG has released further details regarding Vitinha’s injury, sustained during the club’s match against Olympique Lyon.

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.