Champions League news

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior is facing a defensive crisis following a "tough night" at Stamford Bridge that saw his side dumped out of the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain. The Blues boss admitted he is praying for positive news after Trevoh Chalobah was forced off with a significant injury during the 3-0 second-leg defeat.

In a surprise move, Kompany could field a 16-year-old in goal for the match against Palladino’s side – it would be an all-time record

Bernardo Silva was sent off for the first time in his career in what may prove to be a nightmare farewell to the Champions League with Manchester City as Pep Guardiola's side lost 2-1 at home to Real Madrid to exit the competition 5-1 on aggregate in the last 16. Bernardo was given a double punishment for handballing Vinicius Jr's shot on the line as the Brazilian scored from the penalty spot to give City an almost impossible task.

Vinicius Jr returned to form at the right time for Real Madrid, bagging twice as Los Blancos got the job done against Manchester City to secure a spot in the Champions League quarter-finals. Madrid arrived in England defending a 3-0 lead after the first leg, and ensured that there was no 'remontada' at the Etihad Stadium, winning 2-1 win on the night after a rather frantic contest.

Arsenal have taken a significant step toward the Champions League quarter-finals thanks to a moment of pure inspiration from Eberechi Eze. The England international broke the deadlock at the Emirates Stadium with a goal of the season contender to leave Bayer Leverkusen reeling.

Eberechi Eze and Declan Rice fired Arsenal into the Champions League quarter-finals in sensational style with stunning goals as the Gunners saw off a stubborn Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 at Emirates Stadium to seal a 3-1 aggregate victory over the Bundesliga outfit. Eze's thunderous first-half strike sent Mikel Arteta's on their way and Rice put the seal on the victory with an excellent second after the interval to set up a meeting with Sporting CP in the final eight.

Chelsea's Champions League campaign came to an end with a whimper after losing 3-0 to Paris Saint-Germain in the second leg of their last-16 tie, falling to an 8-2 defeat across 180 minutes of action. The aggregate defeat is the Blues' heaviest in their history of competing in the knockout stages of the European Cup, equalling their 7-1 hammering by Bayern Munich in 2020.

The incredible Champions League journey of Bodo/Glimt has met a dramatic end. After securing a stunning three-goal advantage in Norway, the Arctic underdogs were dismantled by Sporting CP in Lisbon. The Portuguese giants delivered a breathtaking 5-0 victory after extra time, overturning the heavy deficit to secure a historic spot in the quarter-finals.

The European dreams of Manchester City appear to be disintegrating as a disastrous opening period at the Etihad Stadium has left Pep Guardiola’s side with a mountain to climb. Any hope of a comeback following the first-leg result seemed to be slipping away after a frantic spell that saw the Citizens reduced to 10 men and concede from the penalty spot. However, Erling Haaland pulled one back to level the score before the end of the first half, offering a glimmer of hope.

A goal and a controversial celebration in the highly contentious opening stages of the Champions League match between Real Madrid and Manchester City

Arne Slot has provided a positive update on Alexander Isak's recovery following a long-term injury layoff, though the Liverpool boss warned that fans will have to wait a little longer to see the striker back in action. The Swedish international has been sidelined since December after undergoing surgery on a fractured fibula.

Atalanta are looking to bounce back from the 6-1 defeat they suffered in Bergamo last week.

Andy Robertson has urged his Liverpool team-mates to rise to the occasion and prove their worth at Anfield amid growing scrutiny. Following a frustrating draw against Tottenham Hotspur, the Scotland captain insists the squad must unite to ease the mounting pressure on manager Arne Slot ahead of a crucial Champions League second-leg clash with Galatasaray.

Bayern Munich face a major blow with Jamal Musiala ruled out of their Champions League round of 16 second leg against Atalanta on Wednesday. The 23-year-old is struggling with an ankle issue sustained during the first-leg thrashing in Italy, and reports suggest his absence could extend further. This adds to the ongoing injury crisis for the Bavarian giants at a pivotal point this season.

Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has admitted that a sensational senior debut in the Champions League for 16-year-old goalkeeper Leonard Prescott is a possibility, though it is not the current plan ahead of the showdown against Atalanta. The Bundesliga giants are facing a major selection headache ahead of the 16 second-leg clash at the Allianz Arena, with injuries ruling out more senior options.

Liverpool have conceded eight EPL goals in injury time this season, a new club record. It’s unclear why they are heavy favourites for a top 5 finish.

Ahead of FC Bayern Munich’s Champions League round of 16 second-leg match against Atalanta Bergamo, Vincent Kompany is considering not fielding two of Munich’s usual first-team regulars at all.