The road to Madrid has begun with the league phase well under way - but which teams are currently looking in the best shape to go on and lift the European Cup?
The spell is broken: Deniz Undav scored his first goal of the season in VfB Stuttgart’s Champions League victory over Slovan Bratislava – and set a remarkable personal record in the competition.
Former Barcelona and Manchester City star Yaya Toure has opened up on taking his first head coaching role with Slovan Bratislava. The 101-cap Ivory Coast international revealed he deliberately took a patient approach to learn the ropes before stepping into management.
Former Arsenal defender Emmanuel Eboue has backed his former international team-mate Yaya Toure to make a historic return to English football. The ex-Ivory Coast star believes the Manchester City legend possesses all the necessary qualities to become the first Ivorian to manage in the Premier League.
Slovan Bratislava head coach Yaya Toure hailed Paris Saint-Germain as a machine following his side's 6-1 Champions League defeat at the Parc des Princes. The former Ivory Coast international admitted he wants to copy everything about Luis Enrique's reigning European champions.
Ferran Torres scored a brilliant hat-trick on his European debut for Paris Saint-Germain as they began their Champions League title defence against Slovan Bratislava. The emphatic home victory provides a much-needed confidence boost for the reigning champions following their domestic struggles.
Slovan Bratislava boss Yaya Toure has warned his players to prepare for a night of intense pressure as they travel to face defending champions Paris Saint-Germain. The former Barcelona midfielder insists his side must show immense character to survive against a squad packed with world-class talent.
Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos has sent a clear message to his team-mates, insisting that manager Luis Enrique will not hesitate to drop underperforming stars. The warning comes as the reigning European champions prepare to begin their title defence against Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday night.
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