Champions League news

Michael Carrick is expected to be offered the Manchester United manager’s job permanently after guiding the club to Champions League qualification, according to a new report. United's dramatic 3-2 win over Liverpool on Sunday secured a top-five finish, completing a remarkable turnaround under Carrick, with the permanent coaching role now "his to turn down".

Tensions are rising between FC Bayern and PSG ahead of Wednesday's semi-final second leg. The first flash point? The hotel for the visiting Parisians.

Portuguese referee João Pinheiro will officiate FC Bayern's Champions League semi-final second leg against defending champions Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.

Harry Kane fronted the launch of Bayern Munich’s new home kit, revealing a modern design rooted in the club’s traditional colours. The strip arrives as the German giants prepare for a decisive Champions League semi-final showdown with Paris Saint-Germain.

Wednesday's highly anticipated return leg between Bayern Munich and PSG is shaping up to be a cracker. Lothar Matthäus believes the German champions hold a potentially decisive advantage. Latest news and rumours about FCB.

Mario Basler has lamented Leon Goretzka's imminent departure from FC Bayern Munich and is urging the club to include the 31-year-old in the starting XI for the Champions League semi-final against PSG.

PSG manager Luis Enrique has blamed a lack of motivation within his team for their poor performance in the final warm-up match ahead of their Champions League clash with FC Bayern Munich.

Diego Simeone pulled off a managerial masterstroke at the Mestalla, opting to rest every single regular starter ahead of a season-defining Champions League semi-final with Arsenal. Despite the wholesale changes, his second-string side, and a pair of inspired debutants, secured a vital 2-0 victory over Valencia.

Mikel Arteta has hit back at claims that Premier League clubs are falling behind their European counterparts, insisting that a lack of "freshness" is what is separating English sides from the elite. The Arsenal boss was left in awe of the recent Champions League semi-final between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich, describing it as the highest level of football he has ever seen.

Paris Saint-Germain plans to strengthen its striking options this summer, with Bayern Munich's Harry Kane among the players under consideration.

In one of the most entertaining Champions League semi-finals in recent memory, PSG edged Bayern Munich 5-4 in a nine-goal classic. Bayern dominated possession and pressing, but PSG mastered the transitions and decisive moments. From false 9 masterclasses by Ousmane Dembélé (2 goals) and Harry Kane to dazzling 1v1 battles on the wings, this was a tactical war fought at full throttle.

Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has dismissed criticism of his side's supposed defensive shortcomings in the historic 5-4 win over FC Bayern.

Pep Guardiola revealed he chose to watch Stockport County instead of tuning in for the blockbuster Champions League clash between PSG and Bayern Munich. The Manchester City boss jokingly claimed the managers and players involved were not good enough to keep him entertained.

While Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich were locked in a historic clash, Pep Guardiola was watching from the stands at an English third-tier club. The Manchester City manager has now explained his reasons.

Toni Kroos has heaped praise on Michael Olise's performance in the spectacular 5–4 clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final.

Declan Rice’s furious reaction to Arsenal’s overturned penalty against Atletico Madrid has been caught on camera, with the midfielder now facing the threat of UEFA disciplinary action. The England international claimed the hostile home crowd influenced the officials’ decision during the Champions League semi-final first leg.

Lothar Matthäus has analysed the spectacular 5-4 clash between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Bayern. He believes Munich hold a significant advantage heading into the second leg – and he has a clear starting-XI tip for manager Vincent Kompany.