Guardiola insists Man City hold no derby advantage

The Spaniard has played down the idea that his side will be better prepared for their local encounter thanks to their European success

Dembele doubtful for Barca clash with Juve

The Spanish giants have been dealt a fresh blow ahead of their final group stage encounter this coming week

Henderson hails 'brilliant' Liverpool youngsters

The Reds sealed first place in their group with a game to spare, with their rising stars proving decisive

Assist king De Bruyne shows why new deal is Pep's priority

The Belgian played a starring role as Manchester City climbed up to fourth place in the Premier League with a 2-0 win over Fulham on Saturday

Lou Marsh Trophy 2020: Top four picks for Canada's athlete of the year

Voting for the 2020 Lou Marsh Trophy will be held Tuesday, Dec. 8.

Man City & Barca target Tagliafico signs new Ajax deal

The Argentina international's deal reportedly includes a clause that could see him leave next year.

Champions League 2020-21: Group stage, Matchday 6 schedule, live stream in Canada

The UEFA Champions League group stage continues.

FIFA 21: Champions League Team of the Group Stage info revealed

TOTGS is back for another season, celebrating the best performers in European competition so far

Why Real are there for the taking for En-Nesyri

The Morocco forward’s frustrating night vs the Blues shouldn’t be used against him when Julen Lopetegui selects XI for Los Blancos clash

Guardiola hails 'dream' Foden & likens his passion to a little boy

The Manchester City academy graduate set to make his 50th Premier League appearance for his boyhood club against Fulham on Saturday

'Chelsea wanted Dragusin but playing with Ronaldo is a dream'

The starlet could have rocked up at Stamford Bridge had it not been for the enthusiasm shown by those behind the scenes in Turin

‘Someone at Arsenal is accountable for letting Giroud go’

The former Blues winger is bemused as to why a proven performer was allowed to leave north London, with arch-rivals from the west now thriving

Lewandowski disappointed by Ballon d’Or call

The prolific Polish frontman feels the decision to cancel the awarding of a Golden Ball in 2020 was made too early, with every other prize handed out

Deschamps: Giroud is forced to fight against everyone

The 34-year-old striker was the star of the show for the Blues as they demolished Sevilla in Spain

‘Big chance for Chelsea with Juve in disarray & Barca a mess’

The former Blues winger believes Frank Lampard’s exciting young squad are competing for major honours at home and abroad in 2020-21

Wijnaldum: Liverpool barely have time to train!

The Dutch midfielder is fortunate enough to have steered clear of the treatment table, but a number of team-mates have picked up untimely knocks

Fred posts Instagram message after sending off against PSG

The Brazilian has promised to keep a "strong mind" following his erratic display in the Champions League, which ultimately cost the Red Devils

‘Sacking Zidane would be very hasty by Real Madrid’

A Santiago Bernabeu legend concedes that the La Liga champions are not living up to expectations, but he wants a French coach to get things right

Solskjaer urged to axe 'pathetic' Fred

A former Red Devil has slammed the Brazilian for needlessly putting his team at risk, while also criticising his manager for failing to bring him off

‘Chelsea are above Barcelona & Real Madrid’

Frank Lampard’s side are making impressive progress in Europe this season, with their former manager expecting them to challenge for the crown

‘Rashford & Martial learned nothing from Ibrahimovic’

The Red Devils legend believes two forwards who like to see themselves as central strikers are yet to prove that they can fill that role long-term

'Maguire is too quiet & lacks aggression'

A former Old Trafford favourite has questioned whether the England international is the right man to lead Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side

What does each team need to qualify for UCL last 16?

With everything still left to play for, here's what all the teams need during the final rounds of the group stage to progress to the knockout phases

Chelsea simply can't afford to sell evergreen Giroud

The 34-year-old Frenchman became the oldest player to score a hat-trick in the Champions League as he netted four times against Sevilla on Wednesday

Neymar: I'll never forget Maradona's gesture

The Brazilian star's first meeting with the Argentine legend is one he remembers very fondly

Pirlo praises 'more mature' Morata

The Spaniard has enjoyed a strong return to Turin with his manager thoroughly impressed with what he's seen

Tuchel urges PSG to secure UCL qualification

The German coach used an unusual metaphor to describe his side's situation in the competition

Ronaldo full of gratitude after scoring 750th goal

The Portugal star posted a message on social media after reaching the milestone against Dynamo Kiev in the Champions League

Koeman has seen a 'big change' in Barcelona

The head coach said his players are now playing much more effective football on the pitch

Neymar: I want to play with Messi next year

The Brazilian and Argentine combined to great effect during four seasons together at Camp Nou

PSG's third Galactico: Marquinhos a match for Neymar & Mbappe

With his side facing an uphill task to progress in the Champions League, the Brazil star produced two defining moments to change the game

Lampard unsure if four-goal hero Giroud will start vs Leeds

The striker was in devastating form against Sevilla in the Champions League and could be set to earn his first league start of the season

Giroud smashes UCL records with four-goal haul

The Frenchman enjoyed a field day against his La Liga opponents to etch his name into European football history on Wednesday evening

Four-goal Giroud on Chelsea role: Let me enjoy the night

The Blues forward had a record-breaking performance on Wednesday, sending Frank Lampard a message in the process

Forget Fred: Ole must share the blame for PSG defeat

The Norwegian coach got his original tactics wrong and then failed to replace his Brazilian midfielder despite his eventual red card being inevitable

'He is in a swimming pool!' - Favre fumes over controversial penalty

The Swiss coach saw his side concede a spot-kick in questionable fashion but was thankful it didn't prove too costly

Maguire: Fred should have been sent off for headbutt

The Brazilian escaped a dismissal in the first half but would eventually receive his marching orders as the home side suffered a damaging defeat

Solskjaer: I considered subbing Fred at half-time

The Manchester United boss reflected on the midfielder's red card as the club now face an uncertain future in European competition

Ighalo makes Champions League debut in Man Utd loss

The former Nigeria striker made a cameo appearance in his first-ever game in the elite European competition

Kahveci matches Ronaldo and Bale feat in Basaksehir defeat

The midfielder scored three goals but it wasn't enough on the night, as his side fell 4-3 to the Bundesliga outfit and are out of the competition

Newcastle want Chelsea's Tomori on loan

The Blues academy graduate looks set for a temporary move to earn first-team football having struggled for minutes this season

Ronaldo scores 750th career goal

The Portuguese star reached a personal milestone as he fired his team's second goal of the game on Wednesday

Fred avoids red for headbutt before being sent off

The Red Devils were fortunate not to be reduced to ten men after their Brazilian midfielder lashed out, before he was eventually dismissed

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Man Utd nightmare as PSG win at Old Trafford

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Dortmund star Haaland suffers torn hamstring

Lucien Favre's men will be without their star striker for the remainder of December

Have Mahrez & Man City finally turned the corner?

Two impressive performances on the spin bode well for the Cityzens, but consistency for the Algerian and club as a whole remains the goal

'Jota is the best signing of the season'

A former Red has admitted to being surprised by the Portuguese star's "pace" and "composure" in the final third since his move from Wolves

Azubuike reacts after returning from injury

The Nigeria international has reacted after playing his first game of the season for the Fatih Terim Stadium outfit

Man Utd, Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham & the best teams to manage on FM 21

Which teams are the most fun to manage on the new game? Goal has a list of the best options for the aspiring coach

Traore: How Rennes can beat Krasnodar

The Mali international has revealed how the Red and Blacks can boost their chances of progressing in the European competition

'Pogba always talks about leaving Man Utd, so just go!'

A former Old Trafford favourite thinks the Frenchman should move onto pastures new if he's not completely happy in his current surroundings

Onana: I am responsible for the loss

The Cameroon international’s blunder allowed the Reds to seal a place in the knockout stages of the European competition

Solskjaer provides Martial & Shaw fitness update

The Norwegian boss is putting the finishing touches on his squad before a crucial Champions League showdown against the French champions

Cavani has nothing to prove in PSG reunion, says Tuchel

The German head coach talked up the quality of his former player ahead of the French champions' trip to Old Trafford

'Chelsea are genuine Premier League & Champions League contenders'

A former Stamford Bridge favourite believes Frank Lampard's side can go all the way in both domestic and continental competitions

Sergi Roberto tests positive for coronavirus

The Spain international will be forced to spend the next 10 days in quarantine after being diagnosed with Covid-19

'Uniting friends - uniting the world!' - Football for Friendship goes digital

Players will be able to play with other footballers from around the world, create and manage teams, become fans and support their friends

'Top, top, top' Kelleher seizes Liverpool chance

The 22-year-old excelled against Ajax in the absence of Alisson Becker, and now looks certain to keep his place for the clash with Wolves

Why Cavani is set to start against PSG despite FA inquiry

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says that the Uruguayan has 'learned his lesson' after posting a racially insensitive message on Instagram on Sunday

Out of sorts & overworked: What's happened to Mbappe?

While his goal output may still be high in Ligue 1 this season, the France World Cup winner has struggled for form in the Champions League

Are Chelsea finally ready to re-join Europe's elite clubs?

Frank Lampard's side spent more than any other this summer as they look to end a run of just one semi-final in Europe's top competition since 2012

Simeone rues wasteful Atletico

Atleti were held by the under-strength European champions, leaving their manager aware exactly where his side must improve

Conte hails Inter 'spirit' after crucial UCL win

The willingness of his players to take responsibility was crucial in the victory over the Bundesliga side, according to the Italian manager

'What a player!' - Guardiola marvels at Foden

The attacker made another strong case for more frequent Premier League starts in Manchester City's 0-0 draw against Porto

Klopp: One of the most exceptional CL nights we've had

The Reds progressed to the last 16 behind a winning goal that saw two teenagers combine

Passion of Jesus makes Fernandinho a believer

The Brazilian forward thought he had snatched a win for the Citizens at Porto before VAR intervened, but he still impressed his team-mate

Nigerian wonderkid Adeyemi breaks UCL record

The 18-year-old set a new landmark for the Austrian giants on Tuesday

Guardiola happy to forget about Champions League

Manchester City have reached the last-16 for an eighth successive season as old rivals Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid battle for qualification

Liverpool teens make Champions League history

The pair produced the only goal of the game as the Reds sealed their place in the next round of the competition with victory over Ajax at Anfield

Marseille end record Champions League losing streak

Dimitri Payet scored twice from the spot against the Greek outfit, ensuring his side's losing run in the European competition ended at 13

Alisson adds to Liverpool's injury woes but Klopp is smiling again

Curtis Jones scored from a Neco Williams assist in a crucial 1-0 win over Ajax at Anfield on Tuesday night that also owed much to Caoimhin Kelleher

'A beautiful person, quite incredible' - Tuchel praises Rashford

The German coach has been impressed by the England international and says Wednesday's clash is like a final for his team

Zidane: I am not going to resign

The Frenchman is under pressure with his side now in danger of failing to qualify for the Champions League knockout phase

Real Madrid are all messed up - Kroos

The Spanish giants are in danger of being knocked out of the Champions League but the midfielder is not giving up

Verratti: PSG can have no excuses after Man Utd clash

The Ligue 1 champions will have to be at their best to get anything from their crucial match against the English side, says the midfielder

Sorry, Zizou, but it's time to worry about Real Madrid

The Frenchman has dismissed questions over his tactics but Tuesday's shocking 2-0 loss in Ukraine has left Los Blancos in a perilous position

Tuchel baffled by Mbappe UCL goal drought

The French forward has not scored in the European competition for nearly a year and his coach cannot provide a reason for that barren run

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Charismatic Ronaldo brings Juventus to life - Lucescu

The Portugal star has been in fine form this season and the visiting coach believes he can play a key role on Wednesday

Alisson out of Ajax clash as Kelleher starts

The Brazilian goalkeeper is not in the Reds’ 20-man squad for tonight’s Group D fixture at Anfield, with the Ireland U21 international deputising

Chelsea are the best attacking team in England - Lopetegui

The two sides will compete for first place in their group when they meet in Spain in Wednesday and the former Spain coach expects a tough match

Gilmour set to make first appearance since July - Lampard

The midfielder has recovered from a knee injury and his manager hopes he can be a major factor for the remainder of the season

Jorginho welcomes fight for places at Chelsea

The 29-year-old insists he is happy with the team's situation despite a lack of minutes in recent weeks

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Pirlo 'absolutely not worried' by inconsistent Juve

The Italian champions have drawn five Serie A games already this season, but their manager is staying calm in the face of an underwhelming start

Solskjaer 'proud' to see Haaland closing in on his UCL record

The Norwegian head coach is confident that his fellow countryman will go onto achieve great things on Europe's biggest stage

Lampard explains decision to leave out Hudson-Odoi

The Blues boss says the winger handled his omission from the north London derby maturely, and that he is in contention to return against Sevilla

Messi booking for Maradona tribute should be overturned - Koeman

The Argentine superstar was booked by referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz after his shirt tribute to the legendary No.10

Henderson: No-one doing Liverpool any favours

The Reds skipper admits that a gruelling schedule is proving difficult to manage, but he intends to be in the mix for major honours come the spring

‘Jota has fire in each vein when he plays’

The Reds coach is happy to see a summer signing thriving at Anfield, with his qualities always expected to slot seamlessly into the fold

'Lewandowski is the most complete player in world football'

A German legend thinks the Polish striker should be recognised ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Mohamed Salah

Simeone hopeful of Suarez return against Bayern

Simeone hasn't ruled out Luis Suarez's chances of playing against Bayern Munich on Tuesday

Solskjaer welcomes FA investigation into Cavani Instagram post

The Football Association is seeking an explanation from the Uruguayan after a controversial social media post following the 3-2 win over Southampton

Conte: Higher expectations on Hakimi in Serie A

The San Siro outfit boss has warned the summer signing to improve in order to enjoy more playing time under him

'Now is the time for Solskjaer to change goalkeepers'

A former Red Devil thinks a changing of the guard could be about to take place between the sticks at Old Trafford

Cavani will bring a lot of goals to Man Utd – Mata

The Red Devils’ World Cup-winning midfielder is delighted to have a proven forward on board, but admits his own struggle for minutes is frustrating

‘Comparing Jota to Salah is unfair but he will be great’

The Reds icon is pleased to see a summer signing making an immediate impact at Anfield, but says it is too early to liken him to talented team-mates

Barca have not even called to tell me I am dismissed - Setien

The Spanish head coach claims he is still waiting for monies owed by his former employers after filing a lawsuit against them in September

McTominay 'wouldn’t have made it' anywhere other than Man Utd

The Scotland international midfielder endured injury struggles during his academy days and believes other clubs would have cast him aside

Ex-president Calderon wants Mbappe at Real Madrid

The Spanish champions have been struggling for inspiration since the loss of Cristiano Ronaldo and a former president has put forward a replacement

Mata: It's a pleasure to play with Fernandes

The Spaniard has talked up the impact the Portugal international has had at Old Trafford since his arrival from Sporting CP in January

'Ederson plays better than some centre-backs!'

The goalkeeper possesses the perfect attributes for his coach's style of play and ensures stability at a time when changes are needed elsewhere

As vital as Salah & Mane: Liverpool's unsung heroes revealed

The Reds' punishing schedule continues with a crucial Champions League tie against Dutch champions Ajax at Anfield on Tuesday night

Pep hits back at Conceicao after claims of referee pressuring

Accused by the Portuguese tactician of influencing officials, the Spaniard hit back

Messi rested again by Barcelona in Champions League

Ronald Koeman has decided to shuffle his pack for a meeting with Ferencvaros, with three senior stars not making the trip to Hungary

‘Salah, Mane & Firmino love playing together’

The former Reds star is a big fan of Jurgen Klopp’s fearsome front three and has also saluted the impact of a German tactician at Anfield

Ziyech reveals admiration for 'inspirational' Hazard

The Moroccan playmaker praised the former Blues talisman and says he has learned a lot from the Belgian international

Frappart to take charge of UCL game

Having taken charge of the UEFA Super Cup in 2019, Stephanie Frappart will become the first woman to officiate a Champions League match.

Simeone: Suarez may play against Bayern

Atletico Madrid face Bayern Munich in a crucial Champions League match

PSG hit with double injury blow ahead of Man Utd clash

The pair have joined long-term absentees Julian Draxler and Juan Bernat on the sidelines despite playing in Ligue 1 at the weekend

McManaman: Jota still behind Salah, Mane and Firmino

The former Liverpool winger feels the Reds need to sign a central defender in January

Hazard is having a tough time, says Zidane

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane believes Eden Hazard will return stronger following his latest injury setback.

Klopp provides Van Dijk update

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has given injury updates on Virgil Van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Xherdan Shaqiri and Naby Keita.

McManaman: Struggling Real Madrid need major changes

Former winger believes the club need to bring in new stars to replace Sergio Ramos and Luka Modric

Robertson to adapt style in order to limit risk of injury

The full-back is worried that the packed fixture schedule could result in injuries being picked up

Robertson backs Klopp's call for help

The Scotland international feels five substitutions would go a long way to easing the problem

Cavani apologises for 'Gracias n******' comment

The Manchester United striker wrote and then later deleted a reply on his Instagram page which can be deemed as offensive in some contexts

Lewandowski & Neuer to miss Bayern's clash with Atletico

The German champions will be without a prized duo when they continue the defence of their European crown at Wanda Metropolitano

Aguero set to sit out Porto encounter after missing training

The Blues will likely have to make do without the Argentine as they seek to secure top spot in Champions League Group C

Martinez ready to leave Bayern for ‘something new’

The versatile World Cup winner will have spent nine years at the Allianz Arena by the time his current contract comes to a close

I'm the best penalty taker at Man City - Ederson

Pep Guardiola agrees that the Brazilian goalkeeper is excellent at spot-kicks but he won't be given them soon, despite Kevin De Bruyne's recent miss

'Real Madrid are impatient' - Cole worries for Hazard

The Belgian superstar has yet to make an impact in Spain despite almost one year and a half with the La Liga giants

Klopp won't set targets for Liverpool

The German tactician claims that, amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, he is not putting any plans in stone during a testing campaign

Chilwell eases ankle injury concerns

The England international left-back is confident he will be ready for midweek Champions League duty after suffering a slight knock against Tottenham

Gabriel Jesus hoping to give up Champions League record

The Brazilian is the fastest player from his country to reach 10 goals in elite European competition and admits to getting “emotional” in big games

Hazard out, Benzema in for Real

The Belgian limped out of the loss to Alaves at the weekend, but the France striker is welcomed back for the first time since November 8

Pogba 'hopefully' available for PSG clash

The Red Devils manager delivered an upbeat report on the France international's ankle

Wilder 'not interested' in Klopp's 'selfish' substitutes rant

The Liverpool boss took a swipe at his Sheffield United counterpart for not supporting the five substitutes rule

Tuchel defends outburst against pundits

Paris Saint-Germain were criticised for the manner of their win over RB Leipzig, but their manager says he saw it differently

No attitude problem at Real - Zidane

The Blancos manager is remaining calm despite his side's fluctuating form, which he is not putting down to their mentality

'Barcelona winning without Messi is key'

The former Blaugrana star was pleased to see Ronald Koeman’s side ease past Dynamo Kiev while handing the Argentine superstar a well-earned rest

Rennes boss responds to Zouma tactics talk

The France international team-mates were overheard discussing strategies following the European clash, and the Ligue 1 club's manager is not happy

Rashford explains why he took hat-trick penalty from Fernandes

The Red Devils forward stepped up to the spot against Istanbul Basaksehir despite a club colleague needing one more effort for a notable treble

'Inter could've done more against mediocre Madrid'

The former Italy boss felt Antonio Conte's side failed to turn up in the first half of their Champions League clash with the Blancos

Why Messi is edging closer to Barcelona exit

The Argentine clearly loves the club, the city and its people but it's likely that his determination to leave has only strengthened in recent months

‘Still question marks over Man Utd centre-halves’

The Red Devils put in an impressive Champions League performance against Istanbul Basaksehir, but maintaining those standards has been a problem

‘Scholes-esque Fernandes can get even better’

The former Red Devils striker has been impressed with the impact made by a Portuguese midfielder, with stunning standards being maintained in 2020-21

‘If CL final was tomorrow, Jota starts ahead of Firmino’

The ex-Reds striker admits to bring “surprised” by the impact the summer signing has made at Anfield, with the Portuguese becoming impossible to drop

Zidane in emotional Maradona tribute

The Real Madrid manager hailed the 1986 World Cup winner following Wednesday's Champions League clash at San Siro against Inter

Liverpool’s worst performance in a long time – Owen

Jurgen Klopp’s side suffered a 2-0 defeat to Atalanta in the Champions League on Wednesday, but they did have margin for error in European competition

Aguero return gives Guardiola hope

The Premier League side have reached the last 16 of the Champions League but are still searching for the goals to ignite a domestic title challenge

Neuer is in the form of his life - Flick

The German shot stopper seems to only be getting better with age after another strong performance

Zidane backs Vazquez for new deal

The club's academy product has received the full support of his manager

'A myth is leaving us' - Simeone on Maradona

The Atletico Madrid boss played alongside the legendary figure both with Sevilla and Argentina

Conte: Inter and Real Madrid on different levels

The Italian coach wasn't too concerned about his side's loss and urged them to continue making progress

Villas-Boas: FIFA should retire No.10 for Maradona

The Marseille boss believes no player should ever wear the famous number again in honour of the former star

Klopp: Liverpool deserved Atalanta defeat

The Reds boss didn't mince his words as he reflected on a particularly poor performance from his side

Marseille plummet to all-time Champions League low

The Ligue 1 side now hold the record for the most defeats in a row in football's biggest club competition

Klopp's nightmare: Deadly December now awaits Liverpool

The Reds' failure to secure their place in the Champions League last 16 with two games to go means less time off for their already depleted squad

Guardiola feels Man City primed to 'break everything'

The Spanish tactician was pleased with his side's performance in Greece and is adamant they are set to hit their straps in the coming weeks

Liverpool suffer worst-ever home defeat under Klopp

The German tactician has generally enjoyed positive results at the club's home ground, but Atalanta easily defeated the Reds on Wednesday

'Giroud one of the Premier League's most underrated players'

A former Blues midfielder heaped praise upon the Frenchman after seeing him net the winning goal against Rennes in the Champions League

Scholes remains unconvinced by 'moody' Martial

The Red Devils legend has been critical of the Frenchman in the past, with his display against Istanbul Basaksehir doing little to change his opinion

'City are not like Bayern' - Martins eyes Olympiacos upset

In an exclusive interview with Goal, Pedro Martins talks about why he believes his side are capable of springing a surprise on Wednesday night

Alena: I'd stay at Barca for life if it was up to me!

The Spanish midfielder is determined to kick on after being handed a rare start in the Champions League against Dynamo Kiev

Van de Beek discusses Man Utd role & sends message to Solskjaer

The ex-Ajax star has endured a slow start since his £40 million ($55m) move to Old Trafford last summer, but was dominant on Tuesday night

Ferdinand likens Greenwood's finishing to Van Nistelrooy's

A former Red Devil has drawn comparisons between the England international and one of the most prolific striker's in the club's history

Why Chelsea are becoming the envy of Europe

The Blues' depth is enviable but it will take great squad management to stop one of their greatest strengths from becoming a weakness

Lewandowski, Messi, Ronaldo & Salah among FIFA The Best nominees

A whole host of familiar names are up for this year's individual prize, which will be awarded to the player who receives the most public votes

Stop complaining, Conte: Inter boss is out of excuses

The Italian has long moaned about a lack of depth, but he can no longer blame his bosses for poor results after being backed during the summer window

'Bruno benefits from having Van de Beek in the team'

The Dutchman has endured a slow start to life at Old Trafford since moving from Ajax in the summer, however he impressed against Istanbul Basaksehir

Van de Beek shows Solskjaer why he should always start

Bruno Fernandes helped himself to a double in a 4-1 win over Istanbul Basaksehir but it was the underused Dutchman who stole the show

Solskjaer gives Wan-Bissaka and Lindelof injury update

The Manchester United defensive duo were substituted during their 4-1 Champions League victory over Istanbul Basaksehir on Tuesday night

'Thiago Silva sets the standard at Chelsea'

A former Stamford Bridge favourite has been hugely impressed by the impact the Brazilian has had on Frank Lampard's squad

'Cavani and Van de Beek adapting to Man Utd'

The Red Devils boss believes his new recruits are starting to show what they can bring to his side

Pirlo: Morata can be one of the world's best strikers

The Bianconeri head coach believes the Spanish international can be among the world's best forwards

Sancho will get back to best form - Favre

The English talent will get back to his best for the Black and Yellows, according to their coach

Dest will be future Barca star - Alba

The young American scored his first goal for Barcelona in a 4-0 win over Dynamo Kiev and a team veteran tipped him to be a future Blaugrana icon

Tuchel: I'm not going to apologise

The Parisians overcame the Germans in obdurate fashion and their boss was in no mood to to say sorry

Dybala didn't do that well - Pirlo

A last-gasp winner sent the Old Lady into the competition's last 16, but their coach wasn't impressed with one of his stars

Koeman: Benched Griezmann 'happy' at Barca

There was no ulterior motive behind the Frenchman's presence on the bench on Tuesday, according to his coach

'It's a perfect day' - Dest delighted to open Barca account

The 20-year-old opened the scoring on the night after taking the ball from Martin Braithwaite inside the Ukrainian side's box

Mingueza hopes Barca debut the 'start of something big'

The centre-back provided an assist and helped the Catalans keep a clean sheet on his introduction to first-team football

Nagelsmann accuses Di Maria of diving to earn penalty

After a VAR review Marcel Sabitzer was deemed to have fouled the Argentine, which led to the game's only goal

Fernandes reveals why he gave up hat-trick penalty to Rashford

The Red Devils star decided to give his team-mate the opportunity instead of taking the glory for himself

I want to see America win a World Cup! - Richards salutes young U.S. stars

For the first time since 2004, two Americans featured for the same team in a Champions League game on Tuesday

Moukoko in line to break Babayaro’s CL record

Having been named in the Black and Yellows’ bench against Club Brugge, the Cameroonian will be hoping to eclipse a record set in 1994

Ronaldo matches Messi record

The Portuguese star found the back of the net on Tuesday to bring up a milestone that only his Argentine rival has also managed

Hudson-Odoi hails 'amazing' Mount

The duo teamed up for their side's first goal at Rennes on Tuesday in a game they ultimately won 2-1

Lampard: I hope Giroud knows how much I rely on him

The veteran has played sparingly this season but his manager has insisted he is set to be a key performer moving forward

Lampard: Negative Mount talk needs to go away

The midfielder pulled off an inspired assist to send Callum Hudson-Odoi away for the Blues' opening goal against Rennes on Tuesday

Modric in no rush to leave Madrid

The future of the Croatian is uncertain, with his contract expiring next year, but there is no doubt in his mind about where he wants to be

Dennis axed from Dortmund game because of bus incident

The 23-year-old will not play for the Blue-Black when they face the German top-flight outfit on Tuesday evening, due to disciplinary reasons

Zidane urges Madrid to return to form against Inter

The Merengue will be without defender and captain Sergio Ramos for Wednesday's daunting clash at San Siro

‘Ramos is writing his name into Real’s history books’

The Brazilian midfielder says it is “a pleasure” to work with a long-serving centre-half who has been breaking records during his time at the Bernabeu

Messi joining Man City would make me very happy! - Zabaleta

The former Argentina international would like to see his fellow countryman join Pep Guardiola's ranks in the Premier League

‘Mendy’s only had five saves to make in seven games’

The former Blues goalkeeper has been impressed by a new arrival between the sticks, but credits those in front of him with turning the tide

Guardiola: English clubs at a disadvantage in Champions League

Manchester City could qualify for the last 16 when they face Olympiacos on Wednesday and is confident his side can do "really well" this season

Salah to return for Liverpool against Atalanta

The Egyptian missed the win over Leicester after a positive coronavirus test while on international duty but is back to play in the Champions League

UWCL draw: Lyon land Juventus as Man City get Goteborg

The current holders of the crown will take on Italian opponents, while Chelsea face Benfica and Barcelona meet PSV

'Firmino plays 12 different instruments in Liverpool's orchestra'

The Brazilian has been criticised for his lack of goals but found the target in the Premier League win over Leicester at the weekend

Man Utd offered Lindelof fitness warning

Janne Andersson is concerned by the number of games key men in his plans are having to play, with a defender at Old Trafford nursing a back complaint

Isco ‘wants to try another league’ as transfer talk builds

The Spain international has found himself out of favour under Zinedine Zidane, with his agent revealing that a move elsewhere will be considered

'He was p*ssed off!' - Heister reveals Ronaldo rejection

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner was apparently in no mood for niceties after drawing a blank in Hungary at the start of the month

Werner’s presence bringing the best out of Abraham

The England international has worked his way back into form and favour, with hard work allowing him to play alongside a big-money summer signing