Allegri defends Costa over spitting ban

The Brazilian forward could face Valencia in the Champions League despite being banned for four league games, says his manager at Juventus

Casillas sets Champions League record

The Porto goalkeeper made history when he started his side's match against Schalke on Tuesday

Barca the new Galacticos as Leo lights up Champions League

Once upon a time they had the system the world envied but there is a 'Galactico' quality about Barca these days meaning they are more reliant on Messi

LIVE: Barcelona vs PSV

Magic Messi hits new personal FK best for Barca

The Argentine superstar was back among the goals against PSV, with a Champions League effort seeing him hit a new high from dead-ball situations

Liverpool vs PSG: Firmino on bench as Sturridge starts

Jurgen Klopp's men will be aiming to get rid of past demons when they host the Ligue 1 giants at home at Anfield in their massive European opener

Mourinho wants Man Utd to follow Federer's lead

Red Devils full-back Antonio Valencia will not be involved in a Champions League opener, but a testing playing surface will not be used as an excuse

'Manchester is still red!' - Depay teases City

The Dutchman is set to be back in familiar surroundings with Lyon on Wednesday, but has done little to endear himself to the Etihad Stadium faithful

'Bale & Real Madrid stronger without Ronaldo'

The Roma defender believes the Blancos will pose more of a threat in Champions League competition now that they have parted with a Portuguese star

Who are Man Utd's opponents Young Boys?

The Swiss side make their UCL debut against the Red Devils on Wednesday - here, we look at what we can expect

Bold Brugge will entertain with Dennis and Danjuma duo

The Belgian side are rank underdogs in Group A, but their attacking style and flying Nigerian wingers should win them some admirers

Mourinho hints at Rashford start vs Young Boyts

The England international has been a hot topic lately and he may get the chance to keep himself in the news when starting in the Champions League

Arteta ready to stand in for Pep

The Man City assistant was considered a potential replacement for Arsene Wenger at Arsenal, but he is ready to be in the hot seat in Wednesday's game

Courtois or Navas? Lopetegui tight-tipped on CL starter

The Real Madrid manager refused to say if he would rotate his goalkeepers between La Liga and cup matches

LIVE: Inter vs Tottenham

Ronaldo & Pogba reunions excite Herrera

Two global superstars are set to face familiar faces in this season's Champions League group stage, with 'special' occasions being predicted

Why Salah and Mane fans are scrapping

Egyptian supporters have taken to Mane's social media to accuse him of being selfish after talk of a rivalry growing between him and Salah

Inter vs Tottenham: Son and Lamela start at San Siro

Luciano Spalletti has led the Nerazzurri back to the proverbial 'promised land' and they kick things off against the Premier League side

Barcelona vs PSV: Coutinho returns for UCL opener

The Catalan giants kick off their continental campaign with a home tie against the Dutch champions

MEN, The Fab Three, BBC, MSN & football’s greatest ever trios

'Premier League teams are ready to take over the UCL'

Real Madrid and Barcelona have had a stranglehold over Europe's top club competition, but that could all be set to change

Salah 'equal' with Ronaldo & Modric - Egypt coach Aguirre

After missing out on Europe's top individual award, Salah is again pitted against the two, and others for world's most prestigious personal honour

Pogba must learn from Ronaldo's example – Ferdinand

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner was a "showpony" when he arrived at Old Trafford but left "the best in the world", according to the ex-Red Devil

Salah, Mane & Firmino over Neymar, Mbappe & Cavani

The Reds open their UCL campaign against the French champions at Anfield on Tuesday evening

Monaco vs Atletico Madrid: TV, stream & preview

The La Liga runners-up open their Champions League campaign against the Ligue 1 side, where Thomas Lemar will face his old team

Ronaldo's last speech for Madrid in CL final

The Portuguese sensation's last game with the Spanish giants saw him motivate them to a historic success over Liverpool this year

Salah: Liverpool love affair began on FIFA

The Anfield hero has explained the tactics he used to use on the video game, as well as the extraordinary lengths he went to train in his younger days

Gareth Bale: The birth of a €100m superstar

As Tottenham ready themselves for a Champions League reunion with Inter, memories of a visit to San Siro back in October 2010 come flooding back

Klopp: Liverpool 'like a virgin' ahead of PSG clash

The coach does not expect the Reds to have been traumatised too heavily by the defeat to Real Madrid last year as they start the new campaign

Gigi, you're dropped! Buffon & Tuchel set for showdown

It would appear the Juventus legend was very much the choice of the club whereas the new coach would prefer to play with Alphonse Areola in goal

Liverpool 2.0: Klopp’s new plan for European glory

The Reds came unstuck in last season's final against Real Madrid but they look better equipped to go all the way this time around

Guardiola confident of Mahrez's Man City success

Although the 27-year-old is yet to hit the form that endeared him to Leicester City’s faithful, the boss is upbeat he will settle in soon

Houllier: PSG clash like a final for Liverpool

Neymar, Mbappe and co are heading to Anfield - and the former Reds boss can't wait to see how they handle the atmosphere

'Griezmann's ignorance is bold!' - Sergio Ramos

The Spain defender was perplexed by the France forward's claim that he should be competing with Ronaldo and Messi for the top individual awards

VIDEO: Reus, Kane, Cavani and the UCL Ones to Watch

Europe's premier club competition returns to action on Tuesday - but who will be crowned the first Santander Player of the Week?

Ronaldo sale makes Madrid more dangerous – Dani Alves

They may not have replaced their star player in the summer but losing that focal point could turn them into a better team, according to the Brazilian

Wanyama named in Tottenham squad to face Inter Milan

The Kenyan captain came on as a second half substitute as Spurs lost 2-1 to Liverpool in a Premier League match on Saturday

Tottenham players are feeling 'fit and fresh' - Eriksen

Christian Eriksen insisted his Tottenham teammates are not tired ahead of their Champions League clash with Inter Milan

Liverpool v PSG - head to head

A look at the key battles ahead of Liverpool's opening game in the Champions League against French champions PSG

Silva: PSG, LFC have best attacks

The defender backed his side and their opponents on Tuesday to put on a "show" in the Champions League

Coutinho unsure over Barca's UCL struggles

The club last won the tournament in 2015 and their star midfielder is unsure why they have struggled in recent years

Henderson: Liverpool inspired by CL run

The Reds captain hopes the club can use their run to the final last season as motivation this season

Eriksen defends under-fire Kane

Christian Eriksen has defended Spurs striker Harry Kane, who is on a run of four appearances without a goal for club and country.

Poch: Pressure is like a cow watching a train!

The Argentine used a strange fable of bovines and locomotives to explain why experience is not the only way to deal with pressure on the pitch

Salah: ‘Liverpool can win both EPL and Champions League’

Last season's finalist begin another quest for glory when they square up against the Parisians on Tuesday

Man Utd UCL expectations too high - Ferdinand

The former United defender says that the club are shouldn't be considered regular contenders for the last four as they were a decade ago

Jardim tips Ronaldo for Ballon d'Or

The Monaco boss' loyalties remain with his countryman as he prepares to face Atletico star striker and Ballon d'Or hopeful

Beat Barca, then fight over Messi's shirt - Van Bommel

Van Bommel briefly played alongside the Argentine at Camp Nou, but he wants his players focused on the job at hand on Tuesday

Neymar to face Liverpool - Tuchel

The Paris Saint-Germain head coach kept his tactics to himself, but confirmed the Brazil star will be in his team to face the Reds

Henderson: PSG will miss Verratti

The Liverpool captain feels the absence of the Italian midfielder could be crucial in Tuesday's Champions League clash

Simeone demands hard work to end Atletico slump

The Spanish club's testing start to the season can only be turned around by increased efforts on the pitch, according to their boss

Lozano: It'd be a dream to come to Barcelona

The Mexico winger says he was told the La Liga giants were interested in him this summer and would welcome a future move

Pochettino: It's easy to blame Kane

The forward's quiet spell in front of goal is not just down to the striker, according to the Tottenham boss

Valverde: Lozano and PSV will attack Barca

The Eredivisie giants and their Mexican star will take an attacking attitude into their Champions League clash, according to the Catalans' coach

Coutinho: I have to improve a lot

The Brazilian continues to be compared to the Barca legend, although he thinks he must improve to be like the Spanish "genius"

Alderweireld and Trippier Spurs' latest CL absentees

The defensive pair join Hugo Lloris, Dele Alli and Moussa Sissoko in missing out on the trip to San Siro midweek

Champions League 2018-19 Group D: Fixtures & standings

Porto will be keen to progress from a Champions League group stage that involves German and Turkish opposition after last year's last-16 exit

Mexicans Abroad: Jimenez scores in club return

The Wolves forward finished off one of many chances he had, while the previously outcast midfielder made his Bundesliga return

Champions League 2018-19 Group C: Fixtures & standings

Teams from England, France, Italy and Serbia contest a 'Group of Death' in the Champions League

Champions League 2018-19 Group B: Fixtures & standings

Mauricio Pochettino's side faces a major task when they face the Catalan superstars in the group stage of the European competition

Neymar does not play-act, says Klopp

The Brazilian reacts to challenges only to protect himself, according to Liverpool's manager, whose side face Paris Saint-Germain next

Champions League 2018-19 Group A: Fixtures & standings

The Europa League champions will be looking to make it far in the Champions League after their early exit last year, though face a Group of Death

How 'forgotten man' Ceballos became Madrid's new star

Ignored by Zinedine Zidane in his debut season, the midfielder has knuckled down and jumped at the chance to shine under Julen Lopetegui

Salah: I’m sure Liverpool can win the Champions League

The prolific attacker says that the Reds can win the double this season and has revealed the secret to his success with Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino

Who are the UCL's top African contenders?

Which of the continent's Champions League contenders are best placed to win Europe's premier club competition this term?

'Sack the panel!' - Bale baffled by UEFA Goal of the Season snub

The Welshman would not be drawn on whether his overhead kick was better than Cristiano Ronaldo's - but he can't believe it was overlooked entirely

Could Pogba really leave Man Utd in January?

The midfielder has given the impression he is far from happy at Old Trafford, but could he really leave for a second time within the next few months?

Nsoki signs first pro contract with PSG

The young Frenchman has signed a new contract with the Ligue 1 champions after making three first-team appearances under Thomas Tuchel this season

Fantasy: Our expert's Champions League XI

Our Fantasy writer shares his team for the group stages including stars from Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Manchester United and Liverpool

Firmino remains a doubt for Liverpool vs PSG

Jurgen Klopp is unsure whether the forward will be ready to start against the Ligue 1 champions on Tuesday for the Reds in the Champions League

When does the Champions League start?

With the group stage draw for the 2018-19 UEFA Champions League behind us, the teams can focus on preparing for their matches.

Degenek hopes for Red Star CL glory

Having ended a 26-year wait, the Australian defender and Zvezda are not content to just make up the numbers in the Europe this season

Benzema: Real Madrid favourites to win Champions League

The Spanish club have won the last three trophies, and the France international believes they can win again, even without Cristiano Ronaldo

Liverpool are one of the Champions League favourites – Tuchel

The former Dortmund coach has discussed the challenge that awaits his side on Tuesday, and what PSG have lacked in the past

Hazard calls his shots! - Baba reveals Belgian's pre-game predictions

The Ghanaian revealed that the Chelsea star regularly tells team-mates exactly what he's going to do in an upcoming match

Bale angry before UCL heroics for Madrid

The Welshman was driven by frustration when he came on to be the hero in the Champions League final for Los Blancos

Bayern approached too late - Tuchel

The Bavarians attempted to poach the German from under the noses of Paris Saint-Germain, according to the former Dortmund coach

Why Lozano is better off at PSV than Barcelona

The Mexico national team star can benefit from another year in the Eredivisie, especially with matches like Tuesday's against Barca to learn from

I feel sharp and fit – Kane plays down fatigue worries

The Tottenham striker played down concerns over his fitness as his manager Mauricio Pochettino expressed his support

Guardiola expects more from City in Champions League

The reigning Premier League champions have yet to flex their muscles in the Champions League, and the Catalan expects better in 2018-19

How CR7 will help Juve conquer Europe...and the world

Italy's most successful team are about to become a lot more popular worldwide thanks to the signing of the five-time Ballon d'Or winner

'It's up to the referee' - Neymar diving no concern for Robertson

Amid speculation the Brazilian will be in for a rough reception at Anfield, Robertson preferred to focus on the damage he could cause the Reds defence

Ronaldo delighted after maiden Juventus goals

After almost six goalless hours, the former Real Madrid man opened his account with a double to help his side to another victory

LIVE Stream: Crvena Zvezda vs Napoli

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Tuchel the best coach in the world - Al-Khelaifi

The Ligue 1 title holders have been told by their owner that they are set to start a Champions League campaign led by the best manager in the world

LIVE Stream: Liverpool vs PSG

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LIVE Stream: Schalke vs Porto

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LIVE Stream: Inter vs Spurs

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LIVE Stream: Monaco vs Atletico

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LIVE Stream: Barcelona vs PSV

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Aguero's ankle forces Pep to change plans

The Argentine striker picked up a knock against Fulham, forcing Pep Guardiola to alter his plans ahead of a Champions League opener against Lyon

Liverpool left sweating on Firmino's eye injury

The Reds saw their striker forced off during a Premier League victory over Tottenham, with the full extent of his ailment yet to be determined

Verratti: Liverpool a step up

The midfielder will be suspended for the trip to Anfield and feels his team-mates have a tough task ahead

'Gotze missing quality and should leave Dortmund'

The midfielder has played only once for Germany in 18 months and has struggled for form since 2014's World Cup triumph.

Tuchel undecided on side to face Liverpool

Facing the Reds away is a tricky test for the French side in their Champions League opener and their manager is still considering his team

Man Utd hike Valencia ticket costs

The Spanish club's decision to charge traveling fans £77 for tickets has not gone down well, with the English club following their example.

CL more vital than Serie A to AC Milan

The Rossoneri have not won the domestic crown since 2010-11, but their president does not think that is as important as making an impact in Europe

FIFA 19: New features, teams & players

This year's video game promises to be even bigger and better than ever before, but what has EA Sports in store for fans in the new edition?

Alves: PSG must be careful of Liverpool

The Brazilian defender has urged his team-mates to be wary of their opponents in their first game of the 2018-19 Champions League

PSG team up with NBA legend Michael Jordan

Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and the rest of PSG's star names will wear the basketball hero's brand logo during the Champions League this season

ECA wants VAR in Champions League by 2019-20

Video Assistant Refereeing needs to be introduced in the Champions League as soon as possible, according to ECA executive member Andrea Agnelli

FIFA 19 ratings revealed: Ronaldo, Messi & best players unveiled in top 100 rollout

Juventus 'perhaps' UCL favourites says Bernardeschi

The Italian winger believes the Serie A champion's strength in depth means they deserve to be considered frontrunners to win the European Cup

UEFA set to launch third European club competition

Chairman of the European Club Association Andrea Agnelli has said the current model needs "modernising"

Matuidi expects Ronaldo to make big CL difference for Juve

The 33-year-old left the Serie A champions stunned when they met in the European competition last term, but he is now expected to fire them to victory

Marcelo handed prison term and €750k fine in tax case

The 30-year-old is the latest player to be charged with using offshore accounts to shelter income from image rights, according to the report

It'll be great to see Ronaldo back at Old Trafford - Schmeichel

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel admitted it will be great to see Cristiano Ronaldo return to Old Trafford in the Champions League

Ramos 'not really concerned' about Salah backlash

The Spain captain will play in England for the first time since his controversial Champions League challenge on the Liverpool star

Red Star fans banned from Liverpool trip

The Serbian side will not be able to bring supporters on their Champions League trips following crowd trouble during their win over Salzburg

McManaman - I joined Real Madrid to play for the best team in the world

Steve McManaman explains the reason why he departed Liverpool for Real Madrid in 1999 - he went on to win the Champions League in his first season

Shaqiri warned of hostile Red Star reception

Liverpool will face Red Star Belgrade in this year's Champions League, meaning the Switzerland international can expect a fiery welcome

Away-goals rule to be reviewed by UEFA

Jose Mourinho, Rafael Benitez and Arsene Wenger were among a panel of managers who brought up the matter to European football's governing body

Messi's 'The Best' snub shows consistency is worthless

The Argentine inspired Barcelona to a domestic double last season but the awards season is proving that continental cup competitions now trump all

Alonso reveals CL agony: I felt like smashing my TV!

The Spaniard has expressed his frustration at watching the group-stage draw taking place, with the Blues having only sealed a Europa League spot

Messi's title talk puts pressure on Barca - Suarez

The Argentine superstar has challenged the Camp Nou giants to secure Champions League glory in 2018-19, with there also a La Liga crown to defend

Suarez offers excuse for Barca's CL capitulation

The Liga giants lost to Italian opposition at the quarter-final stage last season because they were tired after beating Leganes, says a star striker

Lopetegui warns Messi: Don't doubt Madrid!

The Barcelona star believes the loss of Cristiano Ronaldo has heavily weakened the European champions, but was told not to doubt their strength

Ronaldo spearheads Juve's Champions League squad

Massimiliano Allegri has avoided any surprises in his 23-man squad for the group stage of Europe's premier club competition

Messi wants Champions League focus

Barcelona have only reached the last eight of the Champions League in the last three seasons, with the striker keen to lift the trophy once more

Spurs confirm Wembley Champions League dates

After announcing a delay to their stadium move, Tottenham have revealed Wembley will be their home in the Champions League group stage.

Del Piero hits out at Ronaldo for Modric award snub

The Juventus star was outraged after being overlooked for the award last week, but former striker Del Piero says he was wrong not to attend the gala

Bale, Ronaldo, Messi & Salah vie for Puskas award

The Real Madrid, Juventus, Barcelona and Liverpool stars are all in with a shout, along with players from the Greek, Australian and Brazilian leagues

How do you become a football commentator?

Their voices are some of the most recognisable in the world, describing in detail all the greatest games, but what is it like being a commentator?

Mourinho: Ronaldo will want to score against Utd

The Red Devils boss believes the Juventus superstar will be desperate to net in a Champions League clash, just as he did for Real Madrid in 2013

Atletico Madrid will have an easy ride in Group A

The ex-Green Eagles defender is optimistic that Los Colchoneros will progress from the group stage unscathed ahead of their rivals

Agali: Liverpool will finish ahead of PSG

The former Super Eagles striker is rooting for the Reds to topple the French giants in Group C of this year's European club tournament

'Nice guy' Beckham deserving of recognition - van der Sar

David Beckham's 2018 UEFA president's award was fully deserved, accoring to fellow Manchester United legend Edwin van der Sar

'Liverpool are the most feared side in Europe'

The former Reds midfielder believes another lengthy Champions League adventure lies in store for last season's beaten finalists

'Barca and Real UCL favourites' - Ronaldo

The former Brazil striker, who represented both Liga giants, believes they are the teams to beat but insists the English clubs could cause an upset

'CR7 needed change & Neymar will return stronger'

The former Brazil legend also backed Jose Mourinho to find more great success and believes his former team-mate Zidane will soon return to the bench

Mendes was right - Ronaldo UEFA snub was shameful!

The Juventus star will need a superhuman season - even by his own high standards - to cart off individual awards as his greatness is taken for granted

Video: Champions League group stage preview

Goal's experts give their thoughts on how the likes of Real Madrid, Man City, Barcelona, Juventus and Liverpool will feel about their opposition...

Ronaldo wouldn't miss draw because Modric won award - Ramos

Sergio Ramos leapt to the defence of his former Real Madrid team-mate after the Juventus man's no show at the UEFA Champions League draw in Monaco

Ronaldo to star as face of UEFA Champions League

The legendary Brazil striker has joined Banco Santander as global ambassador to their sponsorship of Europe’s premier club competition

Underdog' Nagelsmann delighted to draw idol Guardiola in the UCL

Hoffenheim coach Julian Nagelsmann can't wait to face Pep Guardiola's Man City in the Champions League, but admits his side are massive underdogs

I'm extremely happy at Real Madrid – Modric

After being linked to Inter, the Croatia star has insisted that he is more than content with the European champions

Welcome back Inter

Inter are back in the Champions League for the first time since 2012 and its safe to say their presence has been missed by Europe's elite

Perez: Inter tried to sign Modric without paying

The Blancos president has been left fuming after the Serie A side's pursuit of his star midfielder

Klopp relishing PSG, Napoli challenges

The Ligue 1 champions are "one of the most exciting teams in the world", according to the Liverpool boss

What is the Group of Death in the Champions League?

A number of big-name clashes will take place early in the Champions League, with the likes of Tottenham Hotspur handed a particularly unlucky draw

Ramos on Ronaldo snub: Cristiano does what he wants

The 33-year-old was a no-show at the ceremony as he was overlooked for the Player of the Year award, which surprised his former team-mate

Ronaldo's agent blasts 'ridiculous & shameful' snub

The 33-year-old did not turn up to the ceremony in response to being overlooked for the top prize, leaving Jorge Mendes enraged

Winners & Losers of the Champions League draw

Champions Real Madrid will be confident of topping the group but it's a different story for Premier League sides Liverpool and Manchester United

Ramos trolls Salah at Champions League draw

The defender could not resist reacquainting himself with the Liverpool star's left shoulder as the pair found themselves at close quarters

Modric beats Ronaldo & Salah to win UEFA Player of the Year

The Croatia international's exploits for Los Blancos on their way to a third successive Champions League title have been rewarded

Man Utd draw Juventus in CL group stage

Cristiano Ronaldo will return to Old Trafford this season as Juventus have been paired with Manchester United in Group H of the Champions League.

UEFA Champions League draw: Live updates as Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus and more discover their group stage fates

Follow Sporting News' live blog for updates as the group stage draw for Europe's premier club competition is decided.

James: Bayern are Champions League contenders

The Colombian playmaker acknowledges that the Bundesliga giants will once again be expected to compete for multiple major honours in 2018-19

Highlights: PAOK 1-4 Benfica

Benfica completed a 4-1 rout to over PAOK to progress to the Champions League group stages...

Highlights: PSV Eindhoven 3-0 BATE Borisov

Dutch giants PSV had no trouble beating the Ukrainian outfit and sealing their spot in the Champions League group stages...

Highlights: RB Salzburg 2-2 Crvena Zvezda

Red Star Belgrade went through on away goals after a 2-2 draw in Austria...

Mane targets Champions League final return with Liverpool

The forward was on target as the Reds suffered Champions League final heartache and he wants another tilt at Europe's biggest prize

De Jong to reject Barca for Ajax stay

The midfielder expects to remain at the Dutch club after they sealed qualification for the Champions League group stages

Highlights: Dinamo Zagreb 1-2 Young Boys

Young Boys notched a stunning win away to Dinamo Zagreb and progressed to the group stages...

Highlights: AEK Athens 1-1 Vidi

AEK Athens have trumped Vidi FC to reach the Champions League group stages...

Highlights: Dynamo Kyiv 0-0 Ajax

Ajax have held off Dynamo Kyiv to progress to the Champions League group stages...

Ronaldo's overhead kick voted UEFA Goal of the Season

The Portuguese's strike against current club Juventus has seen him edge out Marseille star Dimitri Payet and scoop the top prize for 2017-18

Gundogan: City can win Champions League

The club were eliminated in the Champions League quarter-finals last season, but the midfielder feels they can improve on that

How to watch the Champions League draw live in Canada: Stream, dates and fixtures for the 2018-19 group stages

We bring you everything you need to know about the Champions League group stage draw, including when and where it takes place, how to watch it live and more.

Pique: Barca can't just target CL win

The Blaugrana have tasted European success since 2015, but the defender insists ignoring La Liga would not be the right thing to do

Lyon given stadium ban by UEFA

UEFA has punished the Ligue 1 club for the crowd disturbances that occurred prior to their Europa League tie with CSKA Moscow in March

FIFA 19 Champions League mode: Behind the scenes

When you play FIFA, the commentary perfectly syncs up with the action. But how does it work? Goal spoke to Derek Rae to find out

Corchia: Benfica is a perfect club for winning titles

On loan from Sevilla, the full-back wants to use his time in Portugal to get back in the international spotlight - possibly even for Italy

Who are the Champions League 2018-19 group stage seeds?

To help you get an idea of how the groups could shape up in this season's competition, we've taken a look at the seeding pots

Vidal takes VAR swipe at Real Madrid

The Blancos' recent successes in Europe would not have happened had technology been available, says a new arrival at arch-rivals Barcelona

Ziyech, Onana star as Ajax edge closer to UCL return

The attacker and goalkeeper were decisive at both ends of the pitch as the Johan Cruyff Arena outfit are on the verge of qualification

Ajax, AEK in control of Champions League play-off ties

The Dutch giants beat Dynamo Kyiv while the Greek side won 2-1 at Videoton

Akpom hails PAOK's Champions League stalemate

Razvan Lucescu’s men earned a vital away draw at Estadio da Luz and the 22- year-old has saluted his team’s effort

Rooney backs Ronaldo for Champions League

The Italian club have not won the trophy since 1996 but the DC United striker believes his old team-mate will inspire them to glory

PSV sensation Bergwijn destined for superstardom

The youngster tipped as Memphis Depay's successor continues to impress, having scored eight times and created seven more last term

What is the official Champions League ball for 2018-19?

Goal takes a look at the latest Adidas ball for Europe's premier club competition, including how much it costs, previous editions and more

Warda scores first Champions League goal

The 24-year-old old came off the bench to earn the black and whites a vital away draw at Estadio da Luz

Mexicans Abroad: Lozano on the mark ahead of CL test

Chucky got a goal before getting a rest ahead of a match in Belarus, while the former Santos defender saw his first minutes in Spain

Spurs to play CL opener at Wembley

With work on the revamped White Hart Lane still unfinished, Spurs will take their first European game of the season back to the national stadium

Ronaldo, Salah & Modric to battle for UEFA award

The Croatia and Portugal internationals helped Real Madrid win the Champions League, while the Egyptian inspired Liverpool to the final

When is the Champions League 2018-19 group stage draw?

With club football kicked off across Europe, Goal takes a look at the key dates regarding this year's Champions League group stage draw

What boots will Messi & Ronaldo wear in 2018-19?

The biggest names in football will be dazzling in different countries for the first time in nearly a decade this year, but what boots will they wear?

Ronaldo to start against Chievo, confirms Allegri

The Portuguese star will make his first appearance in Serie A when the reigning champions begin their campaign at Verona on Saturday

Passport puts end to Ochoa's potential Napoli move

The club's president said he liked the El Tri star and met with his agents but was turned off by his lack of an EU passport

Ayew disappointed after Fenerbahce’s UCL exit

The Yellow Canaries were dumped out of the top European competition by the Portuguese side much to the displeasure of the Ghana international

Rodgers questions wantaway Boyata's absence

The centre-back did not make himself available for the defeat to AEK Athens on Tuesday that saw his side crash out of the European competition

Celtic eliminated from Champions League

Scott Sinclair headed in late on, but it was not enough to save Celtic, who will not take part in this year's group phase

Ramos: Ronaldo sale won't stop us from winning

The defender believes the team will carry on despite the sale of their star player to Juventus

Lopetegui wants to move past 'extraordinary' Zidane

The Frenchman has gone down in club history for his extraordinary winning record, but his successor wants to write a new chapter of his own

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AEK Athens vs Celtic: TV, stream & preview

The Scottish champions conceded an away goal in the first leg against the Greeks and will likely need to be on top of their game to go through

Bale snubbed as CR7 leads UEFA Goal of the Season list

The 11 nominees are led by the Portuguese's stunning effort for Real Madrid against Juventus, with no room for an effort in the Champions League final

Ronaldo arrival has taken Juve forward – Nedved

The Serie A side's vice-president is excited about the future after the Portugal star swapped Real Madrid for Turin

El Tri stars to watch in Europe

Chicharito and Andres Guardado are ready to kick off their club season. What other Mexico national team players are based on the Old Continent?

'Win like Ramos? I'd rather be a bad loser!' - Klopp

The mental scars of a Champions League final defeat are yet to heal for those at Anfield, with the mentality of a leading rival called into question

Ronaldo, Messi and Salah up for Champions League awards

The shortlist is dominated by Real Madrid, who lifted the crown for the third successive season by defeating Liverpool 3-1

FIFA 19's Journey star Alex Hunter signs for new club

The striker has moved to the Spanish giants, and it's now up to you to take him and Real to European glory!

Sane: Man City close to Champions League triumph

The 22-year-old expects his side to face bigger challenges than last season but has set the European crown as the main target for 2018-19

Akpom completes PAOK switch from Arsenal

The 22-year-old attacker has left his boyhood club for a new adventure in Greece

Bale return to Spurs not realistic - Pochettino

Reports that the Welsh winger could be set for a move back to London continue to circulate, but the Spurs manager says it will not be happening

Klopp: Karius CL nightmare didn't cause Alisson move

The Liverpool boss insisted his team would've gone after the Brazilian regardless of the result in Kiev

'Ruthless and brutal!' - Klopp slams 'wrestler' Ramos

The Egypt international was forced off during the first half of last season's Champions League final with an injury caused by Madrid's captain

Roma president hit with UEFA ban for referee criticisms

The eccentric American chief's strong comments in the wake of his side's loss to Liverpool have earned him a suspension

How Liverpool will line up with Alisson, Fabinho & Keita

The Reds have confirmed the signings of the midfielders and the goalkeeper but where will they fit into Klopp's plans?

Bale was 'frustrated' before Champions League heroics

The Welshman claims he has resisted the temptation to regularly re-watch his bicycle kick stunner, which came after a pre-match blow