Champions League News - Latest Updates & Headlines
FC Barcelona's fullback Balde suffers distal injury to left hamstring
Barcelona, April 13: FC Barcelona have confirmed that full back Alejandro Balde has suffered a distal injury to his left hamstring, with no timeline given on his return.
Real Madrid need to get back the 'good feeling' before Arsenal clash, says Ancelotti
Madrid, April 12: With Real Madrid on the hinges of both their La Liga and UEFA Champions League charge, head coach Carlo Ancelotti wants his side to get back their ‘good feeling’ against Alaves on Sunday. Madrid are now four points behind rivals FC Barcelona in La Liga and were handed a shocking 0-3 loss against Arsenal in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the European competition.
Extremely important to Bayern side, love to watch him: Former striker Klinsmann praises Kane
New Delhi, April 12: Amid Harry Kane facing immense scrutiny, former Tottenham striker Jurgen Klinsmann highlighted the importance of the English striker to Bayern Munich, who currently sit in pole position of reclaiming the Bundesliga title and hanging barely in their quest of UEFA Champions League title.
Pep Guardiola expects race for UCL spots to go down to the wire
Manchester, April 11: Pep Guardiola is pleased that the Premier League will be afforded five Champions League places next season and expects the fight to qualify will go right down to the wire.
Arsenal's full focus is on Brentford after 'special night' vs Real Madrid, says Arteta
London, April 11: Arsenal's 3-0 win over Real Madrid was one of the most 'special nights' for the club in the past decade. With the tie not over yet, the second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium slated for next week, Gunners head coach Mikel Arteta claimed the side's full focus is on the home game against Brentford on Saturday in the Premier League.
Hansi Flick loves life in Barcelona but refuses to commit long-term future
Barcelona, April 11: Hansi Flick, the head coach of Spanish giants FC Barcelona, is loving his life in Catalonia and has claimed he is enjoying working at the club, but stated he is not the type of coach who signs long-term deals.
Declan Rice named UCL Player of the Week for stunning free-kicks vs Real Madrid
London, April 11: Declan Rice has been named the UEFA Champions League Player of the Week following his two stunning free-kicks against Real Madrid on Wednesday (IST).
Eddie Howe will be fit for the weekend, says assistant coach Tindall
Newcastle, April 11: Assistant manager Jason Tindall believes Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe should be available for Sunday's Premier League fixture against Manchester United despite the Magpies boss suffering an illness this week.
PSG showed 'personality & character' in comeback win over Villa in QF first leg, says Enrique
Paris, April 10: Paris Saint-Germain's coach Luis Enrique said his team showed "personality and character" in the convincing 3-1 win over Aston Villa in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals at the Parc des Princes.
Barca trounce Dortmund in Champions League QF first leg
Madrid, April 10: FC Barcelona hit top gear and all but ensured its place in the Champions League semifinal with a 4-0 win at home to Borussia Dortmund in their quarterfinal first-leg tie.
Champions League: 'We'll try any way we can, but chances are slim', admits Ancelotti after Madrid's loss to Arsenal
London, April 9: Coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted Real Madrid's chances of reaching the Champions League semifinals are low after a stunning 3-0 loss against Arsenal in the quarterfinal first leg, but stated that his side will try to pull it off in any way they can as "stranger things have happened at the Bernabeu".
Champions League: Rice free-kicks inspire Arsenal to QF first leg win over Madrid
London, April 9: Two sensational Declan Rice free-kicks and a fine Mikel Merino finish saw Arsenal demolish Real Madrid 3-0 in the Champions League quarter-final first leg.
Inter stun Bayern in Champions League quarterfinal first leg
Berlin, April 9: Bayern Munich suffered its first Champions League home defeat in 22 matches, falling 2-1 to Inter Milan in the first leg of their quarterfinal at the Allianz Aren
Barca are putting in a great season but we don't feel unbeatable, says Gavi ahead of Dortmund clash
Barcelona, April 8: With the long term knee injury now behind him, Barcelona star Gavi is getting back to his best and is relishing the opportunity to play in his UEFA Champions League quarterfinal against Borussia Dortmund.
Flick looking forward to Kovac reunion in Barcelona vs Dortmund UCL QF clash
Barcelona, April 8: FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick is looking forward to reuniting with Borussia Dortmund's Niko Kovac as the two sides will clash at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on Thursday (IST) in the first leg of the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League.
Premier League: Murphy's quickfire double guides Newcastle to fifth
Leicester, April 8: Newcastle United boosted their hopes of UEFA Champions League qualification and pushed Leicester City closer to relegation with a crushing 3-0 win at King Power Stadium.
Injury-hit Bayern won't change goals for the season, says Kompany ahead of UCL QF vs Inter Milan
Munich, April 7: FC Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany remained adamant that his side will not be changing their goals for the season given the surge of injuries the Bavarian giants have suffered in the past few weeks.
Saka rallies fans ahead of UCL QF vs Madrid, says 'Let's make it Emirates' greatest night'
London, April 7: Ahead of what Bukayo Saka describes as the biggest game of his club career, the Arsenal winger believes the fans will create 'the most beautiful night the Emirates has ever witnessed' against Real Madrid in the first leg of the UCL quarter-finals.
Arsenal are ready to win and beat Real Madrid: Arteta ahead of UCL QF first leg
London, April 7: Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta believes his side is ready to win and beat Real Madrid in what is set up to be the biggest game the side have played in years at the Emirates Stadium in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals.
Kalinga Super Cup 2025 fixtures announced
New Delhi, April 7: The fixtures for the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 are announced. The tournament, which will be played in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, from April 20 to May 3, will see the participation of 16 clubs (13 from the Indian Super League and three from the I-League) in a single-elimination knock-out format. All matches will take place at the Kalinga Stadium.
Road to UEFA Champions League semi-finals begins as top eight teams in Europe clash
New Delhi, April 7: The UEFA Champions League is entering its final stages, with the quarter-finals set to begin on Wednesday, with more drama and action on the cards in what has been an extraordinary tournament so far, full of surprises and excitement.
UEFA Champions League: Road to Munich heats up with fiery QF fixtures
New Delhi, April 7: As the UEFA Champions League is entering its final stages with the quarterfinals set to begin on Wednesday, more drama will unfold in what has been an extraordinary tournament so far, full of surprises and excitement.
Manchester United can still qualify for Champions League, asserts ex-defender Phil Jones
Chennai, April 6: Manchester United's season has been a rollercoaster since the arrival of manager Ruben Amorim as they still lie outside the top 10 in the Premier League table but club icon & former England international Phil Jones believes that they still have a chance of success and can qualify for UEFA Champions League.
Manchester United can still qualify for Champions League, asserts club icon Phil Jones
Chennai, April 6: Manchester United's season has been a rollercoaster since the arrival of manager Ruben Amorim as they still lie outside the top 10 in the Premier League table but club icon & former England international Phil Jones believes that they still have a chance of success and can qualify for UEFA Champions League.
Football: Jurgen Klopp's influence at RB Leipzig grows amid coaching uncertainty
Berlin: , April 3 (IANS) If there was any doubt about Jurgen Klopp's influence on RB Leipzig as Red Bull's Global Head of Soccer, his actions during the German Cup semifinal against Stuttgart put it to rest.
Arsenal's Gabriel ruled out of season, set to undergo hamstring surgery
London, April 3: Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has been ruled out for the season owing to a hamstring injury that requires surgery, the club announced on Thursday. The 27-year-old Brazilian sustained the injury during Arsenal's 2-1 win over Fulham on Wednesday and was substituted immediately.
Bundesliga 2024-25: We've to go full throttle against Augsburg, says Bayern coach Vincent Kompany
Munich, April 3: Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich are determined to push forward with full intensity and adapt creatively as they navigate the final stretch of the season amid defensive injuries, coach Vincent Kompany stated ahead of Saturday's clash against Augsburg.
Football: Mixed news for Arsenal one week away from Real Madrid clash
London, April 2: There was good and bad news for Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta just a week away from his side's UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first leg at home to Real Madrid. The good news was the return of England winger Bukayo Saka after suffering a hamstring injury in December last year.
'Sancho needs to give his best until the end', says Chelsea boss Maresca
London, April 2: Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has admitted that on-loan midfielder Jadon Sancho needs to perform better, with the club battling for UEFA Champions League qualification.
Newcastle United have 10 games to make this season a memorable one, says head coach Howe
Newcastle, April 1: With the Carabao Cup in the bag, Newcastle United turn their attention towards the remaining 10 games in the league as they hope to make a dash into the top four of the table with Champions League qualification on stake. The Toons are currently sixth in the Premier League table but sit only three points behind fourth-placed Chelsea.
Bukayo Saka is ready to go, could start vs Fulham, confirms Arteta
London, March 31: Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Bukayo Saka is fit and available again for Wednesday's game against Fulham.
Bundesliga: Mainz's Henriksen in footsteps of Klopp and Tuchel
Berlin, March 29 : German football club Mainz 05's history is rich with coaches who have captured significant attention. Given the legacy of former managers Jurgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel, Bo Henriksen's recent recognition as Denmark's "2024 Coach of the Year" ahead of Sunday's Bundesliga clash in Dortmund feels like a natural progression for the club.
Mexican side Club Leon kicked out of FIFA Club World Cup 2025
New Delhi, March 21: Mexican side Club Leon have been kicked out of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. The decision was made by the FIFA appeal committee due to multi-club ownership rules with a replacement to be announced soon
'First thing is for Barca to win titles, and everything else will follow': Lamine Yamal on hopes of winning Ballon d'Or
Madrid, March 19: FC Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal doesn't hide his ambition to win the coveted Balon d'Or award for the best player in the world, but says his first ambition is to help his club win titles.
AFC Champions League: Ronaldo's Al Nassr drawn to face Yokohama in QF, Al Hilal to meet Gwangju FC
Kuala Lumpur, March 17: Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr will face second-seed Japanese club Yokohama F. Marinos in the quarter-final as the draw for the AFC Champions League Elite took place at the AFC House here on Monday.
La Liga prez Javier Tebas fires back at Carlo Ancelotti's 72-hour warning
Madrid, March 16: After Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti issued a warning towards La Liga claiming his side will not take the pitch if they are made to play two games in a period of less than 72 hours, La Liga president Javier Tebas pointed out that Los Blancos will be playing in a period shorter than 72 hours in the coming weeks due to their own demands.
Carabao Cup final puts race for Europe in front line in Premier League
London, March 14: This weekend's Carabao Cup final between Liverpool and Newcastle United means there are just eight games to be played in the Premier League before the first title of the season is decided in England.
Dortmund eyeing Champions League glory amid Bundesliga struggles
Berlin, March 14: Borussia Dortmund players and coaches quickly shifted their focus to the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals, looking ahead as a way to escape the uncertainties of their domestic campaign.
Champions League drama likely to affect La Liga with big games this weekend
Madrid (Spain), March 13: The impact of this week's Champions League matches on the outcome of La Liga's title race will unfold in the coming days as FC Barcelona travel to a heartbroken and fatigued Atletico Madrid, while Real Madrid face a challenging away game against Villarreal, who is vying for a spot in next season's Champions League.
Champions League: PSG stun Liverpool on penalties to reach QF; Barcelona, Bayern & Inter also prevail
Liverpool, March 12: Paris won 1-0 at Anfield before more Gianluigi Donnarumma shoot-out heroics helped them to overcome Liverpool on penalties and reach the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals.