UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

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Fermin Lopez confident as Barcelona brace for 'physical' Newcastle battle

FC Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez has said the squad were in "good spirits" after their important La Liga victory and warned they must be ready for a demanding physical test against Newcastle United in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday.

09 Mar 2026

Guardiola reckons Champions League format needs tweak after Man City draw Real Madrid

Pep Guardiola has questioned aspects of the revamped UEFA Champions League format after Manchester City were once again drawn against Real Madrid.

28 Feb 2026

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UEFA Champions League Last 16 draw: Newcastle host Barcelona, Man City visit Real Madrid

The UEFA Champions League round of 16 draw produced heavyweight clashes and high-stakes drama, with six Premier League clubs handed demanding tests on the road to Budapest.

27 Feb 2026

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Atalanta stun Borussia Dortmund to progress to Champions League last 16

Atalanta produced a stunning performance to beat Borussia Dortmund 4-1 in their Champions League play-off second leg to overturn a two-nil first-leg deficit and progress in the competition with a 4-3 aggregate win.

26 Feb 2026

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Aurelien Tchouameni hails anti-racism stand as Real Madrid defeat Benfica

Aurelien Tchouameni has described Real Madrid's progression to the UEFA Champions League last 16 as a victory for "everyone who is against racism" after a tense 2-1 win over S.L. Benfica at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday night.

26 Feb 2026