Barkley is our penalty-taker, insists Chelsea boss Lampard
Frank Lampard confirmed Ross Barkley was Chelsea’s designated penalty-taker despite the on-field argument that preceded his crucial miss against Valencia.
Valverde lauds Ter Stegen after goalkeeper helps Barcelona grab draw
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde has admitted his side were indebted to the heroics of goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen after ‘suffering’ in the goalless Champions League opener at Borussia Dortmund.
Klopp: Penalty call was game changer for Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp has questioned the awarding of a penalty to Napoli which he felt proved decisive as Liverpool started the defence of their Champions League crown on a bum note.
Tuchel, Zidane anticipate tight battle in Champions League
Head coach Thomas Tuchel feels Paris Saint-Germain can use their opening Champions League fixture against Real Madrid to deliver a big team performance.
Reus misses penalty in goalless draw with Barcelona
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen’s double save from a Marco Reus penalty helped earn a 0-0 draw in their Champions League opener at Borussia Dortmund.
Neymar ban reduced by CAS
Neymar has had his three-match Champions League ban for insulting match officials reduced to two games by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
The best- and worst-case European group draws for every British club this week
The Premier League dominated Europe last season, with four of its clubs making up the finals of the Europa League and Champions League.
Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties to lift Super Cup
Backup goalkeeper Adrian was the shootout hero as Liverpool once again tasted continental glory in Istanbul by overcoming Frank Lampard’s Chelsea in the Super Cup.
Chelsea desperately want to win Super Cup, says Lampard
Frank Lampard has challenged Chelsea to ‘give it everything’ in their Super Cup final showdown with Liverpool.
Salah inspired by pain of Kiev in UCL win
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah used a photograph of his tearful Champions League final of 12 months ago to inspire him to return and win the European Cup for the first time.