Mbappe: ‘We deserve this situation’
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe admitted his team were not consistent enough for a top eight spot as his side slipped into the Champions League play-off round on Wednesday.
How Premier League sides are ruling Europe
Premier League clubs have flexed their muscle on and off the field in Europe, with five English sides finishing in the top eight of the Champions League group phase.
AFCON final chaos sees Senegal coach, players banned
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has been banned for five Confederation of African Football (CAF) matches after a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Morocco this month, it was announced on Wednesday.
Luis Enrique shrugs off PSG group stage setback
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique insisted Wednesday that a “catastrophic” run of Champions League matches against some of Europe’s best sides had set his team up perfectly for the play-off round as he shrugged off suggestions not qualifying directly for the last 16 was a failure.
Chelsea and Sterling part ways after troubled spell
Raheem Sterling left Chelsea by mutual consent on Wednesday as the former England forward finally ended his nightmare spell at Stamford Bridge.
Tielemans injury blow dents Aston Villa title bid
Aston Villa’s Premier League title bid has suffered a major blow after Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemans was ruled out for up to 10 weeks with an ankle injury.
Liverpool, City and Barca into Champions League last 16
Liverpool, Manchester City and Barcelona booked last-16 places in the Champions League on Wednesday, as holders Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid missed out on the top eight.
Arsenal seek flawless Champions League finish against Kairat
Arsenal bring their perfect Champions League league-phase record to the Emirates on Wednesday night as they host Kairat on the final matchday.
Champions League survival at stake as Napoli host Chelsea
Napoli host Chelsea at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Wednesday night with contrasting Champions League objectives at stake.
Qualification pressure peaks on Champions League final night
The final matchday of the revamped UEFA Champions League league phase arrives on Wednesday night with qualification scenarios still finely balanced across the table.