Azpilicueta one of world’s best – Conte

Cesar Azpilicueta is one of the best central defenders in the world, according to Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte.

Chelsea put six past Dino Ndlovu’s Qarabag

Chelsea were in an emphatic mood as they secured a 6-0 win in their group stage Champions League encounter against Qarabag on Tuesday night at Stamford Bridge.

United cruise past Basel in UCL bow

Romelu Lukaku marked his Champions League bow with a goal as Manchester United cruised past Basel 3-0 on their return to the competition.

United now have no weaknesses – Basel coach Wicky

Manchester United have no obvious weaknesses after a strong transfer window, according to Basel coach Raphael Wicky.

UCL glory is within Atletico’s sights – Simeone

Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone is adamant they are on track to win the Champions League “sooner or later”.

Allegri wants ‘aggressive’ Juve ahead of Barca battle

Massimiliano Allegri believes Juventus must be positive at Camp Nou when they begin their Champions League campaign against familiar foes Barcelona.

Mourinho ‘more than confident’ in Lindelof

Jose Mourinho insists he has no concerns about starting Victor Lindelof in Manchester United’s Champions League clash with Basel on Tuesday.

City need ‘a bit of luck’ to challenge in UCL – Silva

Bernardo Silva acknowledges Manchester City will need a slice of luck if they are to compete for the Champions League title this season.

Coutinho could return against Sevilla, Klopp confirms

Philippe Coutinho could make a timely return to Liverpool’s match-day squad for their midweek Champions League clash with Sevilla, Jurgen Klopp has confirmed.

Hazard would choose UCL above any other trophy

Belgium international Eden Hazard would choose to win the Champions League over any other trophy with Chelsea this season.