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.

Ronaldo beats Messi, Buffon to Uefa Best Player in Europe award

Portuguese and Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Uefa Best Player in Europe award for the third time in four years.

Spurs draw Madrid, Dortmund in UCL group stages

Real Madrid will face Borussia Dortmund in the group stages as they attempt to win a third successive Champions League, while Neymar and big-spending Paris Saint-Germain have been paired with Bayern Munich.

Champions League pots confirmed

The Uefa Champions League group stage draw is set to take centre stage at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco on Thursday.

Highlights: Liverpool storm into UCL group stages

Liverpool stormed into the group stages of the Champions League, as an irresistible first-half display against Hoffenheim at Anfield secured a 4-2 win and a 6-3 aggregate success.