Howe eager to test himself against Mourinho’s Benfica
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is eager to go up against a football great when his side play Jose Mourinho’s Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Dembele set for PSG return after six weeks out
2025 Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele is set to make his return from injury for PSG against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League.
Dier set to miss Spurs reunion after hamstring injury
Monaco defender Eric Dier, who injured his right hamstring during training on Thursday, is likely to miss next week’s reunion with former club Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League, according to sources close to the club.
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PSG stun Barcelona, Man City held by Monaco
Title-holders Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to beat Barcelona 2-1 with a last-minute goal in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Manchester City had to settle for a draw in Monaco despite Erling Haaland’s double.
Osimhen strike sinks Liverpool, Chelsea edge Mourinho’s Benfica
A Victor Osimhen penalty gave Galatasaray victory over Liverpool in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Chelsea edged out Jose Mourinho’s Benfica and Kylian Mbappe hit a hat-trick for Real Madrid in Kazakhstan.
Mbappe hat-trick inspires Real Madrid’s crushing Kairat win
Kylian Mbappe struck a hat-trick as record 15-time Champions League winners Real Madrid romped to a 5-0 league phase win over Kairat in Kazakhstan on Tuesday.
PSG boss Enrique compares Pedri to Harry Potter
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique compared Barcelona midfielder Pedri Gonzalez to fictional wizard Harry Potter and said he hopes the Spaniard doesn’t “bring his wand” to Wednesday’s Champions League clash.
Yamal ready to make statement after Ballon d’Or miss
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal almost became the youngest ever Ballon d’Or winner last week at 18, and Wednesday’s Champions League clash against PSG offers the ideal opportunity to begin stating his case for next year.
Dembele joins PSG injury list ahead of Barca clash
PSG face their biggest test of the season so far when the Champions League title-holders visit Barcelona this week, but Luis Enrique’s side come into the game in the midst of an injury crisis affecting several of their biggest stars.