Man City bid to seal qualification – 5 Champions League talking points

The Champions League group stage continues this week with holders Liverpool, Manchester City, Tottenham and Chelsea all in action.

Hazard: I’ve come to Real to win the UCL

Belgium international Eden Hazard claims winning the Champions League is his priority as a Real Madrid player.

Lampard believes Ajax performance is the ‘blueprint’ for Chelsea

Frank Lampard felt his Chelsea ‘babies’ came of age in the Champions League after their stunning 1-0 win at Ajax Amsterdam.

Liverpool furious over ‘highly offensive and inappropriate’ banner in Genk

Liverpool have condemned an ‘offensive and inappropriate’ banner which was hung in the away end before the Champions League match in Genk.

Klopp happy for Oxlade-Chamberlain but feels Liverpool could do better

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was reserved in his praise for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain after the midfielder marked his return to the Champions League after an 18-month absence with two goals.

De Jong relieved after ‘lucky’ win for Barca

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie De Jong said his side were ‘lucky’ to come away with all three points after a 2-1 win at Slavia Prague.

Oxlade-Chamberlain inspired to return by Liverpool’s UCL triumph

Midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain admits watching Liverpool win the Champions League in June provided the inspiration he needed fight his way back into the competition.

Lampard urges Chelsea to build on brilliant Ajax display

Frank Lampard has told his Chelsea youngsters they have set the standard for the rest of the season after their stunning 1-0 win at Ajax.

Messi guides Barcelona to tight win over Slavia Praha

Lionel Messi set a new Champions League record as Barcelona laboured to a fortunate 2-1 victory over Slavia Prague in Group F.

Oxlade-Chamberlain marks UCL return with Liverpool brace at Genk

Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain announced his return to the Champions League after an 18-month absence with two goals in a 4-1 win in Genk.