Alonso's Madrid revitalised for new Champions League mission
Record 15-time kings of Europe Real Madrid open their new Champions League campaign on Tuesday against Marseille hoping they now have the coach and squad to reconquer the throne.
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City to host De Bruyne's Napoli in first Champions League fixture
Manchester City are set for a quick reunion with Kevin De Bruyne as the English side were handed a home fixture with the Belgian's new club Napoli to kick off their Champions League campaign.
Liverpool, City face Madrid in CL
Liverpool and Manchester City will both come up against Real Madrid in this season鈥檚 Champions League while title-holders Paris Saint-Germain were handed a tough list of opponents in Thursday鈥檚 draw, including Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
Key UEFA Champions League fixtures
Fixtures for leading clubs in the league phase of this season's UEFA Champions League, following Thursday's draw:
Liverpool and City face Madrid, PSG get tough draw
Liverpool and Manchester City will both come up against Real Madrid in this season's Champions League while title-holders Paris Saint-Germain were handed a tough list of opponents in Thursday's draw, including Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
Champions League final kick-off time brought forward
The final of this season's Champions League in Budapest will kick off at 6:00pm local time rather than 21:00pm to 鈥榚nhance the matchday experience鈥�, UEFA announced on Thursday.
Holders PSG and rivals await Champions League draw
Paris Saint-Germain's path towards defending their Champions League crown will be laid out on Thursday when the draw for the 36-team league phase of Europe's elite club competition takes place in Monaco.
After conquering Europe, PSG now have sights set on Club World Cup glory
Freshly crowned kings of Europe, Paris Saint-Germain arrived this week in the United States for the Club World Cup and are treating FIFA's lucrative new competition not as a nuisance at the end of an exhausting season but as a serious objective.
CWC a test of Chelsea鈥檚 elite credentials
After securing their return to the Champions League on the final day of the season, Chelsea have an early chance to show they belong back among the elite this summer at the Club World Cup.
After Madrid penalty furore, football's lawmakers rule for retakes
Double-touched penalties, such as the disallowed kick by Julian Alvarez that helped knock Atletico Madrid out of the Champions League, should in future be retaken, international football's rule-making body said on Tuesday.
Dembele, Doue among seven PSG players on Champions League team of the season
Paris Saint-Germain strikers Ousmane Dembele was named Champions League player of the season as UEFA on Sunday picked seven of the title-winning side on the competition's team of the season.
Jubilant PSG parade Champions League trophy in Paris
An estimated 100,000 fans packed the Champs-Elysees on Sunday to cheer the Paris Saint-Germain players and staff as they paraded the Champions League trophy in the French capital.
'We deserve to be here' - Inzaghi calls on Inter to seize chance in Champions League final
Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi believes his side's superb run to the Champions League final can give them the confidence needed to get the better of a much-fancied Paris Saint-Germain team in Saturday's showdown in Munich.
The key battles in the Champions League final
Paris Saint-Germain are the favourites to win their first UEFA Champions League title when the French club take on Inter Milan in Saturday's final. Here AFP Sport looks at the battles which could define the game at the Allianz Arena in Munich:
PSG will handle pressure in Champions League final, says skipper Marquinhos
Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos is confident the French side will cope with the pressure in Saturday's Champions League final against Inter Milan and put years of disappointment in the competition behind them by finally winning the trophy.
PSG, Inter set for Champions League final showdown
Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan lock horns in Saturday's Champions League final with the French side hoping to win European club football's biggest prize for the first time and the Italians eyeing their fourth title.
Inter aim to stop PSG in CL final
Favourites Paris Saint-Germain have their sights fixed on finally winning the Champions League trophy but a rugged and battle-hardened Inter Milan side stand in their way in Saturday鈥檚 final in Munich.
Amorim says Champions League absence could benefit United
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said on Tuesday that missing out on Champions League football could be a blessing in disguise in his attempts to rebuild the fallen giants.
PSG beat Reims to win French Cup ahead of Champions League final
Paris Saint-Germain warmed up for their Champions League final showdown with Inter Milan by winning the French Cup on Saturday as Bradley Barcola scored twice in a comfortable 3-0 win against Reims.
Newcastle win, United hit new low
Newcastle took a huge step towards qualifying for the Champions League with a vital 2-0 victory over top-five rivals Chelsea, while Nottingham Forest were held to a costly 2-2 draw by Leicester on Sunday.
Thrilling PSG home in on elusive Champions League trophy
Paris Saint-Germain's achievement in reaching the Champions League final is vindication for the club's decision to abandon its policy of amassing superstars and instead put faith in a hungry young team led by Luis Enrique.
Defiant Arteta says Arsenal were best team in Champions League
Mikel Arteta defiantly insisted Arsenal were the best team in the Champions League this season despite their semi-final exit against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.
PSG are deserving finalists: Enrique
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique insisted his team deserved their place in the Champions League final and were determined to go on and lift the trophy after winning their last-four tie against Arsenal on Wednesday.
PSG finish off Arsenal to reach Champions League final
Paris Saint-Germain clinched a place in the Champions League final as goals by Fabian Ruiz and Achraf Hakimi gave them a 2-1 win over Arsenal in the second leg of their last-four tie on Wednesday, securing a 3-1 aggregate triumph.
Young Barca earn respect but crave trophies after Inter heartbreak
Hansi Flick's brilliant young Barcelona side won hearts in this season's Champions League and re-established themselves at Europe's top table, but fell agonisingly short of reaching the Munich final after one of the competition's greatest semi-finals.
Inter seek CL final redemption after winning Barca epic
Inter Milan are one victory away from Champions League redemption after Tuesday's chaotic, mesmerising win over Barcelona which propelled the Italians into their second final in three seasons.
Frattesi shoots Inter into Champions League final after Barcelona epic
Davide Frattesi fired Inter Milan into the Champions League final on Tuesday with an extra-time winner which gave the Italians a stunning 4-3 triumph over Barcelona, 7-6 on aggregate.
Dembele fit to face Arsenal in Champions League semi
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele, who suffered a hamstring injury last week, has been passed fit to play in their Champions League semi-final second leg against Arsenal, coach Luis Enrique said on Tuesday.
Donnarumma stands tall on PSG's Champions League run
Ousmane Dembele and his fellow attacking players may have stolen most of the limelight on Paris Saint-Germain's run in this season's Champions League, but the form of goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has been just as important in taking the French giants to the brink of the final.
Martinez rushing to be ready for Barca showdown: Inzaghi
Simone Inzaghi said on Monday that Lautaro Martinez is in a race against time to be fit to play in Inter Milan's Champions League showdown with Barcelona at the San Siro.