Champions League Articles & Guides
In-depth guides, statistics, and history about the UEFA Champions League — everything you need to know about the competition.
Como 4-1 Manchester United: Nico Paz Double Sinks United
Como beat Manchester United 4-1 on Matchday 3 of the 2026/27 Champions League, with Nico Paz scoring twice and Anastasios Douvikas adding another.
Real Madrid 4-1 RB Leipzig: Mbappé Scores and Assists as Madrid Win a Third Straight
Real Madrid beat RB Leipzig 4-1 on Matchday 3 of the 2026/27 Champions League, with Kylian Mbappé scoring once and providing an assist.
Bayern Munich 2-2 Arsenal: Rice Rescues a Point in Munich
Bayern Munich and Arsenal drew 2-2 on Matchday 3 of the 2026/27 Champions League, with Declan Rice equalising in the 82nd minute after Harry Kane put Bayern ahead from the spot.
Napoli 4-3 Bodø/Glimt: McTominay Double and a Late Own Goal Decide a Thriller
Napoli beat Bodø/Glimt 4-3 on Matchday 3 of the 2026/27 Champions League, with Scott McTominay scoring twice and Bodø scoring a stoppage-time consolation.
Manchester City 5-1 AEK Athens: Foden Hat-Trick Powers Easy Win
Phil Foden scored a hat-trick as Manchester City beat AEK Athens 5-1 on Matchday 3 of the 2026/27 Champions League.
Liverpool 4-3 Villarreal: Mac Allister Double Fuels a Comeback From 2-0 Down
Liverpool came from two goals down to beat Villarreal 4-3 on Matchday 3 of the 2026/27 Champions League, with Alexis Mac Allister scoring twice.
PSG 4-2 Barcelona: Doué, Hernández, Vitinha and Fabián Ruiz Sink Barça
Paris Saint-Germain beat Barcelona 4-2 on Matchday 3 of the 2026/27 Champions League. Désiré Doué opened the scoring and PSG struck three times in 14 minutes to pull away.
Como vs Manchester United Preview: Two Clubs Looking to Bounce Back
Como host Manchester United on Matchday 3 of the 2026/27 Champions League league phase. Form, what is at stake and a free match quiz before kick-off.
Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig Preview: Madrid Chase a Third Straight Win
Real Madrid face RB Leipzig on Matchday 3 of the 2026/27 Champions League league phase. Form, what is at stake and a free match quiz before kick-off.
Bayern Munich vs Arsenal Preview: Two Unbeaten Sides Meet at the Allianz Arena
Bayern Munich host Arsenal on Matchday 3 of the 2026/27 Champions League league phase. Form, what is at stake and a free match quiz before kick-off.
Slovan Bratislava 0-3 Stuttgart: Undav and Demirović Give Stuttgart a Comfortable Away Win
Deniz Undav opened the scoring, an own goal doubled it, and Ermedin Demirović completed the rout as VfB Stuttgart beat Slovan Bratislava 3-0 at the Tehelné pole.
Shakhtar Donetsk 3-1 AEK Athens: Tobias and Mendoza Turn It Around Late at Stamford Bridge
Vinícius Tobias and Gleiker Mendoza scored late as Shakhtar Donetsk came from behind to beat AEK Athens 3-1 at Stamford Bridge, their adopted home ground.
Real Betis 3-2 Porto: Cucho Hernández and Isco's Penalty Complete a Seven-Goal Comeback
Cucho Hernández and an Isco penalty completed a comeback as Real Betis beat Porto 3-2 at the Estadio de la Cartuja in a five-goal second half.
Feyenoord 3-2 Como: Douvikas's Stoppage-Time Strike Not Enough in a Five-Goal Thriller
Anastasios Douvikas scored in stoppage time but it wasn't enough, as Feyenoord held on to beat Como 3-2 at De Kuip in a five-goal thriller.
Villarreal 3-1 Napoli: Mikautadze and Mourino Turn It Around in Three Minutes
Georges Mikautadze and Sergi Mourino scored either side of a three-minute spell to turn the game around, and Tajon Oluwaseyi sealed it late as Villarreal beat Kevin De Bruyne's Napoli 3-1.
Atlético Madrid 2-0 Manchester United: Barrios' First-Minute Goal and a Yoro Red Card Sink United
Pablo Barrios scored inside the first minute and Ademola Lookman added a late second as Atlético Madrid beat a 10-man Manchester United 2-0 at the Metropolitano.
RB Leipzig 1-0 PSV: Perišić's Missed Penalty Haunts PSV as Gruda Wins It Late
Ivan Perišić missed a 19th-minute penalty for PSV Eindhoven, and RB Leipzig made them pay through a late Bryan Gruda strike to win 1-0 at the Red Bull Arena.
Sabah FA 2-0 Slavia Praha: Parris and Mickels Give Azerbaijan's Debutants a Famous First Win
Kaheem Parris and Jace Mickels scored as Sabah FA beat Slavia Praha 2-0 in Baku, the first league-phase win in the Azerbaijani club's history after a heavy Matchday 1 defeat.
Lens 0-2 Sporting CP: Luis Suárez and Doumbia Punish a Toothless Lens
Luis Suárez and Ivan Doumbia scored either side of a quiet hour as Sporting CP beat Lens 2-0 at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis to bounce back from their Matchday 1 defeat.
Inter 3-4 Club Brugge: Tresoldi Hat-Trick Stuns Inter Despite Lautaro Brace
Nicolò Tresoldi scored a hat-trick as Club Brugge pulled off one of the biggest results in their history, beating Inter 4-3 at San Siro despite a Lautaro Martínez brace for the hosts.
Aston Villa 6-0 Fenerbahçe: Jackson and Barkley Braces Seal Record European Win
Nicolas Jackson and Ross Barkley both scored twice as Aston Villa thrashed Fenerbahçe 6-0 at Villa Park — the biggest European win in the club's history.
LASK 3-6 Liverpool: Barcola Scores His First Champions League Hat-Trick
Bradley Barcola scored his first Champions League hat-trick as Liverpool beat LASK Linz 6-3 in a nine-goal thriller in Austria, with Ronald Araújo, Jeremie Frimpong and Lewis Koumas also on the scoresheet.
Galatasaray 1-4 Barcelona: Yamal Sets Up Two as Flick's Side Rout a Hostile Rams Park
Lamine Yamal set up two goals as Barcelona came from behind to beat Galatasaray 4-1 at a famously hostile Rams Park, their ninth goal in two Champions League games this season.
Arsenal 3-0 Lille: Timber, Eze and Saka Score in Seven Electric Minutes
Jurrien Timber, Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka all scored inside a seven-minute second-half spell as Arsenal beat Lille 3-0 at the Emirates to keep their perfect Champions League start going.
Bodø/Glimt 1-0 Borussia Dortmund: Sjøvold's Second-Half Strike Stuns the Germans in the Arctic Circle
Fredrik Sjøvold's 52nd-minute goal was enough for Bodø/Glimt to beat Borussia Dortmund 1-0 at a packed Aspmyra Stadion, inflicting a second defeat of the league phase on the German side.
Viking 3-3 Bayern Munich: Norwegian Side Fights Back From 2-0 Down to Stun the German Giants
Viking twice came from behind to draw 3-3 with Bayern Munich in Stavanger, with Herman Haugen's 90th-minute equalizer completing a stunning result after Harry Kane's penalty and header had put Bayern in front.
Roma 3-4 Real Madrid: Rüdiger Stoppage-Time Winner Saves Mourinho on His Return to the Stadio Olimpico
Real Madrid scored three goals in a wild seven-minute spell — through Carlos Espí, Endrick and Antonio Rüdiger — to come from 3-1 down and beat Roma 4-3, handing José Mourinho a dramatic win on his emotional return to his former club.
Manchester City 2-4 PSG: Doué, Dembélé and Vitinha Punish Guardiola Before Haaland Fightback Falls Short
Désiré Doué, Ousmane Dembélé and Vitinha scored inside the first 35 minutes as PSG raced into a 3-0 lead at the Etihad, and although Erling Haaland pulled two goals back in the second half, City fell to their first defeat of the season.
Champions League Matchday 2 Preview: Full Schedule, October 13-14
All 18 Matchday 2 fixtures, October 13-14 — headlined by Mourinho's return to Roma with Real Madrid, Manchester City hosting PSG, and Galatasaray welcoming Barcelona to a packed Rams Park.
Man City's First Champions League Game Since the Guilty Verdict — Hosting PSG
Manchester City host reigning champions PSG on Matchday 2 in their first Champions League match since an independent commission found the club guilty on 114 of 115 financial-breach charges on September 29 — with an appeal already filed.
Mourinho Returns to Roma — Now in the Real Madrid Dugout
José Mourinho makes his first competitive return to Stadio Olimpico since leaving Roma in January 2024 when Real Madrid visit on Matchday 2 — this time in the away dugout, facing the club where he won a Europa Conference League title and reached a Europa League final.
Haaland Set to Smash Van Nistelrooy's Champions League Record vs PSG
Erling Haaland has 59 goals in his first 59 Champions League appearances — already well past Ruud van Nistelrooy's long-standing record of 48 in a player's first 60 games, which he'll complete when Manchester City host PSG on Matchday 2.
Mbappé Ties Raúl, Enters Champions League's All-Time Top Five Scorers
Kylian Mbappé's opening goal in Real Madrid's 2-1 win over Inter Milan on Matchday 1 was his 71st in the Champions League, drawing him level with club legend Raúl — in 43 fewer appearances.
Mourinho Breaks Silence on the Vinícius-Prestianni Racism Row at Real Madrid
José Mourinho spoke publicly for the first time about February's racism controversy between Vinícius Júnior and Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni, saying he was "massacred by public opinion" — an awkward subject now that he manages the very player at the center of it.
Allegri Takes Over at Napoli, Replacing Title-Winning Conte
Massimiliano Allegri signed a three-year deal to become Napoli's new head coach in July 2026, replacing Antonio Conte — who departed by mutual consent after winning Serie A and the Italian Super Cup in his two seasons in charge.
Liverpool Sign Barcola From Reigning Champions PSG for £106m
Liverpool completed a £106m deal (up to £123m with add-ons) for France winger Bradley Barcola from reigning European champions PSG on August 31 — a statement signing days before their own Champions League campaign kicked off.
Guendouzi Banned Two Matches After Playoff Brawl at Lyon — Will Miss Fenerbahçe's Aston Villa Trip
UEFA banned Fenerbahçe's Mattéo Guendouzi for two Champions League matches after a mass brawl and provocations following the club's playoff win at his boyhood rival Lyon — a ban that has already cost him the Roma draw and now rules him out of the Matchday 2 trip to Aston Villa.
Ballon d'Or 2026 Shortlist: PSG's 10 Nominees, and Messi's Surprise Return
France Football's full 30-man Ballon d'Or 2026 shortlist is out — reigning champions PSG place 10 players on it, Lionel Messi is nominated for the first time since 2023, and Harry Kane's 73-goal season has him among the favorites.
Slavia Prague 2-3 Lens: Two Stoppage-Time Goals Complete a Wild Comeback
Lens scored twice in stoppage time — through Florian Thauvin and Ruben Aguilar — to beat Slavia Prague 3-2 on Matchday 1, snatching victory after Danijel Sturm's brace had put the Czech side ahead in the 88th minute.
Ermedin Demirović's 12-Minute Hat-Trick Sinks Viking 3-1
Ermedin Demirović scored three times in 12 first-half minutes as VfB Stuttgart beat Champions League debutants Viking 3-1 on Matchday 1, sandwiching a Zeljko Tripic equalizer for the Norwegian side.
AEK Athens 1-0 LASK: Razvan Marin Goal Marks a Greek Return to Europe's Top Table
AEK Athens beat LASK 1-0 on Matchday 1 thanks to a 21st-minute Razvan Marin goal, ending a long absence from Europe's top-tier competition while LASK's historic league-phase debut ended in defeat.
Lille 2-3 Real Betis: Betis Mark Their Champions League Debut With a Comeback Win
Real Betis won 3-2 away at Lille on Matchday 1 — their first-ever Champions League match, capping a return to Europe's top table nearly a century after the club's shock 1935 La Liga title.
PSV Eindhoven 1-1 Shakhtar Donetsk: A Draw for a Club Still Playing 'Home' Games Away From Home
PSV and Shakhtar Donetsk shared the points 1-1 at the Philips Stadion — a routine Matchday 1 result for a Ukrainian club that hasn't played a home match in Donetsk since the 2022 Russian invasion.
Sporting CP 3-1 Galatasaray: Two Former European Trophy-Winners Meet on Matchday 1
Sporting CP beat Galatasaray 3-1 in Lisbon on Matchday 1 — a meeting between the club that produced Cristiano Ronaldo and the first Turkish side to ever win a European title.
Fenerbahçe 1-1 Roma: A Draw Between Two Clubs Still Chasing European Glory
Fenerbahçe and Roma shared the points in a 1-1 draw on Matchday 1 in Istanbul — a meeting of two historic clubs whose trophy cabinets are packed at home but nearly empty in Europe.
Borussia Dortmund 3-2 Villarreal: A Battle of Yellow Kicks Off the Champions League
Borussia Dortmund held off Villarreal 3-2 in a five-goal Matchday 1 opener at Signal Iduna Park — a meeting between two of Europe's most recognizable yellow shirts.
Bayern Munich 5-0 Bodø/Glimt: Olisé Brace Headlines a Rout at the Allianz Arena
Michael Olisé scored twice and Jamal Musiala, Harry Kane and Alphonso Davies also got on the scoresheet as Bayern Munich thrashed Bodø/Glimt 5-0 on Champions League Matchday 1.
Barcelona 5-1 Feyenoord: Raphinha Brace and Two Summer Signings Score in Rout
Raphinha scored twice and summer arrivals Karim Adeyemi and Gabriel Jesus got on the scoresheet, alongside a Lamine Yamal free-kick, as Barcelona thrashed Feyenoord 5-1 to open their Champions League campaign.
Liverpool 2-1 Atlético Madrid: Szoboszlai and Mac Allister Turn It Around at Anfield
Dominik Szoboszlai's equalizer and Alexis Mac Allister's second-half winner gave Liverpool a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Atlético Madrid on Champions League Matchday 1.
Manchester City 2-0 Porto: Haaland Gives Maresca a Winning Champions League Bow
Erling Haaland's second-half header put Manchester City on their way to a 2-0 win away to Porto on Matchday 1 — Enzo Maresca's first Champions League match in charge of the club.
Ballon d'Or 2026: Ceremony Set for October 26 in London
The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony will be held on October 26 at the London Palladium — the award's first time in London and its 70th anniversary — with Mbappé, Yamal, Kane, Vinícius and Dembélé among the confirmed nominees.
Champions League Team of the Week: Matchday 1
UEFA's official Team of the Week for Champions League Matchday 1 — Ferran Torres named Player of the Matchday after his hat-trick, alongside Courtois, Ødegaard, Olisé, Raphinha and more across 11 different clubs.
Champions League Matchday 1: Thursday's Results — Matchday 1 Complete
All the scores from the final night of Champions League Matchday 1: Como won on their historic debut, Manchester United returned with a 4-0 win, Bayern Munich hit five past Bodø/Glimt, and more — wrapping up the 2026/27 league phase's opening round.
Manchester United 4-0 Sabah FA: A Statement League-Phase Return
Manchester United marked their return to the Champions League league phase with a comfortable 4-0 win over Sabah FA at Old Trafford — goals from Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Šeško and Lisandro Martínez.
Como 4-1 RB Leipzig: A Remarkable Champions League Debut
Como marked their first-ever Champions League match with a 4-1 win over RB Leipzig — Martin Baturina, Anastasios Douvikas, Assane Diao and Maximo Perrone all on the scoresheet, with Nico Paz setting up two.
Champions League Matchday 1: Wednesday's Results
All the scores from the second night of the 2026/27 Champions League league phase: PSG thrashed Slovan Bratislava 6-1, Barcelona hit five past Feyenoord, Arsenal upset Napoli, and more.
Napoli 0-1 Arsenal: Ødegaard Strikes Late to Upset the Serie A Champions
Martin Ødegaard scored the only goal in the 75th minute as Arsenal beat Serie A champions Napoli 0-1 at the Stadio Maradona on Champions League Matchday 1 — the first away win of the 2026/27 league phase over a reigning domestic champion.
PSG 6-1 Slovan Bratislava: Ferran Torres Hat-Trick Headlines a Rout
Ferran Torres scored a hat-trick and Ousmane Dembélé added two more as reigning champions PSG thrashed Slovan Bratislava 6-1 at the Parc des Princes — the biggest winning margin of Champions League Matchday 1.
Champions League Matchday 1: Tuesday's Results
All the scores from the opening night of the 2026/27 Champions League league phase: Real Madrid beat Inter, Aston Villa won on their league-phase debut, Manchester City edged Porto, and more.
Aston Villa 3-2 Club Brugge: A Winning Return to the Champions League
Aston Villa marked their first Champions League league-phase appearance with a 3-2 win at Club Brugge — John McGinn scored the opening goal of the entire 2026/27 competition, before Buendía and Jackson put Villa in control.
Real Madrid 2-1 Inter Milan: Mbappé and Valverde Give Mourinho a Winning Start
Kylian Mbappé and Federico Valverde scored as Real Madrid beat Inter Milan 2-1 at the Bernabéu on Matchday 1 of the 2026/27 Champions League, holding off a late fightback led by Carlos Augusto.
Champions League Matchday 1 2026/27: Full Schedule, Kickoff Times and Storylines
Matchday 1 of the 2026/27 Champions League league phase kicks off September 8-10 with Real Madrid vs Inter, Napoli vs Arsenal and Bayern Munich vs Bodø/Glimt. Full schedule, kickoff times, and every storyline to watch.
Champions League 2026/27 Draw: Arsenal Land Real Madrid
Arsenal host Real Madrid and PSG host Barcelona in the standout fixtures of the 2026/27 Champions League league phase draw, completed in Monaco.
Champions League 2026/27 Draw: Pots, Time & No More Groups
Everything to know about the 2026/27 Champions League draw: kickoff time, all four pots with the full 36 clubs, and why there are no more 'groups'.
29 Clubs Are Already In: Every Team Confirmed for the 2026/27 Champions League
Pots 1 and 2 are complete and Pots 3 and 4 are nearly full — here is exactly who has already qualified for the 2026/27 Champions League league phase, with seven places still to be decided by the playoff round.
Champions League Playoff Round: Second-Leg Preview (Aug 25-26)
Seven ties, one night each from the Champions League league phase — Celtic and Bodø/Glimt hold commanding leads, while Fenerbahçe vs Lyon is still wide open heading into the second legs on August 25-26.
Rodri Completes €60m Move to Barcelona After Seven Years at Man City
Ballon d'Or winner Rodri has left Manchester City for Barcelona in a deal worth up to €76.5m, turning down interest from Real Madrid — a major shift in the Champions League landscape ahead of the 2026/27 league phase.
Champions League Playoff Round: All Seven Pairings Are Now Confirmed
The third qualifying round wrapped up on August 11 — Lyon survived a scare against Sparta Prague, Olympiacos and Union Saint-Gilloise both fell, and all seven Champions League playoff ties are now set for August 18-19.
PSG 2-1 Aston Villa: How Paris Won a Second Straight Super Cup
Désiré Doué's 61st-minute winner, overturned for offside before being awarded on review, sealed PSG's 2-1 win over Aston Villa in the 2026 UEFA Super Cup in Salzburg.
Who Is Brian Madjo? The 17-Year-Old Who Stunned PSG
Aston Villa's Brian Madjo became the youngest goalscorer in UEFA Super Cup history with his equalizer against PSG — and his path to Villa Park involved a FIFA eligibility battle decided just days before kickoff.
Haaland to Real Madrid? The Rumor Putting Pressure on Mbappé
Transfer talk linking Erling Haaland to Real Madrid has picked up amid a difficult Champions League stretch for Kylian Mbappé — what's actually being reported, and what it means for Los Blancos' attack.
Champions League 2026/27 Pots: Who Could Real Madrid and Manchester United Face?
Pot 1 and Pot 2 are locked in for the August 27 league phase draw — Real Madrid headline Pot 1, Manchester United return to Pot 2. Here's who the big clubs could be drawn against.
Champions League 2026/27 Playoff Round Draw: The Seven Ties Before the League Phase
UEFA drew the Champions League 2026/27 playoff round on August 3 — Celtic, Fenerbahçe, Lyon, Olympiacos and Union Saint-Gilloise are among the clubs chasing the final seven spots in the league phase.
Star Players Just Grew: 6 New Legends, All Champions League Focused
Star Players trivia expands from 1 quiz to 7 — Cristiano Ronaldo, Mbappé, Benzema, Maldini, Zidane and Haaland join Messi, each with 20 free questions on their Champions League careers.
Ballon d'Or 2026: The Champions League Names Leading the Race
Ousmane Dembélé, Vitinha, Michael Olise and Harry Kane headline the early favorites for the 2026 Ballon d'Or — and Champions League form is doing most of the talking.
UEFA Super Cup 2026: PSG vs Aston Villa in Salzburg
Champions League winners PSG face Europa League winners Aston Villa in the 2026 UEFA Super Cup on August 12 in Salzburg — everything you need to know before kickoff.
The New Managers Reshaping the Champions League for 2026/27
Mourinho returns to Real Madrid, Maresca takes over at Manchester City, and Iraola arrives at Liverpool. We break down the biggest managerial changes ahead of the 2026/27 Champions League.
Champions League 2026/27: How the New League Phase Works
A complete guide to the 2026/27 Champions League format — 36 clubs, a single league phase, draw pots, the round of 16 play-off, and the final date in Madrid.