Champions League
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Champions LeagueRaphinha leads Barcelona rout as PSG and Stuttgart win
Raphinha answered his Ballon d’Or snub with two goals as Barcelona swept past Feyenoord. PSG and Stuttgart also opened with emphatic Champions League wins.
Champions LeagueArsenal set club mark with dominant display against Napoli
Arsenal overcame Napoli 1-0 in the Champions League, but the margin did not reflect their control. Mikel Arteta’s side registered a club-record 26 shots.
Champions LeagueArsenal make four changes for Champions League trip to Napoli
Arsenal have reshuffled their side for a Champions League night in Naples, while Napoli field a team featuring several well-known former Premier League players.
Champions LeagueReal Madrid survive Inter scare on Mourinho’s return
Real Madrid beat Inter in a chaotic Champions League contest, with Thibaut Courtois central to preserving the lead on José Mourinho’s return.
Champions LeagueHaaland praises Jakub Kiwior after Man City beat Porto
Erling Haaland starred as Manchester City opened their Champions League campaign by beating FC Porto, then offered words of praise for Jakub Kiwior afterwards.
Champions LeagueLewandowski’s Champions League place remains secure
A new Champions League campaign starts without Robert Lewandowski, yet his place in the competition’s history is not under immediate threat.
Champions LeaguePorto vs Manchester City puts Polish focus on Champions League
Porto’s meeting with Manchester City carries extra interest for Polish supporters, with the Portuguese club described as the most Polish team in this season’s Champions League.
Champions LeagueMourinho faces Inter as Real Madrid begin new European bid
Jose Mourinho opens his latest Champions League campaign at Real Madrid against Inter Milan, the club he led to European glory before his first spell in Spain.
Champions LeagueReal Madrid and Inter open Champions League in style
Real Madrid welcome Inter to the Santiago Bernabéu in a standout Champions League opener, with added intrigue around José Mourinho’s return to face his former club.
Champions LeagueChampions League begins with Lewandowski's club among favourites
The Champions League returns on Tuesday 8 September as the league phase gets under way, with Robert Lewandowski's club highlighted among the leading favourites.
Champions LeagueEleven Poles set for Champions League without Lewandowski
Poland’s Champions League presence goes on even without Robert Lewandowski. Jan Urban and his staff still have 11 Polish players to follow in Europe’s top club competition.
Champions LeagueMourinho Faces Midfield Issue Before Real Madrid Clash
Jose Mourinho heads into Inter Milan's Champions League meeting with Real Madrid with a reported concern over midfield selection.