Tag Archives: Champions League

Bayer Leverkusen have been at the center of German football headlines in recent months, with a turbulent managerial shake-up dominating the narrative. Xabi Alonso departed for Real Madrid, paving the way for Erik ten Hag, whose reign was short-lived after only three official matches. A shocking 5-1 preseason defeat to Flamengo’s U19 side and poor tactical cohesion led to immediate …

After a busy and carefully planned transfer window, Arsenal look like one of the strongest contenders for the 2025/26 Champions League. Last season, their semi-final elimination by Paris Saint-Germain highlighted gaps in their squad depth — notably the lack of a reliable third central defender behind William Saliba and Gabriel, and the absence of a clinical striker. Over the summer, …

Borussia Dortmund enter their second Champions League group match still haunted by the points they dropped in Turin. In their opener against Juventus, BVB were on course for a famous victory, leading 4-2 deep into stoppage time. But two late goals from the Italian giants left the game tied at 4-4 — a frustrating result for last year’s quarter-finalists. Since …

Union Saint-Gilloise are back on the European stage with growing ambition. Last season, they impressed by advancing from the Europa League group phase and pushing Ajax hard in the round of 16. This year, the Belgian champions are aiming even higher as they test themselves in the Champions League. Their group stage debut could hardly have gone better. Sébastien Pocognoli’s …

Napoli began their Champions League journey with one of the toughest possible fixtures — a trip to Manchester City. Reduced to ten men after just 20 minutes, Antonio Conte’s side battled hard but ultimately fell 2-0 at the Etihad. That match remains their only defeat of the season across all competitions. Domestically, Napoli have been dominant, sitting at the top …

After a two-year absence, Chelsea have returned to the Champions League with renewed ambition. The London club secured their place in this season’s competition by finishing fourth in the Premier League and further underlined their resurgence by lifting the Club World Cup over the summer. Under new coach Enzo Maresca, the Blues began the 2025/26 campaign with high hopes but …

Galatasaray have started their domestic season in perfect fashion, building momentum as they defend their Turkish league crown. The Istanbul giants, who have dominated their domestic scene in recent years, opened the campaign with six straight wins over Gaziantep, Karagümrük, Kayserispor, Rizespor, Eyüpspor, and others. Their dominance is clear in the table: they already sit six points clear at the …

Kairat Almaty’s first-ever Champions League group-stage appearance did not go as planned. The Kazakh club, making its debut in Europe’s premier competition, suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Sporting CP on matchday one at the Estádio José Alvalade. Despite the setback, the team views its participation as an opportunity to showcase Kazakh football on the continental stage. Their path to …

The Allianz Arena is set to host one of the standout fixtures of this season’s Champions League group stage, as six-time winners Bayern Munich face off against two-time champions Chelsea on Thursday night. Both sides enter the clash with different narratives but equally high expectations, setting the stage for a heavyweight encounter. Bayern Munich Seeking Redemption Bayern Munich, eliminated in …

The Champions League is back with a bang as Liverpool host Atlético Madrid at Anfield, in what promises to be one of the standout fixtures of the opening rounds. Both clubs arrive with contrasting starts to their domestic campaigns but share the same ambition of making deep runs in Europe’s most prestigious competition. Liverpool Riding High After Strong Start Liverpool, …