CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Eddie Howe: Newcastle players must bounce back quickly ahead of Barcelona tie

Eddie Howe has labelled Newcastle's Champions League round-of-16 tie against Barcelona on Tuesday as the "biggest game in the club's history".

09 Mar 2026

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Pablo Barrios back from Injury as Atletico gear up for Spurs clash

Atletico Madrid have received a timely boost ahead of their Champions League round‑of‑16 first‑leg against Tottenham Hotspur with the return of midfielder Pablo Barrios after a month out injured.

09 Mar 2026

Bayern keeper Manuel Neuer ruled out of Champions League battle at Atalanta

Manuel Neuer will miss FC Bayern Munich's crucial UEFA Champions League last-16 first-leg clash against Atalanta on Tuesday after suffering yet another calf injury, dealing a major setback to Vincent Kompany's side at a decisive stage of the season.

09 Mar 2026

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Fermin Lopez confident as Barcelona brace for 'physical' Newcastle battle

FC Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez has said the squad were in "good spirits" after their important La Liga victory and warned they must be ready for a demanding physical test against Newcastle United in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday.

09 Mar 2026

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Emre Can blasts 'costly errors' as Borussia Dortmund crash out of Champions League

Emre Can has admitted that individual mistakes proved decisive as Borussia Dortmund were knocked out of the UEFA Champions League by Atalanta BC on Wednesday night.

26 Feb 2026

Champions League: PSG beat Monaco to clinch last-16 spot, Galatasaray fend off Juventus

Holders Paris Saint-Germain booked their place in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League with a hard-fought victory over AS Monaco, in a dramatic contest that turned on a red card.

26 Feb 2026