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UEFA revealed on Friday the first Team of the Week for the 2026/2027 Champions League, selected by its Technical Observer Group after the opening round. Thibaut Courtois, Marc Bartra, Pau Torres and Ferran Torres stand out in a lineup featuring Real Madrid, Betis, Aston Villa and PSG players.
Javi
·5 min read
The opening matchday of the Champions League league phase went according to plan for the leading contenders, with one notable exception further down the table. Paris Saint-Germain claimed first place in the Power Rankings, Barcelona and Bayern Munich showcased their attacking firepower, and Cesc Fabregas' Como marked their competition debut with a home win over RB Leipzig.
Matt·5 min read
Manchester United beat Sabah 4-0 in the Champions League and head into the derby against City with renewed confidence. Michael Carrick, who already defeated Pep Guardiola in his first game in charge in January, believes there has been a shift in expectations since his return to Old Trafford.
Matt·5 min read
Irish striker Troy Parrott has become the big story at Real Betis. His decisive goals against Real Madrid in LaLiga and against Lille in the Champions League have ignited the passion of the Verdiblanco crowd in Seville and triggered a full-blown Betis mania across Ireland, where hundreds of fans are already planning trips to watch him play.
InfoBlaugrana·6 min read
Ismail Kartal announced his resignation as Fenerbahçe head coach minutes after the Turkish side drew 1-1 with Roma on their Champions League return. President Aziz Yildirim has refused to accept the departure and insists Kartal remains in charge. The club has already banned the supporter who threw a bottle at Kartal during the match.
Natilla·6 min read
Como 1907 marked their first-ever Champions League appearance with a commanding 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig. Baturina, Douvikas, Diao and Perrone scored in a dominant display from Cesc Fàbregas' team. Nico Paz provided two assists on a memorable night for the Italian club.
Javi·5 min read
Bayern Munich opened their Champions League campaign with a resounding 5-0 victory over Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt. Michael Olise scored twice and Harry Kane netted his 55th goal in Europe's top club competition. The German champions had the game wrapped up well before the break.
InfoBlaugrana·4 min read
Bayern Munich kicked off their Champions League campaign with a dominant 5-0 win over Bodø/Glimt at the Allianz Arena. Jamal Musiala opened the scoring in his first start since neurological issues forced him out in August. Harry Kane and Alphonso Davies also found the net before Michael Olise added two late goals.
Natilla·5 min read
Ismail Kartal announced his resignation as Fenerbahçe head coach following the 1-1 draw against Roma in the Champions League opener. Minutes later, president Aziz Yildirim rejected the decision and confirmed that the Turkish manager would remain in charge.
varela·5 min read
Julián Álvarez returned to Atlético de Madrid's starting lineup in the Champions League defeat at Anfield, providing an assist, three shots on target and an 81 percent passing accuracy rate. Simeone admitted he changed his mind after a morning conversation with the striker, who had been at the center of transfer speculation all summer.
Matt·5 min read