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The Champions League returns this week as Paris Saint-Germain chase a third straight European crown, a feat not achieved since Real Madrid between 2015 and 2018. Arsenal lead the Opta model as overall favourites, with Bayern Munich right behind. All five Premier League clubs sit inside the top ten in title probability.
Natilla·6 min read
Spain will have five clubs in the 2026-27 Champions League thanks to the UEFA Performance Spots. Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atlético, Villarreal and a historic Betis will compete in a group-free league phase drawn this Thursday in Monaco.
Matt
·5 min read
Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid's second captain, declares that the club will win the Champions League this season. The Brazilian admits the last two European campaigns fell short of expectations, but believes the squad is ready to fight for the 16th title. He also looks back on his goals in the 2022 and 2024 finals against Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Federico Dimarco will miss Wednesday's Champions League opener at the Santiago Bernabeu against Real Madrid. The Inter wing-back, named Serie A's best player on Monday, is dealing with left knee discomfort from the weekend clash with Napoli. Cristian Chivu will play it safe, with Carlos Augusto stepping in on the left flank.
Javi·5 min read
South Korean manufacturer Hyundai has reached an agreement with UEFA to become an Official Automotive Partner of the Champions League. The deal starts in the 2026/27 season and runs for five campaigns, through to the end of 2030/31. The partnership strengthens the brand's long-standing presence in elite European football.
Natilla·5 min read
Jose Mourinho is back at Real Madrid 13 years after leaving the club for the first time. The Portuguese coach insisted he feels no added pressure to deliver the Champions League, the only major trophy that eluded him during his first stint in charge. Madrid open their campaign on Tuesday at the Santiago Bernabeu against Serie A champions Inter Milan.
Javi·5 min read
Jorge Valdano analyzed Real Madrid's first official defeat under José Mourinho, a 1-0 loss at Real Betis, during an appearance on Movistar Plus Deportes. The former player and manager described the result as surprising and untimely, pointing out that it came with the closest thing to Mourinho's strongest lineup.
varela·6 min read
La Vuelta a España's journey through the province of Córdoba produced a striking image at El Arcángel on Sunday. Córdoba CF players Víctor Sánchez and Adilson Mendes welcomed eight members of Team Bahrain Victorious to the stadium to swap shirts and jerseys. The meeting highlighted the partnership between the club and the cycling squad, both linked by their connection to the kingdom of Bahrain.
varela·5 min read
Inter Milan secured the future of young striker Francesco Pio Esposito on Monday with a contract extension running until 30 June 2032. The announcement came just hours before the Nerazzurri visit Real Madrid in the opening matchday of the Champions League league phase.
varela·6 min read
Villarreal open their Champions League campaign on Tuesday with a demanding trip to Borussia Dortmund in Germany. Íñigo Pérez's side arrive with confidence low after a poor start in LaLiga, where they have drawn twice and lost twice in four matches. Juan Foyth is ruled out and Carlos Romero is a major doubt for the European debut.
Matt·5 min read