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Real Madrid players during a training session at Valdebebas ahead of the Champions League match against Inter Milan.

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Tchouaméni, Thiago Pitarch and Endrick return to training before Real Madrid-Inter in the Champions League

Real Madrid were back at Valdebebas on Sunday following the defeat against Betis and welcomed Tchouaméni, Thiago Pitarch and Endrick back to full training. Cucurella will also be available for the Champions League opener against Inter despite recent muscular discomfort. Mourinho is still without injured Asencio, Militao, Mendy and Rodrygo.

Natilla·4 min read

Luis Enrique watches the pitch during a Paris Saint-Germain match in the Champions League.

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PSG chases Real Madrid's historic treble as 2025-2026 Champions League begins

The new Champions League season kicks off this week with 36 clubs, four debutants and one clear target in Paris: matching the three consecutive European titles Real Madrid secured between 2016 and 2018. Luis Enrique embraces the challenge of leading PSG's bid for a third straight crown. Manchester City start a new era after Pep Guardiola's exit, while Real Madrid aim to reclaim the throne.

varela·7 min read

Borussia Dortmund players celebrate their comeback win over Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga.

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Dortmund battles back from 2-0 down against Hoffenheim before hosting Villarreal

Borussia Dortmund fought back from a 2-0 deficit to beat Hoffenheim 3-2 in the Bundesliga, with the winner arriving in the 88th minute through an own goal. The victory keeps Nico Kovac's side perfect ahead of their Champions League opener against Villarreal next week.

varela·5 min read

Anis Hadj Moussa during a Feyenoord training session before going on strike over a potential transfer to Saudi club Al-Ittihad.

TransfersChampions League5 September 2026

Anis Hadj Moussa goes on strike at Feyenoord and puts Barcelona clash in doubt

Anis Hadj Moussa missed Feyenoord's match against NEC Nijmegen and is now considered to be on strike. The French-Algerian winger is pushing for a move to Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad, who have offered 37 million euros. His availability for the Champions League tie against Barcelona is seriously under threat.

InfoBlaugrana

·6 min read

Borussia Dortmund players celebrate a goal during their Bundesliga comeback against Hoffenheim.

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Nwaneri forces late own goal as Dortmund complete Hoffenheim comeback

Borussia Dortmund fought back from two goals down to beat Hoffenheim 3-2 in the Bundesliga. Arsenal loanee Ethan Nwaneri forced a late own goal after strikes from Serhou Guirassy and Fabio Silva. Dortmund scored three times in the final 30 minutes to seal the win.

Matt

·6 min read

Atletico Madrid players training ahead of their Champions League match against Liverpool at Anfield.

Champions LeagueAtlético Madrid5 September 2026

Atletico Madrid's Champions League List A: Obed Vargas and Arnau Solà earn Simeone's trust

Atletico Madrid open their Champions League campaign on Wednesday with a trip to Anfield, the same ground where they lost 3-2 last season. The club has now submitted its List A for the group stage, featuring Mexican midfielder Obed Vargas and left-back Arnau Solà. Forward Arnau Ortiz is also registered but will miss the opener through suspension.

Natilla·5 min read

Matteo Guendouzi celebrates at the end of the Champions League play-off second leg between Lyon and Fenerbahce.

Champions League4 September 2026

Guendouzi hit with four-match European ban and €50,000 fine after Lyon brawl

UEFA has handed the Fenerbahce midfielder a four-game suspension, two of them suspended, following the melee that marred the end of the Champions League play-off against Lyon. Mason Greenwood and Lyon goalkeeping coach Antonio Ferreira were also punished. Both clubs have been fined €50,000 each.

Javi

·5 min read

Champions LeagueRules & refereeing4 September 2026

Haier signs four-year global sponsorship deal with the Champions League

Chinese appliance giant Haier has reached an agreement with UEFA to become a global partner of the Champions League for four seasons. The deal, starting in July 2027, also covers the UEFA Super Cup and the finals of the Youth League and the Futsal Champions League. The company aims to build a deeper emotional connection with consumers worldwide.

Natilla·5 min read

Taylor Harwood-Bellis playing for England Under-21s in an international fixture

Champions LeaguePremier League4 September 2026

Aston Villa Leave Harwood-Bellis and Madjo Out of Champions League Squad

Aston Villa have omitted Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Brian Madjo from their squad for the Champions League league phase. Unai Emery called the decision hard but said it was based on an in-depth analysis of what the team needs between September and January. The centre-back joined from Southampton on deadline day for an initial £25m.

varela·4 min read

Federico Chiesa and Wataru Endo warm up with Liverpool during a training session before learning they had not been registered in the Champions League squad.

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Chiesa and Endo left out of Liverpool's Champions League squad in Phase League list reveal

The official squad submissions for the Champions League Phase League have produced several high-profile exclusions across Europe's biggest clubs. Liverpool have omitted Federico Chiesa and Wataru Endo, while Monaco have left out Folarin Balogun and Cesc Fàbregas has had to cut six Como first-team players. Tottenham, meanwhile, have removed Richarlison from their Premier League squad.

InfoBlaugrana

·6 min read