How Sanchez signing is distorting Man Utd's attack

The Chilean's signing was meant to take United forward but instead it has added to Jose Mourinho's issues

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Messi sets two new records again Girona

The Argentine was the star of the show as his side came back from an early slip up to take a huge lead before the break against Girona

Man Utd's form will be 'amazing' - Mourinho

With a raft of home fixtures forthcoming, the Portuguese believes the Red Devils are about to hit their stride

Mikel: Chelsea will knock out Barcelona

Antonio Conte's men are faced with an uphill task in the second leg of their tie against the Catalans at the Camp Nou

Pjanic: Juve critics don't know Spurs' strength

The midfielder defended his side from criticism for surrendering a two-goal lead to draw with the north London side in their Champions League tie

Emery hopes Classique inspires Madrid comeback

After going down 3-1 in the first leg, the Ligue 1 leaders are under pressure to turn around the contest at the start of March

The new Salah? Roma's wing wizard Cengiz Under

The Turkish sensation initially struggled to settle at the Stadio Olimpico but the 20-year-old has now netted five times in his last four appearances

No FIFA action on Neymar bonus

The Brazilian has claimed that he is owed a €30m bonus payment from the Catalan giants, but the governing body has stepped away from the case

Pogba being treated like a bouncer by Mourinho

Signed to be the centrepiece of the new United, the £89m man is suffering at the hands of a manager who wants to harness his power, not his finesse

Guti urges Neymar to join Real Madrid

Guti, now a youth coach at the Santiago Bernabeu, thinks the Brazil star would be wise to move back to La Liga with former club Barca's arch-rivals

Champions League: Fixtures, results & tables

Goal has your full guide to Europe's premier club competition as the likes of Real Madrid and Liverpool vie for supremacy

'Mourinho talks bull**** and should quit'

The Red Devils boss was in a typically prickly mood following a goalless draw with Sevilla, with his comments questioned on German television

'Pogba is not a world-class player, he'll let you down'

Ex-Chelsea midfielder Damien Duff does not believe the Manchester United midfielder can be world class unless he begins learning from his mistakes

Mourinho happy with dropped Pogba's effort

The manager was satisfied with his midfielder's display off the bench, although he preferred to talk about Scott McTominay

Keane places Man Utd blame on Lukaku & Sanchez

The former Red Devils midfielder has backed the under-fire Frenchman, and believes that United's problems lie elsewhere on the pitch

Herrera injury sees Pogba enter for Man United

The former Juventus man was dropped for the Red Devils' trip to Seville, but an injury to his team-mate has given him the chance to prove a point

Lucas leaves benched Bale fighting for PSG start

The Welsh winger was left out of his side's 3-1 win at Leganes on Wednesday and is by no means guaranteed a place in the team in Paris next month

How does PL prize money compare to rest of Europe?

There seems to be more money than ever before in England's top flight, but how does it measure up to its counterparts?

Man United hold out for draw at Sevilla

Mourinho: United big team in defeat

The Red Devils boss appeared to take aim at Pep Guardiola's men after their FA Cup exit was marred by clashes between the two sides

Why Neymar's 'big brother' Ganso failed to become a superstar

The Brazilian's career has stalled after a positive start to life in Spain, another setback for the languid playmaker who plays at his own pace

The €150m experiment: Why Barca don't trust Dembele

The 20-year-old winger is one of the world's most expensive players, but has started only three games for Barca and was an unused sub against Chelsea

Fred: UCL can take me to Russia

After a lengthy ban from the game, the Shakhtar man has starred in Europe and now has Roma in his sights as he plots his journey to the World Cup

Could Real Madrid rescue Pogba?

With tensions rising between the midfielder and manager Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford, talk of a possible summer transfer is already escalating

Azpilicueta hoping for more Chelsea luck in Barca

Lionel Messi put a dampener on the Blues' night, but the defender feels his side should have got the better of the first leg after a dangerous display

Conte intends to honour Chelsea contract

The Blues boss has overcome a wave of criticism, but acknowledges that a decision on his future could be taken out of his hands in the summer

Suarez sends Messi goal warning to Chelsea

The Barcelona striker believes a vital effort in a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge will lead to a more open second leg in a Champions League last-16 tie

'LaLiga is the best league in the world'

Following Barcelona’s draw against Chelsea on Tuesday night, the football icon says other football leagues queue behind the Spanish topflight

Champions League top scorers in full

As Europe's elite battle it out for team glory, individual players are engaged in a fight to come out on top as the best goalscorer

Advantage Barca as Messi breaks Conte’s great wall

Chelsea seemed destined for a famous victory over the Spanish giants after a near-perfect tactical performance but one mistake proved costly

Pogba to make Man Utd return after 'lies' storm

The Frenchman should be available to for a Champions League last-16 encounter with Sevilla, with the £89 million midfielder considered to be "ready"

Kalou tips Chelsea to defeat Barcelona

Antonio Conte’s men will be aiming to upset the Ernesto Valverde's side when both teams clash in London

Sevilla's drastic measures to contain Sanchez

Manchester United's chief threat has been identified by the Sevilla boss ahead of the first leg of Champions League last-16 encounter

Pogba & Zlatan give Man Utd fitness boost

The France international midfielder missed the win over Huddersfield due to illness, while Ibrahimovic has been absent since December

Bayern and Muller maintain impressive streak

When the Germany international scores, the Bundesliga champions have never lost, a streak that continued on Tuesday

Willian record better than Ronaldo & Neymar

Chelsea's Brazilian forward was among the goals again in a meeting with Barcelona, with his his ability from distance showcased at Stamford Bridge

Alexis moved to play Champions League - Mourinho

The Manchester United boss says the Chile star is a player his side "needed" as he prepares to make his European bow for the club

Messi goal pegs back Chelsea in CL draw

Modric adds to Madrid injury woe

The Croatian midfielder is the latest player to be a doubt for next month's trip to the French capital, along with Marcelo and Toni Kroos

Drogba or Eto'o? Who was the best at his Peak?

Matic: Man Utd ready for aggressive Sevilla

The 29-year-old is aware Vincenzo Montella's side pose a big threat at home but is sure his side can get a good result in the first leg

Rakitic: Messi spending more time in gym

The Barcelona star is spending a massive amount of time in the weights room as his side eye more success

Ovrebo: My night of Chelsea-Barcelona hell

Chelsea, Inter and the teams Messi has never scored against

Chelsea's step by step guide to stopping Messi

Khalid Boulahrouz has been part of the rich recent history between the two clubs and explains how they stopped the legendary striker

Who’s laughing now? Paulinho silencing PL fans

The Brazilian midfielder was a huge disappointment at Tottenham, but has adapted well to life at Camp Nou and is an important player for the Blaugrana

Chelsea's Moses and Alonso in high-five fail

Chelsea fullbacks Victor Moses and Marcos Alonso weren't on the same wavelength in training ahead of their Champions League clash with Barcelona

The story behind 'Come to Besiktas!' phenomenon

The phrase has been the biggest footballing viral trend in social media over the past year, but how did it start and just why is it so popular?

Rakitic: Chelsea more than Hazard

The Premier League champions are not just about star attacker, according to the Barcelona midfielder

Young: 'Of course' Man Utd can win UCL

As the Red Devils prepare to face Sevilla in the last 16, the veteran feels his team can go all the way

Pedro: Messi is 'not invincible'

The Chelsea forward hopes his team can find a way to contain the Barcelona star

Heynckes: Bayern not among UCL favourites

The Bundesliga champions take on Besiktas in the last 16 but their manager has cooled talk of his side repeating their 2013 treble success

'Conte one of the world's best bosses' - Valverde

The Blues boss continues to come under pressure after an inconsistent campaign, but the Barcelona coach has defended his opposite number

Hazard aspiring to reach Messi's level

Barcelona visit Chelsea on Tuesday, and the Belgian hopes for a different result than the last time he faced the Argentina legend

Conte: Chelsea must prepare to suffer

The Blues manager knows his side must work hard to keep Lionel Messi and Co. in check in the Champions League last-16 clash

Ovrebo: My night of Chelsea-Barcelona hell

All referees are the subject of ridicule, abuse and obscene chanting but, for a period of a few weeks, Ovrebo became Chelsea public enemy No.1

Lucas: Tottenham can win Champions League

Spurs were held by League One strugglers Rochdale in the FA Cup on Sunday, but the European enthusiasm of a January arrival remains undimmed

Poyet unsure Hazard will perform against Barca

The former Blues midfielder is looking for the Belgian forward to prove that he can deliver on a Champions League stage against Barcelona's talisman

Bayern's Hummels wary of Besiktas

The Turkish side won their Champions League group and will offer a stern test to the Bundesliga champions, according to the defender

'Messi would be the best in the Premier League'

The Blues midfielder has hailed his former team-mate and friend ahead of his side's clash with Barcelona in the Champions League

Chelsea can be like Real Madrid - Rudiger

The Blues defender thinks that his side can put their league woes behind them in Europe's elite club football competition on Tuesday

Azpilicueta: Iniesta won't be welcome

The World Cup winner is relishing returning to Stamford Bridge, but a fellow Spaniard does not expect him to be well received on Champions League duty

Asensio key to Madrid's CL hopes in Paris

The 22-year-old has been underused this term but helped Real beat PSG, was instrumental at Betis on Sunday and has to start at the Parc des Princes

Allegri: Juve can get past Spurs

The Old Lady saw off local rivals Torino on Sunday and the coach is adamant his team also can advance to the Champions League quarter-finals

Spurs undone by FA Cup magic

Outdone at the last by a spirited Rochdale, Spurs have got it all to do in London with another FA Cup replay against a league minnow on the cards

Zidane revels in Madrid's 'crazy' 5-3 win

The Merengue trailed 2-1 at half time but prevailed in an incredible second half in Seville, leaving their coach in a buoyant mood

Fabregas still in awe of Iniesta

The World Cup winner turns 34 this year, but his former Barcelona team-mate believes he has the intelligence and quality to keep going strong

Conte: We need 'perfect game' against Barca

The Italian tactician is aware of the challenge facing his side against the Spanish giants in their upcoming Champions League tie

Xavi's Madrid anger: A counter-attack and it's 3-1... F***!

The former Barcelona star was left annoyed by the result in the Champions League and feels that the scoreline was an "injustice"

Xavi in Ronaldo dig: He scored a penalty & a knee goal!

The former Barcelona star denied two-goal hero Cristiano Ronaldo was superior to the Brazilian attacker in Real Madrid's win over Paris Saint-Germain

Rashford & Herrera have Champions League 'chance'

The Red Devils will return to Champions League action in the last-16 on Wednesday, and Jose Mourinho could have two senior stars back at his disposal

Robben amazed by Pep's City impact

The Dutch winger won three Bundesliga titles in a row under the former Bayern boss, and he has been amazed by the Catalan's work at the Etihad

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Pedro: Facing Barcelona is special for me

The Blues forward is looking forward to a reunion with his old team-mates at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday in Europe's elite club competition

Conte happy with selection headache ahead of Barca

After thrashing Hull City 4-0 in Friday's FA Cup clash, the Blues boss says he will find it tough to pick a team for their Champions League game

Chelsea FA Cup demolition was perfect Barca preparation

The Blues battered lesser opposition at Stamford Bridge on a perfect night with the Catalan giants next in town with the return of European football

Montella: Mourinho more of a winner than any of us

The Sevilla coach accepts that his side face a tough test when they take on the English side in the Champions League on Wednesday

Iniesta: Special back at the Bridge

With the Blues entertaining the La Liga giants in the Champions League, a World Cup winner is looking forward to being back at Stamford Bridge

Lovren: Liverpool can win Champions League

After crushing Porto in the first leg of their last-16 encounter, the Reds defender believes Jurgen Klopp's side are capable of going all the way

Casagrande slams 'monster' Neymar

The Paris Saint-Germain star is not at the same level as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, according to the former Brazil international

Mohamed Salah - 30 Liverpool goals

Mohamed Salah is the second fastest player to reach 30 goals in Liverpool's history. Here are the stats that have made him a leading star at Anfield.

Mbappe sends warning to Real Madrid

The Frenchman is ready for a "great battle" at Parc des Princes as his side look to overturn a 3-1 first leg deficit and reach the quarter-finals

Kroos: Zidane has won more than enough

The German midfielder came to the backing of his manager, who he claims has won plenty of titles for Los Blancos

Neymar Sr. slams 'vulture' critics

The player's father and agent pulled no punches as he turned on those who questioned his son's performance against Real Madrid

Mane: I never doubted I'd come good

The Senegal international has endured a stifled season, but was relaxed about rediscovering his golden touch, which he did in the 5-0 win at Porto

Why Real Madrid no longer need BBC

The presence of the trident was not needed in Wednesday's gripping late win over PSG, and the days of BBC dependence are long gone

Pique: Chelsea defeat could derail Barca's season

The Catalans have drawn twice in a row in La Liga, and the defender believes that defeat against the Blues could derail their excellent season

Brave Zidane leaves Emery clinging on to his job

The Frenchman saw his side prevail after some positive changes late on, while his PSG counterpart was left complaining about the match officials

Bayern favourites to win Champions League - James

The midfielder is on loan at the Bavarian side from current European champions Real Madrid, and expects his new side to take the crown this year

'Salah, Mane & Firmino better than Suarez era'

The Reds came agonisingly close to landing the Premier League title with a Uruguayan leading the line, but now boast an even deadlier attacking unit

PSG chief '100 per cent' sure Neymar is staying

The Brazilian has consistently been linked with a move to Real Madrid this summer, but the French side has no plans on letting him leave

Klopp hails Mane, Salah after Porto rout

The African stars had four goals between them as the Reds cruised to a commanding victory at the Estadio do Dragao

Time to retire? Buffon holding back Donnarumma & Szczesny

Italian media expect the goalkeeper to prolong his career by another two years, thereby denying his heir a shot at tournament football in 2020

Waris makes UCL debut with Porto

The 26-year-old was handed a first taste of the elite European inter-club competition on Wednesday

Henderson highlights Liverpool fear factor

The Merseysiders recorded yet another accomplished away display on the continent, with the captain saluting their collective game management

PSG owner: UEFA must do something about referee

Nasser Al-Khelaifi was furious with the decisions that cost his side as they surrendered a lead to lose 3-1 to the reigning European champions

Hakimi celebrates Real Madrid’s win over PSG

Zinedine Zidane’s side fought back from a goal deficit to claim a crucial first leg win over the French Ligue 1 club

Emery slams refs after PSG collapse

The Spanish manager was clearly upset with what he considered to be unbalanced officiating as his side fell to a 3-1 loss in the first leg

Aurier showing vs. Juve risks costing him Spurs faith

The Ivory Coast international almost let his teammates down at the Allianz Stadium, and it's a trend that will worry Mauricio Pochettino

'I only think about my story here' - Neymar

As he continues to be linked with a move to Real Madrid, the Brazilian said he was happy with life in Paris

Van Dijk makes Champions League bow

The Reds have made three changes for Wednesday night’s challenge at the Estadio do Dragao

Mane treble puts five-star Liverpool in control

'Man City the best team in world football!'

The former City midfielder believes Pep Guardiola has moulded the team into the world's best side

Advantage Madrid after Real late show

'It's not fair to compare Salah to Messi' - Gerrard

The Egypt international scored a superb individual goal for the Reds in their thrashing of Porto, leading to more comparisons with the Barcelona star

Forget Real & PSG, Liverpool have Europe's top trio

Liverpool scorched Porto 5-0 in their Champions League clash, courtesy of their stellar front three of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino

Ronaldo makes UCL history with 100th Madrid goal

The striker converted a penalty to hit the century mark with Los Blancos in the competition, the first player to do so

Time for Buffon to retire - Basler

The goalkeeping icon has been urged to hang up his gloves after a disappointing display in his side's 2-2 draw with Tottenham

Revealed: Why Mbappe snubbed Madrid for PSG

The 19-year-old had the chance to join Zinedine Zidane's side so why exactly did he reject the chance to play alongside his idol Cristiano Ronaldo?

Watch out Liverpool, PorTri is back to its best!

The Portuguese club's Mexican trio struggled for minutes at the start of the season but is now vital to success Wednesday

Aurier lauds Tottenham's draw in Italy

Mauricio Pochettino's men claimed an advantageous draw in Italy after initially going two-goal behind in the opening stages of the tie

Porto's Aboubakar doubtful for Liverpool game

The Cameroon international could miss the Dragons' clash against Jurgen Klopp's side following his absence from team training

'Spurs don't care about reputations'

Tottenham came back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Juventus in Italy on Tuesday, much to the joy of the Denmark international

PSG boss gives Neymar-Ronaldo swap deal verdict

The Ligue 1 side's head coach has revealed that he is delighted to have the Brazilian in his team amid rumours that he is looking to leave for Spain

Guardiola: Basel romp will help domestically

The Manchester City boss believes having one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals will help his side in key Premier League clashes

Is struggling Mane jealous of Salah's success?

The Senegalese carried Liverpool's attack during last year but he has been usurped as the Reds' talisman this season by his fellow African

How Real Madrid could line up with Neymar

The Brazilian moved from Barcelona to PSG in the summer, but is being strongly linked with a future transfer to Los Blancos. So how would he fit in?

'Spurs will have to break wage structure to keep Kane'

The England striker's form continues to attract interest from Europe's biggest clubs after he impressed again in the Champions League

Ferdinand: Aurier 'lets his team down far too often'

The 25-year-old conceded a penalty to give the Old Lady a chance to extend their lead in Tuesday's Champions League encounter

Why Ronaldo and Ramos don’t like Dani Alves

As they prepare to meet in the Champions League on Wednesday, a look at why there's no love lost between the Real Madrid pair and the PSG defender

Allegri hits back at Juve critics

The Juve manager hit out at critics following the club's dramatic 2-2 draw with Spurs on Tuesday

Poch heaps praise on Spurs hero Eriksen

The midfielder was praised by heavily praised by his manager after scoring a late goal to help Tottenham to a draw at Juventus

'My relationship with Madrid is finished' - Di Maria

Despite his history with Los Blancos the Argentine said his relationship with the club is over and he would consider a move to their rivals

De Sciglio confident despite 'wasted' lead

Spurs came from 2-0 down to force a 2-2 draw against the Serie A side, something the defender blamed on his side's tactical approach

Kompany: City can't let off in second leg

The Belgian defender believes only a lack of effort can see his side beaten after their first-leg romp against Basel

Firmino looking to help fill Coutinho void

The Brazilian striker knows the loss of his countryman to Barcelona was a blow, but believes he can help fill the creative gap

'Neymar will do his talking on the pitch in Madrid'

The Brazil international is a transfer target for the Santiago Bernabeu outfit as he prepares to face them in the Champions League last 16

Kane tops Ronaldinho & Drogba with fast CL start

The Spurs is unmatched through his first nine appearances in Europe's top competition, topping the likes of the Ivorian and the Brazil legend

Gundogan nets twice as City thrash Basel

Eriksen completes superb Spurs comeback

Kane equals record with CL goal

The Spurs striker has matched retired Liverpool talisman Steven Gerrard’s mark for goals scored by an Englishman in a single Champions League campaign

Ronaldo demands 'unconditonal' Madrid support

The Santiago Bernabeu faithful have shown their discontent towards the home side at times this season after their disappointing Liga form

Kompany starts for City with Sane on bench

The Belgian defender will make his first Champions League start of the season while the winger makes the bench in a surprise comeback

Klopp responds to Mignolet rumours

The Liverpool manager has confirmed Loris Karius will start the first leg of the Champions League last-16 tie against Porto

Clyne back in Liverpool training

The right-back has returned to full training as the Reds prepare for an encounter with Porto in the Champions League

I don't want Neymar at Real! - Prime minister

Mariano Rajoy is not getting excited about the Brazil star possibly heading to the capital club and is sure they can beat PSG in the Champions League

'Real behind Zidane until death'

The Brazil international has backed his manager with a passionate statement as the Spanish giants prepare to face PSG in the Champions League

Zidane talks down Ronaldo v Neymar

The two superstars may be dominating the headlines but the French manager is insistent that the collectives should be focused upon

Juventus vs Tottenham: TV, stream & preview

Mauricio Pochettino's men make the journey to Turin where they will hope to establish a lead in the fight for a place in the quarter-finals

Neymar IN, but does Cristiano Ronaldo make our Real Madrid vs PSG combined XI?

Marquinhos: PSG know what to do against Madrid

The centre-back is gearing up for an enticing Champions League tie against Real Madrid and is confident of a great display from his side

Juventus boss thinks Higuain is better than Kane

The Tottenham forward has been in sublime form in the 2017-18 campaign but Juve's head coach would not swap him for the Argentine

Messi can't be stopped, says Morata

The Blues striker urged his side to play a sensible game when they welcome the Catalan side to Stamford Bridge next week

Kane relishing Chiellini battle

The Italian defender made an impression on the striker in an international match and both expressed a mutual admiration ahead of their next battle

Benatia set sights on Juventus vs. Tottenham

The Morocco international is anticipating the crucial tie against Mauricio Pochettino’s side at the Allianz Stadium

'Dream' for Spurs to reach Juve's level - Poch

Tottenham face the Serie A giants in the Champions League and the Spurs boss says their history is incomparable to that of the Bianconeri

Dybala misses out for Juve

There had been hope that the striker would face Tottenham, but the Argentina forward will miss out on the last-16 tie

Pjanic admits turning down Spurs and Arsenal

He will face Tottenham in the Champions League on Tuesday but the midfielder could have been turning out for Spurs

'Kane was too chubby for Arsenal!'

The Gunners have been left to rue their decision to part with a striker who has gone on to star for their fierce north London rivals

Crunch time for De Bruyne & Neymar in Ballon d'Or race

The two men are leading the charge for their clubs at home and in Europe, but they will need to deliver like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

Madrid and Dortmund wins key to Spurs form

Spurs endured a difficult season in the Champions League last time out but ahead of a meeting against beaten finalists Juventus confidence is high

Champions League last 16 power rankings: Who is the most in-form team?

Carvajal: No magic formula to stop Neymar

The Blancos will hope the Brazilian forward is below his best when two European heavyweights lock horns at the last-16 stage of the Champions League

'Neymar will join Real Madrid' - Marcelo

The Brazilian full-back believes that his compatriot will move to the Santiago Bernabeu from PSG in the future

Emery: PSG ready for Real Madrid

The Ligue 1 leaders picked up three points thanks to a goal from Neymar, but the coach insists they face a very different challenge in midweek

'Messi cried after missing UCL penalty' - Alexis

The Manchester United forward says he saw his former Barcelona team-mate in tears after missing a penalty in a Champions League tie

Dele Alli is a diver - but so what?!

The Spurs playmaker has been in expert form in Europe this season but his reputation has taken a battering at home in the past few days

Zidane: I know my XI for PSG

While his counterpart has indicated he does not know who will make up his team against the Spanish giants, the Madrid boss is sure of his side

Ramos: 'We were thinking about PSG'

After Real Sociedad scored late goals in a 5-2 Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu, the team captain accepted his team were caught looking ahead

Ronaldo and Madrid power up in time for PSG

The Portuguese hit a hat-trick for Los Blancos in an excellent 5-2 win over Real Sociedad, a timely return to form ahead of Wednesday's European exam

Verratti: PSG 'ready for Real Madrid'

The midfielder believes he and his team-mates are ready for the challenge of their midweek Champions League last 16 tie

Neymar & Mbappe 'get PSG privileges'

The big-money strike duo get a certain level of star treatment at Parc des Princes, admits a club colleague, but there is no jealousy amid team-mates

Rakitic: Coutinho is a giant player

The Brazilian has opened his goal account following a big-money January transfer and is expected to help a quest to land multiple honours in Catalunya

Ronaldo fired up for Madrid v PSG

The capital club are gearing up for a decisive few days as they face Real Sociedad and PSG and the coach insists his star man is up for the challenge

Sane closing in on Man City return

Pep Guardiola expected to be without the Germany international for up to seven weeks with ankle ligament damage, but the winger is progressing well

Hazard: Messi not from this world

The Chelsea forward feels the Premier League champions can overcome La Liga foes in the Champions League last-16 but is wary of a familiar dangerman

Neymar return date set by PSG

Having being given the week off after celebrating turning 26, the world's most expensive footballer will come back into contention to face Toulouse

'Neymar took a gamble with Barcelona exit'

The Brazilian left his "comfort zone" at Camp Nou last summer, with a record-breaking €222 million deal placing him under the brightest of spotlights

Valverde: Dembele on track to face Chelsea

Ernesto Valverde seems confident the attacker will be fully fit well before the club meet Chelsea in the Champions League

Liverpool greats stunned by 'sensational' Salah

Gary McAllister and John Aldridge have been blown away by the Egyptian's performances for the Reds and expect Virgil van Dijk to come good

Mbappe laughs off Ronaldo's decline

Cristiano Ronaldo has been below his best this season, but Kylian Mbappe denied claims the Real Madrid star was on the decline.

Mbappe: Di Maria should face Madrid

The Argentina international has scored seven goals since the turn of the year, including a hat-trick in Tuesday's win over Sochaux

PSG's Emery happy to avoid injuries ahead of Madrid

With a last-16 Champions League tie against the Blancos just a week away, avoiding injuries in a Coupe de France win pleased the Paris side's manager

Mariano: Neymar a good fit for Real Madrid

A man who left Santiago Bernabeu in 2017 believes attacking additions could be made this summer, while a superstar forward will rediscover his form

Carvajal banned for Madrid v PSG

Zinedine Zidane suffered a blow in his preparations for Real's showdown with the Ligue 1 leaders after UEFA upheldthe defender's ban

Heynckes backs Madrid to see off PSG

The Blancos have struggled for consistency throughout the campaign, but the man who led them to European success in 1998 remains positive

Beckham: CL is Ronaldo's moment to shine

Los Blancos may be struggling domestically, but the former midfielder is confident they can return to form against Paris Saint-Germain

Silva: Messi harder to defend than Ronaldo

PSG's Brazilian defender has faced both men over the course of his distinguished career, and considers Argentine magic to trump Portuguese power

Matuidi out with thigh injury

The France international has suffered a "mild-medium tear to the flexor muscles in his left thigh", with sources telling Goal he could miss 30 days

Pele wishes Neymar and Ronaldo a happy birthday

The two footballing superstars share a birthday, with the Santos legend sending a message to the duo to mark the occasion

Ronaldo: Neymar can win Ballon d'Or at PSG

Speaking at his fellow Brazilian's 26th birthday party, the ex-Blancos and Barcelona star believes the title of world's best can be secured in France

'Alexis could help Man Utd to UCL final'

The Manchester United legend believes the addition of Alexis Sanchez makes the club an entirely different proposition in Europe

Neymar 'more impatient than ever' to face Madrid

The Brazilian hit his 350th career goal against Lille on Saturday and is itching to get back to European action with PSG

Casemiro: We can't make those mistakes against PSG

Los Blancos dropped yet more points with as they drew with Levante on Saturday and the Brazilian is aware his team must raise their game

Zidane explains Ronaldo substitution

The Blancos coach has admitted that the decision to bring off the Portuguese attacker was a tactical one and nothing to do with fitness

Dybala a Champions League doubt for Juve

Massimiliano Allegri is concerned that the Argentine forward may not be fit in time for the first leg of a last-16 showdown with Spurs

Boateng hails 'brilliant' Pep and 'beautiful' Man City

The World Cup winner played under Guardiola for three years at Bayern and believes the Spaniard has taken his former club to new levels

Martinez suffers sprained ankle

The versatile Spaniard has suffered an unfortunate fitness setback ahead of a Bundesliga fixture against Mainz, with no date set for a return

Super Bowl owns U.S. TV, but soccer conquers globe

While American football continues to dominate television numbers in the U.S., it doesn’t quite measure up globally to the world’s biggest sport

'Ronaldo can inspire Real Madrid three-peat'

Zinedine Zidane's struggling Blancos have endured a humbling domestic campaign, but they remain in the hunt for a third successive European crown

Can Alexis play for Man Utd in UCL?

The Chilean attacker joined the Red Devils having already lined out for Arsenal in the Europa League, with Jose Mourinho set to decide his squad

'Sanchez can be difference in UCL for Man Utd'

The former Arsenal star has seen the Chilean leave Emirates Stadium, and believes he could make the difference in a European quest at Old Trafford

Why Neymar the Galactico looks inevitable

Reports of problems for the world's most expensive footballer in Paris come just as Real Madrid appear in need of a new superstar

Real trouble: Zidane's job hangs on PSG tie

After Wednesday night's embarrassing Copa del Rey exit at home to Leganes, the Blancos boss knows that only Champions League glory can save him

Carvajal: Champions League the only thing left

The Blancos have been dumped out of the Copa del Rey by Leganes and are well off the pace in La Liga, with Europe now their only chance of salvation

Mbappe to return before Real Madrid

The PSG striker is not set for a long spell on the sidelines after suffering a scary-looking head injury against Lyon

Figo: Real will reinforce for UCL

The former Blancos idol is confident the ‘greatest club in the world’ will go all out to secure an unprecedented European hat-trick

Champions League or bust now for Real

Zinedine Zidane's men are 16 points behind Barcelona in the Primera Division and will be looking to Europe in an attempt to save their season

Liverpool can't get to top without Coutinho

The Brazilian playmaker has become the latest star name to leave Anfield, with his move to Barcelona all but complete