The second season of the league phase of the UEFA Champions League comes to an end on Wednesday, January 28. There’s still lots to play for the vast majority of the 36 teams involved, as we discuss the many positives of the new UCL league phase format.
After a few exciting months, the first stage of the 2025/26 Champions League is coming to an end. The matches planned for Tuesday and Wednesday will answer a few pressing questions.
Eintracht Frankfurt attacker Can Uzun has been linked with a move away from Germany in recent months. The 20-year-old Turkish international has been outstanding in the Bundesliga, and he has been scouted by several clubs.
FC Barcelona returns to Champions League action tonight in an away game against Slavia Prague. This is Barcelona's seventh Champions League match of the season, and it will need points to pursue a top 8 position.
When Chelsea sacked Enzo Maresca, Liam Rosenior wasn’t the only candidate being considered to replace him. The club was reportedly also in talks with Filipe Luis, who spent the 2014/15 season at Stamford Bridge.
It has been exactly one week since Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso announced that they had agreed a mutual contract termination, which ended the latter’s spell in charge after seven months.
Crystal Palace have just endured what might go down as the darkest week in the club’s recent history. A series of blows that few supporters saw coming have left Selhurst Park in turmoil, with questions swirling about the future of one of English football’s most exciting projects. This wasn’t just a bad week for the Eagles.
Neymar has been giving praise to a former Arsenal player who’s been making waves. The Brazilian forward has never been shy about showing his appreciation for top talent, and he’s spoken more than once about players catching his eye.
West Ham United have stepped up their efforts to sign FC Metz prospect Alpha Touré this winter. Reports from L’Equipe confirm that the East London club tabled an opening bid of €7m (£5.8m) for the 19-year-old defensive midfielder.
Who has been the Premier League signing of the season so far? There are not too many candidates for the title, as some of the new signings have flattered to deceive so far.
Manchester United are reportedly keeping tabs on the Roma defender Evan Ndicka. The Italian outfit are hoping to sign Joshua Zirkzee from the Premier League club, and Manchester United have taken an interest in the Ivorian defender.
With the departure of Enzo Maresca, the hot seat at Stamford Bridge is open with rumours already swirling to decide a replacement. In this, we will be using the SkyBet betting odds as of the time of writing and assessing each of the favourites to decide who is the best option to become the next Chelsea Manager.
In a recent report, The Independent mentioned that Arsenal have set their sights on Eintracht Frankfurt winger Jean-Matteo Bahoya. It has been claimed that the Gunners are showing interest in securing the services of the French wide player.
Oliver Glasner is one of the hottest names in football management at the moment. Recently, he has claimed he will not sign a new contract at Crystal Palace – as such, teams from across Europe are scrambling for him to put pen to paper.
Arsenal are understood to be considering a transfer move for AC Milan’s highly-rated young left-back Davide Bartesaghi. As first reported in my Daily Briefing exclusive here, the Gunners are alongside Manchester City and Real Madrid in monitoring the talented 19-year-old, who is valued at around €45m.
Newcastle United striker William Osula has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months. The 22-year-old has struggled for regular opportunities at the Premier League club, and he needs to leave in order to play more often.
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly weighing up a surprise move for Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush as they explore ways to strengthen their attacking options in the January transfer window.
Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing the Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Diant Ramaj. The 24-year-old German goalkeeper is currently on loan at Heidenheim, and he has impressed during his loan.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has said that he is ‘really happy’ that Marcus Rashford is at the club. The on-loan Manchester United forward has dropped out of the starting XI with the return of Raphinha, but continues to make decisive contributions.
Barcelona are currently without the services of Ronald Araujo, who is currently on an indefinite leave of absence as he seeks to recover mentally following a number of setbacks over the last few months.
After recent problems in the Champions League, FC Barcelona needed to add three points to their tally. Their chance was the match against Eintracht Frankfurt, played in front of their home crowd.
Barcelona entertained Eintracht Frankfurt at the Nou Camp earlier tonight as they looked to secure a win at home in the UEFA Champions League. The Catalan club made a slow start to the contest and conceded the opening goal in the 21st minute when Ansgar Knauff found the back of the net.
Milan will take advantage of the upcoming game versus Parma to scout two future targets, Mateo Pellegrino and Zion Suzuki, from up close. The former is the latest addition to the strikers’ shortlist, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.