The 2025/26 Champions League got off to a flying start on Tuesday, with the first goal of the new European season arriving just nine minutes into PSV Eindhoven's clash with Union Saint-Gilloise.

Virgil van Dijk has expressed his confidence that Liverpool can make a strong impact in this season's Champions League.

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has spoken positively about Nicolas Jackson, highlighting the forward's personality and his potential impact at his new club.

Chelsea have confirmed the inclusion of Facundo Buonanotte in their UEFA Champions League squad, replacing Dario Essugo after the defensive midfielder required thigh surgery following an injury on international duty.

Join us for LIVE coverage of the Real Madrid vs Olympique Marseille from the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain, in the opening matchday of the Champions League 2025/26 league phase.

Former goalkeeper Iker Casillas has urged patience with referees and backed Xabi Alonso's management at Real Madrid, following recent controversies in La Liga.

Ahead of PSG's clash with Atalanta at the Parc des Princes, Luis Enrique maintained an ambitious outlook as he seeks to retain the European title.

Cole Palmer is set to reach a major career milestone as the England international prepares for his 100th appearance for Chelsea in Wednesday's Champions League clash against Bayern Munich.

Join us for LIVE coverage of the first Champions League match of the 2025/26 season, which will see Athletic take on Arsenal at 18:45 CET at the San Mames stadium in Bilbao, Spain.

There is the sense that the new season gets up and running for real this week for Paris Saint-Germain as they begin their defence of the Champions League title amid doubts as to how much longer their squad can handle being pushed to the limit by a crowded calendar.

Barcelona will host Getafe in La Liga at their tiny Johan Cruyff training ground stadium on Sunday as they work to obtain permits to reopen their revamped Camp Nou home.

The return of Eduardo Camavinga and Jude Bellingham means Real Madrid have gone from a midfield shortage to an embarrassment of riches. Xabi Alonso faces a selection headache in both La Liga and the Champions League.

Almost a year and a half later, Kylian Mbappe will face Marseille again, a team he has given numerous nightmares to. During his time in France, the Bondy native, unbeaten in 16 matches against them, has made the 'Focenses' one of his ten favourite victims.

Real Madrid face Olympique Marseille on Xabi Alonso's 99th day in charge of the 'Merengues'. We assess the first hundred days of the Basque coach, who makes his Champions League debut as 'Los Blancos' manager.