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UCL
Leigh Griffiths: qualifier against Astana is "make or break" for Celtic
The striker believes that a win in the Champions League play-off would "put everyone on a high".

Qualif. Champions
The Champions League play-off round fixtures 2017/18
The Champions League play-off round draw took place today, giving us the following fixtures...

La Liga
Valencia bring in Maksimovic
Valencia have dipped their toes into the transfer market for the first time ahead of the 2017-18 season by signing Nemanja Maksimovic.

Champions Cup
'Trust us' Rodgers urges nervy Celtic fans after Astana win
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has urged supporters to be patient after they needed a stoppage time penalty to edge past FC Astana in their Champions League third round qualifier.

Qualif. Champions
Celtic mindful of past Champions League history as Astana await
Celtic may be the favourites to progress from their Champions League qualifier against Astana on Wednesday but the Scottish champions don't need to look far back in their history to find reasons to be wary.

Qualif. Champions
Griffiths puts struggling Celtic in Champions League driving seat
Leigh Griffiths levelled 12 minutes from time to give struggling Celtic a 1-1 draw at Astana in their Champions League third qualifying round first leg clash on Wednesday.

UCL
Denizli delighted for Galatasaray after 'hardest 90 minutes'
The Turkish side's coach was left content after his team secured their spot in the Europa League with a 1-1 draw against Astana

UCL
Jimenez relieved to end goal drought as Benfica snatch draw
The Mexico international scored both of his side's goals in Kazakhstan to salvage a draw, which keeps the Aguila on top of Group C

UCL
Simeone: It will not be easy for Atletico to reach knockout stages
The Argentine was frustrated as his side failed to break through in Kazakhstan, and he confessed that the Colchoneros could face an uphill struggle to reach the last-16

UCL
Griezmann impressed with Astana defensive show
Atletico Madrid were held to a surprise 0-0 draw in Kazakhstan and the French dorward accepted their defence was simply too strong

UCL
Astana hold Atletico in dull stalemate
Kazakh champions Astana claimed just their second ever Champions League point in an uninspiring 0-0 draw against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.

Premier League
Jackson Martinez relieved to end Atletico Madrid goal drought
The striker says he feels "liberated" after netting in the Champions League as Diego Simeone's side moved top of Group C on goal difference

UCL
Atletico Madrid cruise to 4-0 Astana win
Atletico Madrid eased past Kazak champions Astana 4-0 on Wednesday to get their European campaign back on track after a shock defeat to Benfica last time out.

UCL
Atletico Madrid vs Astana: Torres eyes top spot
Diego Simeone's side will have to recover from their defeat to Benfica last time out if they want to make a push for first place in their Champions League group

UCL
Canas rescues historic point for Astana
Roger Canas rescued a point for Astana in a 2-2 draw at home to Galatasaray as the Kazakh side became the first team from the Central Asian nation to stage a match in the Champions League group stage.