3 h. ago Bayern Munich vs Chelsea live: Harry Kane seals Blues defeat on Champions League return

Two European hopefuls will collide in a massive early meeting in the league phase

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3 h. ago Kane at the double as Bayern Munich spoil Chelsea’s Champions League return

The Allianz Arena will always hold cherished memories for Chelsea but when they pick through the wreckage of their first night back in the Champions League there will be plenty of moments that they would probably rather not have to think about again.Back at the ground where they became European champions for the first time, there was the brief prospect of the team in blue pulling off another unlikely heist in Bavaria. Yet while there was defiance after Bayern Munich went 2-0 up, Cole Palmer halving the deficit, the problems at the other end were too great for Chelsea to overcome. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Kane at double as Bayern Munich spoil Chelsea’s Champions League return

The Allianz Arena will always hold cherished memories for Chelsea but when they pick through the wreckage of their first night back in the Champions League there will be plenty of moments that they would rather not have to think about again.Back at the ground where they became European champions for the first time, there was the brief prospect of the team in blue pulling off another unlikely heist in Bavaria. Yet while there was defiance after Bayern Munich went 2-0 up inside 27 minutes, Cole Palmer halving the deficit with typical nonchalance, the problems at the other end were too great for Chelsea to overcome. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Ajax vs Inter Milan Champions League prediction, odds and betting offer

Ajax return to the Champions League stage and welcome Serie A side Inter Milan to the Johan Cruyff Arena

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12 h. ago Chelsea: David Luiz reveals Champions League final injury nightmare ahead of Stamford Bridge return

The jovial Brazilian will have his SW6 homecoming in January

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13 h. ago Benfica in talks to appoint José Mourinho after sacking Bruno Lage

Lage goes after 3-2 Champions League defeat by QarabagClub president says successor ‘must be a winning coach’José Mourinho is in talks over a return to Benfica after the Portuguese club sacked Bruno Lage. The 62-year-old was in charge of Benfica between September and December 2000 and would face a swift return to Chelsea in the Champions League on 30 September.Benfica’s president, Rui Costa, confirmed Lage had been dismissed in a press conference after Tuesday night’s Champions League home defeat by Qarabag of Azerbaijan, who came from 2-0 behind at the Estádio da Luz. “I believe this is the time for a change, precisely to avoid compromising the season,” Costa said. “And, consequently, the coach who comes in must be a winning coach. A coach representing a club of this size must be one with the ability to bring this team to the levels we demand and give us the titles we desire.” Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Pep Guardiola and Gianluigi Donnarumma press conference LIVE injury updates and team news

Manchester City face Napoli in the Champions League on Thursday night with Kevin De Bruyne set to return to the Etihad

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15 h. ago Jose Mourinho 'in advanced talks' over Benfica reunion as Ruben Amorim links quashed

The veteran manager could soon return to the Champions League after being sacked by Fenerbahce

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16 h. ago Jose Mourinho 'in advanced talks' over Benfica reunion as Ruben Amorim knocked again

The veteran manager could soon return to the Champions League after being sacked by Fenerbahce

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17 h. ago Bayern plan to make Chelsea rue letting Nicolas Jackson go in ominous reunion | Jacob Steinberg

Enzo Maresca’s side return to the site of the club’s first Champions League win but the team face a battle against their former strikerA trip to the Allianz Arena offers Chelsea fond memories of the greatest night in their history, a meeting with two what‑might‑have-beens and a swift reunion with a player desperate to prove they were wrong to let him go.Perhaps Enzo Maresca will be feeling nervous if his team have to face Nicolas Jackson when they open their Champions League campaign against Bayern Munich on Wednesday night. There are plenty of examples of loanees coming back to haunt their parent club in the tournament and Jackson will not be short of motivation if he features against Chelsea less than a month since he left on loan. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago Olympiacos vs Pafos Champions League prediction, odds and betting offer

Former Europa Conference champions Olympiacos return to the Champions League and start their group stage campaign against Pafos of Cyprus

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26 h. ago Thomas Frank hails ‘tough’ Tottenham display in win on Champions League return

Spurs attacker Xavi Simons avoided a second yellow card for a cynical tackle on Nicolas Pepe in the 66th minute.

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27 h. ago Tottenham survive late scare as howler gifts new era perfect Champions League start

TOTTENHAM 1-0 VILLARREAL: Spurs got their return to the Champions League off to a winning start after a goalkeeper howler earned them all three points against the La Liga side

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29 h. ago How to watch Tottenham vs Villarreal for free with Champions League game not on TNT

Tottenham Hotspur will make their long-awaited return to the UEFA Champions League tonight when they take on Villarreal, but the game will not be shown on TNT Sports

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41 h. ago Jude Bellingham: Real Madrid star to return to action in Champions League after shoulder surgery

England international will be a welcome return after months out

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42 h. ago Arsenal’s Basque connection sets up fascinating Champions League return

Mikel Arteta leads a strong Basque contingent at the Gunners preparing for a return home to face Athletic Bilbao

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55 h. ago Champions League return represents a new era at Tottenham after Daniel Levy exit

Tottenham make their return to the Champions League this week with a fresh optimism around the club following the exit of Daniel Levy as chairman and a strong start to the season

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6 d. ago UEFA announce major Champions League rule change less than a week before tournament starts

The Champions League will return next week, and organisers UEFA have made a late change to squad rules which could be music to the ears of some overlooked stars

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1 week ago PSG: Ousmane Dembele to miss Barcelona Champions League clash as timeline revealed for Desire Doue return

PSG’s star duo will certainly miss the Champions League opener against Atalanta

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2 w. ago Man City 2025/26 Champions League fixtures: Opponents revealed as Kevin De Bruyne makes return

City are looking to bounce back from a disappointing Champions League campaign, where they were eliminated by Real Madrid in a knockout play-off round

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