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Kompany reveals: Urbig will play in Gladbach
Normally, Vincent Kompany keeps tight-lipped about questions regarding the lineup. It was different on Friday morning, when he made a firm decision and also announced the comeback of two pros.
Ajax are still without a point in the Champions League
Ajax remain winless in the Champions League after a 5-1 defeat to Chelsea, with club legend Wesley Sneijder criticizing players and questioning the team’s direction amid domestic struggles in the Eredivisie.
Galatasaray make it two wins in a row, Qarabag’s unbeaten run ends
Galatasaray beat Bodo/Glimt 3-1 for a second straight Champions League league phase win as Victor Osimhen struck twice and Yunus Akgun added a third, while Athletic Bilbao ended Qarabag’s unbeaten run 3-1 with a Guruzeta brace and a Robert Navarro strike. Implications for seeding and momentum shape the next fixtures.
Yangel Herrera is expected to miss the derby and additional matches
The Venezuelan midfielder had to be substituted against Sevilla after only 32 minutes of the match had passed.
Heitinga explains sacrificing Gloukh: you have to make choices
Against Chelsea, John Heitinga once again chose to take Oscar Gloukh off early. The decision to substitute the Israeli after Kenneth Taylor’s red card did not go down well with the traveling fans.
Xabi Alonso comments on Yamal’s controversial remarks
Xabi Alonso isn’t letting Lamine Yamal’s remarks get to him. A day before El Clásico, the Real Madrid coach didn’t want to give any attention to Barcelona’s star player. “What matters is what happens on the pitch.”
Werner warns: 'We have to do many things better'
Ole Werner does not want to be blinded by six unbeaten games and the climb to second place. The RB Leipzig coach still sees plenty of room for improvement in his team ahead of the away match against FC Augsburg.
Something between down to earth and cheeky
In his first Champions League start, Lennart Karl played himself into the spotlight, but it didn’t surprise his coach.
Liverpool’s travel mishap and an absence that hits Slot hard
Liverpool FC had a bumpy journey to Frankfurt on Tuesday. Even without a press conference, Arne Slot spoke about a painful absence and the Eintracht fans.
Allegri takes a porn producer to court over his mobile number
Turin prosecutors charge Andrea Diprè with violating Massimiliano Allegri’s privacy after Allegri’s phone number appeared on a 2023 TikTok livestream, prompting a case now postponed to early 2026 and potential settlement talks over damages.