Dembélé 'couldn't run' before exiting in PSG win
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé's frustrating season continued when he came off with an apparent injury during the first half of the Champions League playoff against Monaco on Tuesday.
Fooled once but not twice, Real Madrid learned the right lessons for Benfica rematch
Three weeks after Benfica's shocking win over Madrid, Álvaro Arbeloa's team returned to Lisbon and proved lightning couldn't strike twice.
Mourinho critical of Vinícius: 'Celebrate like Pele'
José Mourinho criticized Vinícius Júnior's goal celebration after the forward scored in Real Madrid's 1-0 Champions League win at Benfica, before a confrontation in which the player said he was racially abused.
Leboeuf praises Doué's 'perfect' performance for PSG vs. Monaco (1:34)
Nicol: Vinícius Jr. showed maturity with reaction to alleged racist abuse (1:02)
Madrid edge Benfica amid Vinícius racism allegations
Real Madrid's 1-0 Champions League playoff round win over Benfica in Lisbon was overshadowed by alleged racist abuse of Vinícius Júnior.
Champions League recap: Vinicius leads Madrid to win vs. Benfica, PSG with comeback
Enjoy all that happened from today's knockout phase playoff first legs, including Benfica vs. Real Madrid and AS Monaco vs. Paris Saint-Germain.
Vini Jr. accuses 'coward' Prestianni of racist abuse
Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior accused Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni of racially abusing him during the teams' Champions League playoff first leg on Tuesday.
Balogun double sets U.S. mark in UCL knockouts
American forward Folarin Balogun took less than one minute to give Monaco the lead against Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League playoff on Tuesday.
Galatasaray trounce Juve in UCL playoff first leg
Galatasaray pushed Juventus to the brink of elimination from the Champions League in a wild 5-2 comeback win in Istanbul on Tuesday.
From Arsenal to FK Qarabag: Why every team left will, won't win the Champions League
For each of the 24 remaining teams with a shot at the Champions League crown, let's talk about both why they could win the whole thing ... and why they probably won't.
José Mourinho: Benfica don't need a miracle to eliminate Real Madrid (1:30)
Why is the Champions League so easy for Premier League teams now? Here are 5 reasons
The Champions League has been a walk in the park for Premier League teams. Why is that? Let's explain it with five reasons.
Make or break? Lose Champions League playoff and Simeone's Atlético reign could be over
Atlético Madrid have stunk the house out in 2026. Can Diego Simeone, the club's long-serving and successful coach, work his magic? Or is it time to go?
Luis Enrique: PSG are very motivated for Champions League game vs. Monaco (2:02)
Camavinga: Real Madrid to play with 'spirit of revenge' in Benfica rematch (1:35)
Luis Enrique slams 'worthless' Dembélé PSG take
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said he will not allow any player to be bigger than the club ahead of Tuesday's Champions League knockout phase playoff first leg against AS Monaco.
Madrid's Arbeloa on Benfica: Not about revenge
Álvaro Arbeloa insisted on Monday that Real Madrid's Champions League playoff vs. Benfica "isn't about revenge," after the Portuguese club's surprise win last month forced Madrid out of the UCL top eight.
How we can improve the Champions League: New mini-league? Clubs picking opponents?
Mark Ogden, Gab Marcotti and Bill Connelly offer their best ideas for how to solve the Champions League's woes.
Mourinho says 'wounded king' Madrid vulnerable
José Mourinho called Real Madrid a "wounded king" after the shock loss to Benfica and doesn't think it will take a miracle to stun the Spanish giants again in the Champions League.
Qarabag vs Newcastle United: TV channel in UK, kick-off time, live stream, referee, injury and team news
Everything you need to know about the UEFA Champions League knockout playoff round first leg clash between Qarabag and Newcastle United
Real Madrid broke Mourinho. Now he could break them with Benfica
Real Madrid know enough about ex-coach José Mourinho to expect a sting in the tail when they meet his Benfica team in their Champions League playoff.
Champions League knockout rounds: Bracket, key dates, more
With the playoff round draw complete, here's how it impacts the round of 16, the format and the rest of the bracket.
PSG rally past Monaco after Dembélé forced off
Désiré Doué replaced the injured Ousmane Dembélé to spark Paris Saint-Germain's remarkable 3-2 comeback victory in the first leg of their Champions League play-off against Ligue 1 rivals Monaco.
UEFA Champions League Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | +19 | 24 |
| Bayern Munich | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | +14 | 21 |
| Liverpool | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | +12 | 18 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +10 | 17 |
| Barcelona | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +8 | 16 |
| Chelsea | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +7 | 16 |
| Sporting CP | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +6 | 16 |
| Manchester City | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +6 | 16 |
| Real Madrid | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | +9 | 15 |
| Internazionale | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | +8 | 15 |
| Paris Saint-Germain | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +10 | 14 |
| Newcastle United | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +10 | 14 |
| Juventus | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | +4 | 13 |
| Atlético Madrid | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +2 | 13 |
| Atalanta | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
| Bayer Leverkusen | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | -1 | 12 |
| Borussia Dortmund | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 11 |
| Olympiacos | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 11 |
| Club Brugge | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -2 | 10 |
| Galatasaray | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -2 | 10 |
| AS Monaco | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | -6 | 10 |
| FK Qarabag | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -8 | 10 |
| Bodo/Glimt | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 9 |
| Benfica | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -2 | 9 |
| Marseille | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -3 | 9 |
| Pafos | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -3 | 9 |
| Union St.-Gilloise | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -9 | 9 |
| PSV Eindhoven | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| Athletic Club | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -5 | 8 |
| Napoli | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -6 | 8 |
| F.C. København | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -9 | 8 |
| Ajax Amsterdam | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | -13 | 6 |
| Eintracht Frankfurt | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -11 | 4 |
| Slavia Prague | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | -14 | 3 |
| Villarreal | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | -13 | 1 |
| Kairat Almaty | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | -15 | 1 |