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.
Would Igor Tudor be a risky appointment for Tottenham? (1:33)
Slot reveals Liverpool's 'three priorities' for the rest of the season (0:59)
After 2-year delay, UEFA ExCo to include FIFPRO
The Europe's players' union is set to be included with voting right on UEFA's all-powerful executive committee on Feb. 12 during the European governing body's annual congress on Feb. 12.
PSG prez on Super League: Madrid critics stupid
The chairman of European Football Clubs, Nasser Al Khelaifi, has defended Florentino Pérez after Real Madrid and UEFA reached an agreement to end the Super League dispute.
Madrid, UEFA reach deal, end Super League suits
UEFA, European Club Football Association (EFC), and Real Madrid have reached a deal to end all legal disputes related to the Super League, UEFA and Real Madrid said on Wednesday.
Klopp, Alonso, Guardiola: Predicting what happens to Europe's top managers this summer
With the Real Madrid and Manchester United jobs up for grabs, one thing is for certain this summer: The world's best managers will be in high demand.
Why Barcelona's Super League withdrawal ends uneasy truce with Real Madrid
Almost five years after the European Super League's failed launch, Barcelona have ended their involvement, leaving just Real Madrid. But why now?
How do Real Madrid get the best out of Mbappé, Vinícius Jr and Bellingham? (1:34)
Rosenior accuses Arsenal of lacking 'respect' for Chelsea in warm-up (0:38)
Pep Guardiola thinks Arsenal could be the 'best team in the world' (0:55)
Which matches will Bellingham miss while injured?
Jude Bellingham is likely to miss a month due to injury for Real Madrid, sources told ESPN.
Arsenal pocket less in UCL than City, Liverpool
Manchester City and Liverpool have earned slightly more from the Champions League than Arsenal so far this season.
Mourinho on Benfica-Madrid in UCL: We got the king
Jose Mourinho has said that his Benfica side will line up against the "king" of the Champions League having been drawn against Real Madrid in the knockout playoff.
Champions League knockouts: Who could Premier League teams draw in next rounds?
After the knockout playoff round draw on Friday, ESPN fills you in on who the Premier League teams could face next.
Groundhog Day Derby: 2 teams make history with 5th European clash this season
Groundhog Day doesn't come around until Monday, Feb. 2. But for two soccer teams with a serious case of déjà vu, it will feel like it's come early.
Madrid handed Benfica, Jose rematch in UCL draw
Real Madrid have been handed a rematch with Jose Mourinho's Benfica in the Champions League knockout playoff round.
Can José Mourinho beat Real Madrid again? (2:40)
What will happen in the all French tie between PSG and Monaco? (2:20)
Laurens: Newcastle have a favourable tie vs. Qarabağ (2:07)
Champions League playoff round draw: Newcastle to play Qarabag, Real Madrid face Benfica again - as it happened
Newcastle United, Real Madrid, PSG and more have discovered their respective Champions League playoff round opponents.
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 |