Liverpool began the defence of their Champions League title with an away defeat on a difficult opening week for English sides.
Tag: Champions League
‘We lost 2-0 so I can’t be happy’ – Adrian after impressive Champions League bow
Goalkeeper Adrian insists he feels no fulfilment from making several terrific saves before Liverpool crashed to a 2-0 defeat in their Champions League opener at Napoli.
Manchester City defender Stones sidelined for five weeks – Guardiola
Manchester City defender John Stones will be out for around five weeks with a muscular problem, manager Pep Guardiola has announced.
Neymar ban reduced by CAS
Neymar has had his three-match Champions League ban for insulting match officials reduced to two games by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Liverpool’s Klopp wary of ‘stubborn’ Napoli side ahead of Champions League encounter
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is wary of a Napoli side he describes as “stubborn in a very positive way” as the Reds begin the defence of their Champions League crown at the Stadio San Paolo.
5 talking points as the Champions League returns
The Champions League group stage gets under way this week as Liverpool start the defence of the title they won with victory over Tottenham in Madrid.
The lowdown on Napoli ahead of their Champions League match against Liverpool
Liverpool start the defence of their Champions League crown on Tuesday night with a trip to Italy to take on Napoli.
Pep Guardiola backs Kyle Walker after England squad omission
Kyle Walker may have missed out on England selection this week but can expect to start for Manchester City against Brighton on Saturday after Pep Guardiola gave the defender his full backing.
What awaits English quartet in Champions League group stage
The Champions League draw was made on Thursday, with Tottenham, Manchester City, Chelsea and holders Liverpool all discovering who they will meet in the group stage of this season’s competition.
Holders Liverpool land Napoli again in Champions League group stages
Holders Liverpool have been drawn to play Napoli, Salzburg and Genk in Group E of the Champions League.
Celtic handed tough Champions League qualifying path after Slavia Prague draw
Celtic have been handed one of the toughest paths possible if they are to secure their return to the Champions League group stages.
Liverpool face growing criticism over plans to trademark name
Liverpool are facing growing criticism of their application to trademark the name ‘Liverpool’.
Liverpool face growing criticism over plans to trademark name
Liverpool are facing growing criticism of their application to trademark the name ‘Liverpool’.
Rhian Brewster has important role at Liverpool this season – Jurgen Klopp
If Rhian Brewster lives up to the hype then he will save Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp millions in the transfer window.
Alli refreshed, renewed and ready to push on from Champions League heartbreak
Dele Alli feels refreshed, renewed and ready to kick on from Tottenham’s Champions League heartache and an injury-hit season that took a mental as well as physical toll.
Ebbe scores from bench as New Saints progress in Champions League qualifiers
Substitute Dean Ebbe came off the bench to give New Saints a 1-0 win in the second leg of their Champions League qualifier against Feronikeli and secure a 3-2 aggregate victory.
Mikey Johnston’s confidence boosted by goal in Champions League qualifier
Mikey Johnston admitted Celtic boss Neil Lennon has imbued him with confidence after his stunning goal against Sarajevo helped the Hoops to a 3-1 win.
Celtic boss Neil Lennon hoping to reap rewards of Champions League experience
Neil Lennon stressed the importance of Champions League football to Celtic as he prepares for the first of four qualifiers in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Divock Origi insists Liverpool aim to ‘win as much as possible’
Divock Origi believes Liverpool are even more hungry for silverware after last season’s Champions League success.
Jordan Henderson offered freedom of Sunderland but will wait to accept honour
Champions League-winning Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson has been offered the freedom of his home city of Sunderland – but he has politely asked for the honour to be delayed until he nears retirement.