Sami Hyypia returns to Old Trafford hoping his experience with Bayer Leverkusen is more like his best day against Manchester United rather than his worst. A veteran of a decade's service at Liverpool, Hyypia has plenty of experience on the ground which will mark his debut as a Champions League manager. Indeed, his final start as a Liverpool player came there, when Fernando Torres inspired a ...Full Story »

Carlo Ancelotti's quest to bring Real Madrid the mythical 'Decima' - a 10th European Cup - begins in the cauldron of Galatasaray's Ali Sami Yen. The most recent attempt to lift the Champions League trophy ended in disappointment under Jose Mourinho as Borussia Dortmund edged Los Blancos out of last season's semi-finals. Real had perhaps ridden their luck to get that far after coming undone i...Full Story »

The recent addition from Ajax is delighted to join a side "going up" and is targeting at least a top-three finish as Spurs eye a place in Europe's premier club competition Tottenham new-boy Christian Eriksen has revealed he is targeting a top-three finish and European qualification with the north London club after completing his move from Ajax on Friday. Andre Villas-Boas thrashed out a deal...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo will play for Real Madrid in an exhibition match rather than attend UEFA's Champions League draw and Best Player in Europe award ceremony. Ronaldo is one of three nominees, along with Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery and Barcelona's Lionel Messi, for the UEFA award which will be presented following a live vote by journalists. However Madrid confirmed Ronaldo had been selected ...Full Story »

Barcelona failed to land Thiago Silva and still need a centre back.Each May, at the better-run clubs in Europe, folks sit down and figure out their "to-do" list for the summer. There are contracts to renew (or not), players to sign and players to sell. Lists of targets are drawn up with contingency plans if you don't get your first choice. It's a moveable feast, of course, because, at the same...Full Story »

At times, it was a nervy affair at San Siro on Wednesday night, but ultimately Milan did enough to secure their place in the Champions League group stages with a 3-0 win over PSV Eindhoven, a 4-1 success on aggregate. The Rossoneri are in Pot 2 for Thursday’s draw, but many will now be distracted by the possibility of new faces arriving before the transfer deadline. -Allegri considerin...Full Story »

Schalke travelled to Greece on Monday intent on booking their place in the group stage of the Champions League for the third time in four years. A 1-1 draw at home to PAOK FC in the first leg last week has given the Greek club, coached by former Schalke boss Huub Stevens, a slight advantage to take with them into tomorrow night's return. However, Schalke have no intention of playing Europa L...Full Story »

Atlético will remain glued to the play-offs for the group stages of this season's Champions League, in which Simeone's team has already guaranteed its place. Atleti will be specifically watching the tie between Fenerbahçe and Arsenal, with the first leg being played in Istanbul and the return leg in London. The reason for the club's interest is that if the English club is knocked o...Full Story »

Lionel Messi, Franck Ribery and Cristiano Ronaldo have been named on the three-man shortlist for UEFA's Best Player in Europe award for the 2012/13 season. The attacking trio came top in a poll of journalists from each of UEFA's member national associations and the overall winner will be announced in a live vote during the Champions League group stage draw in Monaco on August 29. Last year's...Full Story »

The Bianconeri finished in financial pole position in Europe's premier competition, making €10 million more than winners Bayern Munich Juventus earned more from the Champions League than any other club last season. The Serie A champions were beaten by eventual winners Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals, but still made €65.3million from the competition - around €10m more th...Full Story »