Maccabi Haifa played in the Champions League last season for the first time in 10 years, but were eliminated by FC Kairat Almaty in the first round. Haziza, the Israeli international, has one goal and one assist in two Champions League games this season, compared to nine goals and five assists last term. Maccabi Haifa eliminated Greek giants Olympiakos Piraeus 4-0 on away field in the second ...Full Story »

St. Gilloise have won 5, drawn 4 and lost 1 of their last 10 games, scoring 15 goals and conceding 6. Their form has remained stable this season, with a 8-game unbeaten streak in all competitions. However, St. Gilloise have been mediocre in offensive end at halftime. On the other hand, Glasgow Rangers have won 6, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last 10 games, scoring 18 goals and conceding 9. Las...Full Story »

SL Benfica missed the Champions League, but they also ranked 3rd in the Portugal Primera Liga table in the last two seasons. Although their biggest star Nunez moved to Liverpool, the club also has tried to make up for it, so they are still strong this season. They have won all their last 5 warm-up matches with high spirit. Midtjylland's performance in the new season has been dismal, including...Full Story »

The last time AS Monaco participated in the Champions League was four years ago. They signed Takumi Minamino and Radoslaw Majecki in the summer transfer window. They wanted to make a breakthrough in the new season, but they lost twice and drew once in the past three games, conceding a total of 7 goals. This time against PSV Eindhoven, who are powerful in attack, Monaco must not have the slightes...Full Story »

Jamie Mulgrew’s last-gasp strike and Ethan Devine’s goal in extra-time sent Linfield into the second round of qualifying for the Champions League to leave The New Saints reeling.Ryan Brobbel gave the Welsh champions a slender lead heading into the second leg and it seemed it would be decisive as that remained the only goal heading into time added-on at Windsor Park.But Linfield capta...Full Story »

Thibaut Courtois has unveiled a new tattoo of a brick wall on his arm, to honour his goalkeeping heroics for Real Madrid in their Champions League Final triumph over Liverpool. The Belgian turned in a stunning performance in goal as Los Blancos edged the Reds in Paris to end their four-year wait to be crowned kings of Europe once more. Having sometimes come under fire for his performances si...Full Story »

Liverpool mayor Steve Rotherham has issued scathing criticism of the Champions League final which saw both Liverpool and Real Madrid fans endure things no one should have to expect at such an event. Footage and first-hand accounts emerged straight away, but in the days that followed the showpiece event it became even clearer how much trouble there had been. The view held by many, both of a r...Full Story »

UEFA has finally apologised to fans following the shocking and distressing scenes that took place before, during and after the Champions League final where fans were severely mistreated UEFA has finally apologised for the shocking scenes in Paris (Image: Getty Images) UEFA has finally apologised to football fans who were involved in the mistreatment at the Champions League final in Paris. Liv...Full Story »

Jurgen Klopp has been criticised by French authorities for supposedly encouraging fans to head to Paris even if they did not have a ticket for the Champions League final Jurgen Klopp has sensationally been blamed for adding to the chaos Liverpool fans endured outside the Stade de France (Image: DeFodi Images via Getty Images) Jurgen Klopp has sensationally been blamed for some of the chaos by ...Full Story »

Karim Benzema admits he's disappointed PSG striker Kylian Mbappe won't be joining him at Real Madrid. Benzema, who a few days prior to the Champions League final did not want to talk about the issue, insists that their relationship isn't affected by the youngster's choice. "I would have liked him to have been able to fulfil his dream of playing for Real Madrid, being together," Benzema told ...Full Story »