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Champions League: RB Leipzig coach Julian Nagelsmann wary of ‘top players’ Neymar, Kylian Mbappe ahead of PSG clash

Nagelsmann, the youngest of the four managers in the 2019-20 Champions League semis, says the only way to stop PSG's fearsome attack is to defend as a unit.

Champions League: Atletico Madrid heave sigh of relief as remaining squad members test negative for COVID-19

Tests at the weekend had revealed two coronavirus cases at the club, which Atletico confirmed on Monday to be players Angel Correa and Sime Vrsaljko.

Champions League: Manchester City have matured in tournament since previous disappointments, says Gabriel Jesus

Jesus had a standout performance in Friday's 2-1 win over 13-time European champions Real Madrid that earned a place in the quarter-finals.

Champions League: Lionel Messi's injury not a big problem, says Barcelona boss Quique Setien ahead of Bayern Munich clash

Messi took a hard knock to his lower left leg in the first half of the team’s 3-1 win on Saturday. He was hit by Kalidou Koulibaly after slipping in front of the defender inside the area, earning a penalty kick for the Catalan club.

Champions League: Manchester City's howling appetite sees them through to quarter-finals as Real Madrid, Juventus bow out

There was a stink of complacency in the pre-match preparations of Real. Attitudes relaxed since their domestic title win, while City’s appetite was howling.

UEFA denies setting 3 August deadline for completion of Champions League, says they are 'analysing all options'

UEFA has denied there is an 3 August deadline to complete this season’s Champions League after a report by German broadcaster ZDF quoted the body’s President Aleksander Ceferin as saying the competition had to be finished by that date.

Coronavirus pandemic: Manchester City-Real Madrid, Juventus-Lyon ties among Champions League fixtures postponed

The deepening virus outbreak prompted the cancellation of Champions League football for the first time Thursday, with the high-profile match between Manchester City and Real Madrid one of two to be postponed.

Champions League: Gennaro Gattuso says Napoli will buy 'helmets and armour' for Camp Nou fixture against Barcelona

Napoli coach Gennaro Gattuso was in typically combative mood after his side were held 1-1 at home by Barcelona in the Champions League, saying they would use “helmets and armour” to defend themselves in the return.

Champions League: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola urges players to show 'personality' against Real Madrid in last-16 tie

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has issued a rallying cry to his players to show character and fight to the very end in their Champions League last-16 tie against Real Madrid.

Premier League: Liverpool's Jordan Henderson ruled out for three weeks after injuring hamstring in Atletico Madrid defeat

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson will be out for three weeks with a hamstring injury sustained in their 1-0 midweek Champions League defeat by Atletico Madrid, manager Juergen Klopp said on Friday.