Champions League 2020-21 kicks off this weekend! Wait, what?
The Champions League is back! But it's not just this season's tournament -- the quest to crown the European champions for 2020-21 also begins.
Kaka: We don't know what can happen with Real Madrid in UCL (0:33)
'Only Mbappe' can decide whether to play for PSG vs. Atalanta (1:10)
Moreno worried Juve could slip up vs. Lyon (1:42)
Bale preferring to not play in UCL 'completely wrong' (1:25)
Eden Hazard must be 'outstanding' for Real Madrid vs. Man City (1:42)
Bale didn't want to play for Real vs. City - Zidane
Gareth Bale was left out of Real Madrid's squad for their clash at Manchester City because he "preferred not to play," Zinedine Zidane has said.
Sources: PSG's Mbappe hope, Verratti a doubt
Mbappe continued to test his injured right ankle on Thursday in the hope that he can get fit in time.
Barcelona vs. Napoli: Does psychology or physicality prevail? (1:22)
What Guardiola can learn from Zidane in Champions League hunt (1:35)
Ogden: Pep doesn't believe Jesus can deliver the Champions League (1:54)
Barca target Garcia won't pen City deal - Pep
The 19-year-old, who has a year left on his contract, has played a key role for Guardiola since the Premier League resumed in June.
Napoli decider make or break for Setien's haphazard Barca
After having three weeks to rest and process their turbulent end to the domestic campaign, Barcelona return to action in Saturday's Champions League
Can Guardiola learn from Zidane and end his UCL wait?
Is Man City boss Pep Guardiola prepared to be like Zinedine Zidane in order to add a fourth Champions League title to his name?
Will Messi, Ronaldo meet in Champions League final again? Don't count these legends out
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have dominated the Champions League in their careers. Let's hope we get one last head-to-head in the tournament.
Juventus' UCL clash vs. Lyon will be 'uncomfortable' (1:31)
Do Chelsea have any hope vs. Bayern in return leg? (1:59)
Man City vs. Real Madrid will be a 'very open' match (1:12)
Bale, James left out of UCL clash vs. Man City
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale has been left out of their 24-man Champions League squad for Friday's last-16 tie at Manchester City.
UEFA bans shirt-swapping in Champions League
Players from Europe's biggest clubs will be banned from swapping shirts after Champions League ties and could face up to 12 days locked in a hotel.
UEFA rules could see clubs forfeit UCL games
The new UEFA guidelines will apply for the qualifying rounds and playoffs of next season's European competitions.
Gabriel Jesus slowly moving out of Ronaldo's shadow
Gabriel Jesus' early comparisons to the original Ronaldo may have weighed heavily. Now, however, the Brazil star is finding his place at Man City.
European hopes could harm 2020-21 Premier League ambitions
Premier League clubs often face a dilemma over prioritising domestic games or Europe, but this summer's extended campaigns make things even harder.
Title the target for Man Utd next season - Matic
United finished the 2019-20 season in third place after an impressive run of 14 unbeaten games.
Guardiola: Liverpool toughest side I've ever faced
Liverpool won their first Premier League title in 30 years with an 18-point lead over Manchester City.
UCL Ladder
| UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - GROUP A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Saint-Germain | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | +15 | 16 |
| Real Madrid | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +6 | 11 |
| Club Brugge | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -8 | 3 |
| Galatasaray | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -13 | 2 |
| UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - GROUP B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Bayern Munich | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | +19 | 18 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +4 | 10 |
| Olympiakos | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -6 | 4 |
| Red Star Belgrade | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -17 | 3 |
| UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - GROUP C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Manchester City | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | +12 | 14 |
| Atalanta | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 7 |
| Shakhtar Donetsk | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -5 | 6 |
| Dinamo Zagreb | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 5 |
| UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - GROUP D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Juventus | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | +8 | 16 |
| Atletico Madrid | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +3 | 10 |
| Bayer Leverkusen | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 6 |
| Lokomotiv Moscow | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -7 | 3 |
| UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - GROUP E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Liverpool | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 13 |
| Napoli | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | +7 | 12 |
| FC Salzburg | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | +3 | 7 |
| Racing Genk | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -15 | 1 |
| UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - GROUP F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Barcelona | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | +5 | 14 |
| Borussia Dortmund | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| Internazionale | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | +1 | 7 |
| Slavia Prague | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -6 | 2 |
| UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - GROUP G | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| RB Leipzig | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 11 |
| Lyon | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 8 |
| Benfica | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -1 | 7 |
| Zenit St Petersburg | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 7 |
| UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - GROUP H | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Valencia | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 11 |
| Chelsea | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 11 |
| Ajax Amsterdam | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +6 | 10 |
| Lille | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -10 | 1 |