Burley: Champions League matters more than quadruple for Pep (1:21)
Real Madrid taking Route One to glory? Why the long ball still matters in elite soccer
The "kick it long" tactic has long seemed outdated in soccer, but some teams -- including Toni Kroos and Real Madrid -- are making it work.
What's behind Pulisic's turnaround in form? (1:25)
Man Utd not far away from UCL elite - Solskjaer
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said he believes Manchester United are close to matching the level of this season's Champions League elite.
Fans call for scrapping of 'reckless' UCL changes
Fans from across Europe have united to call on European Club Association chairman Andrea Agnelli to scrap "reckless" Champions League plans.
New No. 1 in Shaka's Power Rankings (1:17)
Valverde: Bus attack gave me extra motivation
Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde said the incident that damaged the team bus ahead of the clash with Liverpool further motivated him.
Marcotti: Major surgery is needed at Bayern Munich (1:58)
6 reasons why 17-year-old Jude Bellingham will make you feel old
Dortmund's teenage midfielder Jude Bellingham was only born in 2003, the year of Ronaldo's debut season and when Beckham signed for Real Madrid.
Champions League talking points: Man City, Real Madrid the teams to beat?
Who'll emerge between Real Madrid, Chelsea, Man City and PSG? Were Bayern and Dortmund unlucky? ESPN's writers break it all down.
Laurens: Chelsea will need some 'craziness' to beat Real Madrid (1:07)
Real Madrid's last 3 games 'some of Zidane's finest work' (1:32)
What Manchester City have to do to beat PSG (1:31)
How Manchester City's mentality averted another UCL disaster (0:50)
Madrid eliminate Liverpool with draw at Anfield
Real Madrid knocked out Liverpool to reach the Champions League semifinals following a 0-0 draw at Anfield on Wednesday.
With Real Madrid's triumph over Liverpool, a fourth Champions League title would be Zidane's finest
If Zinedine Zidane guides this particular Real Madrid side to Champions League glory after ousting Liverpool, he should get full recognition.
Man City oust Dortmund to reach UCL semis
Manchester City came from one goal down to beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 on Wednesday night and earn passage to the Champions League semifinals.
Window on Madrid bus smashed en route to Anfield
Real Madrid's team bus was hit by an object outside Anfield ahead of Wednesday's Champions League quarterfinal second leg against Liverpool.
Seedorf: Players covering their mouths should be banned (1:07)
Bayern Munich face a painful rebuild after Champions League exit. Judging recent transfers, it won't be easy
Bayern's Champions League elimination hammered home the need for reinforcements, but their track record of late doesn't exactly inspire confidence.
Matched officials! World Cup final referees Webb and Steinhaus got married
Congratulations to World Cup and Champions League final referees Howard Webb and Bibiana Steinhaus, who have revealed they tied the knot recently.
Porto boss clashes with Tuchel: He insulted me
Porto coach Sergio Conceicao claims he was insulted by Chelsea's Thomas Tuchel after Tuesday's Champions League quarterfinal return leg.
Neymar's PSG are banishing their Champions League demons
Even if he won't admit it, there was an element of revenge on Tuesday night as Neymar helped PSG eliminate Bayern from the Champions League.
Neymar: I was celebrating, not mocking Kimmich
Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar said he didn't mean to intentionally celebrate in front of Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich.
UCL Ladder
| UEFA Champions League - Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayern Munich | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | +13 | 16 |
| Atletico Madrid | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 9 |
| FC Salzburg | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -7 | 4 |
| Lokomotiv Moscow | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -5 | 3 |
| UEFA Champions League - Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Real Madrid | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +2 | 10 |
| Borussia Monchengladbach | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | +7 | 8 |
| Shakhtar Donetsk | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -7 | 8 |
| Internazionale | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -2 | 6 |
| UEFA Champions League - Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Manchester City | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | +12 | 16 |
| FC Porto | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +7 | 13 |
| Olympiakos | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -8 | 3 |
| Marseille | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -11 | 3 |
| UEFA Champions League - Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Liverpool | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +7 | 13 |
| Atalanta | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 11 |
| Ajax Amsterdam | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| FC Midtjylland | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -9 | 2 |
| UEFA Champions League - Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Chelsea | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | +12 | 14 |
| Sevilla FC | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 13 |
| Krasnodar | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -5 | 5 |
| Stade Rennes | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -8 | 1 |
| UEFA Champions League - Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Borussia Dortmund | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +7 | 13 |
| Lazio | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 10 |
| Club Brugge | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 8 |
| Zenit St Petersburg | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -9 | 1 |
| UEFA Champions League - Group G | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Juventus | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | +10 | 15 |
| Barcelona | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | +11 | 15 |
| Dynamo Kiev | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -9 | 4 |
| Ferencvaros | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -12 | 1 |
| UEFA Champions League - Group H | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Paris Saint-Germain | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +7 | 12 |
| RB Leipzig | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 12 |
| Manchester United | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | +5 | 9 |
| Istanbul Basaksehir | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -11 | 3 |