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LAFC is having one of its most promising seasons in Major League Soccer, and while several postponed matches remain, the team’s performance under Steve Cherundolo has fans optimistic about another deep playoff run. What stands out the most, however, is the rise of Denis Bouanga, who is quickly etching his name into the club’s history books.

Sporting CP enters the Champions League fresh off a dominant domestic campaign in Portugal, where they captured both the league title and the cup, though they’ll be without some key contributors from that run.

Barcelona enter the Champions League with a sharper identity and a squad that looks far more balanced than it did a year ago, and the Spanish powerhouse has its sights set on making a legitimate push for the trophy.

The Champions League kicks off with a headline matchup as Manchester City open their group stage against Napoli. Pep Guardiola’s squad is under pressure to steady the ship after a shaky start to the new season, and they know they’ll need a strong performance to reset the tone.

The Champions League group stage gets underway with Galatasaray squaring off against Eintracht Frankfurt in a matchup that could prove critical for both clubs’ knockout hopes. Galatasaray enter with a retooled roster and high expectations of making a strong push in Europe.

The Champions League kicks off with Bayer Leverkusen looking to make a statement on the European stage after establishing themselves as one of Germany’s top clubs in recent years. The Bundesliga champions two seasons ago and runners-up last year enter the competition still searching for their first major international breakthrough.

The tournament kicks off with a high-stakes clash between Monaco and Club Brugge, two sides eyeing a path to the knockout stage. Monaco, a regular contender in both Ligue 1 and the Champions League, hasn’t shown much early promise this season but enters determined to make an impact.

As Gameweek 5 approaches, identifying key players to strengthen your Fantasy Premier League squad is crucial, writes FPL expert Blake Hurst.

The UEFA Champions League returns with a blockbuster clash at the Etihad Stadium as Manchester City welcomes Napoli in the opening League Phase fixture of the 2025-26 season. All eyes were set on the mouth-watering reunion of Kevin De Bruyne with his former club, but Napoli will have to take on this heavyweight challenge without their star striker, Romelu Lukaku. For manager Antonio Conte, this is a major headache as the Italian outfit aims to start its European campaign with a strong result.

Fantasy Premier League can be brilliant fun, writes FPL expert Blake Hurst.

Barcelona heads into its UEFA Champions League opener against Newcastle United with high expectations — but there’s one glaring omission from the matchday squad that has fans worried: the club’s most prized jewel, Lamine Yamal.

With Gameweek 5 on the horizon, it’s just as important to offload players who are struggling for minutes, form, or facing rotation risks, writes FPL expert Blake Hurst.

Son Heung-min shared a hug with new LAFC all-time top scorer Denis Bouanga and said he is “very, very happy” after scoring his first MLS hat-trick in a 4-1 win at Real Salt Lake on Wednesday.

The live broadcast selections for the October Premier League fixtures of the 2025/26 season have been announced.

Premier League fans in the UK will be looking out for a set of 11 dates after the first weekend of the season when live broadcast selections are due to be announced.