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Mohamed Salah has scored a stunning free-kick against Qarabag to confirm Liverpool’s place in the Round of 16 of the Champions League.  Alexis Mac Allister gave the Reds an early lead from a corner, heading it from close range to make it 1-0. And in form Florian Wirtz doubled the lead not long later with a great striker from near …

Chelsea are reportedly in pole position for one of the German Bundesliga’s most exciting attacking talents. The Blues have not flexed their financial muscle under new boss Liam Rosenior, but there have been plenty of big-money moves being floated around Stamford Bridge with the window still open until Monday evening. Over the past few weeks, the likes of Fermin Lopez, …

Aston Villa have been linked with a move for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. The 28-year-old wants to leave the London club this month and has been linked with clubs like AC Milan and Juventus as well. According to Stefan Borson on Football Insider, a move to Aston Villa is more likely for the player. Nottingham Forest have also made …

Antonio Vergara has scored his first Napoli goal tonight in spectacular fashion to equalise for Napoli against Chelsea in the Champions League. It is a must-win match for Antonio Conte’s side, who must emerge victorious or face an embarrassing early elimination from the Champions League. After a strong opening twenty minutes for the visitors, Chelsea took the lead through an …

Paris FC are interested in signing Eliezer Mayenda from Sunderland this month.  According to a report from Matteo Moretto, Paris FC have opened talks with the Premier League club about a move for the 20-year-old striker. It remains to be seen whether they can get the deal done. Leicester were also keen on Mayenda. He was linked with a move …

Giorgio Chiellini assures Juventus have ‘great respect’ for Monaco in the Champions League, despite squad rotation, and confirms Randal Kolo Muani ‘was very happy’ in Turin. It kicks off at the Stade Louis II at 20.00 GMT (21.00 CET). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game, Napoli-Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund-Inter and Union Saint-Gilloise-Atalanta on …

Aston Villa seem in no mood to cease their transfer activity for the winter as they have been linked with a Serie A star who could be sold by his club. Villa have been busy during January, welcoming plenty of attacking arrivals like Alysson and Tammy Abraham, while they are on the verge of confirming another return to Villa Park …

Inter President Beppe Marotta confirms interest in Al-Ittihad winger Moussa Diaby, but also admits they’re probably heading ‘into the Champions League play-offs.’ Their trip to Borussia Dortmund kicks off at the Westfalenstadion at 20.00 GMT (21.00 CET). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game, Napoli-Chelsea, Monaco-Juventus and Union Saint-Gilloise-Atalanta on the Liveblog. All …

Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna has cooled speculation linking the club with a move for Raheem Sterling, suggesting a deal is unlikely despite the England international’s recent contract termination with Chelsea. Speaking ahead of tonight’s match, coincidentally against the West London side, Manna admitted the club had previously explored the possibility of signing Sterling but indicated circumstances have changed. “Raheem …

Antonio Conte warns Napoli have ‘only 13 outfield players available’ against Chelsea in the Champions League, so his main ask is to play with ‘heads held high.’ It kicks off at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona at 20.00 GMT (21.00 CET). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game, Napoli-Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund-Inter and Union …

Marcus Thuram and Ange-Yoan Bonny start for Inter in the trip to Borussia Dortmund, facing Serhou Guirassy and Jobe Bellingham. It kicks off at the Westfalenstadion at 20.00 GMT (21.00 CET). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game, Napoli-Chelsea, Monaco-Juventus and Union Saint-Gilloise-Atalanta on the Liveblog. All the matches are played simultaneously in …

There is no Kenan Yildiz in the Juventus starting line-up for Wednesday night’s final Champions League league phase fixture against AS Monaco, as Luciano Spalletti makes a few surprising selections at the Stade Louis II. Kick-off is due at 20.00 GMT. You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game, Napoli-Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund-Inter and Union …

Atalanta could go straight into the Champions League Round of 16 if they beat Union Saint-Gilloise, as Ademola Lookman gets his first start of 2026 with Nikola Krstovic and Lazar Samardzic. It kicks off at the RSC Anderlecht Stadium at 20.00 GMT (21.00 CET). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game, Napoli-Chelsea, Monaco-Juventus …

Rasmus Hojlund leads the line for Napoli as they host Chelsea, whilst the visitors opt with the likes of Estevao and Joao Pedro. The match kicks off at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona at 20:00 GMT (21:00 CET). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game, Dortmund-Inter, Monaco-Juventus and Union Saint-Gilloise-Atalanta on the Liveblog. …

This page will update live with the latest relevant news, no need to refresh the page! Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from the final Champions League opening phase games, Napoli-Chelsea, Monaco-Juventus, Borussia Dortmund-Inter and Union Saint-Gilloise-Atalanta. They all kick off at 20.00 GMT (21.00 CET), along with every other match in this wild Wednesday. …