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Pafos began their Champions League campaign with a respectable result, holding Olympiakos to a goalless draw on the road despite playing most of the match with ten men. Midfielder Bruno was sent off early, forcing the Cypriot champions to defend with discipline, and they managed to secure their first point in the group stage. Domestically, however, they entered Europe’s biggest …

Olympique de Marseille’s return to the Champions League began with one of the toughest assignments possible: an away trip to Real Madrid, the competition’s most decorated club. To their credit, Roberto De Zerbi’s side rose to the occasion at the Santiago Bernabéu, taking a surprise lead and even enjoying a numerical advantage late in the match. Yet, the French side …

Kairat Almaty’s long-awaited debut in the Champions League group stage did not go as planned. The Kazakh champions were heavily beaten 4-1 by Sporting Lisbon at Estádio José Alvalade on matchday one, a harsh welcome to Europe’s biggest stage. Still, their qualification campaign was impressive—they overcame Slovan Bratislava and Celtic, two sides with far greater European pedigree, to reach this …

Inter Milan enter this Champions League campaign with both ambition and the scars of recent disappointments. The Nerazzurri reached the final in 2023 and again in 2025 but fell short on both occasions, most recently suffering a heavy 5-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Their domestic season ended in frustration as well, finishing just one point behind Napoli in Serie A. …

Galatasaray enter this season as reigning Turkish champions, and their domestic campaign could hardly have started better. With six wins from six matches, they have already opened up a six-point lead at the top of the Süper Lig table. Their attack has been ruthless—scoring 18 goals—while their defense has remained tight, conceding just twice. Wins over Gaziantep, Karagümrük, Kayserispor, Rizespor, …

After a two-year absence, Chelsea have returned to the Champions League with renewed ambition. Their fourth-place finish in last season’s Premier League secured qualification, while their Club World Cup triumph in the summer reinforced their credentials on the international stage. The 2025/26 campaign began with high expectations, but their opening European fixture ended in disappointment as they fell 3-1 away …

Bodø/Glimt’s rise over the past few years has been one of European football’s most intriguing stories. Once seen as a domestic outsider, the Norwegian club has developed into a consistent force both at home and abroad. Their memorable Europa League run last season ended in the semi-finals at the hands of Tottenham, but it confirmed their ability to compete with …

Atlético Madrid are still finding their rhythm after a busy summer transfer window brought several new faces into Diego Simeone’s squad. Their domestic form has been underwhelming, with only one win from their opening five La Liga fixtures. Last week offered a crucial chance for recovery with consecutive Madrid derbies—first against Rayo Vallecano and then against rivals Real Madrid—serving as …