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The Champions League draw handed Atalanta a tough opening test against Paris Saint-Germain, the reigning European champions, and the result was as expected. The Italian side was outclassed from start to finish in a one-sided 4-0 defeat, a scoreline that could easily have been heavier. The loss underlined the challenges Atalanta face this season, particularly after parting ways with key …

The Champions League returns on Thursday with Sporting Lisbon hosting Kairat, a fixture that pits one of Portugal’s heavyweights against a side determined to make an impression on the European stage. Both teams enter the clash with contrasting form and ambitions, setting up a contest that could shape the direction of their group campaign. Sporting Lisbon’s Strong Start and Attacking …

Reigning Danish champions FC Copenhagen return to the Champions League group stage riding an impressive run of form. Heading into their domestic clash with Bröndby, they were unbeaten in seven matches, consolidating their status as league leaders. Their European qualifying journey showcased both resilience and consistency: a 3-0 aggregate win over Drita, a dominant 5-0 victory against Malmö, and a …

Two years after their last run in the Champions League, Eintracht Frankfurt are back among Europe’s elite. Their return comes off the back of an impressive Bundesliga campaign, finishing third last season. Under head coach Dino Toppmöller, the German side has quickly found its rhythm, opening the new season with emphatic wins—4-1 against Werder Bremen and 3-1 away at Hoffenheim. …

Newcastle United make their Champions League return after last year’s difficult campaign in a daunting group with PSG, Borussia Dortmund, and AC Milan. The Magpies ultimately finished fifth in the Premier League but have stumbled out of the gate this season. They failed to win any of their opening three league matches, including a dramatic 2-3 home defeat to Liverpool, …

Manchester City enter this year’s Champions League with mixed emotions. Despite a disappointing 2024/25 season, which saw them finish only third in the Premier League, exit in the Round of 16 in Europe, bow out in the Club World Cup Round of 16, and lose the FA Cup final to Crystal Palace, they still secured qualification for Europe’s top competition. …

Olympiacos Piraeus will host Pafos FC at the Karaiskakis Stadium on September 17 in a Champions League encounter that blends history with ambition. The Greek powerhouse, long accustomed to European nights on home soil, faces a Cypriot side making its tournament debut. While Olympiacos enters as the clear favorite, Pafos has shown enough resilience to suggest that this clash may …

Anfield is preparing for another unforgettable European night as Liverpool welcome Atlético Madrid on September 17 in their opening fixture of the new Champions League league-phase format. This encounter renews a rivalry filled with intensity and history, most notably Atlético’s stunning extra-time victory in 2020 that knocked out the then-defending champions. Liverpool Enter with Title-Winning Momentum The Reds begin this …