Chelsea vs Barcelona – Match Preview and Team News
A Champions League classic returns to Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night as Chelsea host Barcelona in a pivotal league stage encounter.
Both European heavyweights are locked on seven points after four matches, making this a crucial battle for position. Enzo Maresca’s side arrive in...
Chelsea vs Barcelona – Predicted lineup and team news
Chelsea welcome Barcelona to Stamford Bridge on Tuesday for a massive Champions League fixture.
The Blues are aiming to extend their unbeaten home run in European group stages to 17 matches. After a hard-fought draw in Azerbaijan last time out, Enzo Maresca's side will...
Vinicius ready to leave Real Madrid as contract talks stall
Vinicius Junior is ready to leave Real Madrid after informing the club he won't sign a new contract.
The Brazil international does not want to sign fresh terms while his relationship with head coach Xabi Alonso remains strained. The 25-year-old had a public spat with...
Guardiola keen for Man City to ‘forget’ Newcastle defeat
Pep Guardiola has called on Manchester City to forget their 2-1 defeat at Newcastle and bounce back immediately in Europe this week.
City lost ground in the Premier League title race after a defeat at Newcastle on Saturday evening. The result leaves the Citizens third...
Former Premier League forward sympathises with Wirtz struggles
Former Arsenal and Manchester City forward Paul Dickov has sympathised with Florian Wirtz's tough start at Liverpool.
Wirtz joined Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen in aa £116m record deal in the summer, but has endured a difficult few months in England.
The German is yet to provide...
Rooney calls for Liverpool to make ‘big Salah decision’
Wayne Rooney has called for Arne Sot to make a 'big decision' and take Mohamed Salah out the Liverpool team.
Liverpool were beaten 3-0 by Nottingham Forest at Anfield on Saturday, a result that leaves the Premier League champions 11th in the table. The Reds...
Fewest points after 12 games by defending Premier League champions
Winning a Premier League title is one thing, defending it is another.
Liverpool are more than familiar with that sentiment. After failing to reclaim their crown in 2021, they look set to relinquish again after a poor start to this season.
They are not the only...
Barcelona linked with Chelsea winger as Raphinha replacement
Barcelona are interested in signing Pedro Neto from Chelsea with sporting director Deco keen on a raid on his former club.
Neto has been earmarked as an option should Raphinha leave the La Liga champions. Spanish outlet Fichajes have claimed Raphinha could seek a new...
Chelsea eye Nottingham Forest defender as ‘key target’
Chelsea have placed Nottingham Forest defender Murillo high on their shortlist of transfer targets.
The West Londoners are long-term admirers of Murillo, who has excelled since moving to the Premier League from Corinthians in 2023.
He was named Nottingham Forest Player of the Year in his...
On this day: Thiago scores stunning Champions League goal
Thiago Alcantara was a footballer's footballer. The Spaniard boasted brilliant technique during a club career that took in spells at some of Europe's biggest clubs.
After emerging through Barcelona's famous La Masia academy, Thiago took in stints with Bayern Munich and Liverpool, hoovering up major...