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Champions League Group F preview: BATE host Valencia 22 October 2012 BATE Borisov will hope Valencia's poor run on the road in the UEFA Champions League continues when the two sides meet on Tuesday. Valencia have not won away from home in five Champions League matches and head to Belarus...

Champions League Group E preview: Blues bound for Ukraine 22 October 2012 A strong record at home against English sides should give Shakhtar Donetsk confidence before their UEFA Champions League clash with Chelsea. Shakhtar have played a quartet of English Premier League clubs since 2000...

Sammer hails Heynckes as Bayern Munich catalyst The Bavarians' sporting director spoke in awe of the veteran boss, who has guided the club to a 100 per cent start in the Bundesliga Khedira set for Real Madrid return ahead of Borussia Dortmund trip The German midfielder could feature in Los...

Montpellier fined €17,000 for improper conduct, Girard handed one-match ban The French champions have been punished for their fans' and trainer's behaviour in last week's European encounter in Gelsenkirchen, which ended with both teams gaining a point Oct 10, 2012 11:40:00 AM By Stefan Coerts...

Demichelis: Bayern have been better than Madrid The Argentine defender has taken the time to praise the Bavarian powerhouse following their impressive start to the Bundesliga season Busquets handed two-match ban The Spain international will be forced to watch the next two European games from...

Bosses told by UEFA to big up Europa League in bid to move competition out of shadow of the Champions League By NEIL MOXLEY PUBLISHED: 15:44 GMT, 4 October 2012 | UPDATED: 15:45 GMT, 4 October 2012 UEFA have instructed top bosses to talk-up the Europa League in a bid to boost the prestige of...

Last word: Mario ignores keeper's taunts to rescue City but Mancini slams lacklustre side By IAN LADYMAN PUBLISHED: 21:44 GMT, 3 October 2012 | UPDATED: 11:06 GMT, 4 October 2012 Mario Balotelli won a war of words to hand Manchester City a Champions League lifeline with a late penalty...

My dream to manage in England is over, admits Borussia Dortmund boss Klopp By SPORTSMAIL REPORTER PUBLISHED: 08:27 GMT, 4 October 2012 | UPDATED: 08:29 GMT, 4 October 2012 Jurgen Klopp insists he will never manage in England after the Borussia Dortmund boss declared that his dream is over...

Hart heroics can't mask the flaws in Manchester City's Champions League masterplan The England goalkeeper made a string of world-class saves to deny the Bundesliga champions but the flaws remain as Roberto Mancini's side struggle again in Europe Oct 3, 2012 10:40:00 PM COMMENT By Wayne...

Abbiati: My arm still hurts from Hulk's shot The veteran keeper spoke of his man-of-the-match performance in Wednesday night's game, and hopes that his side can embark on a good run of form Oct 4, 2012 8:33:00 AM By Max Bentley AC Milan's outstanding performer in their 3-2 Champions...

Abbiati: My arm still hurts from Hulk's shot The veteran keeper spoke of his man-of-the-match performance in Wednesday night's game, and hopes that his side can embark on a good run of form Oct 4, 2012 8:33:00 AM By Max Bentley AC Milan's outstanding performer in their 3-2 Champions League...

Ancelotti expresses his disappointment at Porto defeat and insists that Lavezzi's substitution was down to injury Les Parisiens endured a tough time in Portugal on Tuesday evening, going down 1-0 to the Dragoes, but their Italian boss was adamant afterwards that it was not a disaster Oct 3...

Schalke boss Stevens dismayed by Montpellier draw The Dutch manager was disappointed with the profligacy of his side but is still optimistic of progressing to the knockout stages of Europe's premier club competition Oct 4, 2012 12:10:00 AM By Max Bentley Huub Stevens feels that Schalke...

Zenit triumph a big boost, but AC Milan must beat Inter to turn the corner The Rossoneri picked up a valuable win in Russia, but their unconvincing performance against a side in crisis does not suddenly mean they are back on track Oct 4, 2012 7:00:00 AM COMMENT By Kris Voakes | Italian...

Tacchinardi: Juventus needed a 12th man against Shakhtar Donetsk The former Bianconeri midfielder believes the Italian champions suffered from a lack of vocal backing in their 1-1 draw on Tuesday night Weidenfeller: Dortmund don't need to fear anybody The shot stopper was delighted with his...

UEFA Champions League Group D wrap: Balotelli penalty earns City a draw 4 October 2012 A late Mario Balotelli penalty helped Manchester City secure an unconvincing 1-1 draw at home to Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday. Roberto Mancini cut a frustrated figure at Etihad Stadium as City needed an...

UEFA Champions League Group C wrap: AC Milan overcome Zenit 4 October 2012 AC Milan edged Zenit St Petersburg 3-2 in an enthralling Champions League encounter in Russia on Wednesday. Massimiliano Allegri's men made a great start and were up 2-0 in the space of three first-half minutes...

UEFA Champions League Group B wrap: Arsenal continue perfect start 4 October 2012 Arsenal took another step towards the knockout stages of the Champions League with a stuttering 3-1 home victory over Olympiakos. Lukas Podolski and substitute Aaron Ramsey struck in the second-half to...

UEFA Champions League Group A wrap: Porto edge PSG 4 October 2012 Porto have taken control of Group A in the Champions League after a 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.Vitor Pereira's side dominated at home but had to wait until seven minutes from time to secure three points thanks...

Leo Beenhakker backs Real Madrid to beat Ajax As the veteran trainer prepares to watch a meeting between two of his former clubs, he has backed the Spanish capital club to walk away with the three points Oct 3, 2012 4:30:00 PM By Tom Maston Real Madrid are favourites in their Champions...