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Spalletti calls on big players to decide Porto duel Published: Tuesday 5 November 2013, 18.13CET While FC Zenit's Luciano Spalletti expects the Group G meeting with FC Porto to be decided by "key individuals", Paulo Fonseca has vowed to "do whatever we can to win". Luciano Spalletti's side...

In-form Napoli wary of wounded Marseille Published: Tuesday 5 November 2013, 19.50CET While Rafael Benítez warns SSC Napoli against complacency as they seek a third Group F win, Olympique de Marseille are ready to go down fighting according to Élie Baup. by William Anselmo from Naples...

Eager Dortmund anticipating Arsenal showdown Published: Tuesday 5 November 2013, 20.06CET Jürgen Klopp says Borussia Dortmund and Arsenal FC hold no surprises for each other while Arsène Wenger is expecting a "symphony" in their pivotal Group F fixture. by Steffen Potter from Dortmund...

Mourinho: Chelsea know Schalke's away strength Published: Tuesday 5 November 2013, 20.34CET José Mourinho warned "3-0 in Germany at this moment means nothing" as Chelsea FC aim to avoid the home reverse they inflicted on FC Schalke 04 a fortnight ago. by Jamie Reid from London José...

Basel and Steaua not settling for a point Published: Tuesday 5 November 2013, 20.47CET Third and fourth in Group E, the FC Basel 1893 and FC Steaua Bucureşti camps are united in their ambitions for Wednesday's meeting in Switzerland: only a win will do. by Cathia Roth from St. Jakob-Park...

Lennon: Ajax can be equal of Barcelona and Milan Published: Tuesday 5 November 2013, 21.43CET Celtic FC boss Neil Lennon admits he would be thrilled to get anything out of the trip to an AFC Ajax side capable of causing as many problems as Group H's top two teams. by Rico Candido from...

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UEFA Champions League Preview: Zenit St Petersburg v Porto 5 November 2013 Zenit will hope to continue their unbeaten home record this season when they host Porto in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. Luciano Spalletti's side have not lost in all 10 of their home fixtures in all...

UEFA Champions League Preview: Barcelona v Milan 5 November 2013 Barcelona will aim to extend their 22-match unbeaten streak when they host Milan at Camp Nou on Wednesday. The Catalan giants have made an excellent start to the season, topping La Liga with 11 wins from their 12 league...

UEFA Champions League Preview: Ajax v Celtic 4 November 2013 Ajax will be aiming to make amends for their worst start to a UEFA Champions League campaign when Celtic visit on Wednesday. The Dutch champions have amassed one point from their opening three group games, courtesy of a home draw...

UEFA Champions League Preview: Atletico Madrid v Austria Vienna 5 November 2013 Atletico Madrid can seal a place in the round of 16 with victory over Austria Vienna in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. The La Liga high-flyers top Group G after winning their opening three matches and...

UEFA Champions League Preview: Napoli v Marseille 4 November 2013 Napoli will look to inflict further misery on Marseille when the two sides meet at Stadio San Paolo on Wednesday. Rafael Benitez's side have won two of their three UEFA Champions League Group F encounters but sit third, behind...

UEFA Champions League Preview: Borussia Dortmund v Arsenal 4 November 2013 Borussia Dortmund will aim for their eighth home UEFA Champions League win in a row when they take on Arsenal on Wednesday. The much-anticipated Group F clash pits two of Europe's in-form teams against each other...

UEFA Champions League Preview: Chelsea v Schalke 4 November 2013 Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho will seek an immediate response from his side when Schalke visit Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. The UEFA Champions League Group E clash gives Chelsea – the 2011-12 champions – a chance to bounce back...

UEFA Champions League Preview: Basel v Steaua Bucharest 4 November 2013 Basel and Steaua Bucharest will hope to take their league form into Wednesday's UEFA Champions League clash in Switzerland. Both sides top their respective leagues after making superb starts to the season, with Murat...

Raul: Madrid will have to be at their best to beat Juventus By Myfanwy Garman18 Nov 5, 2013 2:42:00 PM The former Blancos captain believes the Liga giants could be in for a surprise if they don't play with 'great character' against the Bianconeri in Turin Raul says Real Madrid must play as...

Dortmund must take their chances against Arsenal, insists Reus By Myfanwy Garman6 Nov 5, 2013 3:31:00 PM The 24-year-old attacker is expecting goal-scoring opportunities to be at a premium at Signal Iduna Park, while Die Schwarzgelben have been boosted by the return of Sebastian Kehl...

Ajax no worse than Celtic - De Boer By Enis Koylu2 Nov 5, 2013 3:47:00 PM The Dutch giants lost to the Bhoys a fortnight ago but their coach is certain that they will give a better account of themselves on home soil on Wednesday Ajax coach Frank de Boer believes his side proved that they...

Vrba acknowledges gulf in class as Bayern visit Published: Monday 4 November 2013, 20.08CET Pavel Vrba admitted that even a vastly improved FC Viktoria Plzeň performance might not be enough to halt an FC Bayern München side eyeing early qualificiation. by Ondřej Zlámal from Plzen Dante and...

Olympiacos staying grounded for Benfica visit Published: Monday 4 November 2013, 19.52CET Olympiacos FC coach Míchel warned his side against the dangers of complacency as they seek to consolidate second spot in Group C at home to closest pursuers SL Benfica. by Paris Ayiomamitis from Athens...