UEFA Champions League 2012/2013

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Vertonghen targeting Champions League spot at Tottenham
The highly-rated Belgium international is “delighted” to have finally completed his switch from Ajax and cannot wait to play for his new club in the Premier League

Sokratis: Werder Bremen belong in the Champions League
The former AC Milan defender is hopeful that his side will soon play again in Europe's premier club competition but claimed failure to do so could raise doubts over his future

Chelsea boosted by €64m Champions League winnings
Roman Abramovich will have welcomed the cash injection, having forked out over €50 million for the additions of Eden Hazard, Marko Marin and Kevin de Bruyne recently

Zebina: Ibrahimovic could be disappointed by Paris Saint-Germain
The former Juventus defender feels that Parc des Princes would not be the right destination for the Swede as he continues his search for a Champions League medal

Uefa to continue with additional assistant referees
European football's governing body have stated that they will continue to implement the use of two extra officials behind each goal in the upcoming season's club competitions

Vucinic keen to play Champions League football with Juventus
The Montenegro international is looking forward to playing at the highest level in the new season and is pleased with his side's activity on the transfer market

Ginola: Redknapp paid the price for Champions League failure
The north Londoners finished fourth in the Premier League but they were denied a place in Europe's most prestigious competition by Chelsea's triumph in Munich in May

Koeman: Barcelona are perfection, the best team in history
The Catalans may have been usurped as Spanish and European champions but their former defender believes that they reached unprecedented heights under Pep Guardiola

Vidal: Juventus want to win all competitions
The Chile international is full of ambition ahead of the 2012-13 campaign, and has insisted he is ready to fight for his place in the new season

Winning the Champions League is not impossible for Dortmund, says Klopp
The 45-year-old coach is eager for success on the continental stage next season, and is confident his players know what is expected of them

Grosskreutz keen to avenge Dortmund failure in Champions League
The German double winners were unable to progress from the group stage last season, but the 23-year-old is hopeful that they can put in a better account of themselves next year

Gazprom signs Champions League sponsorship deal with Uefa
The Russian energy giants will become an official partner of the governing body's most elite club competition

Arsenal star Wilshere disciplined by Uefa over betting rules
The injured 20-year-old has been given an official warning by the governing body about comments he made on Twitter relating to a bet he placed on an Arsenal game in last December

Qualifying for Champions League should not be an obligation for Malaga, says Pellegrini
The former Villarreal coach has lamented the expectation that his side should reach for Europe's premier club competition each season

On-loan Courtois warns Chelsea he 'wants to win' ahead of Uefa Super Cup meeting
The Belgian goalkeeper insists that if he gets the opportunity to line up against the London side in the showpiece event next month, he will be playing for the victory

Xabi Alonso targets Champions League crown
Having ended Barcelona's run of three successive Spanish titles with a record-breaking domestic campaign, Los Blancos are now hoping to reclaim the top prize in club football

Silva targets Champions League win with Manchester City after Euro 2012 glory
The 26-year-old is revelling in his latest success on the international stage, before setting his sights on righting the European wrongs of last season with Roberto Mancini's side

Uefa confirms U19 Champions League to begin in 2013
The organising body plans to have a 32-team "shadow" tournament in which clubs that qualify for the senior campaign will also send youth teams to square off

 

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1st Qualifying Round

2nd Qualifying Round

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1st leg Match Results of 2nd Qualifying Round

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Reus targets Champions League knockout stages with Dortmund
The Germany international is in no doubt that the German champions can atone for last year's failure to get out of the groups by making a big impact this time around

Conte: Juventus want to return to the top of the world
The 42-year-old coach is delighted with the support that his team are enjoying and admitted that the club are determined to become a major force in European football again

Hoffenheim president backs Babbel in his Champions League ambitions
The 72-year-old club chief supports his coach’s target of a top-four finish for the coming campaign, whilst revealing he has high hopes for new signing Tim Wiese

Dynamo Kiev were not my preference - Feyenoord coach Koeman rues tough Champions League draw
The Stadionclub boss felt that his side could have been drawn against a weaker team in the competition's preliminary stages, but is confident that they can prepare themselves well

Feyenoord meet Dynamo Kiev in Champions League third qualifying round
The Dutch giants will have to face the Ukrainian powerhouse for a place in the play-offs, while former winners Celtic will take on either Helsinki or Reykjavik

Adam demands Champions League qualification at Liverpool
The Scottish star believes the Reds need to challenge for a top-four spot and is determined to make an impact next season after injury prematurely ended his campaign last term

 

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Match Results of 2nd Qualifying Round

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Taci Oil denies interest in acquiring Malaga
It was claimed over the weekend that the Albanian group were interested in the Liga outfit, who run of the risk of expulsion from European competition due to their money problems

De Vrij hopeful Feyenoord can beat Dynamo Kiev
The Rotterdam giants face a tough task to qualify for the group stage of the Champions League, but the defender is keeping positive that they can overcome the first hurdle

Schalke ready to challenge on all fronts, says Matip
The Cameroon international is full of ambition, with the new season on the horizon, and is eager to enjoy success in the Bundesliga, the DFB-Pokal and the Champions League

Sven Bender insists Dortmund are after an improved Champions League campaign
The midfielder enthused about his side's chances of silverware this season, and is eyeing a better performance in Europe's top club competition after last year's disappointment

Chiellini: My dream is to mark Messi in the Champions League final
The Bianconeri are set to grace the game's greatest club tournament once again after a two-year absence, and the Italy international wants to test himself against the very best

Marchisio: Juventus can be successful in the Champions League
The versatile midfielder believes the Old Lady can make an impact in Europe's premier club competition if they show the fighting spirit that they exhibited last term

Hearts captain Zaliukas ready to fight for Champions League place
The defender captained Hearts to Scottish Cup glory at the end of last season, and is now hoping to use the possibility of Champions League football as motivation in the league

 

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3rd Qualifying Round

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1st leg Match Results of 3rd Qualifying Round

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Hanke: Gladbach want to entertain people
The German is back from injury and raring to go for the new season and is hoping to emulate last season's success as his side enter their debut Champions League campaign

Milner eyes Champions League improvement for Manchester City
England midfielder wants his team to build on last season's domestic title and consolidate their position as the best side in the country while managing high expectations in Europe

Heynckes: Bayern Munich must confirm their reputation as one of Europe's top four clubs
The veteran coach has stressed that the Bavarians should be considered one of the best teams on the continent, and is ready to challenge Borussia Dortmund for the league title

Conte ban could have devastating effect on Juventus' Champions League hopes
The coach's attempt to come to a compromise with the federal prosecutor has been rejected, leaving the Bianconeri facing a huge chunk of their European run without their chief

Breitner: Dortmund's humility is 'childish'
The former West Germany international is not a fan of the fact that the German champions are not ones for talking up their chances of winning more titles

Juventus are still weaker than Manchester United and Real Madrid, claims Fabio Cannavaro
The former Italy captain has put talk of the Turin side winning the Champions League upon their return to European football next season into perspective

 

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Match Results of 3rd Qualifying Round

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Hart: Manchester City need at least one trophy every year, otherwise we have failed
The goalkeeper is expecting his side to perform better in the Champions League this season, and also expects cross-town rivals Manchester United to bounce back strongly

Ozil targets Champions League success with Real Madrid
The Germany international has spoken about his pride at becoming a regular for Los Blancos, and revealed his desire to lift the most coveted trophy in European football

Juventus aim to challenge for the Champions League, claims Buffon
The Bianconeri, on their return to Europe's most sought-after competition, will compete at the highest level after two years of exile according to their talisman

Juventus can dream of Champions League success, says Agnelli
The Juve supremo is full of confidence ahead of the new season, and believes the Scudetto holders can make an impact on the Continent this season

Yaya Toure: Manchester City must win Champions League to gain others' respect
Roberto Mancini's midfield general says that the champions will not truly be a big club until they lift Europe's top prize, even if they retain their Premier League crown

Mancini: Champions League not a priority for Manchester City
The manager maintains that the champions must retain motivation and need new players to keep fresh, while insisting that rivals United are favourites to win this year's title

Gladbach are prepared for 'difficult' Dynamo Kiev tie, says president
The club's chief accepts that his side have been handed a tough draw in the Champions League play-off round, but is confident that Lucien Favre's team can progress

Winning Champions League is Real Madrid's main objective, says Casillas
The Spain international has admitted that the Blancos have set their sights on lifting the coveted European trophy, having last won the competition 11 seasons ago

Fenerbahce season ticket sales soar with Krasic's arrival - report
The Turkish club have announced a huge boost in the distribution of tickets for the new footballing season, after the Serb joined the club from the Italian champions

 

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Play-off Round

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Barcelona and Real Madrid are given preferential schedule, says Malaga's Pellegrini
The Chilean trainer has complained about the timing of his side's matches, stating that Spain's other representatives in the Champions League are given precedence

Demichelis: Malaga can still achieve something
The former Bayern Munich defender is adamant that his side's campaign will be considered a success if they qualify for the Champions League group stages

 

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1st Leg Match Results of Play-off Round

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