Champions League

Sport on TV this weekend: All-Ireland football championship, Champions League final and Women's World Cup qualifiers

It's going to be an action packed weekend of sport with the All-Ireland football series continuing, the Nickey Rackard Cup and Christy Ring Cup finals and the Republic of Ireland women facing Sweden in the World Cup qualifiers - all you need to know here.

Fri, 31 May, 2024

Real Madrid v Bayern Munich - UEFA Champions League - Semi Final - Second Leg - Santiago Bernabeu

Champions League final: The key battles that will decide Saturday’s showdown

Real will bid to become European champions for a record-extending 15th time, while Dortmund, whose solitary Champions League win came in 1997, will be appearing in their third final.

Thu, 30 May, 2024

Paris Saint-Germain v AC Milan - UEFA Champions League - Group F - Parc des Princes

PSG ease past AC Milan to move top of Champions League group

The Parisians bounced back from their 4-1 defeat to Newcastle.

Wed, 25 Oct, 2023

Argentina v France - FIFA World Cup 2022 - Final - Lusail Stadium

UEFA confirms Szymon Marciniak will referee Champions League final

UEFA has confirmed referee Szymon Marciniak will remain in charge of next week’s Champions League final after investigating his alleged links with a far-right movement

Fri, 02 Jun, 2023

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Olympiakos - UEFA Europa League - Round of 16 - Second Leg - Molineux

Champions League final referee could be removed over alleged far-right links

UEFA will decide on Friday whether to replace Champions League final referee Szymon Marciniak due to his alleged links with a far-right movement in Poland

Fri, 02 Jun, 2023

Liverpool v Real Madrid - UEFA Champions League - Final - Stade de France

Fan group criticises idea of a Champions League final held in the United States

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin told American media outlet Men In Blazers it was “possible” a future final could be played in the US.

Wed, 26 Apr, 2023

Manchester City v Brighton and Hove Albion - Premier League - Etihad Stadium

Champions League: Chelsea-Real Madrid and Man City-Bayern Munich in last eight

Chelsea and Manchester City were both handed tough Champions League quarter-final ties but will meet in the last four if they advance.

Fri, 17 Mar, 2023

Liverpool urge UEFA to implement all recommendations from CL final report

The report stated UEFA bore “primary responsibility for failures”.

Tue, 14 Feb, 2023

The factors which contributed to chaotic scenes at Champions League final

The long-awaited independent report into the chaos at the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid in Paris has been leaked

Mon, 13 Feb, 2023

Barcelona out of Champions League after Inter Milan beat Viktoria Plzen

Inter Milan stormed to a dominant 4-0 win over Viktoria Plzen at San Siro.

Wed, 26 Oct, 2022

Napoli v Liverpool - UEFA Champions League - Group A - Diego Armando Maradona Stadium

6 things we learned as the Champions League returned with plenty of drama

Here, we take a look at what we learned from matchday one.

Thu, 08 Sep, 2022

French minister apologises for 'bad management’ at Champions League final

French interior minister Gerald Darmanin has apologised to 'everyone who suffered from bad management' at the Champions League final in Paris

Tue, 28 Jun, 2022

Liverpool v Real Madrid - UEFA Champions League - Quarter Final - Second Leg - Anfield

Key talking points ahead of Champions League final

Liverpool and Real Madrid go toe-to-toe as Paris hosts a mouth-watering Champions League final on Saturday evening

Fri, 27 May, 2022

Liverpool’s route to the Champions League final

Liverpool will take on 13-time winners Real Madrid in the Champions League final

Thu, 26 May, 2022

How Liverpool and Real Madrid compare ahead of the Champions League final

Liverpool take on Real Madrid in Saturday’s Champions League final with both sides looking to add to their impressive history in the tournament

Wed, 25 May, 2022

Five memorable Champions League knockout ties featuring Premier League clubs

Real Madrid stunned European football on Wednesday night with a remarkable comeback win over Manchester City to reach the Champions League final

Thu, 05 May, 2022

Champions League quarter-finals: The clubs who dream of being kings of Europe

Holders Chelsea will lead a trio of Premier League clubs into the Champions League quarter-finals as Europe’s elite battle it out for the continent’s biggest club prize.

Thu, 17 Mar, 2022

Atletico Madrid v Manchester United - UEFA Champions League - Round of Sixteen - First Leg - Wanda Metropolitano

Focus on Manchester United and Chelsea’s Champions League last-16 opponents

Manchester United and Chelsea will bid to join Manchester City and Liverpool in the Champions League quarter-finals this week.

Mon, 14 Mar, 2022

Manchester United v Atalanta - UEFA Champions League - Group F - Old Trafford

A closer look at English clubs’ Champions League opponents this week

The fourth round of Champions League group-stage fixtures takes place this week with clubs facing a rematch of games from a fortnight ago.

Mon, 01 Nov, 2021

Champions League wrap: Benfica cruise past Barcelona to pile pressure on Ronald Koeman

The defeat means Barcelona are under pressure to avoid missing out on the knockout stage for the first time since the 2003-04 season when they did not feature in the competition at all

Wed, 29 Sep, 2021

A look at this week’s Champions League opponents for English clubs

This week’s second round of Champions League group fixtures includes a blockbuster clash between Manchester City and Paris St Germain in the French capital and Chelsea taking on Juventus in Turin.

Mon, 27 Sep, 2021

Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool - UEFA Champions League - Final - Wanda Metropolitano

Porto to host Champions League final between Manchester City and Chelsea

The all-English Champions League final on May 29 has been moved to Porto, UEFA has announced.

Thu, 13 May, 2021

Portugal v Netherlands - Nations League - Final - Estadio do Dragao

Chelsea fans group ‘sympathetic’ to health concerns around Wembley final switch

A meeting between tournament organisers UEFA and the British Government on Monday to discuss moving the match to the London venue from Istanbul ended without an agreement

Tue, 11 May, 2021

Istanbul’s hosting of Champions League final in doubt with Turkey on ‘red list’

Istanbul’s hosting of the all-English Champions League final has been thrown into doubt after Turkey was placed on the British Government’s coronavirus ‘red list’.

Fri, 07 May, 2021

Aston Villa v Chelsea - Premier League - Villa Park

Aston Villa to face questions over offer to host Champions League final

Aston Villa are set to be questioned on reports they have offered to host the Champions League final amid ongoing doubts about the suitability of the match being played in Turkey.

Fri, 07 May, 2021

Aston Villa v Stoke City - Carabao Cup - Fourth Round - Villa Park

Villa Park emerges as reported rival to Champions League final venue in Turkey

Aston Villa have reportedly offered to host the Champions League final between Manchester City and Chelsea amid ongoing doubts about the suitability of the match being played in Turkey.

Thu, 06 May, 2021

Manchester City v Real Madrid - UEFA Champions League - Round of 16 - Second Leg - Etihad Stadium

Man City’s Champions League dates with Dortmund to go ahead at home, Chelsea to play in Seville

Premier League leaders City played both their last-16 matches at the Puskas Arena in Budapest

Tue, 30 Mar, 2021

Manchester City v West Ham United - Premier League - Etihad Stadium

Manchester City’s tie with Borussia Monchengladbach to remain at Etihad Stadium

The first leg of the last-16 tie was played in Budapest last week because of Covid-19 restrictions affecting travel between Germany and England

Tue, 02 Mar, 2021

Chelsea v Sheffield Wednesday - FA Cup - Fourth Round - Stamford Bridge

Chelsea’s Champions League away game against Atletico Madrid moved to Bucharest

The first leg of the last-16 tie will be staged at the Arena Nationala in the Romanian capital

Wed, 10 Feb, 2021

Manchester City v Newcastle United - Premier League - Etihad Stadium

Manchester City’s clash at Borussia Monchengladbach moved to Budapest

Liverpool are due to play RB Leipzig at the same venue eight days earlier.

Mon, 08 Feb, 2021

Liverpool v Midtjylland - UEFA Champions League - Group D - Anfield

Liverpool heading to Budapest for RB Leipzig clash

Liverpool’s Champions League first leg against RB Leipzig will take place in Budapest, UEFA has announced.

Sun, 07 Feb, 2021

Liverpool drawn to face RB Leipzig in Champions League last 16

The tie of the round is arguably Barcelona v PSG

Mon, 14 Dec, 2020

Manchester United v Chelsea - Premier League - Old Trafford

A look back at forgettable European nights for Manchester United

Manchester United crashed out of the Champions League following a 3-2 to RB Leipzig. Here, we look back at some other European nights to forget for the Red Devils.

Wed, 09 Dec, 2020

Champions League wrap: Martin Braithwaite bags a brace as Barcelona stay perfect in Europe

Barcelona put their domestic struggles to one side with a 4-0 victory over Dynamo Kyiv that sealed their progress through to the Champions League knockout stages.

Tue, 24 Nov, 2020

Cristiano Ronaldo hits out at coronavirus testing as he misses Barcelona clash

Ronaldo posted a comment saying: “PCR IS B*******,” before appearing to delete the post

Wed, 28 Oct, 2020

5 things to look out for in the Champions League final

Bayern Munich take on Paris St Germain in a mouth-watering Champions League final on Sunday evening. Bayern are seeking to become European champions for the sixth time, while PSG are maiden finalists.

Sun, 23 Aug, 2020

Manchester United v Leicester City - Premier League - Old Trafford

How the Champions League battle stands with two matches to play

The race for the Champions League is set to go down to the wire after wins for both Leicester and Manchester United on Thursday. Here's a closer look at the battle for the top four with two games left.

Fri, 17 Jul, 2020

13 classic Champions League finals to be shown on Irish television this weekend

The action kicks off at 7pm on Friday.

Wed, 27 May, 2020

5 things learned as Liverpool's back-up keeper weakness is ruthlessly exposed

Chris Hatterhall looks at what we learned as Liverpool were knocked out of the Champions League.

Thu, 12 Mar, 2020

Manchester City fight back to beat Real Madrid at Bernabeu

Manchester City produced a stunning late comeback at the Bernabeu to claim a 2-1 win over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League tie.

Wed, 26 Feb, 2020

The Scourge of the Bernabeu returns as superpowers collide

Real Madrid’s clash with Manchester City was always going to be the Champions League tie of the round, but events since the draw have turned this week into a moment of truth for both clubs.

Wed, 26 Feb, 2020

Atalanta hit form to fire four past Valencia in Champions League

Atalanta marked their debut in the knockout stages of the Champions League in style by crushing Valencia 4-1 in the first leg of their last 16 clash in Italy.

Wed, 19 Feb, 2020

Champions League predicitons: Chelsea look the most vulnerable

Liverpool, Tottenham, and Manchester City will fancy their chances of making the Champions League last eight but Bayern Munich can end Lampard’s dream

Mon, 16 Dec, 2019

Tough ties for English clubs in Champions League round of 16

The Champions League round of 16 draw will see holders Liverpool take on Atletico.

Mon, 16 Dec, 2019