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Rafael Benitez recalled David Luiz and Oriol Romeu as Chelsea looked to avoid Champions League humiliation in tonight’s final Group E game against Nordsjaelland.

Rafa Benitez has explained the philosophy underpinning his quest to succeed at Chelsea, and insisted the players need to trust him if they want to win trophies this season.

Uefa last night started disciplinary action against Shakhtar Donetsk striker Luiz Adriano following his controversial Champions League goal against Nordsjaelland on Tuesday night.

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Bayern Munich surged to the top of Champions League Group F with a 6-1 hammering of pointless Lille.

Chelsea playmaker Juan Mata reckons tomorrow night’s Champions League clash with Shakhtar Donetsk should be treated like a final.

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Barcelona came from behind to get their Group G campaign off to a winning start as two goals from Lionel Messi helped them beat an Aiden McGeady-inspired Spartak Moscow 3-2 at the Camp Nou.

Manchester City will face Real Madrid for the first time in a competitive match after being drawn against Jose Mourinho’s side in the Champions League group stage.

The champions of England, Spain, Italy and Germany could all be in the same group when the draw for the Champions League takes place in Monaco today (5pm).

Aalborg have parted company with coach Bruce Rioch with immediate effect, the club announced on Thursday.

PORTSMOUTH manager Harry Redknapp could be set to bring in two new faces as the club prepare to make their UEFA Cup debut.