Juventus insist Adrian Mutu does not have a serious drug problem and have backed him to rebuild his career in Turin.

Real Madrid’s Champions League hopes are hanging by a thread after Bayer Leverkusen gained a deserved 1-1 draw at the Bernabeu.

REAL Madrid took full advantage of a slip-up by title rivals Valencia when they stretched their lead at the top of the Primera Liga to eight points following a 4-2 victory over struggling Celta Vigo last night.

JUVENTUS began the defence of their Italian league title in style with a thumping 5-1 home win over Empoli yesterday.

Juventus coach Marcello Lippi was desperately trying to talk up Real Madrid as favourites on the eve of their Champions League semi-final showdown in Turin today.

Guilt still haunts the Juventus flu victims who missed last week’s courageous Champions League loss to Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Juventus remain on top of Group E following a 2-0 win over Feyenoord at the Delle Alpi stadium.

Juventus FC's UEFA Champions League encounter with Bayer Leverkusen has been rearranged for today at 2pm.

Juventus FC's Group D match against Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the Delle Alpi has been postponed due to heavy fog.