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Profiling Xabi Alonso, the in-demand Leverkusen coach who chose to stay despite serious interest from some of Europe's biggest clubs

Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are through to the Champions League quarter-finals. Bayern beat Serie A side Lazio 3-0 in Munich to qualify 3-1 on aggregate, having previously lost the first leg of their last-16 tie 1-0 in Italy three weeks ago. Harry Kane opened the scoring in the 39th minute with a flicked header that Lazio goalkeeper Ivan Provedel could only fumble into the net. Lazio captain Ciro Immobile had missed a huge chance for the away side only a few minutes before Kane’s goal. Thomas Muller then put Bayern ahead on aggregate with a clever header, following a fierce...

The build-up of Luis Enrique's team needs to improve significantly if they are to stand a chance of winning the Champions League

Kylian Mbappe's salary alone accounts for 60 per cent of the Spanish club's wage bill

Kieran Tierney’s thigh injury is not as bad as first feared and the defender could return in time to feature in Real Sociedad’s Champions League last-16 tie with Paris Saint-Germain. The 26-year-old, who is on loan from Arsenal, sustained the injury to his left thigh during his side’s 2-1 victory over Celta Vigo in the Copa del Rey quarter-final earlier this month. That sparked suggestions of a lengthy lay-off which could have even put his participation for Scotland at Euro 2024 this summer in doubt. However, he is only expected to miss between two and three weeks with the...

The Basque derby between Athletic Club and Real Sociedad is a game between rivals who are also friends and often family...

Kieran Tierney has confirmed that he will not be returning to Arsenal from Real Sociedad this month. The 26-year-old left-back joined Real Sociedad on a season-long loan last summer and has made 12 appearances in all competitions so far this season. Arsenal’s defensive options have been stretched due to a long-term injury to Jurrien Timber sustained on the opening day of the season, as well as injuries to Takehiro Tomiyasu, who has joined up with the Japan national team to compete at this month’s Asia Cup. Despite Arsenal’s mounting injury issues, Tierney has ruled out an...

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Everything you need to know for the Champions League last-16 draw

Jack Lang assesses the state of play in the Champions League as we reach the halfway point in the group stage

Xabi Alonso has led Bayer Leverkusen to joint-top in the Bundesliga — it's no surprise there are reports linking him elsewhere

One small Spanish province has provided an impressive number of elite European football managers. Why?

Everyone saw the dazzling clips of Kubo – now, at Real Sociedad, that promise is starting to be fulfilled

The Egyptian's departure has to be confronted some day - so who could fill the void?

Manchester United will face Harry Kane’s new Bayern Munich side in the group stage of the 2023-24 Champions League, while Newcastle United will meet Paris Saint-Germain. United, who memorably beat Bayern in the 1999 final, will also take on Copenhagen and Galatasaray in Group A, while champions Manchester City will face RB Leipzig, Red Star Belgrade and Young Boys in Group G. PSG, Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan have been drawn in a heavyweight Group F, alongside Newcastle United — returning to the competition for the first time in two decades. The 32 teams were drawn from four pots...