From around the league
Monday, 19 October 2026
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![Roma vs Slovan Bratislava brings must-win message and Dybala setback]()
Roma vs Slovan Bratislava brings must-win message and Dybala setback
Roma host Slovan Bratislava with 1 point from 2 Champions League matches. Gasperini said Paulo Dybala needs a few more weeks after a small injury.
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![Manchester City injury update before AEK Athens]()
Manchester City injury update before AEK Athens
Enzo Maresca says Erling Haaland could be available for Manchester City’s Champions League meeting with AEK Athens, while Antoine Semenyo is out eight weeks.
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![Luis Enrique says possession is the key to stopping Lamine Yamal]()
Luis Enrique says possession is the key to stopping Lamine Yamal
Luis Enrique says PSG's way to slow Lamine Yamal is to keep the ball, press as a unit and turn Barcelona's threat into a team problem.
Sunday, 18 October 2026
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![Liverpool vs Villarreal preview, Anfield edge on paper]()
Liverpool vs Villarreal preview, Anfield edge on paper
Liverpool host Villarreal at Anfield on 20 October with six points from two Champions League games and the visitors on one away win.
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![Nuno Mendes injury leaves PSG short for Barcelona]()
Nuno Mendes injury leaves PSG short for Barcelona
PSG expect to be without Nuno Mendes for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Barcelona after a left thigh injury, forcing left-back changes.
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![PSG vs Barcelona preview: Rodri calls Tuesday a real test]()
PSG vs Barcelona preview: Rodri calls Tuesday a real test
Rodri says Barcelona must treat PSG as an excellent test of their true level ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash at the Parc des Princes.
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![Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig, Demichelis backs the Bernabéu trip]()
Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig, Demichelis backs the Bernabéu trip
Martín Demichelis says RB Leipzig have nothing to lose at the Bernabéu as they face Real Madrid and Yan Diomande in the Champions League.
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![Napoli vs Bodo/Glimt preview, pressure meets momentum]()
Napoli vs Bodo/Glimt preview, pressure meets momentum
Napoli are winless in the Champions League, Bodo/Glimt arrive on a four-game winning run, and the Maradona could see an open contest.
Saturday, 17 October 2026
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![PSV Eindhoven face Porto after Mijnans red card]()
PSV Eindhoven face Porto after Mijnans red card
PSV Eindhoven head to FC Porto after Sven Mijnans scored, then saw red in five minutes, while Guus Til’s fitness is uncertain.
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![VfB Stuttgart vs Atletico Madrid, depth gives hosts hope]()
VfB Stuttgart vs Atletico Madrid, depth gives hosts hope
Stuttgart have won both Champions League games, scored six and conceded one. Demirović has four European goals, and Atletico visit on 20 October.
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![Bayern Munich vs Arsenal preview built on home record and Kane's edge]()
Bayern Munich vs Arsenal preview built on home record and Kane's edge
Bayern Munich vs Arsenal preview is built on Bayern's home record, Harry Kane's 15 goals against Arsenal and Michael Olise's one-match ban.
Friday, 16 October 2026
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![FC Porto vs PSV Eindhoven preview: Bednarek returns into a back line under pressure]()
FC Porto vs PSV Eindhoven preview: Bednarek returns into a back line under pressure
Jan Bednarek makes his Champions League debut at 30 as FC Porto try to end six straight games conceding against PSV Eindhoven.
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![FC Porto need control against PSV Eindhoven after Seville]()
FC Porto need control against PSV Eindhoven after Seville
Francesco Farioli wants FC Porto to rediscover calm and control against PSV at the Dragão after Seville. Porto still have 18 points left.
Thursday, 15 October 2026
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![Niko Kovac takes the blame after Dortmund's loss at Bodo/Glimt]()
Niko Kovac takes the blame after Dortmund's loss at Bodo/Glimt
Niko Kovac took full responsibility after Borussia Dortmund lost 1-0 at Bodo/Glimt, and said: 'blame me' after his rotation call backfired.
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![PSG vs Manchester City, Doué's warning after the Etihad win]()
PSG vs Manchester City, Doué's warning after the Etihad win
Désiré Doué warned PSG must defend better after their 4-2 win at Manchester City. PSG now have six points and 10 goals from two Champions League games.
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![FC Porto ratings after the 2-3 defeat at Real Betis]()
FC Porto ratings after the 2-3 defeat at Real Betis
FC Porto's ratings from the 3-2 loss at Real Betis were led by Gabri Veiga and Samu, while Francisco Moura had the harshest night.
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![Real Madrid's late comeback at Roma explained by Mourinho's reaction]()
Real Madrid's late comeback at Roma explained by Mourinho's reaction
José Mourinho, Endrick, Valverde and Rüdiger react to Real Madrid's 4-3 win at Roma after three late goals and a dramatic turnaround.
Wednesday, 14 October 2026
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![Real Madrid comeback at Roma as Mourinho explains the late rally]()
Real Madrid comeback at Roma as Mourinho explains the late rally
Real Madrid beat AS Roma 4-3 after trailing 3-1, and José Mourinho said the late rally was tactical as much as emotional.
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![Aston Villa's 6-0 win over Fenerbahçe was bigger than the scoreline]()
Aston Villa's 6-0 win over Fenerbahçe was bigger than the scoreline
Aston Villa beat Fenerbahçe 6-0, their biggest European win, as Nicolas Jackson and Ross Barkley both scored twice at Villa Park.
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![PSG player ratings vs Manchester City after a ruthless 2-4 Etihad win]()
PSG player ratings vs Manchester City after a ruthless 2-4 Etihad win
PSG player ratings vs Manchester City: Dembélé, Doué and Vitinha drove a 4-2 Etihad win after the visitors went 3-0 up by half-time.
