It was at this stage last year that big names such as Juventus, Milan and Manchester City fell and there will be a few big names intent on avoiding such slip ups this time around. Meanwhile the likes of Qarabag and Bodo/Glimt ready themselves for a first shot at the knockout stages of Europe's most prestigious competition.

Mourinho has been speaking about a shock return to the Real hotseat ahead of his Benfica side hosting the Spanish giants in a Champions League play-off clash, while a top Bernabeu star looks poised fo

The kids tasked with getting the ball back in play regularly provide iconic moments, but their importance to the game goes beyond that

SL Benfica are now going to take on Real Madrid for their first-leg playoff stage contest of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League at Estádio da Luz.

Cristiano Ronaldo could reunite with José Mourinho several years after their time together at Real Madrid. After impressing at Benfica, the Portuguese coach is reportedly set to be offered an ambitious role following the 2026 World Cup.