Friday, 29 August 2014

Champions League draw: Real Madrid draws minnow Ludogorets

CNNChampions League draw: Real Madrid draws minnow LudogoretsCNN(CNN) -- Real Madrid, the kings of Europe, will take on a team living one of the greatest fairytale stories in its history. Bulgarian side Ludogorets Razgrad, which clinched its place in the group stage following a dramatic penalty shootout playoff ...

Thursday, 28 August 2014

Real Madrid draw Liverpool in group stage

UEFA.comReal Madrid draw Liverpool in group stageUEFA.comTheir bid to become the first team to retain the UEFA Champions League begins in Group B, where FC Basel 1893, PFC Ludogorets Razgrad and Liverpool – who beat the Merengues in the 1981 European Cup final in Paris – form the opposition.

UEFA Champions League group stage draw pots

UEFA.comUEFA Champions League group stage draw potsUEFA.com... DrawCentre from 17.45CET on Thursday. Read more. The lineup and seedings are confirmed for the UEFA Champions League group stage draw, streamed live from the Grimaldi Forum, Monaco, in the UEFA.com DrawCentre from 17.45CET on Thursday.

Arsenal face safe passage in Champions League draw after beating Besiktas ...

MetroArsenal face safe passage in Champions League draw after beating Besiktas ...MetroArsenal beat Besiktas 1-0 tonight to qualify for the Champions League group stage and will now be top seeds once again in the draw. Despite failing to reach a quarter-final since 2009/10, the Gunners' consistent qualification for the last-16 will see ...

Wednesday, 27 August 2014

Champions League Draw 2014: Known Info and Early Group Predictions

Bleacher ReportChampions League Draw 2014: Known Info and Early Group PredictionsBleacher ReportThe draw for the group stages of the 2014/15 UEFA Champions League will take place this week. The draw will follow its familiar pattern. It involves combining 10 winners from the qualifying rounds and 22 automatic participants into eight groups.

Tuesday, 19 August 2014

Champions League

Yahoo Eurosport UKChampions League - Besiktas v Arsenal preview: Arsenal short at the backYahoo Eurosport UKArsenal's season is still in its infancy but already the Gunners find themselves under huge pressure as Arsene Wenger takes his side to Istanbul for a crunch Champions League qualifier against Besiktas. Qualification for the group stage of the ...

Monday, 18 August 2014

Arsenal squad show their fighting spirit during training ahead of Champions ...

Daily MailArsenal squad show their fighting spirit during training ahead of Champions ...Daily MailThe Arsenal squad seemed to be in high spirits during training on Monday morning as they prepare for their Champions League qualifying clash against Besiktas on Tuesday. Several of the Arsenal stars started play-fighting and Jack Wilshere seemed to ...

Besiktas vs. Arsenal: How the Gunners Will Line Up in Champions League Game

Bleacher ReportBesiktas vs. Arsenal: How the Gunners Will Line Up in Champions League GameBleacher ReportArsenal looked sluggish and out of form in their win against Crystal Palace on Saturday, but they will need to be sharper for a trip to Besiktas in a Champions League qualifier. The single caveat to the Gunners' traditional fourth-place trophy, other ...

Besiktas vs. Arsenal: Date, Time, Live Stream, Champions League Play

Bleacher ReportBesiktas vs. Arsenal: Date, Time, Live Stream, Champions League Play-off ...Bleacher ReportArsenal look to continue their winning start to the new season as they travel to Istanbul for a tricky Champions League play-off against Besiktas on Tuesday. The Gunners will be looking to progress with as little fuss as possible, but they know any ...

Monday, 11 August 2014

Do Celtic deserve to progress past Legia Warsaw in the Champions League?

The Guardian (blog)Do Celtic deserve to progress past Legia Warsaw in the Champions League?The Guardian (blog)Legia are now out of the Champions League because a player who was sent off while playing in a different competition during a different season sat out of three matches without Uefa being informed of his intentions. Legia broke the rules, albeit ...

Sunday, 10 August 2014

Ancelotti: Real can retain Champions League title

Goal.comAncelotti: Real can retain Champions League titleGoal.comNo team has ever defended the Champions League since the competition was revamped in the early 1990s, with AC Milan the last club to win back-to-back European Cups in 1989 and 1990. In what could turn out to be a quirky twist of fate, Ancelotti was ...

Friday, 8 August 2014

Celtic face Maribor in Champions League as Legia Warsaw are devastated

The GuardianCeltic face Maribor in Champions League as Legia Warsaw are devastatedThe GuardianCeltic, rather than Legia, entered the Champions League play-off draw in Nyon and they have been paired with Maribor of Slovenia in the final round before the lucrative group phase. Arsenal have drawn the Turkish club Besiktas as they contest the play ...

Celtic back in Champions League after Legia Warsaw expelled for fielding an ...

Telegraph.co.ukCeltic back in Champions League after Legia Warsaw expelled for fielding an ...Telegraph.co.uk"Legia have been sanctioned for fielding an ineligible player (article 18 of the Uefa Champions League regulations and article 21 of the Disciplinary Regulations). The match has been declared as forfeit meaning Legia Warszawa have lost the match 3-0 ...

Celtic Reinstated into Champions League After UEFA Ruling on Legia Warsaw

Bleacher ReportCeltic Reinstated into Champions League After UEFA Ruling on Legia WarsawBleacher ReportCeltic have been handed a Champions League lifeline after Legia Warsaw were kicked out of the competition by UEFA for fielding an ineligible player. The Bhoys had lost the qualifying tie 6-1, but Legia's oversight sees their 2-0 second-leg victory ...

Champions League 2014

Telegraph.co.ukChampions League 2014-15 play-off draw: liveTelegraph.co.ukClubs awaiting fates! It's the Uefa Champions League play-off round draw. Updates as and when I locate some functioning video. The big news, of course, is that Celtic have been reinstated after Legia Warsaw were found to have fielded an ineligible player.

Wednesday, 6 August 2014

Lineup confirmed for play

UEFA.comLineup confirmed for play-offsUEFA.comLineup confirmed for play-offs. Published: Wednesday 6 August 2014, 23.20CET. The lineup for the UEFA Champions League play-off round is complete, with 20 teams now confirmed for Friday's draw, streamed live in our DrawCentre from 12.00CET. E-mail.

Tuesday, 5 August 2014

CONCACAF Champions League: Will Sporting KC make a deep run? | Group 2 ...

Major League SoccerCONCACAF Champions League: Will Sporting KC make a deep run? | Group 2 ...Major League SoccerThis is the Group 2 preview as we approach the kickoff to the 2014-15 CONCACAF Champions League on August 5th. For comprehensive CONCACAF Champions League coverage, bookmark this page.

Brightest Young Talent at Every Champions League Club

Bleacher ReportBrightest Young Talent at Every Champions League ClubBleacher ReportOur reason for changing this is clear: Whereas young players might get game time here and there domestically, in the Champions League, it's almost certainly a full side put out every game by most teams, and those youngsters already have to be awesome ...

Celtic's Champions League death could see Premier League vultures feast on ...

Yahoo Eurosport UK (blog)Celtic's Champions League death could see Premier League vultures feast on ...Yahoo Eurosport UK (blog)There is a lot riding on Celtic's penultimate Champions League qualifying round match with Legia Warsaw on Wednesday. More so than perhaps the majority of the Glasgow club's concerned fans will care to admit. If Celtic fail to overcome last week's 4-1 ...

Monday, 4 August 2014

CONCACAF Champions League: Will Leon find success in new competition ...

Major League SoccerCONCACAF Champions League: Will Leon find success in new competition ...Major League SoccerThis is the Group 7 preview as we approach the kickoff of the 2014-15 CONCACAF Champions League on August 5. For comprehensive CONCACAF Champions League coverage, bookmark this page.

Champions League play

The IndependentChampions League play-off draw: Who could Arsenal face in the two-legged tie?The IndependentArsenal will not face Celtic in the draw if the Scottish champions reach the play-off round. Arsenal will enter in the 'League Route' section of the draw, while Celtic, who were beaten 4-1 by Legia Warsaw in the first leg, are in the 'Champions Route ...