Barcelona's strong performance in the first-ever UEFA Champions League 'league phase' puts them in good standing to regain the title.

Barcelona have secured direct qualification for the Champions League round of 16, bypassing the need to compete in the play-offs for teams placed between ninth and twenty-fourth. Their place in the

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi planned for a fast start from his side and got it as they overwhelmed visitors Monaco early on to win 3-0 and complete their pre-season goal of a place in the top eight of the Champions League table.

Liverpool ended the league phase of the Champions League top of the table and is the favourite in the odds to lift the trophy.

Barcelona and Atalanta conclude the league phase of the Champions League against one another. Barcelona vs Atalanta best bets Atalanta or draw – 11/10 with Sky Bet Over 3.5 goals –

Former Liverpool captain is hoping Dutch club agree to tear up contract and permit him to move to France before window closes

LONDON — Here's the state of play after the conclusion of the first stage of the Champions League: Liverpool, Barcelona, Arsenal, Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, Lille, Aston Villa

LIVERPOOL have confirmed their place in the Champions League Last 16 after beating Lille 2-1. The Reds made it seven wins out of seven with the victory over Lille to reach 21 points and guarantee

Barcelona miss the chance to finish top of the league phase of the Champions League as they draw with Atalanta, who drop into the play-off round.

Polish striker Robert Lewandowski scored twice for Barcelona during their 5-4 win over Monaco, increasing his UEFA Champions League goal tally to 103.

Barcelona will close out the inaugural 36-team Champions League group phase at Montjuic, home against Atalanta. The Blaugrana are hoping to secure at least second place, but have money, seeding and a

Man Utd are finally edging towards the exit of Marcus Rashford after Barcelona agreed to sell one of their most promising young stars to finance a loan.