Qualifying for the UEFA Champions League or Europa League unlocks millions in prize money for German clubs, but also brings higher costs and financial risks.
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has provided a fitness update on three key players as the German giants prepare for crucial Bundesliga and Champions League fixtures against Heidenheim and Paris Saint-Germain.
Bayer Leverkusen welcome RB Leipzig to the BayArena on Saturday in a massive Bundesliga clash that could decide Champions League qualification hopes for next season.
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has launched a passionate defence of the nine-goal Champions League classic against Bayern Munich, insisting that critics who labelled the match ‘too open’ hold opinions that do not deserve respect.
Villarreal CF will announce Marcelino Garcia Toral’s departure next week, with Rayo Vallecano boss Inigo Perez agreeing to take over as the new manager.
Portuguese striker Gonçalo Ramos is preparing to leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer after limited playing time in France, with several Italian clubs keen to secure his signature.
Top managers across Europe have praised the nine-goal Champions League semi-final first leg between FC Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain as one of the greatest matches in the competition’s history.
Luka Modric looks set to extend his contract with AC Milan despite suffering a fractured cheekbone. The 40-year-old midfielder wants to continue playing at San Siro for one more season.
Juventus legend Alessandro Del Piero left Micah Richards in fits of laughter with a witty quip about his own humility during CBS Sports’ coverage of the Atletico Madrid versus Arsenal semi-final.
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice could miss the crucial second leg against Atletico Madrid after UEFA launched an investigation into his post-match comments about the referee.