Kick Off: Giant clubs announce squad list for UCL League Phase

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Champions League 2025/26 Squad List

UCL Squad List - Barcelona: Christensen, Casado, Fermin in with shock name included

Barcelona have formally confirmed their squad list to UEFA for the 2025/26 Champions League which kicks off this month.

UCL Squad List - Real Madrid: New boys all included

Real Madrid's player list for Champions League 2025/26.

UCL Squad List - Liverpool: Ngumoha makes cut & Chiesa forced out

Liverpool have confirmed their 22-man squad for the opening stage of the Champions League with Federico Chiesa the main absentee as the Reds look to go further than last season's last-16 exit

UCL Squad List - Arsenal: Eze, Gyokeres & Dowman in, Jesus left out

Here is the Gunners' Champions League player sheet.

UCL Squad List - Chelsea: New signing cruelly left out by Maresca

Chelsea and their Champions League rivals have all named their squads for the Champions League's league phase, and clubs have been forced to make some tough decisions

UCL Squad List - Man City: Donnarumma & Cherki included, Haaland leads

Manchester City have confirmed their 23-man List A squad for the UEFA Champions League group stage. 🏆🔵

UCL Squad List - Tottenham: £30m summer signing among 7 players left out

Tottenham have confirmed a 22-man squad for the Champions League group stage with the likes of James Maddison and Yves Bissouma missing out on the competition

UCL Squad List - PSG: Zabarnyi, Mayulu & Mabye in, Dembele leads

PSG's UCL 25/26 squad with an average age of just 23.5 🌱

UCL Squad List - Bayern: Hiroki Ito & Jackson included, Musiala called despite injury

Bayern Munich’s 🇩🇪 UEFA Champions League squad have been announced.

UCL Squad List - Inter Milan: Luis Henrique & Akanji in, Çalhanoğlu called up

Serie A giant Inter Milan release their squad for UCL.

UCL Squad List - Atletico Madrid: Griezmann and Álvarez lead, Nico González in

Atlético Madrid's squad list for the 2025/26 Champions League.

UCL Squad List - Dortmund: Bellingham in, Brandt leads

Dortmund announce the UCL List.

UCL Squad List - Galatasaray: Sané and Osimhen lead, Gundogan in

Galatasaray announce their list for UCL 2025/26.

UCL Squad List - Napoli: McTominay leads, Hojlund and De Buryne in

The list of Napoli players who will participate in the League Phase of the UEFA Champions League.

UCL Squad List - Juventus: David and Openda on, Milik absent

Juventus's player list for Champions League 2025/26.

These Things Happen

Barcelona eye Premier League star as strong candidate for 2026 transfer

Next summer is crucial for Barcelona, in that they will need to address two very important areas of Hansi Flick’s squad: centre-back and striker. Inigo Martinez will eventually need to be replaced following his move to Al-Nassr in August, while Robert Lewandowski is expected to leave at the end of the 2025-26 season.

Free agents Premier League clubs can sign as Man Utd look to solve key issue

Premier League clubs had until Monday night to complete their transfer business as the window shut, but free agents still presents them with a chance to continue their recruitment

Trafford's Man City promise broken after three games with Donnarumma transfer

James Trafford returned to Manchester City in the summer with dreams of becoming the club's No.1 amid uncertainty surrounding Ederson, but now those hopes are in tatters

Man Utd’s £1m signing Sekou Kone could be answer to midfield problem

Sekou Kone joined Manchester United last year, with it taking the club's academy coaches very little time to be convinced that he is a high-potential player for the club's engine room

Wan-Bissaka switches international allegiance after years of being snubbed

Aaron Wan-Bissaka has accepted his first senior call-up for DR Congo, ending years of speculation over his international future.

OFFICIAL: Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde has suffered left hamstring injury

Barcelona have not had a straightforward start to the new season, and their issues have continued with news that Alejandro Balde has sustained a hamstring injury in training.

FIFA Club World Cup winner recalls surreal Donald Trump moment

Marc Cucurella has enjoyed significant success since moving from Brighton to Premier League rivals Chelsea in the summer of 2022, both at club and international level. Yet an encounter with U.S. President Donald Trump has been one of his more memorable recent moments.

Forgotten former EPL striker scores from halfway line against Man Utd U21s

A FORGOTTEN Premier League striker stunned Manchester United's U21s as he scored from the HALFWAY LINE.

OFFICIAL: FA will NOT appeal against decision to clear Paqueta of the charges

The written reasons for the independent Regulatory Commission's decisions on the misconduct charges against West Ham United FC's Lucas Paqueta have now been published. 

Injury forces Real Madrid star to pull out of international duty

The first international break of the season does not come at a particularly good time for Real Madrid, who have won their opening three La Liga matches. However, it has helped with an injury situation for one of their players.

Thibaut Courtois issues honest Senne Lammens verdict after Man Utd transfer

Senne Lammens became Manchester United’s final signing on deadline day as he joined in a £18m switch from Royal Antwerp and Real Madrid star Thibaut Courtois has given his thoughts

What They Say

Akanji on his City exit: Pep said it won't be easy to have regular playing time

Manuel Akanji on why he decided to leave Man City: "There were six central defenders in the squad, Pep Guardiola openly told us it wouldn't be easy for anyone to have regular playing time".

'There won't be an heir to Messi' says Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni says there cannot be an heir to Lionel Messi as he prepares for life without the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner after the 2026 World Cup.

Emi Martinez breaks silence on Man Utd transfer snub with one-word update

Emi Martinez had emerged as an option for Manchester United to bolster their goalkeeping department only for the Red Devils to eventually move for Royal Antwerp’s Senne Lammens

MU fans freak out and say ‘relegation incoming’ after seeing Lammens bloopers

MANCHESTER UNITED fans have been left fearing relegation after a compilation of new goalkeeper Senne Lammens went viral.

“He inspires respect and recognition” – Barcelona star heaps praise on Mbappe

Kylian Mbappe has picked up where he left off at the end of his first season at Real Madrid, with three goals in three La Liga matches at the start of the 2025-26 campaign. The France international is the star man at the Santiago Bernabeu, and his level commands respect from teammates and opponents alike.

“Now everyone recognises me” – Huijsen reacts to first months at Real Madrid

Dean Huijsen has made a very promising start to life as a Real Madrid player, following his summer move from AFC Bournemouth. The 20-year-old has already established himself as a regular starter, and this is also the case with the Spanish national team – whom he will be playing with over the next few days.

Fixtures Of The Day

WCQ Europe

Bulgaria VS Spain  2025/09/04 18:45 UTC

Liechtenstein VS Belgium  2025/09/04 18:45 UTC

Netherlands VS Poland  2025/09/04 18:45 UTC

Slovakia VS Germany  2025/09/04 18:45 UTC

WCQ South America

Argentina VS Venezuela  2025/09/04 23:30 UTC

Brazil VS Chile  2025/09/05 0:30 UTC