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Champions League

The UEFA Champions League, known simply as the Champions League, is Europe's top club competition and one of the most prestigious in the world football.

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A close-up of Edin Terzic frowning pensively

Borussia Dortmund: Edin Terzic resigns as head coach

Despite leading Borussia Dortmund to the Champions League final, Edin Terzic's side struggled with consistency.
SportsJune 13, 2024
Marco Reus (left) and Toni Kroos (right) embrace

Champions League: Kroos goes out on a high, regret for Reus

Toni Kroos won a sixth Champions League title in his last club match but Marco Reus was second best once again.
SoccerJune 2, 2024
Real Madrid's Dani Carvajal scores their first goal

Real Madrid beat Dortmund 2-0 in UEFA Champions League final

Spain's Real Madrid was crowned for a record 15th time.
SportsJune 1, 2024
Fußball Bundesliga Bayern München - VfB Stuttgart

Thomas Müller - Bayern Munich's record man

A look at the numerous records Thomas Müller has set at Bundesliga side Bayern Munich.
SportsMay 9, 20248 images
Harry Kane holds his head in his hands

Champions League: Real Madrid stun Bayern to reach BVB final

Real Madrid scored twice late on to stun Bayern Munich and reach the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund.
SportsMay 9, 2024
Borussia Dortmund players celebrate making the Champions League final

Borussia Dortmund beat PSG to reach Champions League final

Dortmund are heading back to the Champions League final after the Bundesliga side overcame Kylian Mbappe and PSG.
SportsMay 7, 2024
Marco Reus holds his hands in a heart gesture while playing for Borussia Dortmud

Reus starts Dortmund exit with Champions League end in sight

Marco Reus led his side to a win after announcing his departure. But a Champions League final could be his last goodbye.
SportsMay 4, 2024
Borussia Dortmund's players celebrate Niclas Füllkrug's goal

Champions League: Füllkrug hands Dortmund first-leg lead

Niclas Füllkrug's stunning first-half strike saw Borussia Dortmund beat Paris Saint-Germain in the semifinal first leg.
SportsMay 1, 2024
Harry Kane in action for Bayern Munich against Real Madrid

Champions League: Bayern Munich held to draw by Real Madrid

Leroy Sané and Harry Kane scored for Bayern between goals from Real's Vinicius as the semifinal first leg ended level.
SportsApril 30, 2024
Fußball Champions League | Bayern München - Real Madrid | Toni Kroos und Thomas Müller

The Champions League's greatest rivalry: Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid

Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid has proven to be Europe's greatest rivalry. Here are its greatest moments.
SportsApril 29, 202412 images
Bayern's Joshua Kimmich celebrates scoring the crucial goal to beat Arsenal

Champions League: Bundesliga trumps Premier League

It is only the second time since 2013 that two German sides are in the men's final four without any English teams.
SportsApril 18, 2024
Thomas Müller

The top 10 Champions League goalscorers

Bayern Munich's Thomas Müller keeps rising up the top 10 all-time Champions League goalscorers list.
SportsMarch 6, 202411 images
Bayern Munich players lying on the pitch, leaving field

Champions League: German women's football in crisis?

For the first time in 15 years, no German team has advanced beyond the group stage of the women's Champions League.
SportsFebruary 1, 2024
Erling Haaland smiles as he lifts the Champions League trophy

Champions League changes: What happens in 2024-25?

The Champions League will be overhauled in 2024-25. But what is the "Swiss Model" and will it hold off the Super League?
SportsDecember 29, 2023
Harry Kane celebrates a goal with arms spread wide

Champions League draw: Bayern Munich face Lazio in last 16

Bayern's reward for topping their Champions League group is a tie against Italian side Lazio. Dortmund play PSV.
SportsDecember 18, 2023
Karim Benzema celebrates

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Sportwashing remains a concern as Saudi Arabia host the 2023 Club World Cup in a dress rehearsal for the 2034 World Cup.
SportsDecember 13, 2023
Barcelona celebrate their Champions League win

Women's Champions League: What you need to know

Barcelona and Lyon have shared the last eight Women’s Champions League titles, but will that change this season?
SportsNovember 13, 2023
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Danylo Sikan celebrates his goal against Barcelona

Shakhtar Donetsk hoping to 'bring joy to people' in Ukraine

For the players it's not just about football, but about making sure the world doesn't forget about war-torn Ukraine.
SoccerNovember 7, 2023
A Newcastle fan in a Saudi-style outfit waves bank notes duing a match

Saudi investment in Newcastle United paying off

Saudi-owned Newcastle beat Qatari-owned PSG in a Champions League tie that said much about modern football.
SportsOctober 5, 2023
Headquarters of the Russian football federation

Russian national youth teams back in UEFA, German reps agree

Ukraine and several other nations have said they will boycott football matches against Russian sides.
SportsSeptember 29, 2023
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Kim Min-jae points downward as he plays in a friendly match

Kim Min-jae: Bayern Munich and breaking barriers

Kim Min-jae is changing perceptions as a powerful defender nominated for the most prestigious personal award of all.
SoccerSeptember 14, 2023
Rui Pinto, center, is surrounded by police officers in the hallway of the Metropolitan Court in Budapest in 2019

Football Leaks: Rui Pinto gets suspended prison sentence

The self-proclaimed whistleblower has been convicted for violation of privacy and attempted extortion.
SoccerSeptember 10, 2023
UEFA Champions League | Auslosung der Gruppenphase in Monaco | Aitana Bonmati

Bonmati slams Rubiales at men's Champions League draw

The draw for the group stage offered up a host of juicy encounters, but it was the Spain star who stole the limelight.
SportsAugust 31, 2023
Tottenham's Harry Kane celebrates

Harry Kane: Loan star, Spurs icon, Bayern's savior?

Bayern Munich have finally completed the signing of Harry Kane, the player they need to reach new heights.
SportsAugust 11, 2023
Police escort Croatian football fans to bus; some of the fans are wearing their shirts over their heads to avoid being identified by media

Greece: Croatian football fans in court over deadly stabbing

A Greek man was stabbed to death in clashes between Dinamo Zagreb and AEK Athens fans.
SportsAugust 9, 2023
Ilkay Gundogan is seen holding the Champions League trophy after Manchester City won the final match

Germany's Ilkay Gündogan joins Barcelona

Just weeks after captaining Manchester City to Champions League glory, Ilkay Gündogan has signed for Barcelona.
SportsJune 26, 2023
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Champions League: Abu Dhabi's geopolitical triumph

Matt Ford
Manchester City's Champions League triumph constitutes a geopolitical coup for Abu Dhabi, writes DW's Matt Ford.
SoccerJune 11, 2023
UEFA Champions League | Finale | Manchester City vs Inter Mailand

Ilkay Gündogan finally gets his Champions League moment

Manchester City beat Inter Milan 1-0 in Istanbul to win their first Champions League title, with Ilkay Gündogan key.
SoccerJune 10, 2023
Wolfsburg's women

Champions League: Final loss highlights Wolfsburg's flaws

Wolfsburg's Champions League final defeat raises questions about where they are on the landscape of women's football.
SoccerJune 3, 2023
Alexandra Popp and four others celebrate after scoring a goal

Wolfsburg ready for favorites Barcelona in women's CL final

Wolfsburg have fallen behind their rivals in recent years, having gone nearly a decade without European silverware.
SoccerJune 2, 202301:30 min
Szymon Marciniak raises his arm during the World Cup final

UEFA back Champions League final ref after far-right furore

Polish referee Szymon Marciniak's will referee the Champions League final despite links to a far-right party.
SoccerJune 2, 2023
Fussball Bundesliga, 34. Spieltag l Bayern München wird Deutscher Meister

Bayern's unexpected title celebration

Bayern Munich are celebrating their 11th consecutive Bundesliga title. This time, however, the title was a surprise.
SportsMay 31, 202302:26 min
Champions League | Real Madrid - Manchester City

Champions League: Manchester City steamroller Real Madrid

A first-half Bernardo Silva brace saw City make short work of Real. Rarely have Real been so thoroughly outclassed.
SoccerMay 17, 2023
Fußball Champions League | Inter Mailand vs AC Mailand | Fan Choreo

Who owns Milan? European derby with eye on past and future

The European derby between Internazionale and city rivals AC Milan raised complex questions about the football-mad city.
SoccerMay 17, 2023
Lautaro Martinez celebrates his goal with Inter fans who have a banner with Martinez' image and his nickname "El Toro" - the bull

Champions League: Inter reach final after seeing off Milan

Inter Milan have reached the Champions League final for the first time since 2010 after overcoming city rivals AC Milan.
SoccerMay 16, 2023
Fussball Herren 1. Bundesliga 1. FC Union Berlin - SC Freiburg

Union Berlin dreaming with Freiburg caught in Becker's web

Sheraldo Becker scored twice as Union beat Freiburg 4-2 and now look set to compete in the Champions League next season.
SoccerMay 13, 2023
Champions League Halbfinale AC Mailand vs Inter Mailand

Champions League: First blood to Inter as Milan capitulate

Internazionale beat Milan 2-0 in the Champions League semifinal first-leg with both goals coming in the opening minutes.
SoccerMay 11, 2023
Champions League Halbfinale Real Madrid Manchester City

Madrid and Man City in the balance after wonder strikes

Real Madrid and Manchester City finished 1-1 following world-class goals by Vinicius Jr and Kevin de Bruyne.
SoccerMay 10, 2023
Fußball UEFA Frauen Champions League | Arsenal vs VfL Wolfsburg

Wolfsburg eye another treble after decade of dominance

Women's football has evolved since Wolfsburg lifted the 2013 treble, but where do they fit in the new landscape?
SportsMay 9, 2023
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The race for the Champions League

Three teams, two places. With four games left, it's all to play for in the race for Champions League places.
SportsMay 3, 202302:38 min
UEFA Womens Champions League Arsenal vs VfL Wolfsburg

Alexandra Popp leads Wolfsburg to Champions League final

Pauline Bremer’s late goal broke Arsenal hearts but Wolfsburg were dragged to the final by their inspirational captain.
SportsMay 1, 2023
Stuttgart fans cheering with megaphones and drums

Union of European Clubs aims to 'give smaller clubs a voice'

Who's behind the new Union of European Clubs, which clubs are involved and what do they hope to achieve?
SportsApril 29, 2023
Jill Roord looks on while playing for Wolfsburg

Wolfsburg fluff their lines in Champions League semifinal

A dream start turned to a disappointing 2-2 draw, as Wolfsburg struggled to put Arsenal away.
SoccerApril 23, 2023
Fussball Champions League | FC Bayern München - Manchester City

Tuchel's miracle dashed as Bayern go out of Champions League

Bayern Munich have been knocked out of the Champions League in the quarterfinals for the third straight season.
SoccerApril 20, 2023
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Rodrygo celebrates the opening goal against Chelsea

Real Madrid reign supreme again as Chelsea crash out

Carlo Ancelotti was right to call his side "kings" of the Champions League, as Real beat Chelsea to make the semis.
SoccerApril 19, 2023
Bayern's head coach Thomas Tuchel looks at the field during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and 1899 Hoffenheim

Bayern Munich stumble again ahead of Manchester City test

Thomas Tuchel was hoping for a statement from Bayern Munich ahead of the visit of Manchester City, but was disappointed.
SoccerApril 16, 2023
Former Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann

Bayern Munich: The silent triumph of Julian Nagelsmann

Two weeks, two cups, two eliminations. It begs the question: would the former coach really have done any worse?
SoccerApril 12, 2023