Reuters Football - Champions League

Unirea charged over poor organisation

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:01:19 GMT

BERNE, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Romanian club Unirea Urziceni could face disciplinary action for the poor organisation of their Champions League match against Rangers, UEFA said on Friday.

UEFA charges Rangers over crowd trouble in Romania

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:59:09 GMT

LONDON, Nov 5 (Reuters) - UEFA has charged Scottish champions Rangers with improper conduct by their fans in Wednesday's 1-1 Champions League draw with Unirea Urziceni in Romania.

Chelsea, Man Utd, Porto and Bordeaux advance

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:42:45 GMT

LONDON, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Didier Drogba scored twice on his return from a three-match European suspension as Chelsea drew 2-2 at Atletico Madrid to seal their place in the knockout round of the Champions League on Tuesday.

Sevilla through after draw against Stuttgart

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:49:39 GMT

SEVILLE, Spain, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Ten-man Sevilla advanced to the Champions League knockout round with two matches to spare when they held on for a 1-1 home draw with VfB Stuttgart in Group G on Wednesday.

Liverpool agony as late goal takes Lyon through

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:26:14 GMT

LYON, France, Nov 4 (Reuters) - A late goal by Lisandro Lopez gave Olympique Lyon a 1-1 draw with Liverpool in the Champions League on Wednesday, sealing the home team's place in the last 16 and leaving the visitors on the brink of going out.

Fiorentina move towards knockout stage with rout

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:08:55 GMT

FLORENCE, Italy, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Fiorentina crushed Debrecen 5-2 on Wednesday to pile pressure on Group E rivals Liverpool in the race for qualification for the last 16 of the Champions League.

Inter strike twice late on to win at Dynamo

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:18:43 GMT

KIEV, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Inter Milan scored twice in the last four minutes to produce a stunning 2-1 comeback win at Dynamo Kiev and jump to the top of Champions League Group F on Wednesday.

Late goals foil Liverpool, revive Inter

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:28:37 GMT

BERNE, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Troubled Liverpool conceded a last-gasp goal in a 1-1 draw at Olympique Lyon on Wednesday, leaving them in danger of an early Champions League exit, while Inter Milan were on the right end of some late drama.

Kanoute unlikely to be risked against Stuttgart

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:53:57 GMT

MADRID, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Injured Sevilla striker Frederic Kanoute is unlikely to be risked against visiting VfB Stuttgart in Wednesday's Champions League Group G match, coach Manolo Jimenez said on Tuesday.

Marseille hit Zurich with six-goal blitz

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:51:43 GMT

MARSEILLE, France, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Olympique Marseille routed FC Zurich 6-1 at the Stade Velodrome on Tuesday to boost their hopes of advancing in the Champions League.

Bordeaux stun Bayern 2-0 to progress

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:36:12 GMT

MUNICH, Germany, Nov 3 (Reuters) - French champions Girondins Bordeaux booked a place in the Champions League knockout round with a 2-0 win at Bayern Munich on Tuesday.

Chelsea, Bordeaux, Man Utd and Porto reach last 16

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:36:12 GMT

Make-or-break time for injury-hit Liverpool

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:17:56 GMT

LONDON, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Liverpool head for a decisive Champions League clash at Olympique Lyon on Wednesday with 10 players injured or doubtful for the game and coach Rafa Benitez facing the biggest crisis in his five-year Anfield reign.

Rubin freeze out Barca with draw in snowy Kazan

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:00:14 GMT

KAZAN, Russia, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Barcelona endured another frustrating Champions League night against Rubin Kazan on Wednesday, the holders drawing 0-0 in a match played in sub-zero temperatures.

Real visit Milan in role reversal

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:00:14 GMT

BERNE, Nov 2 (Reuters) - AC Milan and Real Madrid will swap roles on Tuesday when they meet again in the Champions League while Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid are among 10 sides still seeking their first wins of the group phase.

Milan and Pato denied in draw with Real

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:00:09 GMT

MILAN, Nov 3 (Reuters) - AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato was controversially denied a winning goal in the 1-1 home draw with Real Madrid in Champions League Group C on Tuesday.

Inter's Sneijder doubtful for Dynamo clash

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:18:00 GMT

KIEV, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Inter Milan playmaker Wesley Sneijder is unlikely to play in the Champions League Group F match at Dynamo Kiev on Wednesday despite being included in the squad.

Bayern strikers battle it out for Bordeaux game

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:55:28 GMT

BERLIN, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Italian striker Luca Toni looks to have beaten Mario Gomez in their battle for a Bayern Munich starting spot for Tuesday's Champions League match against Girondins Bordeaux.

Ashley Cole ready to return for Chelsea

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:01:08 GMT

MADRID, Nov 2 (Reuters) - England left back Ashley Cole is set to return for Chelsea's Champions League match at Atletico Madrid on Tuesday after missing three games with a knee problem.

Real's Kaka expects friendly San Siro welcome

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:01:04 GMT

MILAN, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Real Madrid playmaker Kaka expects a friendly reception when he returns to AC Milan for their Champions League encounter on Wednesday but the Brazilian is not making any predictions about the score.

Milan win heavyweight bout, English duo shine

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:07:12 GMT

LONDON, Oct 21 (Reuters) - The Champions League's two most successful teams resembled a pair of punch-drunk prize-fighters as AC Milan spoiled a big night for Raul by pulling off a surprise 3-2 victory at the Bernabeu on Wednesday.

Milan's resurgence makes Kaka return a footnote

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:26:47 GMT

MILAN, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Real Madrid playmaker Kaka will come up against a resurgent AC Milan when he returns to the San Siro on Tuesday for the first time since his close-season move.

Liverpool must win remaining games to qualify - Benitez

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:10:21 GMT

LIVERPOOL, England, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez said his side must win their remaining three group games if the five-times European champions are to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League.

Mutu double helps Fiorentina sink Debrecen

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:37:46 GMT

BUDAPEST, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Romania striker Adrian Mutu scored twice and created another as Fiorentina won 4-3 away at Debrecen in a frenetic and highly entertaining Champions League Group E match on Tuesday.

Sevilla crush Stuttgart 3-1 to stay top of Group G

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:15:35 GMT

STUTTGART, Germany, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Sevilla crushed hosts VfB Stuttgart 3-1 with a double strike from defender Sebastien Squillaci on Tuesday to make it three wins out of three in the Champions League and top Group G with nine points.