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Barcelona midfielder Rodri insists that while winning the UEFA Champions League is a realistic goal, the Spanish giants must continue to improve before being considered true tournament favourites.  |  AFP
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Champions League is possible, but we aren't favourites — Rodri plays down Barcelona hype

Barcelona's marquee signing Rodri has insisted the Catalan giants are not Champions League favourites despite an impressive start under Hansi Flick.

Kobbie Mainoo ran the midfield on his first Champions League start as Manchester United cruised past Sabah 4-0.  |  AFP

Michael Carrick hails Kobbie Mainoo as 'real joy' following impressive Champions League return

Michael Carrick praised Kobbie Mainoo after the England international dictated play in Manchester United's 4-0 Champions League win over Sabah at Old Trafford.

Alexis Mac Allister celebrates scoring Liverpool’s winning goal against Atletico Madrid at Anfield.  |  AFP

Alexis Mac Allister and Martin Odegaard secure Champions League wins for Liverpool and Arsenal

Alexis Mac Allister’s winner gave Andoni Iraola a triumphant Champions League debut with Liverpool, while Martin Odegaard fired Arsenal to a 1-0 victory against Napoli.

Harry Kane and Bayern Munich begin their quest for a seventh Champions League crown when they host Bodø/Glimt at the Allianz Arena.  |  AFP

Bayern Munich target Champions League glory as Harry Kane declares: It has to be our year

After consecutive near-misses in Europe, Vincent Kompany’s Bayern Munich open their Champions League campaign against Bodø/Glimt with their sights firmly set on the trophy.

Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has revealed his disappointment after not being offered a new contract by the club.  |  AFP

GAMEDAY | Alexis Mac Allister throws Liverpool future into doubt over contract stance

Alexis Mac Allister has admitted feeling sad and frustrated after Liverpool failed to offer him a contract extension, sparking speculation over his future at Anfield.

Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring for Real Madrid in their 2-1 Champions League opening win against Inter Milan at the Santiago Bernabéu.  |  AFP

Jose Mourinho's Champions League return against Inter Milan a Real Madrid doozy

Jose Mourinho got off to a winning start in his Champions League return with Real Madrid, defeating former club Inter Milan 2-1 on an action-packed European opening night.

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho faces his former club Inter Milan in their Champions League opener at the Santiago Bernabeu.  |  AFP

GAMEDAY | Jose Mourinho returns to Bernabeu as Real Madrid kick off Champions League against Inter

Sixteen years after winning a historic treble with Inter Milan, Jose Mourinho begins his second spell at Real Madrid with a Champions League clash against his former club.

Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos, pictured, and manager Luis Enrique are targeting a historic European treble.  |  AFP

Champions League treble target: Luis Enrique’s PSG eye history after back-to-back titles

Having retained their Champions League crown, Paris Saint-Germain have set their sights on a legendary three-peat as Luis Enrique commits his future to the club.