Hosts Rob Daly and Chris Parrott are joined by a team of journalists to discuss the biggest stories from the UEFA Champions League. Listen to our live show every matchnight for full match radio commentary of the biggest games. We are on air from 2045 CET. Listen on https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/ and on the official UEFA Champions League App
Porto and Paris progress on night of high drama
Dec 13, 2023
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The final night of the UEFA Champions League group stage was full of drama, with Paris and Porto completing the line-up for the knockouts. But whilst they progressed, it was heartbreak for Milan, Newcastle and Shakhtar with their journey in Europe’s elite club competition coming to an end. Elsewhere, Atletico finished top of Group E with a win over Lazio. Celtic, Antwerp, Leipzig and Manchester City also secured victories. We hear from Milan defender Fikayo Tomori, Newcastle boss Eddie Howe and Paris manager Luis Enrique.
Copenhagen and Napoli secure last 16 spots
Dec 12, 2023
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On a pulsating night of UEFA Champions League action, Copenhagen secured their spot in the knockout stage with victory over Galatasaray, whilst Napoli progressed by virtue of a 2-0 win against Braga. Elsewhere, Manchester United’s European season ended with defeat to Bayern. Madrid, Benfica and Lens finished their group stage campaigns with victories, whilst PSV and Arsenal played out an entertaining 1-1 draw. We hear from Copenhagen goalkeeper Kamil Grabara, Bayern’s talismanic striker Harry Kane, and Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag.
Arsenal and PSV progress, MD6 showdowns set up
Nov 29, 2023
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Arsenal and PSV both confirmed their qualification for the last 16 from Group B. The Gunners impressed by beating Lens 6-0, while PSV pulled off a sensational comeback against Sevilla. In Group A, Galatasaray and Manchester United played out a pulsating 3-3 tie, and Copenhagen held Bayern to a goalless draw, setting up a fascinating battle for the final spot on Matchday 6. Napoli’s defeat to Real Madrid, and Braga’s draw mean they will also fight it out for a place in the Round of 16. We hear from Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus, Madrid’s Jude Bellingham and PSV’s Johan Bakayoko
Atletico, Barca, Dortmund and Lazio progress to the Round of 16
Nov 28, 2023
Show notesFour more teams confirmed their places in the Champions League Round of 16, after impressive Matchday 5 wins for Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund and Lazio. In the Parc des Princes, Kylian Mbappe’s late penalty rescued a point for Paris to deny Newcastle a memorable away win and tee up a tense three way battle for second spot in Group F on Matchday 6 after Milan lost at home to Dortmund. In Group G, Manchester City sealed top spot with a 3-2 comeback win over Leipzig and in Group H, Barcelona beat Porto 2-1 to progress to the knockout stage, with Shakhtar setting up a winner takes all Matchday 6 clash with Porto after they overcame Antwerp 1-0 in Hamburg. We hear from Joe Hart, Memphis Depay, Phil Foden, Pep Guardiola, Alexander Isak, Luis Enrique and Raphael Wicky.
Bayern, Inter, Madrid and Real Sociedad seal last 16 spots
Nov 08, 2023
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Real Sociedad booked their place in the knockout stage for the first time since 2004 after impressively beating Benfica 3-1, becoming one of four teams to qualify for the last 16 on Wednesday. A Harry Kane brace ensured Bayern’s progression, while Real Madrid and Inter sealed their spots with victories. Elsewhere, Arsenal go top of Group B thanks to their win over Sevilla, and a late winner from 17 year-old Roony Bardghji made it a night to remember for Copenhagen as they beat Manchester United 4-3. We hear from Harry Kane, Real Sociedad’s Mikel Merino and Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta and Leandro Trossard
Man City and Leipzig progress, as Milan beat Paris
Nov 07, 2023
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On a massive night in Group F, Milan and Dortmund register vital victories over Paris and Newcastle respectively. Meanwhile, Manchester City and Leipzig become the first teams to progress to the last 16, while there were impressive wins for Shakhtar, Porto, Lazio and Atletico. We hear from City’s Pep Guardiola, Leipzig Player of the Match Lois Openda and Dortmund attacker Karim Adeyemi.
Paris top group as Dortmund win away
Oct 25, 2023
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It was all change in Group F on Wednesday night as Paris go top thanks to their win over Milan, while Dortmund earned an away win at Newcastle. Meanwhile, Manchester City and Barcelona maintained their perfect starts to the Champions League. There were also important wins for Feyenoord, Leipzig and Porto. We hear from City’s Rico Lewis, Newcastle captain Jamaal Lascelles and Feyenoord’s Mats Wieffer
Onana United’s hero and Arsenal defeat Sevilla
Oct 24, 2023
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In another fascinating night in the Champions League, a number of teams bolstered their Round of 16 ambitions. Bayern beat Galatasaray while elsewhere in Group A, Andre Onana’s dramatic penalty save rescued a vital victory for Manchester United on an emotional night at Old Trafford. There were also wins for Real Madrid, Real Sociedad and Napoli, while Arsenal move to the top of Group B thanks to an assured win at Sevilla.
Newcastle stun Paris as Barcelona edge past Porto
Oct 04, 2023
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It was another dramatic night of UEFA Champions League action, as Newcastle hit four past Paris St Germain at a bouncing St James Park, and Barcelona held on for a hard fought 1-0 win in Porto. Elsewhere, Man City and Lazio left it late to secure away wins over Leipzig and Celtic respectively, while the two early games were both five goal thrillers, with Atletico beating Feyenoord 3-2 and Shakhtar coming from two goals down to overcome newcomers Antwerp in Belgium. We hear from Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, Atletico striker Alvaro Morata, and Pep Guardiola, Rico Lewis and Phil Foden from the Man City camp.
Madrid and Galatasaray win UEFA Champions League thrillers
Oct 03, 2023
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On a pulsating night of UEFA Champions League action, Galatasaray claimed their first ever win at Manchester United, whilst Madrid edged out Napoli in a five-goal contest. Elsewhere, Bayern, Braga and Lens all came from behind to ensure three points, whilst Real Sociedad and Inter secured their first victories of the campaign. An extraordinary evening also saw PSV score deep into injury time to rescue a point against Sevilla. We hear from Real Madrid talisman Jude Bellingham, Lens’ Kevin Danso, Braga winger Bruma and PSV captain Luuk de Jong.
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