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
Podcast: City, Paris, Sporting, Inter and Real Madrid all progress
Nov 24, 2021
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Matchday 5 was rounded off with 5 more teams confirming their places in the Round of 16: City and Paris both progress from Group A despite the French side losing 2-1 in Manchester; Real Madrid and Inter qualify from Group D after convincing wins; and Sporting go through as runners up behind Ajax in Group C after a dramatic 3-1 victory over Dortmund. Elsewhere in Group B, Liverpool maintain their 100% record against Porto and Milan keep their qualification hopes alive after a dramatic late winner against Atletico. We hear from Jurgen Klopp, Thiago, Bernardo Silva and Sebastien Haller.
Podcast: United and Chelsea progress to Round of 16
Nov 23, 2021
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On the penultimate Matchday of the Group Stage two more teams seal their places in the Round of 16 – Michael Carrick’s Manchester United qualify after a 2-0 win at Villareal and Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea blow Juventus away 4-0 at Stamford Bridge to progress. We hear from both managers as well as defenders Harry Maguire and Trevor Chalobah. There were also important wins for Lille and Sevilla, Barcelona and Benfica shared the spoils in Spain, while Robert Lewandowski was on the scoresheet yet again as Bayern sealed top spot in their group
Podcast: Liverpool and Ajax show their class, whilst Man City, Sporting and Inter win comfortably.
Nov 03, 2021
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The Matchday Live team review another exciting night in the UEFA Champions League as a Liverpool progress after an impressive win over Atletico, Ajax come from behind against Dortmund and Leipzig rescue a late point over Paris. Elsewhere there were comfortable wins for Man City, Sporting and Inter. We hear from Jordan Henderson, Pep Guardiola, Phil Foden and Gini Wijnaldum.
Podcast: Ronaldo to the rescue again as Bayern and Juve progress
Nov 02, 2021
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The Matchday Live team review another dramatic night of Group Stage action as a Cristiano Ronaldo double saves United’s blushes in Bergamo. Elsewhere Bayern and Juventus progress in style and there were crucial wins for Barcelona, Chelsea, Lille, Villareal and Wolfsburg. We hear from Ronaldo himself as well as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Thomas Tuchel.
Podcast: Ronaldo completes United comeback & Bayern cruise past Benfica
Oct 20, 2021
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The Matchday Live team review another exciting night with more drama and goals, as Manchester United came back from two goals down to beat Atalanta, Chelsea powered past Malmo, Bayern outclassed Benfica and Barcelona edged Dynamo Kyiv. We hear from Harry Maguire, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Thomas Tuchel and Mason Mount.
Podcast: Salah’s streak continues & Ajax blow Dortmund away
Oct 19, 2021
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The Matchday Live team review a goal-laden night in the Champions League, as Liverpool edge out Atletico, Ajax dismantle Dortmund and Man City hit five in Belgium. We hear from Jurgen Klopp, Alisson Becker, Pep Guardiola and Miralem Pjanic.
Podcast: Ronaldo rescues United & Benfica stun Barcelona
Sep 29, 2021
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The Matchday Live team review a dramatic end to Matchday 2 as Cristiano Ronaldo made yet more Champions League history. We hear from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Bruno Fernandes after Manchester United’s injury time victory over Villareal, and a disappointed Ronald Koeman after Barcelona were blown away by Benfica. Plus we hear from Ruben Loftus Cheek as defending champions Chelsea narrowly lose at Juventus.
Podcast: Messi Magic in Paris & Sheriff Shock Madrid
Sep 28, 2021
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The Matchday Live team review the third night of this season's UEFA Champions League Group Stage. We hear from Pep Guardiola after his City side were beaten in Paris and react to Moldovan champions Sheriff’s remarkable victory over Real Madrid. Plus we hear from Jordan Henderson and Erik ten Hag after Liverpool and Ajax also recorded impressive Matchday 2 wins.
PODCAST: Goals galore and Haller hits four
Sep 15, 2021
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The Matchday Live team review a thrilling night in the UEFA Champions League Group Stage with goals galore. We hear from Jack Grealish after Manchester City beat RB Leipzig 6-3 and also hear from Jurgen Klopp, Andy Robinson and match winner Jordan Henderson after Liverpool’s 3-2 thrilling win over AC Milan at Anfield. Plus there were four goals for Ajax debutant Sebastien Haller in Lisbon.
Podcast: Thrilling opening night as Lukaku & Lewandowski shine
Sep 14, 2021
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The Matchday Live team review night one of this season's UEFA Champions League Group Stage. We hear from Thomas Tuchel and Romelu Lukaku after the defending champions Chelsea got off to a winning start against Zenit. There were also victories for Bayern, Juventus and Young Boys who shocked Manchester United in Switzerland.