Real Madrid were by far the better side as Los Blancos took a 1-0 first-leg lead over Benfica in their Champions League knockout playoff matchup, but that was only a footnote in the match narrative in the end.

© Marco Luzzani/Getty ImagesThe UEFA Champions League trophy is displayed on a plinth at the side of the pitch prior to the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 UEFA ...

UEFA announce that the 2026 Champions League Final will kick off at 18:00CET rather than 21:00. UEFA made a huge announcement regarding the 2025-26 Champions League Final on Thursday. MUNICH, GERMANY – MAY 31: (EDITOR’S NOTE: Image was captured using a ...

The UEFA Champions League is the crown jewel of European soccer—the competition every team dreams of winning. Since its inception in 1955 as the European Cup, only a select—and truly deserving—few clubs have managed to lift the famous trophy.

Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world, and arguably its biggest game is the FIFA World Cup Final. What is close to that spectacle? The UEFA Champions League Final. Soccer is played worldwide, but the highest level is in Europe, which ...

Offs, team news has been released, with updates on injuries, absentees, and player doubts ahead of Tuesday’s first-leg play-off matches.