The Champions League talking points ahead of the first set of second-leg matches in the round of 16 on Tuesday and Wednesday:
MADRID (AP) — The president of Barcelona when Lionel Messi began playing in Spain will also be in charge when the club tries to convince the star to stay.
MADRID (AP) — With another stumble at home, Atlético Madrid again missed a chance to strengthen its lead at the top of the league as the club attempts to end its title drought in...
A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Monday:
ENGLAND
Having beaten Chelsea in December when Frank Lampard was manager, Everton goes to Stamford Bridge to face Thomas...
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Lionel Messi linked up with two generations of teammates to ensure that Barcelona will gain ground on at least one of its two Spanish league title rivals this...
A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Sunday:
ENGLAND
Already a huge favorite to win the Premier League, Manchester City can virtually ensure a procession to the title in...
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Chasing its first league trophy since 2014, Atlético Madrid will try to deal a severe blow to Real Madrid’s title defense on Sunday.
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Just days after their last elected president spent a night in jail, members of Football Club Barcelona will vote for a new one to steer the club out of its most tumultuous...
A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Saturday:
GERMANY
Bundesliga leader Bayern Munich hosts improving Borussia Dortmund for “der Klassiker,” a game that could potentially...
A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Friday:
SPAIN
Valencia hosts Villarreal in a regional derby amid speculation about the possible sale of the struggling club. Villarreal...
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona captain Gerard Piqué is facing another spell on the sidelines after spraining a ligament in his right knee, the club said Thursday.
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Whoever becomes Barcelona president will have a hard time getting rid of Ronald Koeman as coach.
The progress the team has made since losing to Bayern Munich 8-2 in...
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union's top court dealt a blow to Barcelona, Real Madrid and two other Spanish soccer clubs on Thursday by upholding a decision from the bloc's executive arm ordering...
MADRID (AP) — Two weeks ago, Gerard Piqué and Antoine Griezmann were heatedly arguing with each other in a big loss to Paris-Saint Germain in the Champions League that deepened Barcelona’s...
LONDON (AP) — Manchester United was held 0-0 by Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Tuesday for a third straight goalless draw in all competitions for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's misfiring...
With 100 days until the rescheduled European Championship, UEFA is considering cutting three cities from its list of 12 host venues across the continent.
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain striker Moise Kean has tested positive for the coronavirus and has gone into isolation, the club said Wednesday.
A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Wednesday:
SPAIN
Two days after former president Josep Maria Bartomeu was arrested in an investigation into alleged irregularities...
MADRID (AP) — Spanish league president Javier Tebas is not expecting any blockbuster signings in the next transfer window as Spanish clubs continue to struggle financially because of the...
MADRID (AP) — Former Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu was provisionally set free on Tuesday after appearing before a judge following a night in jail while being investigated for possible...
MADRID (AP) — It was a tactical change that didn't last more than 15 minutes, but it was just long enough to cost Real Madrid a chance to fight for the Spanish league lead in the derby against...
MADRID (AP) — Catalan police arrested four people — including former president Josep Maria Bartomeu — after raiding Barcelona’s stadium on Monday in a search and seizure operation, adding to the...
A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Monday:
SPAIN
Defending champion Real Madrid hopes to move back within three points of Spanish league leader Atlético Madrid with a win...
MADRID (AP) — Atlético Madrid got back to winning on Sunday, beating Villarreal 2-0 to halt its slump and restore a five-point lead at the top of the Spanish league.
LONDON (AP) — Gareth Bale turned back time for Tottenham, while Chelsea and Manchester United seemed happy just to play out time.
Bale looked like the star player who left Tottenham for Real...
LONDON (AP) — Gareth Bale scored twice to lift Tottenham to a 4-0 rout of Burnley on Sunday in a morale-boosting victory for a Tottenham team that had lost five of its previous six Premier League...
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Lionel Messi unlocked Sevilla’s defense with a goal and an assist to finally give Barcelona a much-needed victory over a first-class opponent on Saturday.
GENEVA (AP) — Former European champions Manchester United and AC Milan will meet in the round of 16 of the Europa League, putting 39-year-old forward Zlatan Ibrahimović up against his former...
BERLIN (AP) — Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored late to steer Arsenal into the last 16 of the Europa League with a 3-2 win over Benfica on Thursday, while Napoli and both German teams were knocked...
A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Friday:
SPAIN
Athletic Bilbao visits Levante in a matchup of two of the up-and-coming teams in the Spanish league. Both sides can hope...
PARIS (AP) — The path toward a fourth straight league title is becoming increasingly complicated for Paris Saint-Germain.
The club that has grown accustomed to dominating the French league...
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — First in the Spanish league and then in the Copa del Rey, Barcelona and Sevilla will meet twice in five days with each team’s hopes in both competitions on the...
BERGAMO, Italy (AP) — Real Madrid struggled to break down 10-man Atalanta before Ferland Mendy netted an 86th-minute winner to give the Spanish giant a 1-0 win in the first leg of the round of 16...
MADRID (AP) — Lionel Messi scored twice in the second half as Barcelona stayed near the top of the Spanish league by defeating Elche 3-0 on Wednesday in a match postponed from the first round...
A look at some second-leg matches in the Europa League's last 32 taking place on Thursday:
AC MILAN-RED STAR BELGRADE (2-2)
A meeting of two former European champions is level after...
BARCELONA (AP) — Pau Gasol is going home, announcing Tuesday that he will sign to play with FC Barcelona again and rejoin the franchise with which he started his professional basketball career...
MILAN (AP) — Just over a year after “Game Zero,” Atalanta is back in the knockout round of the Champions League.
Last year’s match, against Valencia in nearby Milan on Feb. 19, was the...
OSLO, Norway (AP) — Norway’s national soccer team will play its first “home” World Cup qualifying game at a neutral venue in Spain next month because of travel restrictions related to the...