Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone says the new Champions League format “forces us to win”. The new-look 36-team league phase of Europe’s elite club competition commenced this week, replacing the previous group stage format.

Diego Simeone believes the new UEFA Champions League format will force teams to try and win more games.Atletico Madrid kicked off their European campaign with a 2-1 home win over Bundesliga side RB

The latest updates and analysis from matchday one of the 2024-25 Champions League season, with Arsenal visiting Atalanta and Barcelona facing Monaco.

Rampant Celtic overpowered Slovan Bratislava at a jubilant Celtic Park to win their opening Champions League game for the first time ever in impressive style. On a rare occasion when they began a game in Europe's premier competition as favourites,

Join Michael Butler for reaction after Celtic enjoyed a perfect opening night and Spurs rallied to turn defeat into victory at Coventry