Author: Tristan Wells

Chelsea could have created more chances on the night but will care far more about the result, which gave them a first Champions League victory of the campaign.The Blues just about deserved their three points, which came thanks to an early own goal scored by Richard Rios. The defender was backpedalling and could only slam into his own net from Alejandro Garnacho’s low cross.Enzo Maresca’s side showed positive powers of survival as they defended well and held on to ensure victory was seen out, but a late sending off for substitute Joao Pedro represented yet another example of ill-discipline from…

They can be grateful for those, with Thomas Frank’s side doing little to deserve the point they came away from Norway with after a 2-2 draw with Bodo/Glimt.On an eventful night, Jens Petter Hauge scored twice after the hosts had already missed a penalty. Rodrigo Bentancur had a goal ruled out by VAR, but Micky van de Ven pulled one back and an 89th-minute own goal from Jostein Gundersen left Spurs somehow flying home with a draw.Although it is not a bad result, the manner of the performance is worrying, particularly as it continued some of the familiar shortcomings from…

Bodo/Glimt, meanwhile, are debutants in the Champions League and began with a thrilling comeback from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Slavia Prague in their first game. Back in familiar surroundings, they will be gunning to get revenge on that defeat last season. Follow the game LIVE below with our dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis from Matt Verri. Source link

Arsenal return to Champions League action in familiar surroundings on Wednesday as they host Olympiacos at the Emirates.Olympiacos won a domestic double last season, clinching both the Greek Super League and the Greek Cup, but did not impress on the continent, crashing out of the Europa League in the round of 16.A goalless draw with Cypriot side Pafos marked a similarly underwhelming start to this year’s European endeavours.Date, kick-off time and venueArsenal vs Olympiacos is scheduled for an 8pm BST kick-off on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.Where to watch Arsenal vs OlympiacosTV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised…

Pep Guardiola’s side made a winning start to their European campaign as they defeated Napoli 2-0 on Kevin De Bruyne’s return to the Etihad Stadium. Erling Haaland and Jeremy Doku were on the scoresheet that night as the Belgian endured a disappointing return, which culminated in him being hooked on 26 minutes after Giovanni Di Lorenzo was sent off.Since then, the 2023 winners were held 1-1 by Arsenal, before sweeping Huddersfield Town aside in the League Cup. They thrashed Burnley 5-1 last weekend to move up to 7th in the Premier League table. Now, they face a side that got…

However, UEFA’s rule change for all their men’s club competitions this season allows for the temporary replacement of a player named in the squad who suffers a long-term injury or illness before matchday, allowed for Chiesa to be drafted in.As a result, the Reds confirmed their request to replace Leoni with Chiesa was approved.A statement read: ‘UEFA have approved a request to add the Italian to the Reds’ ‘List A’, in line with a new regulation allowing a change in the event of a long-term absence.‘Chiesa replaces Giovanni Leoni in the club’s pool of eligible players for the league phase…

The striker was forced to sit out the Super Eagles’ World Cup qualification draw with South Africa as well as three Galatasaray fixtures – including the 5-1 Champions League loss to Eintracht Frankfurt a fortnight ago.Osimhen, did however, return to action as a substitute at the weekend as he played the final five minutes of the 1-0 win over Alanyaspor.In a further boost for the Turkish Super Lig champions, the Nigerian took part in training on Monday which suggests he is winning his battle to be fit for the visit of Liverpool.Will Victor Osimhen play for Galatasaray against Liverpool?Okan Buruk,…

Liverpool will be keen to put their last-minute disappointment at Crystal Palace behind them as attentions turn back to the Champions League, where they face Galatasaray.Arne Slot’s side still sit two points clear at the top of the table, having won all five of their other games in the English top flight. In Europe, however, they were taken 12 rounds by Atletico Madrid on matchday one, needing an injury-time header from Virgil van Dijk to seal all three points against the La Liga outfit. Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah’s quickfire double salvo inside six minutes made many think that the…

Bodo, meanwhile, fought back from 2-0 down away at Slavia Prague to earn a point as substitutes Daniel Bassi and Sondre Fet made the difference.History will be made as Bodo host their first-ever Champions League group game and they’ll be seeking to gain a measure of revenge on Tottenham for that Europa League loss not too long ago.Date, kick-off time and venueBodo/Glimt vs Tottenham is scheduled for a 8pm BST kick-off today, Tuesday, September 30, 2025.The match will take place at the Aspmyra Stadion.Where to watch Bodo/Glimt vs TottenhamTV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on…

The Conference League holders are looking to get back to winning ways against the Primeira Liga outfit, who recently appointed Mourinho after Bruno Lage, was sacked following a shock defeat by Qarabag on matchday one.Enzo Maresca’s side will be keen to right the wrongs of their previous defeats, having fallen to both Manchester United and Brighton in their last two Premier League games. Date, kick-off time and venueChelsea vs Benfica is scheduled for an 8pm BST kick-off today, Tuesday, September 30, 2025.The match will take place at Stamford Bridge.Where to watch Chelsea vs BenficaTV channel: In the UK, the game…