The Champions League is back, but for the biggest clubs it's ever-more important that it never goes away as the price of failure to qualify increases.

Some of European soccer’s biggest clubs are scrapping for a quarterfinal spot.

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After 197 matches (qualifiers included), 16 clubs remain in the Champions League. The Athletic has ranked all the teams left. The barometers for our rankings include Opta’s projections for the remainder of their campaign,

Uefa is seriously concerned that the Premier League's new financial rules could further impact competitive balance.

Real Madrid and Manchester City resume hostilities in their annual Champions League battle, while Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea renew their acquaintances from last year's World Club Cup Final. So, who's moving on to the quarterfinals?

Which team is going to win the UEFA Champions League when it's all over in May? If we look at past winners, we might find some important clues.

The Champions League Round of 16 kicks off with first-leg action on Tuesday and Wednesday. That slate includes a massive matchup between Real Madrid and Man City, and with Kylian Mbappe sidelined, our Champions League picks are siding with the visitors at Bernabeu.

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The CBS Sports 2026 UEFA Champions League bracket games offer a chance to win the Ultimate London Getaway with tickets to a UCL match