2026-27 European soccer predictions: Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga and more
The new season has arrived! Which teams will win silverware? Who wins Golden Boot? ESPN's writers predict it all for Europe's top men's leagues.
Durán gives Celtic big 1st-leg lead in UCL playoff
A stunning double from summer signing Camilo Durán helped Celtic open up a commanding lead against LASK Linz in the Champions League playoff.
It's hard not to hop on the Nestory Irankunda hype train
Sporting CP, one of football's great talent factories, has signed Nestory Irankunda. What's next for the Socceroos star? And how far can he really go?
Why Rodri is key to Barcelona's quest for LaLiga three-peat, UCL glory
Barcelona are signing Rodri, one of football's best midfielders. Does that make them LaLiga favorites once again? And can they win the Champions League, too?
Socceroos will benefit from big-money transfers (1:45)
Kane: It would be amazing to win the Ballon d'Or (0:44)
The story behind Atlético Madrid's unique preseason ritual (2:59)
Irankunda leaves Watford for Portugal's Sporting
Australia international Nestory Irankunda will feature in the UEFA Champions League this season after joining Portuguese giants Sporting CP.
Sources: Shakhtar want Chelsea as UCL home
Shakhtar Donetsk's preferred home base for this season's Champions League is Chelsea's Stamford Bridge, a source has told ESPN.
How will Ferran Torres fit in at PSG? (1:48)
Does PSG's Ligue 1 rotation give them a UCL advantage? (1:41)
'This was my World Cup': How Somali referee barred from U.S. made it to UEFA Super Cup
Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the U.S. for the World Cup, sparking a remarkable chain of events that led to him officiating the UEFA Super Cup.
UEFA referee chief calls for change in VAR use
UEFA referees' chief Roberto Rosetti has called for a change in the use of the video assistant referee (VAR) in European football.
Mourinho sought 'revenge' against Abramovich
José Mourinho has said he was on a personal "revenge" mission against former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich when his Inter Milan side faced the London club in the 2009-10 Champions League.
Nicol: Mourinho's criticism of Silva makes no sense (0:57)
Greenwood scores 1st Fenerbahce goal in UCL
Former Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood scored his first goal for Fenerbahce as the Turkish club claimed a 2-0 first-leg advantage over Sturm Graz in Champions League qualifying.
What can Barcelona achieve next season under Hansi Flick? (2:55)
Ledley King: De Zerbi has made 'a real difference at Spurs' (2:03)
Hearts CL bid ends with defeat to Sturm Graz
Hearts' Champions League dream fizzled out with a meek 2-0 defeat at home to Sturm Graz in the second leg of their second qualifying round tie.
Will Mourinho keep Endrick at Real Madrid? (1:56)
Mark Ogden
UEFA hits out at reported FIFA plan to sell off stake in World Cup to investors as a “line that governing institutions should never cross” and says in statement the World Cup “is not FIFA's to sell.” Sell-off plan reported by Times of London
UEFA restates VAR use for 'clear' errors only
Officials across Europe have restated the need to use VAR only to change "blatantly incorrect" decisions and address clear missed incidents.
Hearts lose 4-0 to Graz in CL qualifying 1st leg
New Hearts head coach Wouter Vrancken endured a nightmare debut as his side's Champions League hopes all but vanished with a 4-0 defeat against Sturm Graz.
Who has won World Cup and Champions League in the same year?
Fabián Ruiz was the last soccer player to win the UEFA Champions League and the FIFA World Cup in the same year. Find out who else joins him on the list.
UEFA Champions League Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | +19 | 24 |
| Bayern Munich | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | +14 | 21 |
| Liverpool | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | +12 | 18 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +10 | 17 |
| Barcelona | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +8 | 16 |
| Chelsea | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +7 | 16 |
| Sporting CP | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +6 | 16 |
| Manchester City | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +6 | 16 |
| Real Madrid | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | +9 | 15 |
| Internazionale | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | +8 | 15 |
| Paris Saint-Germain | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +10 | 14 |
| Newcastle United | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +10 | 14 |
| Juventus | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | +4 | 13 |
| Atlético Madrid | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +2 | 13 |
| Atalanta | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
| Bayer Leverkusen | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | -1 | 12 |
| Borussia Dortmund | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 11 |
| Olympiacos | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 11 |
| Club Brugge | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -2 | 10 |
| Galatasaray | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -2 | 10 |
| AS Monaco | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | -6 | 10 |
| FK Qarabag | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -8 | 10 |
| Bodo/Glimt | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 9 |
| Benfica | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -2 | 9 |
| Marseille | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -3 | 9 |
| Pafos | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -3 | 9 |
| Union St.-Gilloise | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -9 | 9 |
| PSV Eindhoven | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| Athletic Club | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -5 | 8 |
| Napoli | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -6 | 8 |
| F.C. København | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -9 | 8 |
| Ajax Amsterdam | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | -13 | 6 |
| Eintracht Frankfurt | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -11 | 4 |
| Slavia Prague | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | -14 | 3 |
| Villarreal | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | -13 | 1 |
| Kairat Almaty | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | -15 | 1 |