Champions League Archives: 09/2011

Frank Lampard declared he “always wants to play” after scoring on his return to the Chelsea starting line-up as The Blues were held to a…

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain admitted his delight at scoring just eight minutes into his Champions League debut as Arsenal edged past Olympiakos on Wednesday. The 18-year-old, who…

Sir Alex Ferguson says Manchester United are focused on dislodging Barcelona as the kings of European football – and the Red Devils boss believes building…

Jack Wilshere will be out of action for up to five months after the Arsenal midfielder underwent ankle surgery on Monday. The 19-year-old, who was…

Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed he was whistled by Dinamo Zagreb supporters because he is “good-looking, rich and a great footballer” after Real Madrid sealed a…

Vincent Kompany admitted Manchester City were “too open” after his side drew their first Champions League game against Napoli on Wednesday. The Serie A side…

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson insisted goalkeeper David De Gea will start against Chelsea on Sunday, despite Anders Lindegaard making his debut in Wednesday’s…

Sir Alex Ferguson has likened Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney to Brazilian legend Pelé ahead of the Red Devils’ opening Champions League clash. The Premier…

Chelsea manager André Villas-Boas could not hide his delight after watching his side beat Bayer Leverkusen at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. Second half goals from…

Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny admitted he could do nothing to prevent Ivan Perisic’s stunning late equaliser after Arsenal kicked off their Champions League campaign with a…

Chelsea manager André Villas-Boas is taking nothing for granted ahead of his side’s Champions League group stage opener against Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday. The Blues…

Manchester United earned over €2.1m (£1.9m) more in broadcasting and marketing revenue from last season’s Champions League than eventual winners Barcelona. Sir Alex Ferguson’s men…