Official UEFA Champions League Podcast

The UEFA Champions League returns with a shock on the opening night. Dinamo Zagreb defeat Chelsea 1-0 in Croatia, thanks to Mislav Orsic's first half strike. There were no such problems for 14-time European Champions Real Madrid who beat Celtic 3-0 in Scotland, while a Kylian Mbappe inspired Paris Saint-Germain edge past Juventus, and Manchester City cruise to victory over Sevilla thanks to a Erling Haaland brace. We hear from Kevin De Bruyne in the City camp, Celtic's Callum McGregor, Los Blancos boss Carlo Ancelotti, as well as Chelsea's Thomas Tuchel and Mason Mount.  

Real Madrid seal their 14th European title with a 1-0 win over Liverpool thanks to a second half goal from Vinícius Jr. We hear from the jubilant Madrid camp, including player of the match Thibaut Courtois, Luka Modrić and manager Carlo Ancelotti.

Real Madrid continue their sensational run in this season's UEFA Champions League, leaving it late to come from behind and beat Manchester City 3-1 after extra time in Spain. It means Los Blancos progress 6-5 on aggregate and will face Liverpool in the final on May 28th. We review an incredible night of drama at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, and preview the showpiece event in Paris.  

Liverpool made it through to their third Champions League final in five years after coming back from 2-0 down at half time to beat Villarreal 3-2 on the night and 5-2 on aggregate. We hear from manager Jurgen Klopp as well as Fabinho and Trent Alexander-Arnold. Plus we look ahead to Wednesday night's other semi-final second leg encounter where Manchester City travel to Real Madrid with a narrow 4-3 advantage.

Sadio Mane helped Liverpool to a 2-0 win over Villarreal in the first leg of the semi-finals. We hear from Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, as well as Virgil van Dijk, Jordan Henderson and Andy Robertson. Plus we get the thoughts from the Villarreal camp, hearing from Arnaut Danjuma and Etienne Capoue. 

The semi-finals kicked off in style as Manchester City overcame thirteen-time winners Real Madrid 4-3 in England. We hear from City goalscorers Bernardo Silva and Phil Foden as well as manager Pep Guardiola and Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. Plus we hear from Jurgen Klopp previewing Wednesday's semi-final first leg between Liverpool and Villarreal at Anfield.

A goalless draw in Madrid ensures Manchester City progress to the Champions League semi-finals at the expense of Atletico. Elsewhere, Liverpool knock out Benfica after a 3-3 draw at Anfield, meaning the English side progress 6-4 on aggregate. We hear from City defender John Stones, as well as Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and captain Jordan Henderson.

Real Madrid progress to the semi-finals at the expense of Chelsea with a classic 5-4 aggregate win. Elsewhere, Villarreal knock out Bayern thanks to a late Samuel Chukwueze goal. We hear from Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric, as well as Villarreal goalscorer Chukwueze, and Bayern boss Julian Nagelsmann.

A Karim Benzema hat-trick inspires Real Madrid to a 3-1 victory at Chelsea. In the night's other quarter-final first leg, Villarreal continue their brilliant Champions League campaign defeating Bayern 1-0 in Spain. We hear from match-winner Arnaut Danjuma as well as Real Madrid's David Alaba, Thibaut Courtois and Carlo Ancelotti. Plus, Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel gives his verdict.

As the quarter-final first legs kick off, Kevin De Bruyne's second half strike gives Manchester City the edge against Atletico. Meanwhile in Portugal, Luis Diaz inspires Liverpool to a 3-1 victory over Benfica. We hear from Jurgen Klopp, Andy Robertson, Pep Guardiola, Jan Vertonghen and match-winner Kevin De Bruyne.

Villarreal and Chelsea complete the Champions League quarter-final line-up. Unai Emery's team produced a magical away performance beating Juventus 3-0 in Turin to progress 4-1 on aggregate. While in France, Chelsea came from behind to defeat Lille 2-1 on the night – 4-1 on aggregate. We hear from Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt as well as Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel and captain Cesar Azpilicueta.  

Atletico and Benfica progress to the last 8 after hard fought away victories against Manchester United and Ajax respectively. Diego Simeone's side triumphed 1-0 at Old Trafford thanks to a first half Renan Lodi header – we hear from both goalkeepers, David de Gea and Jan Oblak. While in Amsterdam, a late second half strike from Darwin Nunez secures Benfica a spot in the quarter finals at the expense of a dominant Ajax side – we get reaction from their disappointed captain Dusan Tadic.

Real Madrid stage a famous comeback to stun Paris from two goals down.  Talismanic forward Karim Benzema scored an incredible second half hatrick in the Spanish capital, as the 13 time European Champions reach the quarter finals.  Meanwhile, it was a far quieter affair in Manchester - a goalless draw with Sporting saw Pep Guardiola's City side cruise in to the last eight. We have reaction from Guardiola and Fernandinho in the City camp and from David Alaba from a delighted Real Madrid dressing room. 

Bayern and Liverpool become the first two sides into this season's quarter finals after contrasting second leg displays this evening. In Germany, Bayern overpowered Salzburg 7-1 on the night to progress 8-2 on aggregate with Robert Lewandowski hitting an historic twelve minute first half hat-trick. While at Anfield, a superb Lautaro Martinez strike secured a win on the night for Inter but it was a defeat on aggregate for the Italians as Liverpool edged through to the last eight. We get reaction from Jurgen Klopp, Mo Salah and Serge Gnabry and hear from Man City manager Pep Guardiola ahead of his side's second leg against Sporting tomorrow.

A late Anthony Elanga equaliser rescues Manchester Unted against Atletico, whilst in Lisbon Benfica and Ajax play out a pulsating 2-2 draw. We hear from Jan Vertonghen and Dusan Tadic, plus Ralf Rangnick gives his assessment as we head to the second legs in a fortnight.

Chelsea see off Lille 2-0 at Stamford Bridge as Villareal come from behind to hold Juventus to a 1-1 draw. We hear from Blues manager Thomas Tuchel and goalscorer Kai Havertz, plus Juve defender Matthijs de Ligt gives his reaction with their tie wide open ahead of the second leg in Turin.

Liverpool take control of their last 16 tie against Inter as two late strikes seal victory in Milan, while in Austria, German champions Bayern rescue a draw against knockout stage debutants Salzburg. We hear from Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, goalkeeper Alisson, Inter's Denzel Dumfries and Salzburg's young American midfielder Brenden Aaronson.

The Round of 16 started in style as Paris St Germain edged out Real Madrid in the French capital thanks to some late Kylian Mbappe magic. Meanwhile in Portugal Manchester City hit five against a shell shocked Sporting Lisbon side. We hear from both victorious managers, Mauricio Pochettino and Pep Guardiola, as well as Thibaut Courtois, Bernardo Silva and Riyad Mahrez.

On the last night of Group Stage action, Barcelona fail to reach the knockout phase for the first time in 20 years. Xavi's men lost 3-0 to Bayern as Benfica beat Dynamo Kyiv 2-0 to progress – we hear from Roman Yaremchuk who opened the scoring for the Portuguese side. Juventus seal top spot in Group H with a 1-0 win over Malmo, as Chelsea were held 3-3 by Zenit – a disappointed Blues boss Thomas Tuchel shares his thoughts. A youthful Manchester United side draw 1-1 with Young Boys and we hear from goalscorer Mason Greenwood. And in Group G, Lille and Salzburg beat Wolfsburg and Sevilla respectively to cement their places in the Round of 16.

As the Group Stage reaches its climax, Atletico overcome Porto to become the latest team to book their place in the Round of 16. Diego Simeone's men won 3-1 in Portugal while Milan went down 2-1 at home to Liverpool – we hear from their manager Jurgen Klopp as the Reds made it 6 wins out of 6 in Group B. Real Madrid sealed top spot in Group D with a 2-0 win over Inter - we hear from their defender Denzel Dumfries. And in Germany RB Leipzig beat Group A winner Manchester City to qualify for the Europa League – we get reaction from a disappointed Pep Guardiola. Elsewhere there were convincing wins for Ajax, Dortmund and Paris.

Matchday 5 was rounded off with 5 more teams confirming their places in the Round of 16: City and Paris both progress from Group A despite the French side losing 2-1 in Manchester; Real Madrid and Inter qualify from Group D after convincing wins; and Sporting go through as runners up behind Ajax in Group C after a dramatic 3-1 victory over Dortmund. Elsewhere in Group B, Liverpool maintain their 100% record against Porto and Milan keep their qualification hopes alive after a dramatic late winner against Atletico. We hear from Jurgen Klopp, Thiago, Bernardo Silva and Sebastien Haller.

On the penultimate Matchday of the Group Stage two more teams seal their places in the Round of 16 – Michael Carrick's Manchester United qualify after a 2-0 win at Villareal and Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea blow Juventus away 4-0 at Stamford Bridge to progress. We hear from both managers as well as defenders Harry Maguire and Trevor Chalobah. There were also important wins for Lille and Sevilla, Barcelona and Benfica shared the spoils in Spain, while Robert Lewandowski was on the scoresheet yet again as Bayern sealed top spot in their group

The Matchday Live team review another exciting night in the UEFA Champions League as a Liverpool progress after an impressive win over Atletico, Ajax come from behind against Dortmund and Leipzig rescue a late point over Paris. Elsewhere there were comfortable wins for Man City, Sporting and Inter. We hear from Jordan Henderson, Pep Guardiola, Phil Foden and Gini Wijnaldum.

The Matchday Live team review another dramatic night of Group Stage action as a Cristiano Ronaldo double saves United's blushes in Bergamo. Elsewhere Bayern and Juventus progress in style and there were crucial wins for Barcelona, Chelsea, Lille, Villareal and Wolfsburg. We hear from Ronaldo himself as well as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Thomas Tuchel.

The Matchday Live team review another exciting night with more drama and goals, as Manchester United came back from two goals down to beat Atalanta, Chelsea powered past Malmo, Bayern outclassed Benfica and Barcelona edged Dynamo Kyiv. We hear from Harry Maguire, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Thomas Tuchel and Mason Mount.

The Matchday Live team review a goal-laden night in the Champions League, as Liverpool edge out Atletico, Ajax dismantle Dortmund and Man City hit five in Belgium. We hear from Jurgen Klopp, Alisson Becker, Pep Guardiola and Miralem Pjanic.

The Matchday Live team review a dramatic end to Matchday 2 as Cristiano Ronaldo made yet more Champions League history. We hear from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Bruno Fernandes after Manchester United's injury time victory over Villareal, and a disappointed Ronald Koeman after Barcelona were blown away by Benfica. Plus we hear from Ruben Loftus Cheek as defending champions Chelsea narrowly lose at Juventus.

The Matchday Live team review the third night of this season's UEFA Champions League Group Stage.  We hear from Pep Guardiola after his City side were beaten in Paris and react to Moldovan champions Sheriff's remarkable victory over Real Madrid. Plus we hear from Jordan Henderson and Erik ten Hag after Liverpool and Ajax also recorded impressive Matchday 2 wins. 

The Matchday Live team review a thrilling night in the UEFA Champions League Group Stage with goals galore.  We hear from Jack Grealish after Manchester City beat RB Leipzig 6-3 and also hear from Jurgen Klopp,  Andy Robinson and match winner Jordan Henderson after Liverpool's 3-2 thrilling win over AC Milan at Anfield.  Plus there were four goals for Ajax debutant Sebastien Haller in Lisbon.

The Matchday Live team review night one of this season's UEFA Champions League Group Stage.  We hear from Thomas Tuchel and Romelu Lukaku after the defending champions Chelsea got off to a winning start against Zenit. There were also victories for Bayern, Juventus and Young Boys who shocked Manchester United in Switzerland. 

The Matchday Live team reflect on Chelsea's Champions League final triumph over Manchester City, and hear from Thomas Tuchel, Kai Havertz, Timo Werner, Cesar Azpilicueta and Pep Guardiola.

The Matchday Live team discuss Chelsea overcoming Real Madrid to set up a Champions League final with Manchester City, while we hear from Thomas Tuchel, Cesar Azpilicueta, Thibaut Courtois and Mason Mount.

The Matchday Live team discuss how Manchester City made it to their first Champions League final, with victory over Paris Saint-Germain, while we hear reaction from Pep Guardiola, Riyad Mahrez and Ander Herrera. 

The Matchday Live team take stock of the second of this season's Champions League semi-finals as Manchester City earned a 2-1 win away to Paris Saint-Germain. Hear from Pep Guardiola, Kevin De Bruyne and Ander Herrera.

The Matchday Live team review the first semi-final of this season’s Champions League as Real Madrid drew 1-1 with Chelsea. Hear from Eden Hazard, César Azpilicueta, N'Golo Kanté and Thomas Tuchel.

The Matchday Live team break down the night's Champions League quarter-final action and we get reaction from Pep Guardiola, İlkay Gündoğan, Edin Terzić, Jude Bellingham, Jurgen Klopp, James Milner and Thibaut Courtois.

The Matchday Live team reflect on a night when the first two semi-final spots were secured in this season's Champions League. And we get reaction from Cesar Azpilicueta, Thomas Tuchel and Mehdi Taremi.

The Matchday Live team look back on a pulsating night of Champions League action, as Paris got a first-leg lead against holders Bayern and Chelsea took a stranglehold of their quarter-final tie with Porto. Plus we hear reaction from Thomas Tuchel, Mason Mount, Marko Grujic, Julian Draxler, Kylian Mbappe and Jurgen Klopp. 

The Matchday Live team reflect on the first quarter-final encounters as Real Madrid and Manchester City got first leg leads and we hear reaction from Jurgen Klopp, Thibaut Courtois, Andy Roberson, Pep Guardiola, Edin Terzic, Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden.

The Matchday Live team dissect the night's Champions League action while we hear from Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel, goalscorer Hakim Ziyech and Atlético's Kieran Trippier. 

The Matchday Live team reflect on comfortable progression for both Manchester City and Real Madrid into the Champions League quarter-finals, while we hear from Kevin De Bruyne and Pep Guardiola. 

The Matchday Live team look back on the night's round of 16 deciders as Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain booked quarter-final spots. Meanwhile, we hear from Mohamed Salah, Jurgen Klopp and Julian Nagelsmann.

The Matchday Live team reflect on a dramatic night of action and we hear from Erling Haaland and Edin Terzić from Dortmund and Malang Sarr of Porto.

The Matchday Live team digest the last night of round of 16, first leg action, while we hear from Pep Guardiola, Bernardo Silva, and Joakim Mæhle.

The Matchday Live team reflect on a night of Champions League last 16 action where holders Bayern took a stranglehold against Lazio and Chelsea gained a first-leg edge over Atlético. Meanwhile, we hear from Olivier Giroud, Thomas Tuchel, Alphonso Davies and Robert Lewandowski.

The Matchday Live team digest a night when Erling Haaland showed yet more of his incredible talent for Dortmund and Porto took a first leg advantage in their round of 16 tie against Juventus. Plus, we hear from Haaland, Luuk de Jong, Mehdi Taremi & Julen Lopetegui

The Matchday Live team reflect on an extraordinary return to Champions League action as Paris hit four at Camp Nou, while Liverpool bounced back to form with victory in the first leg of their round of 16 tie against Leipzig. And we get reaction from Ander Herrera, Jurgen Klopp, Jordan Henderson and Sadio Mane.

The Matchday Live team digest the final day of group stage action in this season's Champions League while we hear from Mo Salah, Jurgen Klopp, Stefan Savic, Jesse Marsch and Bernardo Silva.

The Matchday Live team review the first night of Champions League Matchday 6 action and we hear reaction from Frank Lampard and Angelino.

The Matchday Live team look back at a night of Champions League action which saw Paris win at Old Trafford, while we hear reaction from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Scott McTominay, Olivier Giroud, Frank Lampard and Jude Bellignham.

The Matchday Live team review the night's Champions League action, while we hear from Jordan Henderson, Curtis Jones, Erik ten Hag and Fernandinho.