Bayer Leverkusen are taking the belief gained from finishing in the top eight of the Champions League standings into the latter stages of their Bundesliga title defence.

Manchester City snuck their way into the UEFA Champions League knockout rounds on Wednesday, avoiding elimination on a dramatic final day of the competition's first-ever league phase. Pep Guardiola's side entered halftime with a 1-0 deficit to Club Brugge but three goals after halftime ensured they would clinch a spot in the top 24 and participate in the knockout round playoffs with a 3-1 win.

Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain each faces a shocking early exit from the Champions League for the first time in more than a decade.

As a result, Aston Villa are now showing interest in the former Real Madrid winger. TBR Football also reports that João Félix is eager to join Villa. With Emiliano Buendía moving to Bayer Leverkusen on loan and Jhon Durán, whom Chelsea passed on last summer, also set to leave, there’s space in the squad for Asensio to fit in.

Manchester City flirted with a disastrous exit from the Champions League before rallying to beat Club Brugge 3-1 in a must-win game

AC Milan dropped out of the top eight with a 2-1 loss at Dinamo Zagreb as Yunus Musah's 39th-minute sending-off proved crucial.

Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly showing interest in Aston Villa forward Jhon Durán as they look to strengthen their attack with a long-term investment.Journalist Ben Jacobs noted that PSG are

Journalist Ben Jacobs highlighted PSG’s interest in the Colombian striker, but also pointed to a key hurdle: Aston Villa’s £80 million asking price. This valuation comes after Durán’s strong performances and his recent contract extension.

Manchester City came from behind against Club Brugge to reach the Champions League knockout phase, where they were safely joined by Paris Saint-Germain as Arsenal qualified directly for the last

The latest transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world include Marcus Rashford, Mathys Tel, Harvey Elliott, Alejandro Garnacho and Rodrygo.

A Champions League supercomputer has predicted the knock-out stage draw, revealing Arsenal and Liverpool's likely opponents in the last-16 of the competition.

With the January transfer window open, Paris Saint-Germain has an opportunity to offload players who no longer fit into their plans—and Marco Asensio appears to be one of them.Since November 30,