A genuine question for soccer fans in the United States: Is there anything CBS can't do? Viewers in the United States welcomed back the return of the UEFA Champions League this week. Many of those soccer fans would have watched coverage across CBS Sports and Paramount+. Few could have expected the big surprises in store, […]

CBS Sports analyst Jamie Carragher foresees a world where weekend Champions League games could happen in the future. The traditional midweek competition plays games on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the European soccer calendar. However, due to the increase in the number of Champions League games as well as the competition growing in dominance worldwide, Carragher […]

Italy's iconic San Siro stadium is facing the possibility of losing its hosting rights for the 2027 UEFA Champions League final. The reason behind this potential setback is the ambitious renovation project planned for the stadium. It may conflict with the timeline for hosting one of European soccer’s most prestigious events. Both Inter and Milan […]

Anticipation is building for the Champions League 2024/25 schedule. The Round of 16 phase remains the same as usual. However, the route to the Round of 16 has evolved from the traditional group stage to a larger 'League Phase'. Instead of 32 teams in the competition, there will now be 36. Every team is assigned […]

UEFA has announced that it will enforce an away ticket price cap for fans in all men's club competitions. Starting this season, a new reduced cap is $66 in the UEFA Champions League, $44 in the Europa League, and $22 in the Conference League. This will be reduced further next season. This change follows UEFA's […]

The UEFA Champions League has introduced a new format, replacing the traditional group stage with a league phase. This significant change has left many fans confused, with some describing the format as overwhelming and complex. To help clarify the situation, a platform for statistics has calculated how many points teams will likely need to secure […]

The draw for the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League league phase is complete, and it's fair to say that it has delivered a massive number of box-office matches. Undoubtedly, executives from CBS Sports must be jumping for joy at the prospect of showing these games. This season's rendition of the most prestigious club competition in Europe […]

As the UEFA Champions League prepares to usher in a new era with an expanded format, the European governing body finds itself at risk of a lawsuit due to its draw. The introduction of a new “league phase” for its three club competitions this season has sparked controversy. Thus, Chilean sports consultant Leandro Shara has […]

The stage is set for Thursday's UEFA Champions League group stage draw, live on Paramount+ from Noon ET. The playoff round completed the equation with seven clubs joining those directly qualified to the big event. The 36 teams will be in an automatic draw to decide their four home and four away games. Although the […]

In the second leg of the Champions League playoff round, Galatasaray lost 1-0 at home to Young Boys of Switzerland. This ended the side's Champions League campaign. Additionally, for the second time in three years, no Turkish club will participate in the first-round proper of the UEFA Champions League. The atmosphere at Rams Park was […]

A major breakthrough for Girona and Manchester City has been the departure of three important club Girona directors. This opens the door for both clubs to play in the UEFA Champions League. Stricter laws regarding multi-club ownership and their eligibility to play in the same UEFA competitions have prompted this change. The changes implemented aim […]

Real Madrid secured their 15th Champions League title with a dramatic 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund; thanks to late goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius. The match at Wembley saw Los Blancos struggle for much of the game. In addition, Dortmund missed several key opportunities to take the lead. Real Madrid were not at their […]

There may not be much love for it, but the European Super League (ESL) is setting a start date for next year. The European Super League is launching in September 2025. It is an attempt to compete with the UEFA Champions League by bringing together the best teams in Europe in a new style. The […]

Losing the Europa League final on Wednesday, Bayer Leverkusen's incredible 51-game undefeated record came tumbling to an end. This loss, witnessed by Barcelona’s sporting director Deco, carries significant implications for the Blaugrana’s Champions League seeding next season. Although it has been a turbulent season, Barcelona qualified for the UEFA Champions League for the 2024-25 season. […]

Real Madrid advanced to their second Champions League final in three years; all thanks to the remarkable comeback home win against Bayern Munich. Now June 1st will see Carlo Ancelotti's squad take on Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium. With the Germans on the defensive, the Whites will pursue the 15th Champions League trophy in their […]