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What you need to know about today's Champions League draw

The Champions League knockout draw takes place on Friday with 16 teams left in the competition, including six Premier League clubs.
Published by on Tuesday 24th February 2026
Newcastle book CL last 16 ticket with big aggregate win over Qarabag

Newcastle confirmed their place in the last 16 of the Champions League for the first time after beating Qarabag 3-2, completing a 9-3 aggregate victory.
Published by on Tuesday 24th February 2026
Courtois defends Vinicius Jr: 'He didn't do anything wrong'

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois defended team-mate Vinicius Junior ahead of the second leg of their Champions League knockout play-off against...
Published by on Tuesday 24th February 2026
Prestianni suspended for Real Madrid match after UEFA dismiss Benfica appeal

Gianluca Prestianni will definitely be unavailable for Benfica's Champions League tie at Real Madrid on Wednesday after UEFA dismissed the Portuguese club's...
Published by on Monday 23rd February 2026
Kompany: Mourinho made 'huge mistake' with Vinicius comments

Vincent Kompany believes Benfica manager Jose Mourinho made a "huge mistake" with his comments on Vinicius Jr.
Published by on Friday 20th February 2026
Gordon scores four in first half as Newcastle thrash Qarabag

Anthony Gordon scored four first-half goals as Newcastle all but booked a Champions League last-16 tie against Chelsea or Barcelona by thrashing Qarabag 6-1...
Published by on Wednesday 18th February 2026
Prestianni set to be available for Real rematch despite Vinicius racism allegation

Gianluca Prestianni is likely to be available to face Real Madrid on Wednesday, one week after Vinicius Junior accused him of racist abuse.
Published by on Wednesday 18th February 2026
UEFA investigates alleged Vinicius racist abuse as Mourinho reaction criticised

It could take almost three weeks for UEFA's disciplinary body to make a ruling on allegations that Vinicius Jr was subjected to racist abuse during Real...
Published by on Wednesday 18th February 2026
Vinicius Jr accuses 'coward' Prestianni of racism after Benfica-Real halted

Real Madrid's Champions League knockout play-off tie at Benfica was halted for 10 minutes after Vinicius Jr initially refused to play on following an alleged...
Published by on Tuesday 17th February 2026