Ancelotti: Replacing Kroos is very difficult, if not impossible (1:00)
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Are Barcelona looking for a 'fresh start' by sacking Xavi? (2:48)
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1dAlex Kirkland and Rodrigo Faez

Ancelotti: Kroos one of best midfielders ever

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti hailed Toni Kroos as "one of the best midfielders in the history of football" on Friday.

Is Pochettino the right man for Man United? (1:06)
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Laurens: Ajax a massive step up for Francesco Farioli (1:13)
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Marcotti: Why would Hansi Flick want to go to Barcelona? (1:35)
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3dAlex Kirkland and Rodrigo Faez

Lewandowski: Barça won't fear Mbappé's Madrid

Robert Lewandowski has said Barcelona aren't "scared" by the imminent arrival of Kylian Mbappé at Real Madrid this summer.

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Budapest to host '26 Champions League final

UEFA picked Budapest on Wednesday to host the men's Champions League final in 2026 and delayed giving the 2027 game to Milan amid uncertainty over the future of San Siro.

Where does Toni Kroos rank amongst the all-time Real Madrid greats? (0:59)
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'Decent progress' - Ange Postecoglou on Tottenham's season (0:31)
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Marcotti: This is not how Joan Laporta should treat Xavi (0:59)
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What is Allegri's legacy at Juventus? (1:49)
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Xavi: Barcelona's financial situation not as favourable as other clubs (0:38)
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Could Kieran McKenna replace Erik ten Hag at Man United? (0:47)
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Why LA Galaxy would be the perfect fit for Antoine Griezmann (1:18)
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Why San Diego would be a 'homerun move' for Sergio Ramos (1:06)
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Villa clinch UCL spot for 1st time since '82-'83

Aston Villa have clinched Champions League football for the first time since the 1982-83 season and for the first time ever since the competition was rebranded from the European Cup.

Why Arsenal are in a great position to dominate English football in the future (1:41)
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City Group asked to divest to get Girona in UCL

The Abu Dhabi investors in Manchester City and Girona have been offered divestment options by UEFA to let both compete in the Champions League next season by complying with integrity rules for teams that share owners.

'Any team can beat any team!' - Arteta on Spurs vs. Man City (0:51)
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'I will not extend!' - Kylian Mbappe's full goodbye message to PSG (3:50)
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16dAlex Kirkland and Rodrigo Faez

Ancelotti on Vini Jr.'s form: This is his moment

Carlo Ancelotti praised Vinícius Júnior on Friday after the forward's starring role in Real Madrid's Champions League semifinal win over Bayern Munich, saying "this is Vinicius' moment."

UEFA Champions League Standings

Group AGPWDLGDP
Bayern Munich6510+616
FC Copenhagen622208
Galatasaray6123-35
Manchester United6114-34
Group BGPWDLGDP
Arsenal6411+1213
PSV Eindhoven6231-29
Lens6222-58
Sevilla6024-52
Group CGPWDLGDP
Real Madrid6600+918
Napoli6312+110
Braga6114-64
1. FC Union Berlin6024-42
Group DGPWDLGDP
Real Sociedad6330+512
Internazionale6330+312
Benfica6114-44
FC Salzburg6114-44
Group EGPWDLGDP
Atlético Madrid6420+1114
Lazio6312010
Feyenoord Rotterdam6204-16
Celtic6114-104
Group FGPWDLGDP
Borussia Dortmund6321+311
Paris Saint-Germain6222+18
AC Milan6222-38
Newcastle United6123-15
Group GGPWDLGDP
Manchester City6600+1118
RB Leipzig6402+312
Young Boys6114-64
Red Star Belgrade6015-81
Group HGPWDLGDP
Barcelona6402+612
FC Porto6402+712
Shakhtar Donetsk6303-29
Antwerp6105-113