The Road to 50: Kylian Mbappe’s Best Goals for Real Madrid So Far The Frenchman has scored in seven different competitions since making the move to the Spanish capital. Sports Illustrated · Sep 19, 2025
The backlash against Israel is starting to show across sports and culture Across Europe, several sports federations have groused about having to play Israeli teams The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025
Friday’s briefing: Marcus Rashford at the double and Erling Haaland sets record It was a night to remember for the on-loan Manchester United forward, while Erling Haaland hit his 50th Champions League goal for Manchester City. The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025
24 Players Who Impressed on Champions League Matchday 1 There were goals galore around Europe as the 2025–26 edition got into full swing. Sports Illustrated · Sep 19, 2025
Barcelona Beat Newcastle, Man City See Off Napoli In Champions League Marcus Rashford scored twice as Barcelona kicked off their Champions League bid with a 2-1 victory away to Newcastle United on Thursday, while Erling Haaland notched his 50th goal in the competition in Manchester City's win over Napoli. International Business Times · Sep 19, 2025
Marcus Rashford Earns Plaudits After Stellar Champions League Showing From Hansi Flick to Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford received plenty of flowers after his performance vs. Newcastle. Sports Illustrated · Sep 18, 2025
Marcus Rashford reveals why it's 'refreshing' to play for Barcelona after Champions League heroics England forward shows Manchester United what they are missing with delightful double against Newcastle Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025
Hansi Flick says opportunity to sign Marcus Rashford was too good to pass up The 27-year-old is on a season-long loan deal at Barca. The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025
Pep Guardiola backs Erling Haaland to break Champions League goalscoring record The Norway striker brought up his half-century in just his 49th appearance in the competition. The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025
Haaland with ‘monsters Ronaldo and Messi’ in Champions League 50 club, says Guardiola Pep Guardiola hailed Erling Haaland’s 50th Champions League goal in a record 49 games and compared him to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2025
The Marcus Rashford moment that revealed why Barcelona may revive his career Newcastle 1-2 Barcelona: A confident Rashford scores his first goals for the club and a big smile at full-time offers hope of him getting back to his best The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025
Man City: Pep Guardiola issues 'unstoppable' verdict on star after superb Champions League showing Flying forward impressed in European opener Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025
Bayer Leverkusen snatch dramatic draw as Club Brugge demolish Monaco in Champions League Leverkusen needed an injury-time goal to draw 2-2 with FC Copenhagen while Club Brugge beat Monaco 5-1 and Kairat Almaty lost heir first-ever Champions League group-stage match to Sporting CP The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025
Rashford, Barcelona down Newcastle to win their Champions League opener England international Marcus Rashford, on loan from Man Utd, scores twice as Barcelona win 2-1 at Newcastle United. Al Jazeera · Sep 18, 2025
Sports Illustrated · Sep 18, 2025 Erling Haaland Becomes Fastest Player in History to Reach Major Champions League Milestone Manchester City returned to Champions League action with a 2–0 victory over Napoli.
The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025 Erling Haaland ruins Kevin De Bruyne’s homecoming to show how Man City have changed Man City 2-0 Napoli: Haaland was fouled for a sending off that led to De Bruyne’s early substitution before breaking a Champions League record in a swaggering display
Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025 Newcastle 1-2 Barcelona: Marcus Rashford nets brilliant brace to win Champions League thriller Manchester United loanee at the double on triumphant return to England as Barca hold off late fightback
Sports Illustrated · Sep 18, 2025 Barcelona Player Ratings vs. Newcastle: Marcus Rashford Steals Show in 2–1 Victory A brace from Marcus Rashford was enough for Barcelona to win in their 2025–26 Champions League debut.
The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025 Erling Haaland scores 50th Champions League goal as Man City cruise past Napoli The 25-year-old sharpshooter reached a half century in just his 49th match.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 18, 2025 Man City Player Ratings vs. Napoli: Cityzens Ease to 2–0 Victory Over 10-Man Visitors Manchester City started their Champions League campaign with a victory against Napoli.
Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025 Man City 2-0 Napoli: Erling Haaland breaks Champions League record as Premier League side cruise to win A familiar face returned to the north-west on Thursday
Tom’s Guide · Sep 18, 2025 Can I watch Newcastle vs Barcelona for free? TV guide, preview and team news for UCL 2025/26 clash We'll show you all the ways you can watch the UEFA Champions League blockbuster that takes place this Thursday.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2025 Newcastle United 1-2 Barcelona: Champions League – as it happened Newcastle’s failure to capitalise on a dominant first-half performance cost them, as an excellent Marcus Rashford brace won the points for Barça
The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025 Uefa and Atletico Madrid set to investigate alleged ‘spit’ during Liverpool chaos A member of Atletico Madrid’s coaching staff appeared to spit into the crowd as manager Diego Simeone was sent off
Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025 Newcastle vs Barcelona LIVE: Champions League result, match stream and latest updates today Magpies mark return to Europe’s top table with a blockbuster clash at St James’ Park