Slovan Bratislava

The UEFA Champions League is back this week! Enjoy all that happened from Wednesday's league phase matches across Europe.

Ferran Torres scored a hat trick as Paris Saint-Germain swept aside Slovan Bratislava to start the defence of their European crown with a 6-1 win.

Record 15-time European champions Real Madrid will start the league phase of the Champions League on Sept. 8 when they host Inter Milan.

Paris Saint-Germain have been handed a tough start to the defense of their Champions League trophy, with a home clash against Barcelona as well as trips to 2023 winners Manchester City and Europa League holders Aston Villa.

The seeding pots for Thursday's Champions League league phase draw have been confirmed after the final four teams clinched their place in the competition proper on Wednesday.

Ivory Coast and Manchester City legend Yaya Toure has been appointed head coach of Slovak champions Slovan Bratislava, signing three-year deal with the club in his first lead managerial position.

Bayern Munich eased past Slovan Bratislava 3-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday but the Germans missed out on a top eight finish and automatic qualification and will go into a playoff for a spot in the Round of 16.

Enjoy live updates of games from Wednesday's final day of the Champions League league phase as we find out which teams will qualify for the knockouts.

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Enjoy live updates from Tuesday's Champions League action as Liverpool took on Lille, Benfica took on Barcelona and Atlético Madrid took on Bayer Leverkusen.