Champions League Index: Top performing players by club
We have studied the data from the history of the Champions League to determine who are the top performing players by club.
Champions League Index: The top five stars of each league
We have studied the data from the history of the Champions League to determine who are the five top-rated players in each of Europe’s big leagues.
Millwall vs Brighton: Seagulls can fly into FA Cup semis
Brighton will go into their FA Cup quarter-final against Millwall at The Den in great spirits following back-to-back victories in the Premier League. That should allow Albion to fully focus on reaching the semis at Wembley, especially as this game comes before an international break.
Arsenal vs Rennes: Gunners set to fire in return fixture
Arsenal face an uphill battle to qualify for the Europa League quarter-finals after losing 3-1 away to Rennes but will go all out to turn the tie around in London. The Gunners are 11/10 to advance and Unai Emery is sure to urge his players to push forward at every opportunity at Emirates Stadium.
Dynamo Kiev vs Chelsea: Blues can prove cut above again
Chelsea put one foot in the Europa League quarter-finals when beating Dynamo Kiev 3-0 in London and can confirm their superiority in the Ukraine. The Blues had 60 per cent of the possession and did not allow a single shot on target in a dominant display at Stamford Bridge.
Bayern Munich vs Liverpool: Reds still backed to advance
Liverpool failed to break down Bayern Munich at Anfield but we still fancy them to reach the next round of the Champions League. FC Hollywood put in a professional display on Merseyside but will have to open up more in Germany, which should suit a superb counter-attacking team like the Reds.
Barcelona vs Lyon: Catalan giants to be clinical at home
Barcelona were wasteful in a goalless draw at Lyon but are expected to get it right on home turf in the second leg of this Champions League tie. The Catalan giants enjoyed 63 per cent of the possession in France, firing in 25 shots, and should capitalise on a similar dominance at Camp Nou.
Man City vs Schalke: Blues to avoid any more scares
Manchester City survived a major scare when winning 3-2 at Schalke in the Champions League and will be hoping for a smoother ride on home turf. The Blues looked up against it when 2-1 behind and down to 10 men, but showed plenty of spirit to snatch victory late on at the Veltins Arena.
Porto vs Roma: Giallorossi to advance after away draw
Roma will take a slender 2-1 advantage to Porto for the second leg of their Champions League tie and can do just enough to progress. The Italian outfit secured a 1-1 stalemate at Estadio do Dragao in a qualifier two seasons ago and are fancied to finish on level terms again.
Borussia Dortmund vs Tottenham: Spurs to ease through
Tottenham took control of their Champions League tie with Borussia Dortmund when winning 3-0 in London and can do enough in the return fixture to ease through. Spurs will have fond memories of their most recent trip to Signal Iduna Park, when prevailing 2-1 during last season’s group stage.
Real Madrid vs Ajax: Whites to finish off plucky Dutch outfit
Real Madrid must recover from two quick El Clasico defeats when hosting Ajax in the Champions League but do have the benefit of being 2-1 up from the first leg. The promising, young Dutch outfit did impress in Amsterdam, though, so we should be in for another cracking contest.
Robert Pires interview: Frenchman on Premier League and Europe
Robert Pires won the Premier League twice and was a Champions League runner-up during six successful seasons with Arsenal. In an exclusive interview with bwin, the 45-year-old Frenchman shares his thoughts on the Gunners’ top-flight rivals as well as topics across Europe.
Robert Pires interview: Frenchman on north London derby and Arsenal
Robert Pires was never on the losing side in 12 north London derbies during his time with Arsenal, winning six and drawing six. Ahead of the latest meeting between the two sides, bwin talk exclusively to get his thoughts on the match as well as discuss the latest from the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal vs BATE Borisov: Gunners to get it right this time
Arsenal have given themselves plenty of work to do in their Europa League tie with BATE Borisov after losing 1-0 in Belarus but we’re confident they can turn things around. The Gunners romped to a 6-0 victory when these teams met at Emirates Stadium during last season’s group stage.