Bayer Leverkusen are taking the belief gained from finishing in the top eight of the Champions League standings into the latter stages of their Bundesliga title defence.

Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain each faces a shocking early exit from the Champions League for the first time in more than a decade.

LONDON (AP) — Here’s the state of play after the conclusion of the first stage of the Champions League: Liverpool, Barcelona, Arsenal, Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, Lille, Aston Villa Monaco or Brest vs. Paris Saint-Germain or Benfica (for the right to play Liverpool or Barcelona)

Paris Saint-Germain have been keeping a close eye on Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich for months, with a transfer nearly materializing last summer.At the same time, Barcelona are reportedly

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Piero Hincapie had put Leverkusen a goal up in the first half, following Pablo Barrios' red card for Atleti, which had looked like it put the visitors on course for victory

Diego Simeone said Julián Álvarez is destined to end up "in a special place" with Atlético Madrid after scoring twice -- including a 90th minute winner -- in their 2-1 comeback win over Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday.

Real Madrid will play Manchester City in the Champions League knockout playoffs round in a standout clash of the past two title winners after the draw was made Friday.

GIVEMESPORT senior transfer correspondent Fabrizio Romano says Arsenal are 'one to watch' in the battle to sign Bayern Munich striker Mathys Tel.

The latest reports, rumors and confirmed news from around the Premier League, as the January transfer window hits Deadline Day.

Elsewhere among the eight ties, Celtic meet Bayern Munich and there is an all-French contest between minnows Brest and serial domestic champions Paris Saint-Germain. The first legs of the play-off matches will take place on February 11 and 12, with the returns a week later.

Manchester City will face Real Madrid in a blockbuster Champions League play-off tie, with Celtic taking on Bayern Munich for a place in the last-16. Premier League champions City scraped through by beating Club Brugge and,