As the league phase comes to a close, there's still plenty of shuffling that will happen in Champions League play. Only Barcelona and Liverpool have clinched their places in the top eight putting them automatically through to the last 16 but plenty of teams will be looking to join them.

West Ham United, thanks in part to the appointment of Graham Potter, have emerged as unlikely frontrunners in the race to sign Manchester United misfit Marcus Rashford this month. Barcelona feel 'betrayed' by the forward's change in mind.

Liverpool managed to reduce one of Barcelona's best players to tears with a dominant display at Anfield previously.

Liverpool became the first team to guarantee a place in the last 16 of the new Champions League format by beating Lille 2-1 on Tuesday, while Barcelona fought back from two goals down to stun Benfica 5-4 in a thriller.

Tim Spiers recaps the best talking points from Tuesday's Champions League action, as Liverpool and Barcelona secured spots in the last 16

Barcelona's spectacular fightback against Benfica on Tuesday meant Liverpool would have to wait another week to be confirmed winner of the league phase of the new look Champions League. But manager Arne Slot was full of praise for referee Danny Makkelie playing so much stoppage time in the 5-4 win for Barcelona.

Barcelona came from behind to beat Benfica in dramatic fashion on Tuesday in UEFA Champions League action, taking part in Matchday 7's wildest game so far with a 5-4 win. Benfica

FC Barcelona has reportedly readied a $72 million offer to Liverpool for a first team star that has told the club of his desire to join the Catalans.

Aston Villa had been eyeing a move for Badé following the sale of Diego Carlos to Fenerbahçe, with plans to strengthen their defense ahead of the January transfer deadline, as reported by CaughtOffside. The La Liga club set the player’s release clause at €60 million, but Villa’s opening bid was €21 million, plus €4 million in add-ons.

Paris Saint-Germain have been keeping a close eye on Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich in recent months, with a transfer for the player nearly happening last summer.Meanwhile, Barcelona are

Liverpool will be hoping to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table when they host struggling Ipswich Town at Anfield on Saturday afternoon. Th

Liverpool looked all-set to be the only team to qualify for the Champions League knock-out stages from Tuesday night's action until Barcelona joined them in dramatic fashion. Mohamed Salah opened ...