Official UEFA Champions League Podcast

Man City hold Madrid in Santiago Bernabeu

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Superb Vinicius Junior and Kevin De Bruyne strikes saw Real Madrid and Manchester City cancel each other out in an absorbing 1-1 semi-final first leg ...

City and Inter secure semi-final spots with entertaining draws

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Manchester City and Bayern played out an absorbing 1-1 draw in Munich, but it was the visitors who progress 4-1 on aggregate. Elsewhere, there were pl...

Madrid and Milan seal semi-final spots

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

European heavyweights Real Madrid and AC Milan became the first two teams to make it to this season’s Champions League semi-finals. The 14 time winn...

Quarter-final advantage for Madrid and Milan

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Real Madrid defeat Chelsea 2-0 in Spain, courtesy of goals from Benzema and Asensio, to take control of their quarter-final first leg tie. Meanwhile, ...

City and Inter take quarter-final control

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As the Champions League returns for the quarter-final first legs, Manchester City impress by beating Bayern 3-0, thanks to goals from Rodri, Bernardo ...

Real Madrid and Napoli complete quarter-final line-up

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the final night of the Round of 16, Karim Benzema’s goal was the difference as Real Madrid beat Liverpool 1-0, with the defending champions advan...

City hit Leipzig for seven, Inter hold on at Porto

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It was a record-breaking night for Manchester City and Erling Haaland, as the English Premier League side beat Leipzig 7-0 (8-1 on aggregate), with Ha...

Bayern see past Paris, Milan hold Spurs to progress

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Two more sides confirmed their place in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night. Second half goals from Bayern's Eric Choup...

Chelsea complete comeback, Benfica breeze past Brugge

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On a pulsating night of action, this season’s first two quarter-finalists were confirmed!  Chelsea fought back from a 1-0 first leg deficit to pro...

Inter edge Porto, Leipzig hold Man City

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The round of 16 first legs draw to a close, as Romelu Lukaku fires Inter to a 1-0 victory over Porto in Milan. Meanwhile, an inspired second half perf...

Madrid hit five at Anfield, Napoli too good for Frankfurt

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Liverpool were stunned at Anfield as Real Madrid completed a remarkable comeback, recovering from 2-0 down to run out eventual 5-2 winners. Vinicius J...

Dortmund edge Chelsea, Benfica brilliant against Brugge

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Karim Adeyemi’s solo effort was the difference between Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea at a rocking BVB stadium in their Round of 16 first leg. In the...

Bayern and Milan secure slender first leg leads

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The knockout stage resumed with two narrow victories for European giants Bayern Munchen and AC Milan. The six time winners edged out Paris St Germain ...

Leipzig and Milan complete round of 16 line-up

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the final night of group stage action, Leipzig defeat Shakhtar in Poland to secure their place in the round of 16, and Milan win 4-0 at San Siro ag...

Spurs and Frankfurt seal spots with second half turnarounds

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Group D went down to the wire, with Tottenham beating Marseille in a nervy encounter, while Frankfurt booked their spot in the Round of 16 with a win ...

Liverpool, Porto, Inter advance, exits for Barcelona and Atletico

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Liverpool secure their spot in the knockout stage with a 3-0 win over Ajax, which ended their opponent's UEFA Champions League dreams. Porto also qual...

Four more teams progress, as Juventus crash out

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Benfica end Juventus’ Champions League dreams with a 4-3 win in Lisbon, which saw the Portuguese side confirm their spot in the knockout stage. Chel...

Barca Inter thriller, seventh heaven for Liverpool

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Barcelona came back from the brink of Group Stage elimination thanks to a 92nd minute Robert Lewandowski equaliser rescued a 3-3 draw against Inter at...

Magical Maccabi Haifa stun Juventus, Chelsea win in Milan

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Maccabi Haifa registered their first Champions League win in 20 years with a memorable 2-0 victory over Juventus, Shakhtar Donetsk were denied another...

Chelsea topple Milan, Haaland strikes again

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On a night of high drama in the Champions League, Chelsea beat AC Milan 3-0 at Stamford Bridge, Erling Haaland yet again inspires Manchester City as t...

Inter edge Barca as Napoli hit Ajax for six

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Inter take a big step towards knockout stage football with a 1-0 victory over Barcelona at San Siro. Elsewhere in that section, Bayern continue their ...

Haaland denies Dortmund as Benfica win in Turin

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Erling Haaland scored a late winner against his former employers as Manchester City come from behind to overcome Dortmund 2-1. Elsewhere, Benfica beat...

Podcast: Bayern topple Barca, Liverpool leave it late

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Robert Lewandowski’s return to Bayern ends in defeat, as Barca lose 2-0. Meanwhile, Sporting stun Tottenham with two added time strikes, and Liverp...

Napoli shock Liverpool & Lewandowski hits hat-trick

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's goals galore on the second night of this year’s UEFA Champions League. Napoli stun Liverpool 4-1 in Italy, thanks to a Piotr Zielinski brace. R...

Podcast: Dinamo stun Chelsea, Mbappe & Haaland shine

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The UEFA Champions League returns with a shock on the opening night. Dinamo Zagreb defeat Chelsea 1-0 in Croatia, thanks to Mislav Orsic’s first hal...

Podcast: Real Madrid clinch Champions League crown

28 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Real Madrid seal their 14th European title with a 1-0 win over Liverpool thanks to a second half goal from Vinícius Jr. We hear from the jubilant Mad...

Podcast: Real Madrid stun City to reach Champions League Final

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Real Madrid continue their sensational run in this season’s UEFA Champions League, leaving it late to come from behind and beat Manchester City 3-1 ...

Podcast: Liverpool survive Spanish scare to reach Paris Final

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Liverpool made it through to their third Champions League final in five years after coming back from 2-0 down at half time to beat Villarreal 3-2 on t...

Podcast: Liverpool take control against Villarreal

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sadio Mane helped Liverpool to a 2-0 win over Villarreal in the first leg of the semi-finals. We hear from Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, as well as Vir...

Podcast: City edge Madrid in Champions League classic

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The semi-finals kicked off in style as Manchester City overcame thirteen-time winners Real Madrid 4-3 in England. We hear from City goalscorers Bernar...

Podcast: Man City hold on against Atletico, Liverpool survive Benfica scare

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A goalless draw in Madrid ensures Manchester City progress to the Champions League semi-finals at the expense of Atletico. Elsewhere, Liverpool knock ...

Podcast: Madrid progress after Bernabeu epic as Villarreal stun Bayern

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Real Madrid progress to the semi-finals at the expense of Chelsea with a classic 5-4 aggregate win. Elsewhere, Villarreal knock out Bayern thanks to a...

Podcast: Brilliant Benzema stuns Chelsea while Villarreal beat Bayern

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A Karim Benzema hat-trick inspires Real Madrid to a 3-1 victory at Chelsea. In the night’s other quarter-final first leg, Villarreal continue their ...

Podcast: Diaz and De Bruyne Delight

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As the quarter-final first legs kick off, Kevin De Bruyne’s second half strike gives Manchester City the edge against Atletico. Meanwhile in Portuga...

Podcast: Villarreal stun Juventus as Chelsea progress in Lille

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Villarreal and Chelsea complete the Champions League quarter-final line-up. Unai Emery’s team produced a magical away performance beating Juventus 3...

Podcast: Away day delight for Atletico and Benfica

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Atletico and Benfica progress to the last 8 after hard fought away victories against Manchester United and Ajax respectively. Diego Simeone’s side t...

Podcast: Benzema buries Paris as Manchester City cruise past Sporting

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Real Madrid stage a famous comeback to stun Paris from two goals down.  Talismanic forward Karim Benzema scored an incredible second half hatrick in ...

Podcast: Bayern hit seven as Liverpool hold off Inter

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bayern and Liverpool become the first two sides into this season’s quarter finals after contrasting second leg displays this evening. In Germany, Ba...

Podcast: United fightback and Lisbon thriller leave ties evenly poised

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A late Anthony Elanga equaliser rescues Manchester Unted against Atletico, whilst in Lisbon Benfica and Ajax play out a pulsating 2-2 draw. We hear fr...

Podcast: Chelsea take control as Juventus are held in Spain

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chelsea see off Lille 2-0 at Stamford Bridge as Villareal come from behind to hold Juventus to a 1-1 draw. We hear from Blues manager Thomas Tuchel an...

Podcast: Bayern held by Salzburg as Liverpool win at San Siro

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Liverpool take control of their last 16 tie against Inter as two late strikes seal victory in Milan, while in Austria, German champions Bayern rescue ...

Podcast: Paris pip Madrid as City stun Sporting

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Round of 16 started in style as Paris St Germain edged out Real Madrid in the French capital thanks to some late Kylian Mbappe magic. Meanwhile in...

Podcast: Barcelona bow out as Benfica, Lille & Salzburg go through

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the last night of Group Stage action, Barcelona fail to reach the knockout phase for the first time in 20 years. Xavi’s men lost 3-0 to Bayern as...

Podcast: Atletico edge out Porto and Milan to progress

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As the Group Stage reaches its climax, Atletico overcome Porto to become the latest team to book their place in the Round of 16. Diego Simeone’s men...

Podcast: City, Paris, Sporting, Inter and Real Madrid all progress

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Matchday 5 was rounded off with 5 more teams confirming their places in the Round of 16: City and Paris both progress from Group A despite the French ...

Podcast: United and Chelsea progress to Round of 16

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the penultimate Matchday of the Group Stage two more teams seal their places in the Round of 16 – Michael Carrick’s Manchester United qualify a...

Podcast: Liverpool and Ajax show their class, whilst Man City, Sporting and Inter win comfortably.

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team review another exciting night in the UEFA Champions League as a Liverpool progress after an impressive win over Atletico, Ajax ...

Podcast: Ronaldo to the rescue again as Bayern and Juve progress

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team review another dramatic night of Group Stage action as a Cristiano Ronaldo double saves United’s blushes in Bergamo. Elsewher...

Podcast: Ronaldo completes United comeback & Bayern cruise past Benfica

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team review another exciting night with more drama and goals, as Manchester United came back from two goals down to beat Atalanta, C...

Podcast: Salah’s streak continues & Ajax blow Dortmund away

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team review a goal-laden night in the Champions League, as Liverpool edge out Atletico, Ajax dismantle Dortmund and Man City hit fiv...

Podcast: Ronaldo rescues United & Benfica stun Barcelona

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team review a dramatic end to Matchday 2 as Cristiano Ronaldo made yet more Champions League history. We hear from Ole Gunnar Solskj...

Podcast: Messi Magic in Paris & Sheriff Shock Madrid

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team review the third night of this season's UEFA Champions League Group Stage.  We hear from Pep Guardiola after his City side wer...

PODCAST: Goals galore and Haller hits four

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team review a thrilling night in the UEFA Champions League Group Stage with goals galore.  We hear from Jack Grealish after Manche...

Podcast: Thrilling opening night as Lukaku & Lewandowski shine

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team review night one of this season's UEFA Champions League Group Stage.  We hear from Thomas Tuchel and Romelu Lukaku after the d...

Podcast: Chelsea beat City to win second crown

30 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team reflect on Chelsea's Champions League final triumph over Manchester City, and hear from Thomas Tuchel, Kai Havertz, Timo Werner...

Podcast: Chelsea down Madrid to book final ticket

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team discuss Chelsea overcoming Real Madrid to set up a Champions League final with Manchester City, while we hear from Thomas Tuche...

Podcast: City oust Paris for final spot

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team discuss how Manchester City made it to their first Champions League final, with victory over Paris Saint-Germain, while we hear...

Podcast: City edge Paris in first leg

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team take stock of the second of this season's Champions League semi-finals as Manchester City earned a 2-1 win away to Paris Saint-...

Podcast: Real Madrid & Chelsea level after the first leg

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team review the first semi-final of this season’s Champions League as Real Madrid drew 1-1 with Chelsea. Hear from Eden Hazard, Cé...

Podcast: Madrid and City complete last-four lineup

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team break down the night's Champions League quarter-final action and we get reaction from Pep Guardiola, İlkay Gündoğan, Edin Te...

Podcast: Paris oust holders

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team reflect on a night when the first two semi-final spots were secured in this season's Champions League. And we get reaction from...

Podcast: Mbappé double stuns Bayern

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team look back on a pulsating night of Champions League action, as Paris got a first-leg lead against holders Bayern and Chelsea too...

Podcast: Vinicius shines as Madrid edge Liverpool

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team reflect on the first quarter-final encounters as Real Madrid and Manchester City got first leg leads and we hear reaction from ...

Podcast: Chelsea and Bayern complete last-eight line-up

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team dissect the night's Champions League action while we hear from Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel, goalscorer Hakim Ziyech and Atléti...

Podcast: City and Real Madrid book last eight spots

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team reflect on comfortable progression for both Manchester City and Real Madrid into the Champions League quarter-finals, while we ...

Podcast: Paris oust Messi and Barcelona

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team look back on the night's round of 16 deciders as Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain booked quarter-final spots. Meanwhile, we he...

Podcast: Porto and Dortmund earn last-eight spots

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team reflect on a dramatic night of action and we hear from Erling Haaland and Edin Terzić from Dortmund and Malang Sarr of Porto.

Podcast: Late Madrid drama while City stroll to victory

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team digest the last night of round of 16, first leg action, while we hear from Pep Guardiola, Bernardo Silva, and Joakim Mæhle.

Podcast: Chelsea and Bayern take first leg leads

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team reflect on a night of Champions League last 16 action where holders Bayern took a stranglehold against Lazio and Chelsea gained...

Podcast: Haaland too hot for Sevilla while Porto stun Juve

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team digest a night when Erling Haaland showed yet more of his incredible talent for Dortmund and Porto took a first leg advantage i...

Podcast: Mbappé inspired Paris stun Barcelona

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team reflect on an extraordinary return to Champions League action as Paris hit four at Camp Nou, while Liverpool bounced back to fo...

Podcast: Final last-16 spots are sealed

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team digest the final day of group stage action in this season's Champions League while we hear from Mo Salah, Jurgen Klopp, Stefan ...

Podcast: Leipzig end United hopes as Juve beat Barca

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team review the first night of Champions League Matchday 6 action and we hear reaction from Frank Lampard and Angelino.

Podcast: Neymar and Giroud star while Dortmund go through

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team look back at a night of Champions League action which saw Paris win at Old Trafford, while we hear reaction from Ole Gunnar Sol...

Podcast: Liverpool through as Shakhtar stun Madrid again

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team review the night's Champions League action, while we hear from Jordan Henderson, Curtis Jones, Erik ten Hag and Fernandinho.

Podcast: Maradona tribute as Bayern & City go through

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Parrott and the Matchday Live team reflect on another dramatic night of Champions League action. We hear from Jurgen Klopp, Robin Gosens and Phi...

Podcast: Wins for United, Barca and Juve

25 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team review a night when Barcelona, Chelsea, Juventus and Sevilla all secured spots in the Champions League last 16, while we hear f...

Podcast: United stunned in Turkey while Barca keep up perfect start

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team digest the night's Champions League action and we hear from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Bruno Fernandes, Emil Forsberg, Jorginho and ...

Podcast: Ramos reaches century while Liverpool hit five

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team reflect on the opening night of Champions League Matchday 3 and we hear from Liverpool’s hat-trick hero Diogo Jota, Gabriel J...

Podcast: Rashford stars again while Barca best Juve

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The UEFA Matchday Live team look back on the night's Champions League action. We hear from Manchester United’s hat-trick hero Marcus Rashford, Chels...

Podcast: Real Madrid survive Gladbach scare

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The UEFA Matchday Live team digest the night's Matchday 2 action. We headline with Real Madrid’s dramatic late comeback and hear from Pep Guardiola,...

Podcast: Real Madrid shock while Bayern make winning start

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team digest an eventful night of Champions League action while we hear from Jürgen Klopp, James Milner, İlkay Gündoğan and Duša...

Podcast: United claim opening night spoils in Paris

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team are back with a review of the opening night of action in the new Champions League season, while we hear from David De Gea, Thom...

Podcast: Bayern are Champions of Europe for the sixth time

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team digest the action from the 2020 Champions League final in Lisbon after Bayern beat Paris 1-0. Hear from Alphonso Davies and And...

Podcast: Champions League final preview

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team review another dominant display from Bayern and look ahead to the 2020 Champions League final. Will Bayern of Paris become King...

Podcast: Paris coast into first Champions League final

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team look back on Paris' 3-0 semi-final win and we hear from defeated Leipzig coach Julian Nagelsmann. 

Podcast: Semi-final preview

15 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team review the final Champions League quarter-final and look ahead to the last four as Paris, Leipzig, Lyon and Bayern aim for the ...

Podcast: Bayern stun Barcelona with 8-2 win

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team reflect on a remarkable night in Lisbon, while we hear from Bayern heroes Thomas Muller and David Alaba and from Kyle Walker ah...

Podcast: Leipzig stun Atlético to make last four

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team review Leipzig's stunning Champions League quarter-final win and we hear from Julian Nagelsmann and match-winner Tyler Adams. ...

Podcast: Paris into last four after late drama

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team reflect on a dramatic first Champions League quarter-final in Portugal between Paris Saint-Germain and Atalanta, while we hear ...

Podcast: Quarter-final preview

09 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team preview this season's quarter-finals after Barcelona and Bayern completed the last eight line-up. Hear from Serge Gnabry and F...

Podcast: Lyon shock Juve as City stroll into last eight

08 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The UEFA Champions League is back and so are the Matchday Live team.  Host Rob Daly is joined by commentators John Bradley and Jonathan Beck to revi...

Classic matches podcast: Bayern win Der Klassiker & Barcelona complete the treble

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the final episode of a new mini-series, Rob Daly and Chris Parrott look back at the 2013 and the 2009 Champions League finals. First, hear from A...

Classic matches podcast: Manchester United stun Bayern & ‘La Decima’ for Real Madrid

02 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of a new mini-series, Rob Daly and Chris Parrott look back at two more great Champions League finals. First, hear from Sir Ale...

Classic matches podcast: Barcelona blitz Manchester United & the miracle of Istanbul

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the third episode of a new mini-series, Rob Daly and Chris Parrott look back at two of the greatest ever UEFA Champions League finals. Hear from P...

Classic matches podcast: Goals galore in Rome & AC Milan squeeze past PSV

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the second episode of a new mini-series, Rob Daly and Chris Parrott look back at two classic UEFA Champions League semi-finals.  First, with the...

Classic matches podcast: Manchester United stun Juventus & spot on Bayern beat Real Madrid

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the first of a new mini-series, Rob Daly and Chris Parrott look back at two classic UEFA Champions League semi-finals.  First, with the help of ...

Podcast: Atlético stun holders while Paris dump Dortmund

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team reflect on a dramatic night of last 16 action where Liverpool were knocked out by Atlético and Paris Saint-Germain fought back...

Podcast: Leipzig and Atalanta seal first last-eight spots

10 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team digest the night's Champions League action as Leipzig and Atalanta both completed comfortable wins, while we get reaction from ...

Podcast: First blood to Man. City and Lyon

27 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Matchday Live team look back on the conclusion of the round of 16 first legs and victories for Manchester City and Lyon, while we hear from those ...