Igor Akinfeev

Pep Guardiola Juventus' home comforts and shot-hungry Real Madrid feature in the best of Tuesday's Opta Champions League numbers.

Pep Guardiola We examine the numbers behind Wednesday's matches as Real Madrid begin their Champions League defence without Cristiano Ronaldo.

Yuri Zhirkov Stanislav Cherchesov has chosen a largely domestic-based squad for the World Cup, with only two playing their club football outside Russia.

Sergio Ramos García Mohamed Salah tormented defences across England and Europe last season but Russia boss Stanislav Cherchesov is confident of stopping him.

Igor Akinfeev Leonid Slutsky's last game in charge of CSKA ended in defeat as Tottenham came from behind to deservedly seal third spot in Group E.

Fabio Capello Russia coach Fabio Capello said his team had no choice but to resume their Euro 2016 qualifier against Montenegro in the first half on Friday.

Igor Akinfeev Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev will return to Moscow with the rest of the nation's squad to recover from concussion and neck burns.

Igor Akinfeev Real Madrid and Roma are assured of a place in the knockout rounds of the Champions League after CSKA Moscow were beaten by Viktoria Plzen.