Ludogorets Brendan Rodgers has demanded an improvement from his Liverpool side ahead of a "massive" UEFA Champions League clash with Ludogorets.

Arsene Wenger Olivier Giroud has found it difficult to work his way into Arsene Wenger's XI since Euro 2016, but he is coming off a two-goal game.

Owner Kiril Domuschiev has threatened to take his champions Ludogorets out of the Bulgarian top flight over perceived refereeing bias.

The UEFA Champions League reaches the second round of qualifying, with Celtic and Steaua Bucharest among those joining the competition.

Ludogorets Georgi Dermendzhiev heaped praise on Ludogorets after the Bulgarian minnows snatched a late draw at home to Liverpool on Wednesday.

Paco Alcacer Valencia coach Juan Antonio Pizzi believes the in-form Paco Alcacer is behind only Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as the world's best.

AC Milan, Everton and Athletic Bilbao gained crucial first-leg wins in the Europa League play-offs, but there was a shock for Fenerbahce.

Arsenal are looking to end a dismal run for English sides in Basel, while Sergio Aguero will want to improve a poor home record.

Salzburg Red Bull Salzburg are keeping their feet grounded as they launch their bid to reach the UEFA Champions League group stages against Qarabag.

Neymar Neymar's devastating record against Celtic is among Opta's top statistics ahead of the second day of Champions League matchday five.