Unai Emery Unai Emery has stressed Paris Saint-Germain need time, but he sees no reason to panic as they prepare to take on Ludogorets.

Tottenham Hotspur Tottenham, Genk, Valencia and Rubin Kazan were among the sides to clinch their UEFA Europa League groups on Thursday.

A debut goal from Alexandre Pato proved in vain as Villarreal lost 2-1 to Monaco, while Thomas Vermaelen was sent off in his Roma bow.

Steaua Bucureşti UEFA have charged Steaua Bucharest and Ludogorets for racist behaviour from their fans during their Champions League play-off on August 27.

Mario Balotelli Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers said he hopes Mario Balotelli's first goal for the club can spark a surge of form for the striker.

Brendan Rodgers Brendan Rodgers basked in a "great night' after Liverpool returned to the UEFA Champions League with a dramatic 2-1 win over Ludogorets.

Napoli Gonzalo Higuain rescued Napoli to earn a 1-1 draw against Athletic Bilbao in the first leg of their Champions League play-off clash.

Theo Walcott Arsenal moved closer to a place in the Champions League knock-out rounds courtesy of a Mesut Ozil hat-trick in a 6-0 rout of Ludogorets.

Cristiano Ronaldo Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has talked up his side's chances of winning the UEFA Champions League for the second consecutive season.

Paul Scholes Paul Scholes said he believes Liverpool are a dangerous sleeper in the UEFA Champions League upon their return to Europe.