Bayer Leverkusen

Atletico eye quarterfinal berth after bossing Leverkusen

Atletico Madrid beat hosts Bayer Leverkusen 4-2 in a topsy-turvy encounter to take a firm handle on their Champions League round-of-16 tie ahead of the return leg in Spain next month.
Leverkusen snap up Volland

Hoffenheim's Germany international Kevin Volland has signed a five-year deal with Bayer Leverkusen, the two clubs announced on Friday.
Loew selects uncapped trio

Uncapped midfielders Joshua Kimmich and Julian Brandt are included in Germany's provisional 27-man squad for next month's European championships in France.
Neymar and Suarez take Barca to victory

Luis Suarez scored either side of a Neymar double as Barcelona cruised to a 3-0 Champions League victory over BATE at Camp Nou.
‘Messi dependence is good for Barca’

Barcelona's reliance on Lionel Messi should not be considered a bad thing, according to former centre-back Patrik Andersson.
I will sign new Barca contract: Neymar

Barcelona star Neymar has insisted that he will sign a new contract at Camp Nou amid interest from Manchester United.
‘Messi most-feared opponent’

Former Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas has labelled Barcelona star Lionel Messi the opponent he has had the most difficulty facing.
Suarez trying to fill Messi void

Barcelona striker Luis Suarez says he feels "responsibility" to try and compensate for the loss of Lionel Messi during his injury layoff.
Barca eye top spot

A Barcelona side without the injured Lionel Messi head to face Sevilla at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on Saturday, desperate to move back to the summit of La Liga.
Barcelona feats deserve more credit

Barcelona boss Luis Enrique launched a staunch defence of his players after they came from behind without the injured Lionel Messi to beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 on Tuesday.
Messi doesn’t need surgery

Barcelona star Lionel Messi will be back in action before the two months originally stipulated, Argentina team doctor Donato Villani has said.
Messi - Champions League’s greatest player

Having helped the Blaugrana to four titles, the Argentine attacker is already the finest footballer to play Champions League.
Man Utd, Lazio aim for Champions League group stage

Manchester United and Lazio are all geared up for the Champions League play-off second leg on Wednesday.