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What worked? What didn't? Reflecting on the UCL league phase

The UCL league phase is over and we now know what the new format looks and feels like. But has it been a success?

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Champions League recap, projections: Who will win it all?

So, the Champions League is down to 24 teams. Let's review the best XI and project who's winning it all.

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NOT AN ORDINARY YEAR IN BUNDESLIGA

Bayern, Leverkusen add January window intrigue to Bundesliga

The January transfer window rarely sees blockbuster deals in the Bundesliga, but in 2025, Bayern and Leverkusen are looking to break with tradition.

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WINDOW CLOSES FEB. 3

Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea step up chase for Man United's Garnacho

Chelsea are set to make an offer to sign Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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Man City's transfer spending is booming -- and there's more still to come

Man City had to do a U-turn on their usual transfer strategy to save their Premier League season.

EUROPA LEAGUE SCOREBOARD

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ANALYSIS

Why Real Madrid wouldn't be thrilled to face Man City in knockout stage

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Why didn't Barca rest stars vs. Atalanta?

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DISCUSSING THE TRANSFER WINDOW

Olley: Watkins would like a move to Arsenal

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TRANSFER WINDOW

Ranking all 20 Premier League teams' worst transfer mistakes of past five years

As the January transfer window comes to a close, here are the biggest transfer mistakes of all 20 Premier League teams? Oh, and we've ranked them, too.

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Which clubs still have a lot to do in the January transfer window?

We run down the clubs that need to do some business before the deadline slams shut on Monday.

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DRAW FOR KNOCKOUT ROUNDS ON FRIDAY

Europa League knockout draw: Date, time, format, bracket

The draw for the knockout playoff round of the new-look UEFA Europa League is upon us. Here's when it takes place and how it works.

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FORMAT FRUSTRATIONS

Is there enough jeopardy in the new-look Champions League?

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