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Player Ratings: Real Madrid 4-0 Shakhtar Donetsk
Sports Mole takes a look at how each player performed during Real Madrid's 4-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk in their Champions League Group A opener.Sep 15, 22:10
Match Analysis: Real Madrid 4-0 Shakhtar Donetsk
Sports Mole dissects the 90 minutes of action as Real Madrid beat Shakhtar Donetsk 4-0 in their Champions League Group A opener.Sep 15, 21:25
Live Commentary: Real Madrid 4-0 Shakhtar Donetsk - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the Champions League Group A match between Real Madrid and Shakhtar Donetsk, which the hosts won 4-0.Sep 15, 17:45
Koke pleased with squad balance
Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke says that the capital side have now accumulated a "very balanced" squad as they prepare for another Champions League campaign.Sep 15, 16:56
Report: Tottenham Hotspur want Assane Diousse
Empoli midfielder Assane Diousse, 17, emerges as a reported transfer target for Tottenham Hotspur.Sep 15, 16:43
Diego Simeone: 'Champions League means a lot'
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone says that the Champions League is a special competition for the La Liga side.Sep 15, 16:30
Unai Emery: 'Dream to play in Champions League'
Sevilla boss Unai Emery speaks of the importance of balancing both Champions League and domestic football ahead of his team's return to the European Cup on Tuesday.Sep 15, 16:17
Andre Gomes: 'Home support will help us'
Valencia are 'obliged' to beat Zenit St Petersburg in their Champions League Group H opener on Wednesday, according to Los Che midfielder Andre Gomes.Sep 15, 16:04
Wesley Sneijder hails strength of Atletico Madrid
Galatasaray midfielder Wesley Sneijder claims that Group C opposition Atletico Madrid are "a candidate" to win the Champions League this season.Sep 15, 15:51
Thiago Silva: 'Paris Saint-Germain have best squad in Europe'
Ahead of Tuesday's Champions League opener against Malmo, Paris Saint-Germain's Thiago Silva claims that the French outfit now have 'the strongest squad in Europe'.Sep 15, 15:38
Rudi Garcia: 'Barcelona not just about Lionel Messi'
Roma boss Rudi Garcia insists that his team do not have a specific plan to stop Barcelona's Lionel Messi in Wednesday's Champions League Group E opener.Sep 15, 15:25
Daniele De Rossi: 'Luis Enrique struggled in Rome'
Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi admits that now Barcelona boss Luis Enrique struggled to make his mark during his time in charge of the Italian side.Sep 15, 15:12
La Liga Team of the Week – Week Three
Sports Mole picks out its 11 star performers from the latest round of La Liga fixtures.Sep 15, 14:58
Jaume Domenech signs new Valencia deal
La Liga side Valencia hand French goalkeeper Jaume Domenech, 24, a new three-year contract.Sep 14, 17:58
Villarreal assistant Ruben Uria: 'There is still work to do'
Villarreal assistant Ruben Uria calls for caution amid the Yellow Submarine's strong start to the new La Liga season.Sep 14, 17:49
Louis van Gaal: 'Memphis Depay is doing well'
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal tips Memphis Depay to continue improving as he prepares to make his Champions League group-stage debut for the Premier League club.Sep 14, 17:40
Josep Maria Bartomeu: 'Life is prettier with Lionel Messi'
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu says that 'life with Lionel Messi is prettier' when questioned on the Argentine's importance to the Catalan outfit.Sep 14, 17:30
Laurent Blanc expecting Zlatan Ibrahimovic involvement
Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic "has a great chance" of facing his former club Malmo in the Champions League on Tuesday, according to Laurent Blanc.Sep 14, 17:17
Report: Real Madrid to resist Isco interest
A report claims that Real Madrid are not interested in selling Isco in January amid talk of interest from both Arsenal and Manchester City.Sep 14, 17:04
Paco Herrera delighted with Las Palmas response
Las Palmas boss Paco Herrera hails his team's character after they came from behind to draw 3-3 with Celta Vigo in La Liga on Sunday.Sep 14, 16:51
Fabio Capello: 'Wrong to compare Paulo Dybala to Lionel Messi'
Former Juventus boss Fabio Capello says that it is wrong to compare Old Lady forward Paulo Dybala to Barcelona's Lionel Messi.Sep 14, 16:38
Report: Barcelona want Shkodran Mustafi
Valencia central defender Shkodran Mustafi is reportedly a January transfer target for Barcelona.Sep 14, 16:25
Dani Carvajal pays tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo
Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal pays tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo, who became the Spanish club's record La Liga goalscorer at the weekend.Sep 14, 16:12
Gerard Gambau, Jose Suarez in Barcelona squad
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique names his 20-man squad for Wednesday's Champions League group match away to Roma.Sep 14, 14:56
Xavi enjoying life at Al Sadd
Al Sadd midfielder Xavi says that he has been "surprised by the technical level" of the Qatari league.Sep 14, 14:42
Report: Sofiane Feghouli's contract talks with Valencia stall
A report claims that Sofiane Feghouli's agent will meet Valencia owner Lay Hoon Chan this week to discuss the terms of his client's potential new deal at the Mestalla.Sep 14, 14:29
Raul Garcia: 'Team more important'
Athletic Bilbao midfielder Raul Garcia, who scored on his debut on Sunday, says that the three points against Getafe were more important than his own personal glory.Sep 14, 14:16
Granit Xhaka: 'Tough ask for Borussia Monchengladbach'
Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Granit Xhaka concedes that it will be difficult for the German side to advance from their Champions League group.Sep 14, 14:03
Rafael Benitez wants more goals from Isco
Real Madrid midfielder Isco needs to start adding more goals to his game 'to make the most of his quality', according to Los Blancos head coach Rafael Benitez.Sep 14, 13:50
Rafael Benitez undecided on goalkeeper
Real Madrid boss Rafael Benitez says that he will make a last-minute decision on his goalkeeper for Tuesday's Champions League Group A match against Shakhtar Donetsk.Sep 14, 13:37
Rafael Benitez gives insight into tactics
Real Madrid boss Rafael Benitez gives an insight into the roles of Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale in his XI this season.Sep 14, 13:24
Angel di Maria: 'Paris Saint-Germain can win Champions League this season'
Paris Saint-Germain attacker Angel di Maria says that the French champions have ambitions to win the Champions League this season.Sep 14, 13:10
Lukas Podolski looking forward to Atletico Madrid test
Galatasaray attacker Lukas Podolski says that his team will "have to play with great concentration" if they are to overcome Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.Sep 14, 12:57
Lukas Podolski: 'I turned down other offers to join Galatasaray'
German attacker Lukas Podolski says that he turned down "several important offers" to join Galatasaray from Arsenal in the summer transfer window.Sep 14, 12:44
Diego Simeone: 'Luciano Vietto must wait his turn'
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone says that Luciano Vietto must wait his turn this season, but is confident that the forward will impress for his new club.Sep 14, 12:30
Javier Mascherano expecting tricky Roma test
Javier Mascherano says that he cannot wait for Barcelona's return to the Champions League as the Spanish side prepare to take on Roma on Wednesday.Sep 14, 12:17
Xavi laughs off La Masia crisis talk
Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi remains confident that the Catalan outfit's La Masia youth academy will continue to produce players of the highest order.Sep 14, 12:04
Rafael Benitez expecting "difficult" Shakhtar Donetsk test
Real Madrid boss Rafael Benitez pays tribute to the qualities of Shakhtar Donetsk ahead of their meeting in the group stages of the Champions League on Tuesday.Sep 14, 11:51
Report: Sergio Ramos fit for Shakhtar Donetsk
A report claims that Sergio Ramos will be fit for Real Madrid's Champions League group match against Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday.Sep 14, 11:38
Angel di Maria: 'Marco Verratti can go very far'
New Paris Saint-Germain attacker Angel di Maria hails the potential of teammate Marco Verratti.Sep 14, 11:25
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