Ian Hawkey

Two rising stars of management have enjoyed fine starts at their respective table-topping clubs

After the Atlas Lions reached the semi-finals in Qatar, their fans can set their sights on more success

Italian coaches will go head to head when Brighton visit Marseille in the Europa League

Champions League clash between aspiring heavyweights who have vast fanbases and deep roots in their communities

Galatasaray winger, who had left Old Trafford unceremoniously a decade ago, enters Tuesday's clash in good form

Catalan club head into Real Madrid clash as Spain's early season surprise package

Duo dreaming of two finals in 14 days next year with Wembley date for League Cup coming hot on heels of international tournament

Injuries and suspensions add to manager Guardiola's concerns about how his team will cope with crowded fixture schedule

Tensions boil over with Amsterdammers 3-0 down to bitter rivals Feyenoord

Real are firing on all cylinders while their city neighbours have flattered to deceive

Painstakingly curating performance data and identifying what they perceive to be the most relevant metrics behind the rise of Europe's smaller clubs

Veteran striker finally gets chance to play Champions League football at the Bernabeu against competition newcomers

Magpies face last season's semi-finalists at San Siro on Tuesday

AC Milan have impressed after rejuvenation in the summer following retirement of Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Midfielder, who only turned 20 in June, has made stunning start for club and country this season