Ian Hawkey

Spaniard at the heart of Champions League masterclass that saw Spanish giants thrashed 4-0

Midfielder Calhanoglu will become only fifth Turkey international to play in showpiece final

Frenchman has scored 20 of his Champions League goals against Premier League teams as he prepares for semi-final second leg at Etihad

Barca executives gambled with the club's long-term future for immediate success — now Xavi must turn the Catalans into a European force once again

Veteran midfielder has announced end to his Barcelona career with Middle East switch on cards

Wednesday's first-leg clash at San Siro is only second European Cup semi-final meeting between the two famous neighbours

The two 22-year-old forwards have similar career trajectories and will be key players when their teams clash over two legs for a place in the Champions League final

Morrocan winger has become wanted man during his temporary move from Barca and now faces mighty Los Blancos in Saturday's final

Argentinian World Cup winner's time in Paris coming to an end - with Saudi Arabia his next possible destination

Draw with Salernitana meant celebrations were put on hold but Luciano Spalletti's side could be crowned champions even before Thursday's game at Udinese

Argentine set for Premier League return, joining a club where he will have a squad with dazzling potential but a boardroom prone to missteps

Norway's two generational talents star for clubs Man City and Arsenal in tight tussle for crown

The 15-year-old, who was called into first-team squad by Xavi at weekend, is eligible to play for Spain, Morocco and Equatorial Guinea

Real Betis and AC Milan stars are still playing at 41 but Spaniard has decided time is right to retire while Swede still harbours hopes of carrying on

Spaniard leads Germans into quarter-final second-leg clash with Union Saint-Gilloise