Clásico preview: line-ups, form guide, expert analysis

Clásico preview: line-ups, form guide, expert analysis

Possible line-upsBarcelona: Ter Stegen; Sergi Roberto, Piqué, Mascherano, Alba; Rakitić, Busquets, Iniesta; Messi, Suárez, Neymar.Out: Mathieu (calf)Doubtful: Alba (knee/hamstring) Real Madrid: Navas; Carvajal, Ramos, Pepe, Marcelo; Modrić, Casemiro, Kovačić; Ronaldo, Benzema, Vázquez.Out: Morata (hamstring), Bale (ankle), Kroos (metatarsal)Doubtful: Fábio Coentrão (adductor), Danilo (muscle problem)Pick Clásico stars in your Team of the Year... UEFA.com - News

What they said about the U21 finals draw

What they said about the U21 finals draw

The sides involved at the first 12-team UEFA European Under-21 Championship know what awaits them in Poland next June after today's draw in Krakow. See what the teams' representatives had to say.Group A: Poland (hosts), Slovakia, Sweden (holders), EnglandZbigniew Boniek, Polish Football Association presidentPoland are in an extremely difficult group, but at the same time a very interesting one. We've got Sweden, the European champions; we've got England, who are always good at this level; and we have Slovakia with their ambitious plans. It won't be easy, but if you want to play in the European Championship and have any chance, you can't b... UEFA.com - News

Lyon steeled for Sevilla showdown

Lyon steeled for Sevilla showdown

A 3-1 defeat at home against Juventus in their last fixture put Group H's first place out of reach for Sevilla FC and they will miss out on second position if Olympique Lyonnais beat them by two goals or more.• Lyon gave themselves that opportunity with a 1-0 win at GNK Dinamo Zagreb, secured by Alexandre Lacazette's 72nd-minute goal.  • The fixture on 27 September – the first competitive encounter between the teams – went Sevilla's way thanks to Wissam Ben Yedder's second-half goal. It was only their second victory in six encounters with Ligue 1 opponents.Previous meetingsUEFA.com - News

Beşiktaş forge on, Monaco lose ground

Beşiktaş forge on, Monaco lose ground

Darıca Gençlerbirliği 1-2 Beşiktaş (Goktas 63; Kerim Frei 61 86)The Black Eagles are now unbeaten in 18 competitive games this season (W10 D8), Kerim Frei scoring his first goals of the campaign in their opening Turkish Cup group stage game: a stylish run and thunderous shot for the opener, and a deft lift for the late winner. Dijon 1-1 Monaco (Sammaritano 87; Carrillo 17)Monaco failed to move above Nice to top Ligue 1, and Paris can take second place with victory on Wednesday. Monaco looked set for a sixth successive win in all competitions when Guido Carrillo tucked ... UEFA.com -

Roma close gap, Ajax catch Feyenoord

Roma close gap, Ajax catch Feyenoord

Roma climbed within four points of the Serie A summit on Sunday amid a clutch of notable results for the UEFA Europa League teams, with Ajax and Schalke also catching the eye. Responding to Juventus's 3-1 loss away to Genoa earlier in the day, Roma took advantage with a narrow 3-2 success at home to Pescara, Edin Džeko scoring twice to take his tally to 13 goals in his last 11 games for the Giallorossi. The match also marked Daniele De Rossi's 400th Serie A appearance for the club.The situation is even tighter at the top of the Eredivisie after Ajax drew level on points

2016/17 UEFA Youth League skills challenges

2016/17 UEFA Youth League skills challenges

The UEFA Youth League skills challenge invites the 64 teams in this season's competition to submit a video showcasing their tricks and flicks.Here are the entries received so far ...ArsenalJuventusMidtjyllandNitraPSV EindhovenReal MadridSevillaThe winning video from last season: Barcelona's keepy-uppy displayLet us know which video you like most using #UYL. ... UEFA.com - News

Inter, Kairat, Ugra and Sporting reach finals

Inter, Kairat, Ugra and Sporting reach finals

Three-time winners Inter FS, two-time champions Kairat Almaty, holders Ugra Yugorsk and Sporting will play in the UEFA Futsal Cup finals after winning their elite round groups this weekend.Elite round resultsThe group winners progress to the knockout finals on 27 and 29 or 28 and 30 April, with the hosts to be picked from among the four qualifying clubs.Group A: Kairat AlmatyTwo-time winners Kairat made sure of their place with a perfect record, starting off by downing newcomers Rieti 3-2 ahead of a 6-0 defeat of Feniks and 4-1 win against Nikars. Forward Divanei rattled in seven goals across ... UEFA.com - News