Benfica forward Vangelis Pavlidis has scored the third-fastest hat trick at the start of a Champions League game on Tuesday, against Barcelona. The Greece international scored two minutes into the match and then in the 22nd and 30th minutes as Benfica led Barcelona 3-1 at halftime.

Benfica striker Vangelis Pavlidis had a night to remember personally, despite his team's late collapse, scoring a first-half hat trick to put his side 3-1 up.

Atlético Madrid head coach Diego Simeone has on Saturday moved to reveal his appreciation for Hansi Flick’s Barcelona side.Atléti are of course fresh something of an outing to forget this

In the 64th minute, Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin tried to clear the ball from what should have been a regulation goal kick.

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone said their 2-1 comeback win over Bayer Leverkusen would live long in the memory as he praised his side's bravery after they played more than an hour with 10 men in a thrilling Champions League clash on Tuesday.

Wojciech Szczęsny came out of retirement to answer Barcelona's call after Marc-André ter Stegen was ruled out for the season with injury, but he might be regretting it tonight in Lisbon after a howler of epic proportions.

Wojciech Szczęsny came out of retirement to answer Barcelona's call after Marc-André ter Stegen was ruled out for the season with injury, but he might be regretting it tonight in Lisbon after a

Barcelona are reportedly interested in a free transfer for Atlético Madrid defender Reinildo Mandava, who is out of contract at the end of the season.

A Real Madrid star took a huge swipe at crosstown rival Atletico Madrid's head coach Diego Simeone after Los Blancos won 4-1 against Las Palmas on Sunday.

Sunday's Supercopa win is a huge confidence boost for Barcelona, while also shining a light on what's wrong with Madrid. Plus: Man United's performance means more than their FA Cup win over Arsenal.

We are edging ever closer to the conclusion of the inaugural league phase of the Uefa Champions League and there is plenty to play for on Matchday 7. Catch all the action live on SuperSport.

Barcelona have secured their passage into the last 16 of the Champions League with six wins and one defeat to date. Liverpool, who beat Lille 2-1, top the league stage from Barca in second, and are the only other side to be assured to skip the playoff round at this stage.