Last season, after winning the Coppa Italia, Juventus decided to sack coach Massimiliano Allegri, and with the appointment of the former Bologna manager, things should have changed. Up to today, Juventus are in the race for the top four in the league and potentially in the race for a spot in the top eight of the Champions League,

After an initial season on loan at Bologna, Stefan Posch left Hoffenheim in 2023 to join the Italian Serie A side on a permanent basis for a reported €5 million.Now, according to Sky Germany, the

Bologna coach Vincenzo Italiano is expected to field most of his best players as he wants his side to bow out of the Champions League in style in their last match at Sporting Lisbon.It kicks off at

Several young players have caught the eye in the Champions League's new first phase. With the last round of fixtures on Wednesday, before the knockout rounds begin, BBC Sport looks at some of the under 23s who have impressed in helping their clubs bid to progress.

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Atalanta have outperformed their expectations in the Champions League this season and will now make one final push in their last league-phase game at Barcelona to seal an automatic knockout spot, manager Gian Piero Gasperini said on Tuesday.

Erling Haaland is the latest to emerge onto the training pitch at the City Football Academy. John Stones, who came on for the final half an hour against Chelsea on Sunday is also out there. When asked if Stones would play tomorrow, Pep Guardiola said "we will see".

Bologna coach Vincenzo Italiano is expected to field most of his best players as he wants his side to bow out of the Champions League in style in their last match at Sporting Lisbon. It kicks off at 21:00 CET (20:00 GMT) at the Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon.

Tajon Buchanan of FC Internazionale looks on during the Serie A TIM match between Bologna FC and FC Internazionale – Serie A TIM at Stadio Renato Dal

Matty Cash is ready for a big night under the lights at Villa Park when Aston Villa host Celtic in the UEFA Champions League. The home side are chasing a victory in their final league phase match to give them the best chance of finishing in the top eight and earning automatic passage to the

Centre-back Axel Disasi is another Chelsea player currently on Villa’s radar. The 26-year-old has fallen down the pecking order in west London this season after starring under Mauricio Pochettino last time around.

The new format caused consternation among many when it was launched, but there have been few nights in recent history with as much jeopardy riding on them as tonight.