Champions League

Michael Carrick has returned to training after having spent the last 6 weeks on the sidelines, but the midfielder trained away from the main squad.

Belgium international Nainggolan, 29, signed a new four-year contract at Roma in July amid interest from Blues boss Antonio Conte.

Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata has moved to clarify comments that he cannot see himself living in London for very long due to too much stress.

Mousa Dembele says he believes he has shaken off injury problems that have plagued him this season and hopes to be involved against Real Madrid.

AS Roma will assess Kostas Manolas and Gregoire Defrel ahead of Tuesday's Champions League visit of Chelsea, although Patrik Shick has been ruled out.

Jose Mourinho is unable to welcome back any of his injured Manchester United players for the Champions League clash against Benfica.

N'Golo Kante took part in training on Monday morning before Chelsea fly to Rome for their latest Champions League Group C contest against AS Roma.

Douglas, Eliseu, Jardel, Rafa and Bruno Varela have all been named in Benfica's preliminary 22-man squad to face Manchester United in the Champions League.

Andres Iniesta, Gerard Pique, Arda Turan, Aleix Vidal, Ousmane Dembele and Rafinha Alcantara have been ruled out for Barcelona's Champions League trip to Olympiakos.

The Spain international suffered a knock during Madrid's 2-1 defeat by Girona on Sunday (29 October) but is certain he will be ready to face Spurs.

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has confirmed star forward Gareth Bale is "following his recovery program". The Welshman last featured for his side against Borussia Dortmund in September.

Kane missed Tottenham's loss to Manchester United with a minor hamstring injury but Pochettino is hopeful that he will return for their clash against Real Madrid.

Paul Pogba has been sidelined with a hamstring injury since mid-September and is yet to rejoin first-team training.

Toure has won everything with City domestically but insists he has unfinished business in Europe and wants to win the Champions League.

Spurs have not won a trophy in a decade but Pochettino said winning the FA Cup would not be life changing.

Real Madrid keeper Keylor Navas is set to miss the visit of Eibar after suffering a recurrence of his recent injury during the 1-1 draw against Tottenham.

Technical secretary Robert Fernandez watched both the Dane and £200m+ rated Harry Kane during 1-1 draw.

Eden Hazard does not know why Chelsea boss Antonio Conte chose to replace him after he netted the equaliser in a six-goal thriller against Roma.

Ernesto Valverde has no idea whether Lionel Messi took a glucose tablet before scoring his 100th European goal during Barcelona's 3-1 victory over Olympiacos.

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has risen to the bait laid out by Manchester United counterpart Jose Mourinho and slammed him for criticing coaches who "cry" over injuries.

Marcus Rashford scored the winner in Manchester United's 1-0 win over Benfica with Jose Mourinho later revealing the youngster felt something in his knee.

Chelsea can put one foot in the Champions League last 16 when they welcome last season's Serie A runners-up Roma to Stamford Bridge.

Kane has attracted interest from Real Madrid and Manchester United and could leave if Spurs fail to win a trophy soon.

Benfica will be without defender Jardel for the visit of Manchester United on Wednesday, but Jonas is one of three players to return to the match day squad.

Danny Rose admits he feared being booed by Tottenham fans upon his comeback from nearly nine months out agaisnt Real Madrid.

Kevin de Bruyne is set to be rewarded for his impressive start to the season with a new contract at Manchester City.

Douglas Ross previously refereed a Europa League game and will be at the Nou Camp as the Westminster debate begins.

Real Madrid boss backs Cristiano Ronaldo and co to rediscover their killing touch following Los Blancos 1-1 draw against Tottenham in the Champions League.

Jordi Alba ruled out of Barcelona's Champions League tie against Olympiacos after injuring his thigh in a training session on Tuesday evening.

Harry Kane came close to helping Tottenham Hotspur beat Real Madrid in the Spanish capital club during the 1-1 Champions League group stage draw on 17 October.