Liverpool manager Arne Slot says it is too early to be "jumping to conclusions" about why Premier League clubs struggled in the Champions League this week, while Manchester City counterpart Pep Guardiola insisted the English top-flight was an "incredible league". None of the six English sides managed to win the first legs of their last-16 ties, with the Reds being beaten 1-0 at Galatasaray. "In general, it's not helpful for English clubs not to have a winter break. And, four of the five [other] teams in the Champions League played away from home. "That's usually an advantage to play at home or a disadvantage to play away.

Source: BBC March 13, 2026 15:01 UTC