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Barcelona's Pedri, centre, passes the ball challenged by Benfica's Nicolas Otamendi during a Group E Champions League soccer match between Benfica and Barcelona at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
FC Barcelona vs Benfica Lisbon 9/29/2021

Oct. 14, 2021 09:08 AM EDT

Chelsea's Emerson Palmieri, right, scores his side's second goal during the Champions League, round of 16, second leg soccer match between Chelsea and Atletico Madrid at the Stamford Bridge stadium, London, Wednesday, March 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
Chelsea to face Porto in Champions League in neutral Spain

Mar. 30, 2021 08:34 AM EDT

Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang shoots to score from the penalty spot during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Leeds United at the Emirates stadium in London, England, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021. (Catherine Ivill/Pool via AP)
MATCHDAY: Man Utd back in Europa League, faces Sociedad test

Feb. 17, 2021 10:14 AM EST

FILE - In this file photo dated Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, a few people walk outside the stadium before the UEFA Super Cup soccer match between Bayern Munich and Sevilla at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary. The coronavirus has shaken up the Champions League and Europa League again, causing five games this week to move to neutral venues across the continent, including Leipzig hosting Liverpool at the Puskas Arena in Budapest on upcoming Tuesday Feb. 16, 2021.(AP Photo/Laszlo Balogh, FILE)
European soccer heads for virus workaround in neutral venues

By James Ellingworth Feb. 15, 2021 10:56 AM EST

Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta, left, gives instructions to his players during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates stadium in London, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. (Andy Rain/Pool via AP)
Tottenham is 6th English team moved by UEFA to neutral venue

Feb. 12, 2021 06:01 AM EST

Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes, centre, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during an English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Everton at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, Saturday Feb. 6, 2021. (Michael Regan/Pool via AP)
Man United, Arsenal games in Europa League moved to Italy

Feb. 09, 2021 11:34 AM EST

Trophy for the winners of the Champions League final soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich is placed on the pitch at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020. (Miguel A. Lopes/Pool via AP)
Salzburg gets path to Champions League via Israel or Belarus

Sep. 01, 2020 06:57 AM EDT

Trophy for the winners of the Champions League final soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich is placed on the pitch at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020. (Miguel A. Lopes/Pool via AP)
Benfica drawn away to PAOK in Champions League qualifying

Aug. 31, 2020 06:45 AM EDT

FILE - In this July 16, 2020 file photo, FC Porto fans ride on top of a vehicle while celebrating in downtown Porto, Portugal, after their team beat Sporting CP 2-0 to win the championship. Portugal is taking center stage for soccer during the next two weeks — a country where rivalries between clubs go well beyond the field of play. The decisive stages of the Champions League will begin on Wednesday Aug. 12, 2020, in the southern European nation where back-and-forth accusations and legal actions involving the country’s top teams are routine. (AP Photo/Miguel Angelo Pereira, File)
In Portugal, probes and attacks a routine for soccer clubs

By Tales Azzoni Aug. 10, 2020 07:51 AM EDT

Porto former goalkeeper Iker Casillas, center with hat, celebrates with the players on the pitch at the end of the Portuguese League soccer match between FC Porto and Sporting CP at the Dragao stadium in Porto, Portugal, Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Porto defeated Sporting 2-0 to clinch the championship with two rounds left to play. (AP Photo/Luis Vieira)
Iker Casillas officially announces end of his playing days

By Tales Azzoni Aug. 04, 2020 09:11 AM EDT

Chelsea players leave the field end of the English Premier League soccer match between Sheffield United and Chelsea at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, England, Saturday, July 11, 2020. Sheffield United won 3-0. (AP photo/Rui Vieira, Pool)
MATCHDAY: Chelsea can reclaim 3rd in EPL; Porto eyes title

By The Associated Press Jul. 13, 2020 07:02 PM EDT

Barcelona's Lionel Messi fights for the ball between Espanyol's Victor Sanchez, left, during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, July 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
New Euro soccer format a platform for CBS to build audience

By Rob Harris Jul. 09, 2020 10:40 AM EDT

FC Barcelona's Antoine Griezmann, third left, after scoring his side's second goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Leganes at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, June 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Joan Montfort)
Champions League to be played at mini-tournament in Lisbon

By Graham Dunbar Jun. 17, 2020 09:51 AM EDT

Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during an Italian Cup second leg soccer match between Juventus and AC Milan at the Allianz stadium, in Turin, Italy, Friday, June 12, 2020. The match was being played without spectators because of the coronavirus lockdown. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
UEFA to pick Lisbon as Champions League knockout rounds host

By Graham Dunbar Jun. 15, 2020 02:59 PM EDT

Empty seats are pictured prior of a Portuguese League soccer match between Benfica and Tondela in Lisbon, Portugal, Thursday, June 4, 2020. The Portuguese League soccer matches resumed Wednesday without spectators because of the coronavirus pandemic. (Tiago Petinga/Pool via AP)
Benfica held 0-0 to sit tied for Portuguese league lead

Jun. 04, 2020 05:21 PM EDT