As FC Zenit St Petersburg prepare to host FC Porto, Vyacheslav Malafeev takes UEFA.com behind the scenes at the Russian champions and gives us an insight into his football philosophy.
Barcelona handed Leverkusen tie
European champions FC Barcelona have been drawn to play Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the round of 16, with Real Madrid CF taking on PFC CSKA Moskva and AC Milan meeting Arsenal FC.
Milan maestros recall Wembley joy in 1963
In the lead up to the 2011 UEFA Champions League final, UEFA.com will hear from stars of past Wembley final, with Cesare Maldini and Giovanni Trapattoni recalling AC Milan's triumph in 1963.
Stars recall maiden Barcelona win
FC Barcelona won their first European Champion Clubs' Cup against UC Sampdoria in 1992. Two of the main actors and one interested observer recall a tense evening at Wembley.
Behind the scenes: a Wembley final in the making
Popular acclaim is still buzzing worldwide for FC Barcelona's superb showing in the 2011 UEFA Champions League Final. UEFA.com was behind the scenes for the setting of their Wembley stage ahead of the match against Manchester United FC and gives you a rare insight into how it was crafted.
Doumbia up there with the best, says Berezutski
Aleksei and Vasili Berezutski spoke to UEFA.com ahead of PFC CSKA Moskva's potentially decisive game against LOSC Lille Métropole, with the former singing the praises of in-form Seydou Doumbia.
Kontis takes heart from APOEL misfortune
A heart problem forced APOEL FC defender Christos Kontis to retire in the summer, but he is looking ahead to new challenges, saying: "I have my life back. It's as if it never happened."
UEFA.com sets the agenda for 2012
UEFA.com will be bringing you a feast of football over the next 12 months, with UEFA EURO 2012 in Poland and Ukraine to follow the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League deciders.
Nine-goal show in Hamburg raises funds and spirits
The ninth UEFA-backed Match Against Poverty produced a nine-goal thriller at the Hamburg Arena in addition to much-needed funds to help address the crisis in the Horn of Africa.
Benfica - Oţelul Galaţi reaction
Axel Witsel and Ezequiel Garay speak to UEFA.com.
Internazionale - CSKA Moskva reaction
Seydou Doumbia and Claudio Ranieri speak to UEFA.com.
Ajax - Real Madrid reaction
Kenneth Vermeer & Esteban Granero speak to UEFA.com
Basel - Man. United reaction
Xherdan Shaqiri & Patrice Evra give their reaction to UEFA.com