Lucescu – new Lobanovskiy?
Having led his side to six league titles, four Ukrainian Cups and the 2009 UEFA Cup, Mircea Lucescu is being spoken of as FC Shakhtar Donetsk's own Valeriy Lobanovskiy.
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Thursday 17 January 2013, 10.00CETAndy BrassellPortugal
Tuesday 15 January 2013, 14.30CETPorto the real deal
FC Porto are three points off the Portuguese summit but, as Andy Brassell notes, Sunday's 2-2 draw at SL Benfica was further proof they will be a force to be reckoned with in the last 16.Ian HolymanFrance
Tuesday 18 December 2012, 9.59CETPSG hitting their stride
With Paris Saint-Germain FC top of Ligue 1 and through to the round of 16, Ian Holyman says all is well in the French capital – what a difference a fortnight makes.
Friday 14 December 2012, 11.38CETWhat are your highlights?
From Philippe Mexès's goal to Christian Abbiati's wonder save, Champions Matchday editor Paul Simpson runs through his highlights and asks you to vote for your best bits.Steffen PotterGermany
Thursday 13 December 2012, 9.00CETBundesliga trio set bar
After all three German sides won their UEFA Champions League groups, Steffen Potter asks exactly what the Bundesliga has done right to ensure such unprecedented success.
Wednesday 12 December 2012, 10.38CETWhat is your dream draw?
With the UEFA Champions League round of 16 draw looming, UEFA.com considers some potentially mouth-watering ties and asks what your dream outcome would be.Simon HartEngland
Friday 7 December 2012, 14.40CETGenerous to a fault
Two of the four Premier League teams involved bowed out at the end of the group stage, and Simon Hart reckons their aggregate goals-against tally may be the key to England's malaise.
Thursday 6 December 2012, 18.15CETCFR's heads held high
Two coaches, ten points and a host of records were not enough for CFR 1907 Cluj in Group H, but Paul-Daniel Zaharia argues the Romanian champions deserve huge credit.
Friday 30 November 2012, 15.30CETThe individual is still king
Coaches may set out to get their teams to be more than the sum of their parts but, as Paul Simpson argues, the role of the striker remains a largely selfish pursuit.
Thursday 29 November 2012, 11.33CETShakhtar's point of honour
Their huge desire to win may have got FC Shakhtar Donetsk into trouble on matchday five, but UEFA.com's Igor Linnyk believes the Pitmen's ambition can drive them to greater things.
