Ludogorets

Mario Balotelli Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers said he hopes Mario Balotelli's first goal for the club can spark a surge of form for the striker.

Brendan Rodgers Brendan Rodgers basked in a "great night' after Liverpool returned to the UEFA Champions League with a dramatic 2-1 win over Ludogorets.

Napoli Gonzalo Higuain rescued Napoli to earn a 1-1 draw against Athletic Bilbao in the first leg of their Champions League play-off clash.

Theo Walcott Arsenal moved closer to a place in the Champions League knock-out rounds courtesy of a Mesut Ozil hat-trick in a 6-0 rout of Ludogorets.

Cristiano Ronaldo Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has talked up his side's chances of winning the UEFA Champions League for the second consecutive season.

Paul Scholes Paul Scholes said he believes Liverpool are a dangerous sleeper in the UEFA Champions League upon their return to Europe.

Basel Basel head into Tuesday's UEFA Champions League clash with Ludogorets knowing victory is vital to their chances of reaching the last 16.

Legia Warszawa Arsenal eased the pressure on under-fire manager Arsene Wenger with a comprehensive 3-0 win at Fenerbahce on Wednesday.

Juventus Juventus face a tricky tie against Turkish side Trabzonspor in the last 32 of the UEFA Europa League.

Ludogorets There were mixed fortunes for the big guns in the UEFA Champions League play-offs, as Cosmin Moti was unlikely hero for Ludogorets.