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Irony is something we often see in football and this Saturday there will be more of that on show than most weeks. At the home of English football the biggest prize in club football – the Champions League trophy – will be contested. By two German sides.

For the first time in football, fans across the globe can see how they compare to some of the best players on the greatest stage in football. Over the course of the season, adidas will be releasing exclusive performance data from a number of players, such as Real Madrid duo Kaka and Angel Di Maria, German defender Philipp Lahm and AC Milan playmaker Riccardo Montolivo, to give fans the chance to compare their in-game stats alongside the professionals after every UEFA Champions League fixture.

The Champions League returns in early February with some mouth-watering ties. Europe's elite competition is set to provide some great entertainment, as Real Madrid face Manchester United, Milan face Barcelona and Arsenal play Bayern Munich. Here's the full draw...

With new boots and colourways everywhere you look on-pitch around Europe, it was time for Boot Spotting to return from a brief absence due to popular demand. It's a weekly fix for SoccerBible fans, so rest assured the original home of boot spotting is here to stay!

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho will be coaching YOU this season - and you can rate yourself against the greats of the UEFA Champions League in the latest in the adidas micoach revolution.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid stunned Manchester City in the Champions League lastnight with a dramatic 3-2 victory in injury-time. Unsurprisingly, Ronaldo was the hero as he completed a trio of speed boot goalscorers who secured victory late on.

Ready for another season of European football? We certainly are, and so are adidas! They've officially launched all three European match balls to be used across the 2012/13 UEFA Champions League, Europa League and Super Cup.

The unique look and atmosphere of Munich's Allianz Arena has been recreated in London to celebrate the Champions League Final between Chelsea FC and FC Bayern Munich on May 19.

The venue for the Champions League final comes to London this weekend, as Chelsea fans are invited to experience the Allianz Arena. The unique look and atmosphere of Munich’s stadium is being recreated in London this weekend to celebrate the Final between Chelsea FC and FC Bayern Munich on May 19.

It was one of the most incredible nights in Champions League history, as a ten-man Chelsea eliminated current holders Barcelona at the Nou Camp. The game had everything from a red card to a missed penalty, but Chelsea defended like heroes against a largely unimpressive Barcelona side, to leave Fernando Torres and Gary Neville with the last word...