Leao sinks Girona and pushes Milan into Champions League top eight

Rafael Leao boosted AC Milan’s chances of direct qualification to the last 16 of the Champions League with a brilliant goal in Wednesday’s 1-0 win over Girona.

Real Madrid thrash Salzburg to get back on track

Champions League holders Real Madrid got back on track in Europe with a 5-1 victory over RB Salzburg on Wednesday to ensure they will not be eliminated at the first hurdle.

Feyenoord stun toothless Bayern

A double from Mexico striker Santiago Gimenez and a valiant defensive effort handed Dutch side Feyenoord a shock 3-0 Champions League win over Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich on Wednesday.

Sundowns thrash Magesi to open six-point lead

Mamelodi Sundowns claimed revenge over Magesi FC and opened a six-point lead at the top of the Betway Premiership with a 2-1 triumph at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Wednesday night.

Alvarez sends Atletico past Leverkusen

Julian Alvarez scored a second-half brace as a 10-man Atletico Madrid came from a goal down to beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 at home on Tuesday, and take a major step towards a top-eight finish.

Dortmund sack coach Nuri Sahin after UCL setback

Borussia Dortmund have fired struggling head coach Nuri Sahin after Tuesday’s 2-1 Champions League loss at Bologna, saying on Wednesday they had “lost faith” in the young manager.

Slot not sure if UCL top spot ‘an advantage’

Liverpool boss Arne Slot is not convinced that finishing top of the Champions League’s inaugural league phase standings will prove to be an advantage after securing progress to the last 16 on Tuesday.

Liverpool’s magnificent seven secures UCL progress

Liverpool maintained their perfect Champions League record to guarantee a top-two finish in the league phase and automatic last-16 qualification with a 2-1 win over Lille at Anfield on Tuesday.

Man City sign teenage Brazilian defender Vitor Reis

Manchester City announced Tuesday they had completed the signing of teenage defender Vitor Reis from Brazilian club Palmeiras for a reported fee of £29.6 million ($36.2 million).

Jones says ex-Chelsea star better than Salah

Midfielder Curtis Jones has risked outrage from Liverpool fans, claiming that retired Chelsea forward Eden Hazard was a better footballer than teammate Mohamed Salah.