Alonso’s Leverkusen need Bayern miracle

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso must channel the “Miracle of Istanbul”, Liverpool’s incredible comeback to win the 2005 Champions League final, to overcome Bayern Munich.

Son must forget Spurs woes

South Korea coach Hong Myung-Bo says Son Heung-min must forget his troubles with struggling Tottenham as his country look to clinch a place at next year’s World Cup.

Amorim: We need more Brunos’

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim admitted the club need more players of the quality and character of captain Bruno Fernandes.

Arsenal held by Man United in blow to title bid

Declan Rice’s equaliser denied Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim a much-needed win but Arsenal’s faltering Premier League title challenge suffered another damaging blow in a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Mbappe, Vinicius help Real Madrid shade Rayo Vallecano

Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior were both on target for Real Madrid as they beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1 on Sunday to pull level with La Liga leaders Barcelona.

Courtois, Rudiger set to miss Real Madrid v Rayo

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti left goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and defender Antonio Rudiger out of his squad to face Rayo Vallecano at home on Sunday.

Watkins revives Villa’s top-four hopes

Ollie Watkins returned to haunt old club Brentford once more as Aston Villa closed on the Premier League’s top four race.

Barca Liga match postponed after club doctor dies

Barcelona’s La Liga match against Osasuna was postponed on Saturday after one of the club’s first team doctors died.

Guardiola urges troubled City to fight for UCL place

Pep Guardiola has warned his Manchester City flops that Champions League qualification will not “fall from the sky” after a painful 1-0 defeat at top four rivals Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Highlights: Nottingham Forest v Manchester City | Premier League

Calum Hudson-Odoi delivered a decisive blow to an inconsistent Manchester City, securing a 1-0 victory against the defending champions.