Mikel Arteta insisted Arsenal have more belief than ever after an own goal from Aston Villa keeper Emiliano Martinez in stoppage-time handed the Premier League title chasers a crucial 4-2 victory on Saturday.
Karim Benzema netted two penalties as Real Madrid breezed to a 4-0 win over rock-bottom Elche on Wednesday to cut the gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona back to eight points.
Borussia Dortmund edged Chelsea 1-0 in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg. Benfica beat Club Brugge in a convincing 2-0 win.
Benfica closed in on a place in the quarter-finals of this season’s Champions League after easing to a 2-0 victory over Club Brugge in Belgium in the first leg of their last-16 tie on Wednesday.
A superb length-of-the-field goal from Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi gave his side a 1-0 win over Chelsea at home in their Round of 16 Champions League clash on Wednesday.
Manchester City leapfrogged Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table, after beating the Gunners 3-1 at the Emirates on Wednesday evening.
Written off at times during an unusually erratic season, resurgent Manchester City delivered a resounding statement as they moved to the top of the Premier League with a 3-1 victory at title rivals Arsenal on Wednesday.
Manchester City travel to the Emirates on Wednesday evening to take on Arsenal in what will be a decisive fixture for both sides.
Matchday 23 was once again a weekend filled with upsets, comebacks and dominant performances. Take a look at SA Soccer Mag’s best 11 performers from the weekend.
Chippa United booked their place in the Round of 16 of the Nedbank Cup after beating Polokwane City (1-1) 3-1 on penalties.