Saul strike lights up low-key first leg

Atletico Madrid eased to a 2-0 victory over Lokomotiv Moscow in their first leg Europa League round of 16 tie at the Wanda Metropolitano on Thursday night.

Resolute Arsenal claim away advantage

Arsenal seized control of their Europa League last-16 tie with AC Milan courtesy of a 2-0 win at San Siro on Thursday, easing the pressure on Arsene Wenger.

Valverde denied concerns regarding Dembele

Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde denied he has any concerns regarding Ousmane Dembele’s habits off the field, insisting the club are happy with the Frenchman.

Madrid, Barcelona are UCL front runners – Allegri

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri believes Real Madrid and Barcelona are favourites to win the Champions League this season.

Maluleka, Castro returns to training at Naturena

Kaizer Chiefs confirmed that George Maluleka and Leonardo Castro are nursing their respective injuries ahead of Amakhosi’s Nedbank Cup clash against Stellenbosch.

Madrid win meant nothing – Son

Tottenham Hotspur attacker Son Heung-min insisted his team’s win over Real Madrid meant nothing after their Champions League exit.

It was an open game – Mosimane

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane says he was pleased his side id not concede against a ‘tough’ Rayon Sports side on Wednesday.

Bellerin to miss Milan clash through injury

Arsenal full back Hector Bellerin will not face AC Milan on Thursday, with the Gunners defender having sustained damage to a knee ligament, manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed.

Silvestre backs Mourinho to drop Pogba

Paul Pogba deserved to be dropped by Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho, according to the club’s former defender Mikael Silvestre.

City into quarters despite defeat

Basel came from behind to beat Manchester City 2-1 in their round of 16 second-leg Champions League encounter on Wednesday evening at the Etihad Stadium.