Giroud’s special winner lights up drab encounter

Arsenal limped past Red Star Belgrade 1-0 as Olivier Giroud’s stunning goal lit up an otherwise entirely forgettable Europa League encounter.

Neymar plans to emulate Messi by mentoring Mbappe

The relationship between Neymar and Kylian Mbappe continues to blossom, with the Brazilian looking to follow Lionel Messi’s example in guiding the teenager.

No-one can compete with Messi – Bartomeu

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu lauded Lionel Messi for maintaining his “sublime level” after bringing up 100 European goals.

United risk losing identity under Mourinho – Bellamy

Manchester United risk losing their identity under manager Jose Mourinho, according to former Liverpool and Manchester City forward Craig Bellamy.

We played better against Atletico – Hazard

Eden Hazard admitted Chelsea played better in their win over Atletico Madrid than they did in Wednesday’s thrilling 3-3 draw with Roma, despite scoring his first two goals of the season against the Italians.

Celtic outclassed on Heynckes’ return to Europe

Jupp Heynckes carried on where he left off in the Champions League as Bayern Munich eased to a 3-0 win over Celtic on Wednesday.

Mbappe takes one record as Cavani closes on another

Kylian Mbappe became the Champions League’s highest-scoring teenager, and Edinson Cavani netted in a seventh consecutive European match as Paris Saint-Germain’s procession towards the knockout stages continued with a 4-0 defeat of Anderlecht.

Ton-up for Messi as Pique sees red

Lionel Messi brought up 100 goals in European club competitions as Barcelona made light of Gerard Pique’s red card to cruise to a 3-1 Champions League Group D win over Olympiacos.

Rashford goal settles poor game after woeful Svilar error

A horrible error from Benfica’s young record-breaking goalkeeper Mile Svilar gifted Manchester United a 1-0 win at the Estadio da Luz as Jose Mourinho’s men made it three victories from three in Group A.

Hazard brace rescues Chelsea after Dzeko double

Eden Hazard scored his first goals of the season to rescue Chelsea as Antonio Conte’s men were held to a dramatic 3-3 draw by Roma in the Champions League.