Zidane praises Real’s professionalism

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has praised the professionalism of his players after a much-changed team won 3-1 at Club Brugge in their final Champions League group fixture.

Mourinho: European giants won’t fancy taking on Spurs

Jose Mourinho says Tottenham Hotspur will be a team to be feared in the last 16 of the Champions League.

Jesus vows to keep scoring after hat-trick in Zagreb

Gabriel Jesus struck a ‘special’ hat-trick as Manchester City wrapped up their Champions League group campaign with a convincing 4-1 win at Dinamo Zagreb.

Real send Tau’s Brugge to UEL

Percy Tau’s Club Brugge finished third in the Uefa Champions League Group A after suffering a 3-1 defeat by Real Madrid on Wednesday evening.

Bayern too strong for much-changed Spurs

Bayern Munich completed a perfect Group B campaign with a 3-1 win over a weakened Tottenham in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Jesus hat-trick ends Dinamo dream

Gabriel Jesus helped himself to a hat-trick as Manchester City came from behind to win 4-1 and end Dinamo Zagreb’s Champions League hopes.

Barcelona send Inter packing after narrow victory

Inter have failed to get beyond the Champions League group stage for a second successive season after losing 2-1 at home to Barcelona, with Ansu Fati’s late winner making him the youngest scorer in the competition’s history.

Chelsea edge Lille to advance to Champions League knockout stages

Chelsea moved through to the Champions League knockout stage with a 2-1 win over a largely compliant Lille side at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday.

Liverpool seal progression with victory over RB Salzburg

Liverpool overcame a thorough examination from Salzburg to prevail 2-0 in Austria and book their place in the knockout stages of the Champions League.

Klopp: Liverpool will not sacrifice Champions League for League success

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp refuses to entertain the thought a Champions League exit will enhance their bid for a first domestic title in 30 years.