Bayern Munich effectively booked their place in the Champions League quarter-finals with a ruthless 6-1 destruction of Atalanta at the Gewiss Stadium, but the evening was overshadowed by a distressing injury to Alphonso Davies. Having only just returned to the continental stage as a half-time substitute, the Canadian international was forced off in the 71st minute after appearing to suffer a non-contact injury. The sight of the full-back pulling his shirt over his head to hide his tears was a heart-wrenching moment for Vincent Kompany’s side, specifically as the defender has been plagued by fitness issues throughout the current campaign.
Alphonso Davies appears to have suffered another serious injury in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 at Atalanta Bergamo. The Bayern Munich left-back left the pitch in tears.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has issued a clear challenge to his squad ahead of their monumental Champions League clash with Real Madrid, insisting that his players must prioritise their identity over the fear of failure. Speaking ahead of the trip to the Santiago Bernabeu, the Catalan coach emphasised that success in Europe’s elite competition is not just about the final score, but about the courage to play without restraint on the grandest stage of all.
Lamine Yamal kept his cool to convert a penalty with the last kick of the game to earn Barcelona an undeserved 1-1 draw with Newcastle in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie at St. James' Park on Tuesday. The Blaugrana's teenage sensation had, just like the rest of his team-mates, performed poorly on Tyneside and could have had no complaints had another winger, Harvey Barnes, proven the match-winner.
Newcastle were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash with Barcelona on Tuesday. Eddie Howe's side looked on course to record a famous victory when Harvey Barnes gave them the lead in the 86th minute, only for Malick Thiaw to concede a stoppage-time penalty which Lamine Yamal converted with the final kick of the game.
Igor Tudor stated that he is more confident than ever that relegation-threatened Tottenham will remain in the Premier League, but their terrible form in 2026 continued with a 5-2 thrashing by Atletico Madrid in the Champions League last-16. It was another night of embarrassing individual errors, combined with a confusing system that handed the Spanish giants all the initiative they needed to put the tie to bed in the first leg.
Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has expressed a massive sense of relief as Kylian Mbappe remains sidelined for the upcoming Champions League clash against Real Madrid. While acknowledging the immense talent of his former Paris Saint-Germain teammate, the Italian admits facing a Madrid side without their talisman provides a welcome tactical advantage.
Victor Osimhen was the architect of a famous European night in Istanbul as Galatasaray secured a vital 1-0 lead over Liverpool in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie. The Nigerian superstar provided a sublime assist for Mario Lemina to net the only goal of the game, leaving the Premier League giants with plenty of work to do in the return leg. Following the final whistle, a defiant Osimhen warned the Reds that the Turkish champions have what it takes to finish the job on Merseyside.
Tottenham Hotspur endured a nightmare start against Atletico Madrid in their Champions League round of 16 tie. Interim boss Igor Tudor was forced to substitute struggling goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky after just 15 minutes as Spurs conceded three rapid goals, cementing a humiliating European record while their dire domestic form bleeds onto the continent.
Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi remains stranded in Doha due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East severely disrupting international travel. With flights grounded and airspace restricted following recent strikes, the club chief faces a frantic race against time to attend PSG's crucial Champions League round-of-16 tie against Chelsea at the Parc des Princes.
A curiosity and an incredibly bitter evening at the same time: two remarkable things happened at crisis club Tottenham Hotspur in the first leg of the round of 16 at Atlético Madrid.
The three world champions Mats Hummels, Christoph Kramer and Benedikt Höwedes spoke highly of Manuel Neuer and also shared a curious anecdote about their former teammate.
Liverpool coach Arne Slot claimed that his team were in a much better place as they returned to Istanbul to face Galatasaray in the Champions League on Tuesday - but the Reds looked to have made zero progress at all as they slumped to another 1-0 defeat at RAMS Park that this time puts them at real risk of elimination.
USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino was serenaded by a plane full of Tottenham Hotspur fans while traveling to Madrid for the team's Champions League clash on Tuesday. Pochettino, who led Spurs to the 2019 Champions League final, found himself on the same flight as a large contingent of supporters heading to the Metropolitano Stadium to watch their side face Atletico Madrid.
Tottenham eased their way into the last-16 of Champions League competition, but find themselves locked in a Premier League relegation battle. That inconsistency has left many in north London puzzled, with ex-Spurs star Gus Poyet telling GOAL why he is not buying “rubbish” excuses for domestic struggles and sees a falling giant tumbling out of the fabled ‘Big Six’.
Alvaro Arbeloa has delivered an update on Kylian Mbappe's fitness ahead of the first leg of Real Madrid's Champions League round of 16 tie against Manchester City. The French forward has been struggling with a persistent knee injury, missing Los Blancos last three games across all competitions.
Arsenal have received a significant triple fitness boost ahead of their Champions League round-of-16 first-leg encounter against Bayer Leverkusen. Key defensive and attacking figures were spotted during the club's final training session before they departed for Germany. While Mikel Arteta still faces some notable absences, the return of this influential trio strengthens the Gunners' hand for a crucial European away leg.
Arsenal came out of the 2025 summer transfer window as one of its perceived winners. They didn't go toe-to-toe with reigning Premier League champions Liverpool in terms of bringing in star talent, but they stacked their squad full of enough quality so they wouldn't be hit as hard if they suffered another injury crisis this season. Their 2024-25 campaign was derailed in large part due to a drop in talent beyond their strongest XI.
Hansi Flick has hailed teenage defender Pau Cubarsi, claiming his development mirrors that of Lamine Yamal. The Barcelona boss believes the 19-year-old is ready for the highest level ahead of the club's crunch Champions League last-16 tie against Newcastle.
Pedro Porro has moved to clarify his relationship with Tottenham interim head coach Igor Tudor following a visible show of frustration during the club's recent defeat to Crystal Palace. The Spaniard’s outburst sparked rumours of dressing room unrest as Spurs prepare for a daunting Champions League trip to Atletico Madrid. However, Porro has now insisted that Tudor was not the target of his anger.
