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Szoboszlai bounces back in style but returning Salah struggles

Mohamed Salah may have made his long-awaited return to action for Liverpool on Wednesday, but it was Dominik Szoboszlai who stole the show as Arne Slot's side took a massive step towards automatic qualification for the last 16 of the Champions League with a massive 3-0 win in Marseille. While all eyes were on Salah on his first start for the Reds since returning from the Africa Cup of Nations - not to mention his stunning attack on Slot back in December - the Egyptian had a pretty poor game.

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Lopez bags brace but Pedri injury casts shadow over UCL thriller

Barcelona recovered from a nightmare start to beat Slavia Prague 4-2 in the Champions League on Wednesday night. Fermin Lopez scored twice in the first half, while Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski were also on target for Hansi Flick's side to keep their hopes of a top-eight finish - and automatic qualification to the knockout stages of the tournament - alive going into the final round of group fixtures.

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Caicedo to the rescue for Chelsea as Delap & Co. flop

Moises Caicedo stepped up to keep Chelsea's hopes of earning an automatic place in the Champions League's last 16 alive as they battled to a 1-0 win over Pafos on Wednesday. The Blues dominated throughout in west London but struggled to find a way past goalkeeper Jay Gorter before Caicedo eventually broke the deadlock with 12 minutes left on the clock.

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'It's tiny!' - Rosenior explains Palmer's UCL absence

Cole Palmer has been left out of the Chelsea squad to face Pafos in the Champions League on Wednesday night, with head coach Liam Rosenior explaining why the Blues will have to cope without their talisman at Stamford Bridge. The Blues come into the match in 14th place in the standings but know that a victory will see them firmly in the battle to finish in the top eight.

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City players pay out thousands to fans who attended Bodo loss

Manchester City's captains have agreed to cover the costs of the journeys made by supporters who travelled to their 3-1 defeat at Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League on Tuesday. City's miserable start to 2026 continued with a surprise loss in the Arctic Circle which dented their chances of securing automatic qualification to the knockout stages.

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Jobe hit with 'call centre' dig after 'horrendous' display in Spurs loss

Jobe Bellingham endured a difficult night in north London on Tuesday as his Borussia Dortmund side were beaten 2-0 by Tottenham Hotspur. Cristian Romero's strike put Spurs ahead before Daniel Svensson was sent off for a challenge on Wilson Odobert after intervention from the video assistant referee, with Dominic Solanke's effort then putting the game beyond BVB. Bellingham, brother of Real Madrid and England star Jude, came in for brutal criticism on social media for a perceived below-par performance.

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Bale explains why 'incredible' Alonso failed at Real Madrid

Gareth Bale has pinpointed exactly why Xabi Alonso’s tenure at Real Madrid ended in failure, claiming the Spaniard fell short in one crucial area despite his tactical brilliance. The five-time Champions League winner believes the unique pressure of the Santiago Bernabeu requires a "manager" capable of handling fragile egos rather than a tactical "coach", a nuance he suggests proved fatal for his former colleague.

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'I'm not Messi or Madrid's worst signing' - Mastantuono hits back

Franco Mastantuono has hit back at his critics after scoring in Real Madrid’s 6-1 Champions League demolition of Monaco, insisting he is neither the "new Lionel Messi" nor the "worst signing" in the club's history. The Argentine teenager opened up on his difficult start to life in Spain following the victory, revealing he has "not forgotten" the harsh words said about him while issuing a passionate defence of team-mate Jude Bellingham.

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Disasi survives the bomb squad! Rosenior brings back Chelsea defender

Liam Rosenior has offered a shock lifeline to Axel Disasi, welcoming the defender back into first-team training after a year in the wilderness. The move comes as Chelsea suffer a significant defensive blow with Tosin Adarabioyo ruled out for several weeks due to a hamstring injury. However, there is no such reprieve for Raheem Sterling, who remains exiled from the main group as the club frantically seek a permanent exit before the January transfer window shuts.

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Furious McTominay calls out Napoli for 'unacceptable' draw

Scott McTominay has branded Napoli's performance "unacceptable" after the Serie A champions failed to beat 10-man Copenhagen, leaving their Champions League hopes hanging by a thread. The Scotland international scored but was left fuming as his side threw away the lead, with manager Antonio Conte warning that the team's level might not be high enough for Europe following a "huge" missed opportunity.

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Bellingham explains new drinking celebration in dig at critics

Jude Bellingham said his celebration against Monaco was "a bit of a joke" after he scored in Real Madrid's crushing 6-1 victory on Tuesday night. The England international has been the subject of allegations regarding his personal life and was among the Madrid players who were whistled by fans during the recent 2-0 victory over Levante. Bellingham dismissed the reports as "outside noise" after helping Los Blancos beat Ligue 1 side Monaco and move up to second in the Champions League table.

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Enrique rages over 'sh*tty football' as 'superior' PSG suffer UCL loss

Luis Enrique has launched a furious tirade against the nature of the sport, labelling it "sh*tty football" after watching his Paris Saint-Germain side suffer a 2-1 defeat to Sporting Lisbon. The Spanish manager insisted it was the "best away match" of his tenure and claimed the result was a total injustice, leaving the French champions' hopes of a top-eight finish hanging in the balance ahead of a crucial showdown with Newcastle.

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'I'm human too!' - Vini Jr hits back at Madrid boo boys

Vinicius Junior has issued an emotional plea to Real Madrid fans after starring in a Champions League 6-1 rout of Monaco, admitting that recent jeers at the Santiago Bernabeu have left him hurting. The Brazilian winger, who insisted "I am human too," also addressed speculation surrounding his future and the recent managerial upheaval, insisting he remains calm about a renewal despite having just over a year left on his contract.

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Title-holder or not, the Liverpool sack looms for Slot

The boos that greeted the full-time whistle at Anfield on Saturday were both loud and clear - albeit not to Arne Slot. "In my head," the Liverpool manager said, "it wasn't a boo." And maybe he's right. Maybe the visiting fans were saying 'Boo-urnley'?! Of course, this is no time for clumsy references or silly jokes. The situation at Liverpool is undeniably absurd (has a 12-game undefeated run ever been so poorly received?!), but it's no laughing matter as far as the supporters are concerned.

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England should go nowhere near Greenwood despite OM exploits

Mason Greenwood is preparing for arguably the most high-profile match of his Marseille career so far as Premier League champions Liverpool arrive on the south coast of France. But while the Champions League clash will be talked up as an audition for England's World Cup squad in some grubby corners of the internet, the reality is that the damage done to Greenwood's reputation in his homeland is irreparable - regardless of his exploits at Stade Velodrome.

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'Embarrassing' - Haaland apologises after City lose at Bodo/Glimt

Erling Haaland apologised to Manchester City supporters after his side's surprise defeat to Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League on Tuesday night. The Norwegian striker returned to his homeland with Pep Guardiola's team the favourites to take all three points but the Premier League giants were torn open twice in three minutes midway through the first half and eventually fell to a 3-1 loss in the Arctic Circle. The Cityzens are now seventh in the league phase table and face a battle to secure a top-eight finish.

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Jesus makes starting claim - but Gyokeres responds in style

Gabriel Jesus' virtuoso display secured Arsenal a top-two spot in the league phase of the Champions League as they earned an impressive 3-1 win at Inter. The Brazil forward stole the show in Italy to stake his claim to be the Gunners' starting striker going forward, only for substitute Viktor Gyokeres to fire in a timely reminder to Mikel Arteta as his side maintained their 100 per cent record in Europe this season.

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Boo that! Vinicius silences the haters in Monaco mauling

Vinicius Jr was back to his brilliant best and Kylian Mbappe bagged a brace as Real Madrid battered Monaco, 6-1, on Tuesday. Vinicius provided three assists, scored a wonderful goal and was a constant menace. Mbappe opened the scoring with two goals of hisown, while an unfortunate own goal from Thilo Kehrer and a smooth strike from Jude Bellingham rounded off a memorable night in Alvaro Arbeloa's first Champions League game in charge.

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📽️ | Rodri at fault for Bodo/Glimt wondergoal & then sent off

Manchester City star Rodri had a wretched few minutes as he was pickpocketed for Bodo/Glimt's brilliant third goal, before he was sent off shortly after. City were eager to bounce back from their comprehensive Manchester derby defeat at the weekend but things have gone from bad to worse in the Champions League against the Norwegian side on Tuesday.

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Rotten Rodri sees red as Bodo embarrass shambolic City

Manchester City got cold feet in the Arctic Circle as they fell to a 3-1 defeat at tiny Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League. A nightmare trip to the far north of Norway got even worse for City when Rodri was sent off in the second half, meaning the Spain international will suspended for their final league phase game against Galatasaray next week, which is now looking like a must-win game for Pep Guardiola's side if they are to qualify automatically for the last 16.

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Lamine Yamal becomes Global Ambassador for American Eagle

Barcelona and Spain star Lamine Yamal has signed a partnership with American Eagle that will make him a global ambassador for the clothing brand. The deal sees Yamal become American Eagle's first major investment in sports. The 18-year-old Barcelona attacker has signed a five-year partnership with the clothing brand that will kick off this summer.

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Marseille boss De Zerbi breaks silence on Man Utd job links

Roberto De Zerbi has broken his silence on speculation he's a potential candidate to become the next permanent Manchester United head coach following Ruben Amorim's sacking. Former midfielder Michael Carrick has been appointed on a caretaker basis until the end of the 2025-26 season while the Red Devils continue to search for a permanent replacement for Amorim.

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Rosenior reveals latest illness victim as 'bad' virus hits Chelsea

Liam Rosenior has confirmed that the virus sweeping through the Chelsea squad has claimed yet another victim. The Blues have seen several players ruled out due to illness over the last week and it continues to be an issue for the new Chelsea head coach as he prepares to take charge of his team in the Champions League for the first time on Wednesday night at Stamford Bridge.

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When will Salah return? Liverpool make decision ahead of UCL tie

Liverpool have made a big decision on talisman Mohamed Salah ahead of Wednesday's Champions League tie in France against Marseille. The Egypt international is available for selection once again after returning from the Africa Cup of Nations. Salah's Egypt finished in fourth place at the tournament and the 33-year-old has now returned to the Merseyside club.