Championship Qualification Overview

Emile Heskey, the former Liverpool and England striker, believes that Trent Alexander-Arnold's move to Bayern Munich could represent a good step in his career, given the decline in his appearances with Real Madrid, pointing out that the attacking qualities possessed by the English full-back outweigh, in his view, the criticism directed at his defensive abilities.

Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham has offered a fascinating glimpse into his private life, revealing that he originally had no interest in becoming a professional footballer. The England international also discussed the significant mental toll that comes with competing at the highest level of the European game.

Javier Tebas, president of the Spanish league, has warned of the increasing risks facing domestic football competitions, arguing that the repercussions of certain footballing decisions and institutions are no longer merely a potential threat, but have already become a reality the game is living through.

Despite his admiration for the football Barcelona play under Hansi Flick, Toni Kroos, the Real Madrid legend, does not believe the team lacks some of the ingredients to compete for the Champions League title, warning that its attacking style could turn into a weakness against opponents capable of exploiting the spaces behind their high defensive line.