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.
A terrifying incident overshadowed the Northern Norway derby on Sunday as a section of the stadium stand gave way, sending supporters plunging through the structure. The Eliteserien clash between Tromso and Bodo/Glimt had to be suspended as emergency services rushed to the scene to treat those caught in the collapse.
The road to Madrid has begun with the league phase having reached its midway point - but which teams are currently looking in the best shape to go on and lift the European Cup?