Matchday LIVE: Brighton vs Liverpool, Man Utd vs Tottenham & all Europe's biggest games

The highlight of Cristiano Ronaldo's homecoming - there's not been many days like these, has there?The Portuguese superstar makes history as his second hat-trick in Manchester United colours fires him outright into the lead of the most goals in men's professional football - and the Red Devils to three points against Tottenham Hotspur.If this stay is, as media reports claim, to come to an end after just one year, then this will be the day that sticks in the memory best, perhaps. Majestic, magic - call it what you want. It is simply sensational.

FT: Man Utd 3-2 Spurs

IT'S A HAT-TRICK FOR CRISTIANO RONALDO!Cometh the hour, cometh the man - and the Manchester United striker has only his second-ever club hat-trick with an absolute rocket of a header.The Red Devils win a corner and swing it perfectly - and the Portuguese towers above the rest to plant it in the top-right corner.Greatness, undefeated. It's his last act too, as he is replaced.

GOAL: Man Utd 3-2 Spurs

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Pick that one out! 🎯 Cristiano Ronaldo unleashes an absolute thunderbolt to give <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> the lead! ⚡ <a href="https://t.co/3EEm3fjq0T">pic.twitter.com/3EEm3fjq0T</a>— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1502702672289443848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: Ronaldo bags opener for Man Utd (UK only)

Could it be anyone else?With effectively the last play of the half, Bayern Munich strike back to level the scores against Hoffenheim - and it is Robert Lewandowski who does the damage.Joshua Kimmich delivers a corner and up pops the Poland international to neatly head home.

GOAL: Hoffenheim 1-1 Bayern

The champions are the first to hit the floor! It's Hoffenheim who open the scoring in the Bundesliga!Christoph Baumgartner turns David Raum's delivery home with an acrobatic finish following a smooth move.Bayern Munich look rather disgusted with themselves at that one.

GOAL: Hoffenheim 1-0 Bayern

The final whistle goes from Mike Dean and Liverpool have bagged another three points in the Premier League.Luis Diaz's opener and a Mohamed Salah penalty did the damage for the Reds in the end, who sweep aside a gutsy Brighton that faded somewhat after a bright start, and dodged a red card for goalkeeper Robert Sanchez too.Jurgen Klopp and Graham Potter exchange smiles as they shake hands. The two of them appear to be striking up quite the bromance, if you believe that sort of thing.

FT: Brighton 0-2 Liverpool

It goes from bad to worse for Brighton - Liverpool double their lead from the spot!Yves Bissouma is flagged for a handball following a half-volley from Naby Keita. Up steps Mohamed Salah and he dispatches it easily enough.That could well be the game for the Reds - but the Egypt international will be heading off too. It looks like a slight knock, and possibly more of a precaution than anything else.

GOAL: Brighton 0-2 Liverpool

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Luis Diaz opens the scoring after an incredible pass from Joël Matip! 🔥 Despite being taken out by Robert Sánchez the Liverpool forward is ok to carry on 🙏 <a href="https://t.co/Vka83JoN2X">pic.twitter.com/Vka83JoN2X</a>— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) <a href="https://twitter.com/footballontnt/status/1502629680658145283?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: Diaz clattered as he scores opener

The Reds strike first on the south coast - but could it be at a cost?Luis Diaz darts through the line to meet a long ball swept down the right flank. Just into the penalty area, he manages to get a head to it - and is then promptly wiped out by goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, with the finish trickling into an empty net behind the pair.The Liverpool man stays down. It is clearly a goal, but he's going to need medical attention, while Brighton sweat on a potential red card.

GOAL: Brighton 0-1 Liverpool

And with that, GOAL's rolling coverage of another day of action comes to an end.What is there to say? We could talk about how Luis Diaz steered Liverpool to victory over Brighton, how Bayern Munich were held to a draw by Hoffenheim, how Ivan Toney seized a late double to break Burnley's hearts and how Juventus saw off a late Sampdoria rally.But at the end of the day, there's only one man who is on the lips of everyone.Until the next time, thank you - and good bye.

Thank you and good bye

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">14 - Cristiano Ronaldo scored his second Premier League hat-trick and first since January 2008 against Newcastle. His two trebles were separated by 14 years &amp; 59 days, the longest gap between hat-tricks for a player in Premier League history. Longevity. <a href="https://t.co/UaOf7CU3yU">pic.twitter.com/UaOf7CU3yU</a>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1502729835470364681?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Absolutely timeless

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">5/8 - Tottenham have lost five of their last eight Premier League games (W3), as many as they had in their previous 20 in the competition (W12 D3). Setback. <a href="https://t.co/c6p95Ow2R4">pic.twitter.com/c6p95Ow2R4</a>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1502729460671557646?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Tottenham trapped in blip

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">49 - Cristiano Ronaldo (37y &amp; 35d) has scored the 49th hat-trick of his club career, while he becomes the second oldest player in Premier League history to net a treble after Teddy Sheringham in August 2003 (37y &amp; 146d). Speechless. <a href="https://t.co/FUwWb6Axet">pic.twitter.com/FUwWb6Axet</a>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1502725517178548230?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Chalk another one up

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">💯💯💯💯 A record-breaking <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PL</a> victory at Old Trafford ❤️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUNTOT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUNTOT</a> <a href="https://t.co/7ZcrDR6bcS">pic.twitter.com/7ZcrDR6bcS</a>— Manchester United (@ManUtd) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1502728282952851463?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Red Devils hit up history

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">807. CR7. 🐐 <a href="https://t.co/Xa70XsjtRc">pic.twitter.com/Xa70XsjtRc</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1502726115340791815?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Legends live forever

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">CRISTIANO RONALDO GETS HIS HAT-TRICK ⚽️ ⚽️ ⚽️ <a href="https://t.co/UKTtvVrXFe">pic.twitter.com/UKTtvVrXFe</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1502723740874022923?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Hat-trick hero

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">2022 has not been kind to Harry Maguire 😫 <a href="https://t.co/Daj83TMkB2">pic.twitter.com/Daj83TMkB2</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1502722447518355460?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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What (not) a year

Spurs draw level for the second time today - and it is a moment to forget for Harry Maguire!The Manchester United captain looks to have slid in wide enough of the left post that his deflection should carry the ball out for a corner as Tottenham look to flash a low cross in.Instead, the contact carries it above David De Gea and into the back of the net. The England man - already under fire this season - looks particularly forlorn at that one.

GOAL: Man Utd 2-2 Spurs

There goes the final whistle - and Juventus see off the late chance of a Sampdoria fightback to seal three points in Serie A.The visitors have an Alvaro Morata double to thank for their margin of victory - and they burrow themselves further into the top four in the process.

FT: Sampdoria 1-3 Juventus

Usual service restored!Alvaro Morata bags a second of the night to put this game to bed and Juventus can breathe a sigh of relief.His double ensures there will be no late upset in Serie A.

GOAL: Sampdoria 1-3 Juventus

Is the comeback on in Serie A?Sampdoria have a response with less than nine minutes on the clock, and it is Abdelhamid Sabiri who comes up with the goods.Juventus must be cautious across the final act now.

GOAL: Sampdoria 1-2 Juventus

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">8 - Álvaro <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Morata?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Morata</a> has scored 10+ goals among all competitions in each of the last eight seasons - indeed, since his first year for Juventus (2014/15); he managed to do that in every campaign (for Juventus, Real Madrid, Chelsea and Atletico Madrid). Habitué.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SampdoriaJuventus?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SampdoriaJuventus</a> <a href="https://t.co/FnBciDd1fw">pic.twitter.com/FnBciDd1fw</a>— OptaPaolo (@OptaPaolo) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaPaolo/status/1502705557567946754?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Morata magic

Here comes the second half then - and if it is anything like the first, then we are in for an absolute treat.Here we go!

Back underway at Old Trafford

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Cristiano Ronaldo becomes football's 𝘼𝙇𝙇 𝙏𝙄𝙈𝙀 top goalscorer with 806 goals 🤯 <a href="https://t.co/gHlsFaR4u9">pic.twitter.com/gHlsFaR4u9</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1502712625326702593?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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All time high

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">37+ - Cristiano Ronaldo has become just the third player aged 37 and over to score more than once in a Premier League game after Teddy Sheringham (once) and Graham Alexander (twice). Restored. <a href="https://t.co/ld9IgiLrKC">pic.twitter.com/ld9IgiLrKC</a>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1502709917584605190?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Veteran

There goes the half-time whistle at Old Trafford - and it has been a striker's delight so far!Cristiano Ronaldo has nabbed a double to move into the history books, while Harry Kane converted from the spot too - but the end result is that Manchester United lead Tottenham 2-1 at the break.What a first half that was!

HT: Man Utd 2-1 Spurs

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">CRISTIANO RONALDO'S 805TH CAREER GOAL WAS OUTRAGEOUS 💥 <a href="https://t.co/YSi15gN4rA">pic.twitter.com/YSi15gN4rA</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1502703225673289728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Pick it out

An immediate response from the Red Devils - and it is history in the making!It's a close call for offside but VAR confirms - Cristiano Ronaldo has a second and becomes the all-time highest goalscorer in professional football with 806 finishes!He tucks home a flick pass from Jadon Sancho after the England winger brought down a grand long ball shunted along the left wing. Manchester United are back on top.

GOAL: Man Utd 2-1 Spurs

Spurs have their response now!Eric Dier floats a free-kick into the box and Alex Telles sees a subsequent handball call go against him.Up steps Harry Kane - and the England skipper buries it in the bottom-left corner.

GOAL: Man Utd 1-1 Spurs

The game has resumed in Serie A - and Juventus will want to put this one to bed sooner rather than later.Can the Bianconeri bag a third?

Back underway in Serie A

What a stop by Dalot!Eric Dier, for all the world, looks to be guiding a header in from a Tottenham corner, but somehow the wing-back clocks it off his own goal-line.That keeps Manchester United on top for the moment.

Dalot clears off the line

Tottenham think they have got an equaliser all teed up - but no, it will not be the case in the end.Ben Davies is released through, and he muzzles a close-range finish at the left post past David De Gea, but the linesman's flag is - rightfully - up.

DISALLOWED GOAL: Man Utd 1-0 Spurs

There goes the whistle for the break in Serie A and it is a two-goal lead for Juventus that has them on the path to three more points.The Bianconeri have looked good value for their lead so far, but their hosts have been a spirited force against them.There's more in this one, you'd suspect.

HT: Sampdoria 0-2 Juventus

A CRISTIANO RONALDO SPECIAL, STRAIGHT OUT OF THE OVEN!It's been a safe if contested start, byt suddenly the Portuguese carves it open with a 25-yard monster from the centre of the field.Old Trafford absolutely erupts as he buries it in the top-left corner.

GOAL: Man Utd 1-0 Spurs

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A highly intense start to proceedings in the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PL</a> 📶<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUNTOT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUNTOT</a> <a href="https://t.co/iZtoR3y1h1">pic.twitter.com/iZtoR3y1h1</a>— Manchester United (@ManUtd) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1502700878649831431?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Lively start at Old Trafford

Juventus double their lead from the spot!The Bianconeri pick up a penalty and Alvaro Morata does not miss many of these.He slots it home and the visitors are two goals to the good.

GOAL: Sampdoria 0-2 Juventus

Manchester United versus Tottenham Hotspur. Cristiano Ronaldo versus Harry Kane.This one could live up to the hype. You'd hope so, particularly, as both sides push for Europe.They're all ready at Old Trafford - and here we go!

KO: Man Utd v Spurs

The Bianconeri hit the front - and it is an awful own goal for Sampdoria to concede!Maya Yoshida, so often a reliable presence, turns the ball into the back of his own net as Juan Cuadrado's cross is zipped in.Juventus celebrate, but their hosts looked blindsided.

GOAL: Sampdoria 0-1 Juventus

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Preparations complete ✅ 🛵 <a href="https://twitter.com/getir_UK?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@getir_UK</a> <a href="https://t.co/vjhnkiXehn">pic.twitter.com/vjhnkiXehn</a>— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1502694473192689666?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Ready to rumble

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🎶 My love has got no money He's got his strong beliefs— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrentfordFC/status/1502689888340168705?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Bees celebrate late triumph

It's crunch time for Juventus in Serie A - though they have rallied to reach the top four, their place at the high table is far from a sure thing.A win today will boost their place and edge them closer to Champions League football next term.Here we go!

KO: Sampdoria v Juventus

Ivan Toney nabs a last-gasp double to break Burnely's spirit, as a 10-men Clarets side go down to Brentford in the Premier League.Christian Eriksen showed his class to set up the first and a late penalty added the second.Thomas Frank punches the air. Sean Dyche looks like he wants to punch his face.

FT: Brentford 2-0 Burnley

Absolute disaster for Burnley - and delight for Brentford!Nathan Collins fouls Ivan Toney in the box and it is a double whammy - a red card and a penalty! The Clarets are down a man for the final exchanges - and now down two goals too!Up comes Toney to double from the spot. It is agony for Sean Dyche. Thomas Frank's side strike late to do the damage.

GOAL: Brentford 2-0 Burnley

Brentford might have just broken Burnley's hearts!It's the dream-team combo that might fire the Bees back up the table - Christian Eriksen and Ivan Toney! The former drags a beautiful cross into the box and the latter plants a header home.That is a huge goal in the context of the Premier League season.

GOAL: Brentford 1-0 Burnley

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Manchester United's starting XI 🔴 <a href="https://t.co/xfVVeAlsaK">pic.twitter.com/xfVVeAlsaK</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1502684964982247424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Ronaldo returns

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Ready to cheer on the Reds! 🗣<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUNTOT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUNTOT</a> <a href="https://t.co/mwNO3NxzDX">pic.twitter.com/mwNO3NxzDX</a>— Manchester United (@ManUtd) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1502671362061705223?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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A red letter day?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔴 𝐔 𝐍 𝐈 𝐓 𝐄 𝐃 🔴 Introducing your Reds to face Tottenham ✊<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUNTOT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUNTOT</a>— Manchester United (@ManUtd) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1502683335067201540?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Your team to face Manchester United. ✊ <a href="https://t.co/Oox3Y4OXQj">pic.twitter.com/Oox3Y4OXQj</a>— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1502683363798355976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Team News: Man Utd v Spurs

There goes the final whistle - and it is a missed chance for Bayern Munich as they are held level by Hoffenheim.The visitors have a 10-point gap between them and Borussia Dortmund - but the latter have two games in hand on the champions.It's far from an open race, but it just got a little more tasty.

FT: Hoffenheim 1-1 Bayern

Birthday delights

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Another 3 points and clean sheet💪 Amazing travelling support for early kick off Brighton Away 👏🔴<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YNWA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YNWA</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Luisthebrave?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Luisthebrave</a> <a href="https://t.co/iVHUgtNatx">pic.twitter.com/iVHUgtNatx</a>— James Milner (@JamesMilner) <a href="https://twitter.com/JamesMilner/status/1502672900251430919?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Milner hails support on the road

How on earth have Bayern Munich not put that one in the back of the net?A right kerfuffle on the Hoffenheim line sees the ball almost roll over, before the hosts scramble. The visitors think there was a handball in all that, but no penalty comes their way. Meanwhile, Brentford and Burnley are back underway in the Premier League too. Will there be a winner in that one?

Hoffenheim make lucky escape

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">📄 | LINE-UP<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Giampaolo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Giampaolo</a>'s chosen 1⃣1⃣ for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SampJuve?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SampJuve</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SerieATIM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SerieATIM</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FORZADORIA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FORZADORIA</a> 🔵⚪️🔴⚫️⚪️🔵<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeStandForPeace?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeStandForPeace</a> 🕊️ <a href="https://t.co/gwlA4RGkI5">pic.twitter.com/gwlA4RGkI5</a>— Sampdoria English (@sampdoria_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/sampdoria_en/status/1502675558924263426?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">📝🚨 𝙏𝙀𝘼𝙈 𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SampJuve?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SampJuve</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForzaJuve?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForzaJuve</a> <a href="https://t.co/a1iD242Ahm">pic.twitter.com/a1iD242Ahm</a>— JuventusFC 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@juventusfcen) <a href="https://twitter.com/juventusfcen/status/1502675516490457090?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Team News: Sampdoria v Juventus

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Redevelop Stamford Bridge and renew the contracts of key players 👀 Here's what you need to know about Saudi Media's Chelsea takeover bid 👇 By <a href="https://twitter.com/NizaarKinsella?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NizaarKinsella</a>— GOAL News (@GoalNews) <a href="https://twitter.com/GoalNews/status/1502657843861856261?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Just who wants the Blues?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">29 goals in 26 Bundesliga games 👑 Robert Lewandowski is inevitable. <a href="https://t.co/jBZcfQ9gGO">pic.twitter.com/jBZcfQ9gGO</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1502668505023500293?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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He is inevitable

Well, you'd be hard-pressed to call this one a classic so far, wouldn't you?Burnley likely will not care though. They remain firmly in this contest and that will be a huge shot in the arm for their survival prospects.They and Brentford are goalless at the interval.

HT: Brentford 0-0 Burnley

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🏅 Today marks Charlie Taylor's 300th appearance of his career.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BREBUR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BREBUR</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UTC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UTC</a> <a href="https://t.co/FuhHJyJ6sj">pic.twitter.com/FuhHJyJ6sj</a>— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/BurnleyOfficial/status/1502648110203424768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Taylor clocks up triple century

The second half is just gearing up in Germany.Bayern Munich know that a win will keep them at the summit, but dropped points could continue to stoke hopes of a title fight.They'll want to get this one in the bag.

Back underway in the Bundesliga

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">17 – Robert Lewandowski has scored 17 away goals in the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bundesliga?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bundesliga</a> this season, equalling Jupp Heynckes in 1973/74 and Timo Werner in 2019/20 for the most away goals in a single season in the competition. Guest. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TSGFCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TSGFCB</a> <a href="https://t.co/fVvHBXOdeo">pic.twitter.com/fVvHBXOdeo</a>— OptaFranz (@OptaFranz) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaFranz/status/1502667386146672647?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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The road warrior

Diaz delights once more

With that goal, both sides head into the sheds - and it is Bayern Munich who will be a little brighter after snatching a late equaliser there.Robert Lewandowski continues to deliver as arguably the best player in the world right now.The second half will be coming up right here.

HT: Hoffenheim 1-1 Bayern

In all the delight for another three points, there is a storm cloud on Liverpool's sunny day.Mohamed Salah suffered a foot knock shortly after that penalty, of course, and now the club have issued an update on his situation<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We will need to assess the foot injury <a href="https://twitter.com/MoSalah?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MoSalah</a> suffered during our 2-0 win at Brighton 👇— Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1502661265646305285?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Reds to sweat on Salah

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">11.0 – Hoffenheim’s David Raum has an Expected Assists total of 11.0 in the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bundesliga?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bundesliga</a> this season, more than any other player. In second and third place behind him are Serge Gnabry and Thomas Müller of Bayern Munich. Provider. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TSGFCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TSGFCB</a> <a href="https://t.co/FRsE9wBlnm">pic.twitter.com/FRsE9wBlnm</a>— OptaFranz (@OptaFranz) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaFranz/status/1502221139757912071?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Raum maintains magic touch

Can Sean Dyche kick-start the great escape here? Or will Thomas Frank and company prove too tough to handle for the Clarets?We're underway in our second Premier League game of the day!

KO: Brentford v Burnley

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Ten games to go 🏆 <a href="https://t.co/I6KEHJDINk">pic.twitter.com/I6KEHJDINk</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1502651756433584132?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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The race is on

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">50 – Jamal Musiala is making his 50th Bundesliga appearance for FC Bayern Munich today; aged 19 years and 14 days, he is the youngest player ever to reach this milestone for the club. Future. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TSGFCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TSGFCB</a> <a href="https://t.co/DYZ4sdy9L9">pic.twitter.com/DYZ4sdy9L9</a>— OptaFranz (@OptaFranz) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaFranz/status/1502640535068102656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Musiala hits milestone

Reds matter-of-fact in victory

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Luis Diaz’s impact could turn this season into a special one for <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LFC</a> the club only signed him in January because Spurs made an offer, thanks Daniel! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BHALIV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BHALIV</a>— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) <a href="https://twitter.com/Carra23/status/1502651512463532045?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Carragher hails Diaz impact

It's always a treat when Bayern Munich come to town, isn't it?Here we go in the Bundesliga!

KO: Hoffenheim v Bayern

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">158 - In <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LFC</a>'s Premier League history, only Steven Gerrard (212 - 120 goals, 92 assists) has had a direct hand in more goals for the club than Mohamed Salah (158 - 115 goals, 43 assists), moving level with Robbie Fowler. Icons. <a href="https://t.co/S0Rei46XjR">pic.twitter.com/S0Rei46XjR</a>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1502646765845110785?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Salah levels Fowler haul

We're into five added minutes at the Amex Stadium and - bar a major collapse - Liverpool will be cutting the gap to Manchester City once more.Remember, the Reds have a game in hand and still have to play the Citizens.With each win they notch, the pressure grows on Pep Guardiola and company.

Into added time

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Making it look easy. <a href="https://t.co/wAs2L8oSvG">pic.twitter.com/wAs2L8oSvG</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1502645385243906061?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Easy does it!

Just a little bit tasty

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Mohamed Salah becomes the sixth player in Premier League history to score 20+ goals in 4+ seasons 👑 <a href="https://t.co/9frGYa6DTy">pic.twitter.com/9frGYa6DTy</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1502642954254569473?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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More records for Mo

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 𝙏𝙀𝘼𝙈 𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 🚨 🔴⚪ We're unchanged this afternoon Teams presented by @BlueJeansNet<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BrentfordFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BrentfordFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BREBUR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BREBUR</a> <a href="https://t.co/Unntk2jH7X">pic.twitter.com/Unntk2jH7X</a>— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrentfordFC/status/1502645610846908417?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">📋 Here's your Burnley team for this afternoon 💪 𝙇𝙀𝙏'𝙎 𝘿𝙊 𝙏𝙃𝙄𝙎 👊 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BREBUR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BREBUR</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/SpreadexSport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SpreadexSport</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UTC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UTC</a> <a href="https://t.co/Pn7uGihENx">pic.twitter.com/Pn7uGihENx</a>— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/BurnleyOfficial/status/1502645692879233027?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Team News: Brentford v Burnley

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">He was never going to miss, was he!? 🎯 Mo Salah smashes the ball home from the penalty spot to double Liverpool's advantage ⚽️ <a href="https://t.co/1y1MWCtV32">pic.twitter.com/1y1MWCtV32</a>— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) <a href="https://twitter.com/footballontnt/status/1502643629738844165?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: Salah bags from spot to double Reds lead (UK only)

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">4 - Adam Lallana has been substituted on and substituted off in four Premier League games, a joint-record in Premier League history along with Keith Gillespie. Fleeting.— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1502642032015294470?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Lallana makes unwanted history

Well, that's not what anybody wanted to see, home and away.Adam Lallana's game is over with around nine minutes of action to his name. Team-mates current and former come to his aid, but he won't continue.Down the tunnel he goes, under his own steam. He gets a pat from Jurgen Klopp as he goes. It is a sad end to the day for the ex-Liverpool man. Pascal Gross replaces him.

Lallana forced off injured

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Servus from Sinsheim 👋<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/packmas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#packmas</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TSGFCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TSGFCB</a> <a href="https://t.co/N45uRILXOP">pic.twitter.com/N45uRILXOP</a>— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayernEN/status/1502630633213935617?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Calm before the storm

Here comes the second half - and Brighton have brought on a familiar face for Reds fans...<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">46': We've made one change at the start of the second half: Steven Alzate has been replaced by Adam Lallana. 🔁 [0-1] 📲 <a href="https://t.co/S3j1TIedJv">https://t.co/S3j1TIedJv</a> ✘ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BHAFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BHAFC</a> 🔵⚪️ <a href="https://t.co/EFouh4jhys">pic.twitter.com/EFouh4jhys</a>— Brighton &amp; Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialBHAFC/status/1502638986875084808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Back underway at Amex Stadium

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔹 LINE-UP 🔹 OUR TEAM! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TSGFCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TSGFCB</a> <a href="https://t.co/p5STv6ihet">pic.twitter.com/p5STv6ihet</a>— TSG Hoffenheim EN (@tsghoffenheimEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/tsghoffenheimEN/status/1502638038987558922?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">📋 | STARTING XI Here's how we line up for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TSGFCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TSGFCB</a>! 🔴⚪ <a href="https://t.co/m7Uj4ECX2g">pic.twitter.com/m7Uj4ECX2g</a>— 🇺🇸 FC Bayern US 🇨🇦 (@FCBayernUS) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayernUS/status/1502636898585657350?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Team News: Hoffenheim v Bayern

Having lost each of their first six Premier League meetings with Liverpool, Brighton are unbeaten in their last three against the Reds (W1 D2).But they'll have some work to do when they get back out there to turn this one around. Graham Potter will know that his side have it in them though.

Can Seagulls bite back?

Mike Dean flourishes his whistle and that will be the interval at the Amex Stadium.It's Liverpool who are on top thanks to a Luis Diaz header - and many will wonder why Brighton are not down a man after the Reds star was cleared out by goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.Still, there's plenty more to come in this one!

HT: Brighton 0-1 Liverpool

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Get well soon, Penne &amp; David! Goalkeeper Philipp <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pentke?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pentke</a> and Assistant Manager David Krecidlo have tested positive for coronavirus. Both are now quarantining at home. <a href="https://t.co/4ACZVQHTOt">pic.twitter.com/4ACZVQHTOt</a>— TSG Hoffenheim EN (@tsghoffenheimEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/tsghoffenheimEN/status/1502630489240354816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Hoffenheim struck by Covid absences

Diaz continues to shine

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Luis Diaz took one for the team 🤕 <a href="https://t.co/WECLcTjNXt">pic.twitter.com/WECLcTjNXt</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1502631276687282178?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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On the line

That goal has scattered Brighton's resolve around the back and a botched attempt to clear their lines tees up a volley for Mohamed Salah.The Liverpool man is not far off the mark, just dipping it around the near top-right corner of the goalframe.

Salah curls effort over

Luis Diaz is fortunately able to continue - and so, after a VAR review, is Robert Sanchez.The Brighton goalkeeper may have got away with one there, as he stays on the field. He doesn't even getting a booking.Perhaps the goal is punishment enough. Either way, it is Liverpool who have the lead.

Sanchez escapes red card

We're still waiting on goals at the Amex Stadium - though referee Mike Dean is his typical self - but while we do, why not mull the question over whether you could pick a five-a-side team to beat this one?We're pretty proud of this find, if we say so ourselves...<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The ultimate 5-a-side team 🤩 <a href="https://t.co/MNvWxvy3Oc">pic.twitter.com/MNvWxvy3Oc</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1502596781242204163?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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What's your dream team?

Now Liverpool roar back down the other end and it is Sadio Mane, fed by a break on the right wing, who pushes a close-range finish just wide of the near post.Jurgen Klopp gives a nod of approval, and the Reds fans who have made the trip down purr. That is the sort of silky play that has allowed them to cut most of their rivals to ribbons this season.

Reds bare teeth early on

Two attempts from Neal Maupay in as many minutes and Brighton have started with a bright spark today. Neither are serious concerns to the visitors but both show plenty of spirit.Maupay has scored 26 goals in the Premier League for the club – and one more strike will see him become the Seagulls’ highest goalscorer in the competition (currently level with Glenn Murray).

Seagulls fly out of the blocks

It's a rowdy crowd on the south coast of England for this clash - and the Seagulls support is in full throaty voice.Jurgen Klopp and Graham Potter have had kind words to say about each other in the build-up, and it is a warm shake of the hand between the pair.Players take the knee, flags fly for Ukraine - and we are underway in our first Premier League game of the day!

KO: Brighton v Liverpool

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">💯 Reds appearances up for Naby! 🙌<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BHALIV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BHALIV</a> <a href="https://t.co/Mua2TMqN23">pic.twitter.com/Mua2TMqN23</a>— Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1502608624094482432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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100 up for Keita

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Back in the squad. 😁 @EnockMwepu45 🇿🇲 <a href="https://t.co/fT82HRTyOU">pic.twitter.com/fT82HRTyOU</a>— Brighton &amp; Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialBHAFC/status/1502610102427267075?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Mwepu back in the fold

Breaking news from the Premier League today - the board have officially barred Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich from directorship of the club.The Blues supremo is looking to sell the club amid heavy sanctions imposed by the UK government as a consequence of the Ukraine-Russia crisis.Thomas Tuchel's side have been embroiled in strife by the events, though a sale may still be imminently possible.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Following the sanctions by the UK Government, the Premier League Board has disqualified Roman Abramovich as a Director of Chelsea Football Club The Board’s decision does not impact on the club’s ability to train and play its fixtures. Full statement:️ <a href="https://t.co/O65T4qk50O">https://t.co/O65T4qk50O</a> <a href="https://t.co/0jtMnZLKCg">pic.twitter.com/0jtMnZLKCg</a>— Premier League Communications (@PLComms) <a href="https://twitter.com/PLComms/status/1502618376765587456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Premier League disqualify Abramovich

Traditionally, when we talk about Liverpool's defence, it is the glowing praise we give to Virgil van Dijk that catches the eye.But over the past month, Joel Matip has proved to be his equal - and he's been rewarded with the Premier League Player of the Month gong too.Will he form the bedrock of more success today?<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">1 - Joel Matip is the first ever Cameroonian to win Premier League player of the month, while he's the first central defender to win the award since his teammate Virgil van Dijk in December 2018. Indomitable. <a href="https://t.co/o5UpCQrjDU">pic.twitter.com/o5UpCQrjDU</a>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1502250374195040260?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Can Matip sprinkle more magic?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">TEAM NEWS. 🚨 Here's our starting XI to face <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LFC</a> in the <a href="https://twitter.com/premierleague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PremierLeague</a> today! 📝 📲 <a href="https://t.co/S3j1TIedJv">https://t.co/S3j1TIedJv</a> ✘ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BHAFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BHAFC</a> 🔵⚪️ <a href="https://t.co/6oiSDitNoH">pic.twitter.com/6oiSDitNoH</a>— Brighton &amp; Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialBHAFC/status/1502607839688372224?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔴 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 🔴 Your Reds line-up to face <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialBHAFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OfficialBHAFC</a> 👊 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BHALIV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BHALIV</a>— Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1502607849754710020?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Team News: Brighton v Liverpool

It's a slam-dunk schedule of Premier League matches, each thrillingly poised to deliver something at the top and the bottom of the English flight - and something in-between too. Plus, we'll be calling in on the Bundesliga's best and a Serie A favourite to see how they'll get on too, over the next eight hours.In order of play, we've got:1230: Brighton v Liverpool 1430: Hoffenheim v Bayern Munich 1500: Brentford v Burnley 1700: Sampdoria v Juventus 1730: Man Utd v Tottenham(All times GMT)

What do we have in store today?

Hello and welcome to GOAL Matchday Live - our rolling blog coverage of all the biggest beats and hottest games across Europe this weekend!It's been a busy week in the world of football - but if there is anything that can put the focus back onto the pitch, it'll be another day of crackerjack action.And what a slate we have! It's a smaller-than-normal Saturday when it comes to heavy hitters, but with title heavyweights in the mix, plus a dash of Bianconeri flavour, we're all set for a blockbuster day - topped off with what could be the superb delights of a Premier League big six crunch clash.