Matchday LIVE: Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid after Liverpool down Cardiff in FA Cup, Senegal beat Egypt in Afcon final penalty shootout

Senegal are the Afcon champions!Sadio Mane has scored his effort to secure a 4-2 win on penalties for his side, redeeming himself for his earlier miss.

Mane scores! Senegal win the Africa Cup of Nations

After 120 goalless minutes, the Africa Cup of Nations final goes to penalties.Egypt have a great record in shootouts, but Senegal are hoping to dent that reputation and seal the crown for the first time in their history.

PENALTIES!

Senegal and Egypt have played out a goalless 90 minutes in the Africa Cup of Nations final.The match will go into extra time. Will penalties be needed to separate these teams?

Afcon final goes to extra-time

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">PENALTY SAVED!! Mané has smashed it straight at the keeper!! 😲 <a href="https://t.co/e85Ryjro0E">pic.twitter.com/e85Ryjro0E</a>— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkyFootball/status/1490402733660295170?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">👀🔥 Did Mo Salah tell his goalkeeper where Mané's shot was going⁉️😱🇪🇬 📺 Watch the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFCON2021?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFCON2021</a> final <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamSenegal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamSenegal</a> vs <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamEgypt?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamEgypt</a> live now on beIN SPORTS XTRA and FB Live!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SENEGY?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SENEGY</a> 🏆 <a href="https://t.co/ml8NlRx0qS">pic.twitter.com/ml8NlRx0qS</a>— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) <a href="https://twitter.com/beINSPORTSUSA/status/1490404019835179012?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: Mane penalty saved by Egypt goalkeeper Gabaski

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🟢⏳🟢⏳🟢⏳🟢 🏆𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄-𝐔𝐏𝐒 🏆 🔴⏳🔴⏳🔴⏳🔴<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamSenegal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamSenegal</a> 🆚 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamEgypt?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamEgypt</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TotalEnergiesAFCON2021?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TotalEnergiesAFCON2021</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFCON2021?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFCON2021</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SENEGY?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SENEGY</a> <a href="https://t.co/o0LB5wADzG">pic.twitter.com/o0LB5wADzG</a>— TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 (@CAF_Online) <a href="https://twitter.com/CAF_Online/status/1490384554510671880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Team News: Senegal v Egypt

There goes the final whistle - and it is more than just a statement victory for Barcelona, it's arguably the best of the Xavi era!They win 4-2 against the champions of La Liga, Atletico Madrid, the victors of a six-goal thriller that had a little bit of everything.Dani Alves bagged an assist, a goal and a red card on his Camp Nou return, Adama Traore made his second debut and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang made his first.The upshot of it all? Barcelona overhaul Atletico to move into the top four. The hunt for a Champions League berth is truly alive and kicking once more!

FT: Barca 4-2 Atletico

Blaugrana win six-goal thriller against champions

From hero to zero for Dani Alves! Barcelona are down to ten men!Just when you thought this match was out of twists, another curveball comes swinging round the corner. The Blaugrana veteran comes in, studs up, onto the back of Yannick Carrasco's calf and knee.The referee goes over for a second look with VAR - and produces a straight red card! The protests are furious, but the decision stands!

RED CARD: Barca 4-2 Atletico

The final whistle goes - and Borussia Dortmund can be put out of their misery on this rotten Bundesliga day for them.They are beaten - trounced, even - by Bayer Leverkusen in a seven-goal encounter, five of which they shipped,They may have been missing main man Erling Haaland, but it is no excuse - and with a nine-point gap between them and Bayern Munich now, it surely ends their title charge too.

FT: Dortmund 2-5 Leverkusen

Black and Yellow routed in dismal performance

Game, set and match to Bayer Leverkusen, surely!There are a lot of long faces amid the Borussia Dortmund players right now, and no wonder. They have been taken to the cleaners on the scoreboard and this latest concession is another to frustrate them.They fail to smuggle a relatively soft corner away, slipping and sliding into each other, and Jonathan Tah manages to lash home a volley from a dozen yards or so while falling to the turf himself.

GOAL: Dortmund 1-4 Leverkusen

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Jordi Alba with an absolute BEAUTY of a volley! 😍 Barca come up with an immediate response after Carrasco gave Atleti an early lead 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/jVozTS9956">pic.twitter.com/jVozTS9956</a>— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) <a href="https://twitter.com/PremSportsTV/status/1490347298907320320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">WHAT A GOAL BY JORDI ALBA!!! <a href="https://t.co/T7vvB8WdHE">pic.twitter.com/T7vvB8WdHE</a>— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNFC/status/1490348098622607362?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: Alba stunner puts Barca level

From the noise of Anfield to the roar of Signal Iduna Park - it's Bundesliga time, baby!Borussia Dortmund have a huge gap to make up on Bayern Munich, but even without Erling Haaland, they'll be in the mood to deliver.Here we go!

KO: Dortmund v Leverkusen

There goes the final whistle at Anfield - and Liverpool are into the fifth round of the FA Cup!It's business as usual across a fine second-half showing for the Reds, with two particular moments of delight - an assist on debut for Luis Diaz and an absolute honker of a finish from Harvey Elliott on his return from a lengthy lay-off.Jurgen Klopp will have few complaints, and nor will Cardiff, who mostly gave a fine account of themselves. But it is the hosts who march on, to face Norwich in the last-16.

FT: Liverpool 3-1 Cardiff

Elliott bags goal on return as Diaz makes fine debut

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Harvey Elliott that is outrageous 😍 What a way to mark your return 🙌<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EmiratesFACup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EmiratesFACup</a> <a href="https://t.co/oSGJ8MOHGO">pic.twitter.com/oSGJ8MOHGO</a>— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) <a href="https://twitter.com/EmiratesFACup/status/1490319101297758210?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: Elliott bags stunner on Liverpool return

Liverpool have the breakthrough, just at the start of the second half!Diogo Jota rises in the penalty area to meet a silky free-kick delivery from Trent Alexander-Arnold, beating out the defence and nudging an acute finish home.The Reds have the goal they've been chasing with less success than expected. Now, to build and preserve it.

GOAL: Liverpool 1-0 Cardiff

There's still a host of games to come, but the draw has already been made for the next round of the FA Cup, ahead of kick-off at Anfield.When all is said and done, 16 teams will be in the hat - and they'll now know who they face too.Chelsea and Manchester City get lower-league opposition in the shape of Luton and Peterborough United respectively, while the Reds - if they win - will play an all-Premier League tie with Norwich.You can see the rest of the draw below.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Here are the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EmiratesFACup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EmiratesFACup</a> fifth round ties 🙌 <a href="https://t.co/Q11iph3QG3">pic.twitter.com/Q11iph3QG3</a>— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) <a href="https://twitter.com/EmiratesFACup/status/1490291104310255620?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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FA Cup fifth round draw confirmed

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LIVCAR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LIVCAR</a> 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 🔴 Here’s how we line-up for the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EmiratesFACup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EmiratesFACup</a> fourth round 👊— Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1490275339108589573?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔢 Your <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CardiffCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CardiffCity</a> lineup for today's <a href="https://twitter.com/EmiratesFACup?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EmiratesFACup</a> tie against <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LFC</a>!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CityAsOne?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CityAsOne</a> <a href="https://t.co/pDXXvA8aD1">pic.twitter.com/pDXXvA8aD1</a>— Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/CardiffCityFC/status/1490279192193286146?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Team News: Liverpool v Cardiff

Diaz makes bench for Reds debut, Elliott back from injury

Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly says his side were the deserved winners of the Africa Cup of Nations."Our team deserved to win this title. We had been looking for this for a long time and now we have it. This team is magnificent," he said."It was a tough game and a tough tournament. We made it with our team and our power. Our goalkeeper is the best in the world and we win the title."

Senegal deserved Afcon win - Koulibaly

Senegal's Edouard Mendy has been named the best goalkeeper at this year's Africa Cup of Nations.The shot stopper conceded just two goals in the competition and proved decisive in the penalty shootout against Egypt in Sunday's final.

Edouard Mendy named goalkeeper of the tournament

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The Senegalese Magician 🪄 Sadio Mané is crowned TotalEnergies Man of the Competition after his over-the-top performance with the Lions of Teranga 🇸🇳<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TotalEnergiesAFCON2021?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TotalEnergiesAFCON2021</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFCON2021?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFCON2021</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Football2Gether?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Football2Gether</a> <a href="https://t.co/8jowC3Bgjr">pic.twitter.com/8jowC3Bgjr</a>— TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 (@CAF_Online) <a href="https://twitter.com/CAF_Online/status/1490447833052418055?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Mane crowned Afcon 2021's best player

Marco Asensio's goal in the second-half was enough to secure three points for Real Madrid against Granada.Carlo Ancelotti's team are now six points clear at the top of La Liga after their latest win.

FT: Real Madrid 1-0 Granada

Senegal have won the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in their history, beating the competition's most successful team in a penalty shootout.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🇸🇳👑 AFRICA'S KINGS 👑🇸🇳<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TotalEnergiesAFCON2021?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TotalEnergiesAFCON2021</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFCON2021?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFCON2021</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamSenegal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamSenegal</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Fsfofficielle?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Fsfofficielle</a> <a href="https://t.co/jPF1X29iZ8">pic.twitter.com/jPF1X29iZ8</a>— TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 (@CAF_Online) <a href="https://twitter.com/CAF_Online/status/1490442806711705600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Champions!

Mohanad Lasheen&nbsp;has had his effort saved by Edouard Mendy!

Lasheen missses! Senegal 3-2 Egypt

Bamba Dieng&nbsp;has put his effort into the roof of the net to give Senegal the lead.

Bamba Dieng scores! Senegal 3-2 Egypt

Marwan Hamdi&nbsp;pulled the score level with his effort, sending it low past Edouard Mendy.

Hamdi scores! Senegal 2-2 Egypt

Gabaski is the hero again!The goalkeeper did well to stop Bouna Sarr's spot kick,

Sarr misses! Senegal 2-1 Egypt

Mohamed Abdelmonem&nbsp;has hit the post with his effort!The first miss of the shootout.

Abdelmonem misses! Senegal 2-1 Egypt

Abdou Diallo&nbsp;gave the goalkeeper no chance as he slotted into the bottom corner to make it Senegal 2-1 Egypt.

Diallo scores! Senegal 2-1 Egypt

Zizo has blasted his effort right into the top corner with Egypt's first penalty.It's all square again at 1-1.

Zizo scores! Senegal 1-1 Egypt

Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly was the first to step up in the shootout and he has scored.He sent it low to the goalkeeper's right and Gabaski went the right way but could not stop it.

Koulibaly scores! Senegal 1-0 Egypt

Kylian Mbappe has extended PSG's lead even further.The striker sent it into the top corner from the edge of the box to put his side 5-1 up at Lille.

GOAL! Mbappe makes it five for PSG

Denis Zakaria has scored on his debut for Juventus.The January signing was found by an Alvaro Morata pass and blasted it into the bottom corner to double his side's advantage.

GOAL! Juventus 2-0 Hellas Verona

Danilo has struck again for Paris Saint-Germain.They lead Lille 4-1 after he got on th eend of a pass from Leandro Paredes and fired in his second of the game.

GOAL! Lille 1-4 PSG

Play in the Africa Cup of Nations final came to a temporary stop.Egypt goalkeeper Gabaski has gone down injured and has had to receive treatment, but he has been able to continue playing.

Egypt goalkeeper Gabaski down injured

Lionel Messi has struck for Paris Saint-Germain.Just six minutes after getting an assist, Messi has put his name on the scoresheet to make it 3-1 to the visitors.He collected the ball on the edge of the box as the Lille defence failed to clear it and lifted it over the goalkeeper from inside the box.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">MESSI GOOOOAAAAAAAL!!!!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%F0%9D%97%9F%F0%9D%97%A2%F0%9D%97%A6%F0%9D%97%96%F0%9D%97%A3%F0%9D%97%A6%F0%9D%97%9A?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗖𝗣𝗦𝗚</a><a href="https://t.co/sT1HwgM9AT">pic.twitter.com/sT1HwgM9AT</a>— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) <a href="https://twitter.com/PSG_English/status/1490421020951465984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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GOAL! Messi puts PSG 3-1 up against Lille

Presnel Kimpembe&nbsp;has restored Paris Saint-Germain's lead against Lille.Lionel Messi sent a cross from a corner into the box and Kimpembe&nbsp;was there to send it into the net.

GOAL! Messi gets assist as PSG restore lead

Sven Botman has pulled Lille level against Paris Saint-Germain.Hatem Ben Arfa sent in a fine cross to the Dutch defender and he brought it down before firing into the PSG net.

GOAL! Botman equalises against PSG

Dusan Vlahovic has scored on his debut for Juventus!He took on a pass and sent it sailing over the goalkeeper to give his side the lead against Hellas Verona.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">12’ | ⚽️ | GOOOOOOOAAALLLLLLLLLL!!!! WHO ELSE BUT <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DV7?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DV7</a>!!! WHAT A LOB TO GIVE US THE LEAD!!! 💪 <a href="https://twitter.com/play_eFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@play_eFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JuveVerona?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JuveVerona</a> [1-0] <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForzaJuve?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForzaJuve</a> <a href="https://t.co/LGvWx4yKQU">pic.twitter.com/LGvWx4yKQU</a>— JuventusFC 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@juventusfcen) <a href="https://twitter.com/juventusfcen/status/1490415340559515658?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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GOAL! Vlahovic scores for Juventus

Danilo has capitalised on a mistake from the Lille defence to fire Paris Saint-Germain into the lead in the Ligue 1 clash.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">10' DANILO PEREIRA GOAAAAAAAAAL !!!!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%F0%9D%97%9F%F0%9D%97%A2%F0%9D%97%A6%F0%9D%97%96%F0%9D%97%A3%F0%9D%97%A6%F0%9D%97%9A?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗖𝗣𝗦𝗚</a><a href="https://t.co/FosN812njV">pic.twitter.com/FosN812njV</a>— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) <a href="https://twitter.com/PSG_English/status/1490414147535843333?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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GOAL! Lille 0-1 PSG

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">📋✅ Our 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗫𝗜 🆚 <a href="https://twitter.com/GranadaCF_en?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GranadaCF_en</a>!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RealMadridGranada?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RealMadridGranada</a> <a href="https://t.co/dw7eorrUqr">pic.twitter.com/dw7eorrUqr</a>— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) <a href="https://twitter.com/realmadriden/status/1490386146840436742?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔴⚪️ Granada’s starting XI. 🆚 <a href="https://twitter.com/realmadriden?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realmadriden</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RealMadridGranada?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RealMadridGranada</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EternalFight?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EternalFight</a> <a href="https://t.co/43L8o26U1j">pic.twitter.com/43L8o26U1j</a>— Granada CF 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇮🇪 (@GranadaCF_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/GranadaCF_en/status/1490397278628163592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Starting XIs: Real Madrid vs Granada

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Our Starting XI for tonight's clash 😤<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LOSCPSG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LOSCPSG</a> <a href="https://t.co/JP9WMv6Kan">pic.twitter.com/JP9WMv6Kan</a>— LOSC (@LOSC_EN) <a href="https://twitter.com/LOSC_EN/status/1490400552722780168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🆙👊 Our XI 🆚 Lille ! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%F0%9D%97%9F%F0%9D%97%A2%F0%9D%97%A6%F0%9D%97%96%F0%9D%97%A3%F0%9D%97%A6%F0%9D%97%9A?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗖𝗣𝗦𝗚</a> <a href="https://t.co/7VQuwOwDfP">pic.twitter.com/7VQuwOwDfP</a>— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) <a href="https://twitter.com/PSG_English/status/1490400576538124299?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Team news: Lille vs PSG

Sadio Mane stepped up to take the spot kick for Senegal, but his effort was saved by Egypt goalkeeper Gabaski.A fantastic stop for the keeper and an electric start to this final.

Gabaski saves

Just four minutes into the clash and we have a penalty!Mohamed Abdelmonem&nbsp;has brought down Senegal's Saliou Ciss&nbsp;in the box, giving the referee no choice but to point to the spot.

PENALTY! Senegal get a huge early chance 

The Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Egypt has begun!Mohamed Salah &amp; Co. are looking to enhance their status as the most successful nation in the competition.But Sadio Mane and his Senegal side are out to win the trophy for the first time.

Kick-off! Senegal vs Egypt is underway

There are less than 10 minutes to go until the Africa Cup of Nations final kicks off.A whopper of a closing ceremony has set the stage for what will hopefully be an exciting final between Egypt and Senegal.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">BRILLIANT 🎇 💥 🏆 Rounding off the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TotalEnergiesAFCON2021?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TotalEnergiesAFCON2021</a> in style 🤩<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFCON2021?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFCON2021</a> <a href="https://t.co/IfaJjDTCp5">pic.twitter.com/IfaJjDTCp5</a>— TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 (@CAF_Online) <a href="https://twitter.com/CAF_Online/status/1490395434946289664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Here comes the big one

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">📝 𝕆𝕦𝕣 𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕤𝕥 𝕝𝕚𝕟𝕖-𝕦𝕡 𝕠𝕗 𝔽𝕖𝕓𝕣𝕦𝕒𝕣𝕪! 🗓⚪⚫<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JuveVerona?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JuveVerona</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForzaJuve?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForzaJuve</a> <a href="https://t.co/hEHuhYDMM5">pic.twitter.com/hEHuhYDMM5</a>— JuventusFC 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@juventusfcen) <a href="https://twitter.com/juventusfcen/status/1490395179379011586?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I gialloblù in campo così allo Stadium per <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JuveVerona?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JuveVerona</a> 💪🟡🔵<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HVFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HVFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SerieATIM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SerieATIM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DaiVerona?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DaiVerona</a> <a href="https://t.co/sdLkbFnyIS">pic.twitter.com/sdLkbFnyIS</a>— Hellas Verona FC (@HellasVeronaFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/HellasVeronaFC/status/1490395773900664832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Team news: Juventus vs Hellas Verona

Brendan Rodgers apologised to Leicester fans after their 4-1 loss to Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup.The Foxes conceded three times in the space of nine minutes in the first-half before letting in a fourth around the hour-mark of the match. Rodgers told BBC Match of the Day: "The first words are for the supporters, you come into a derby game and looking to win the FA Cup again, the supporters will have expected to see the team play with more authority, aggression and a strong mentality We apologise for that, that was nowhere near the level. We started OK, got into some good areas, misplaced a couple of passes that invites them into the game. To concede the second so early after the first puts us on the back foot. We did not find any rhythm and were really disappointing in the game."He added: "It is a really poor performance, it is about hunger in the team. This team have been together for three years and I see some worrying signs with some of the players. We have to go again, get back in and have a tough game on Thursday [against Liverpool]."

Rodgers apologises for Leicester thrashing against Forest

Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper was delighted with his side's "excellent" display against Leicester.The Championship side beat Brendan Rodgers' team 4-1 to secure a place in the fifth round, where they will take on Huddersfield."It was about staying in the moment, staying focussed and carrying on as we were," Cooper told BBC Match of the Day. "The lads kept going, scored four, hit the bar and could have got one or two others. We were excellent and really pleased for the boys and proud of the club."We are in the middle of trying to build something. We have to go to Blackburn on Wednesday and have to play. It is about what is next and we want to live up to the beliefs of the club. We want to build on things like today and have the right mentality and humility."

Forest were excellent in win against Leicester - Cooper

Hold the phones! Leicester City - as in the defending FA Cup holders Leicester City - are out in the fourth round after they were routed at the hands of lower-league opposition!Nottingham Forest, no strangers to a trophy several decades ago in the time of Brian Clough, have written themselves a spot of modern legend with a 4-1 victory over the Foxes for local bragging rights and more.Brendan Rodgers will face a particularly restless night after that one, you feel - but Steve Cooper will be over the moon.

Defending champions Foxes dumped out of the FA Cup

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">📍 The finalists are here 📍<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TotalEnergiesAFCON2021?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TotalEnergiesAFCON2021</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFCON2021?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFCON2021</a> <a href="https://t.co/weq7xhWyWy">pic.twitter.com/weq7xhWyWy</a>— TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 (@CAF_Online) <a href="https://twitter.com/CAF_Online/status/1490379101298995211?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Heroes in the house

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Adama Traore provided zero assists in 29 appearances for Wolves... He assisted on his Barcelona debut after 21 minutes 😅 <a href="https://t.co/xsblCH5Gay">pic.twitter.com/xsblCH5Gay</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1490380037882892300?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Fresh start fever

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">3.37 - <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCBarcelona</a> had the highest difference between the goals scored and the expected goals in a single <a href="https://twitter.com/LaLigaEN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LaLigaEN</a> game this season (3.37). Effective. <a href="https://t.co/31Qp3P8dLU">pic.twitter.com/31Qp3P8dLU</a>— OptaJose (@OptaJose) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJose/status/1490377177539518468?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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What a difference a game makes

We've still got plenty of club action to come across the rest of the day - Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and Juventus are all in the mix too - but now, for the moment, there's one game that takes the biscuit above them all.It's Senegal versus Egypt - and Mane versus Salah - in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations Final, straight from Cameroon!Have a look at the scene hours before kick-off.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">📂 Cameroon 📂 Yaoundé 📂 Olembe Stadium 🏟️ More African football history is set to be made as another continental final draws near! 🤩<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TotalEnergiesAFCON2021?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TotalEnergiesAFCON2021</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFCON2021?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFCON2021</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SENEGY?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SENEGY</a> <a href="https://t.co/nZ4g4ElVYb">pic.twitter.com/nZ4g4ElVYb</a>— TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 (@CAF_Online) <a href="https://twitter.com/CAF_Online/status/1490371245044604941?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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The stage is set

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">3 - Atlético de Madrid have conceded 4+ goals for the third time in a single <a href="https://twitter.com/LaLigaEN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LaLigaEN</a> game under Diego Pablo Simeone, the first one since December 2012 also against Barcelona in the first game under the Argentinian at Camp Nou (4-1). Cycle? <a href="https://t.co/SOVIFFVcj3">pic.twitter.com/SOVIFFVcj3</a>— OptaJose (@OptaJose) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJose/status/1490372903044583427?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Book ends?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Barcelona 4-2 Atletico Madrid. Barcelona fans rn: <a href="https://t.co/ubuJ5zjd87">pic.twitter.com/ubuJ5zjd87</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1490372375736733700?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Party at Camp Nou!

We're into the closing minutes in La Liga and time is almost up for Atletico Madrid - but at least they have not shipped five yet, like Borussia Dortmund, whose manager Marco Rose has emerged to shed some light on that result."Exactly the things we mentioned, the transition game of Leverkusen, that hit us hard with three goals conceded," he said when pinpointing how they were unlocked."The defeat is bitter. We never felt like we were in the game. Whenever it was our turn , the plug was pulled. It's a deserved win for Leverkusen."

Rose: Never felt Dortmund were in the game

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">0.05 - Jordi Alba's goal against Atlético de Madrid had a xG value of 0.05. In fact, <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCBarcelona</a> had their highest difference in the first half between goals scored and their expected goals this season in all competitions (2.45). Astonishment. <a href="https://t.co/KPpIms1I0l">pic.twitter.com/KPpIms1I0l</a>— OptaJose (@OptaJose) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJose/status/1490359918263734275?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Rare find

We break away from La Liga for a moment to head back to the FA Cup, where holders Leicester City are facing a remarkable upset.The Foxes are on the wrong end fo a 3-1 scoreline against Nottingham Forest, who bagged all their goals in a nine-minute blitz to stun the Premier League outfit.Kelechi Iheanacho has at the very least offered a response since, but they face a fight to take this one back.

Foxes face fight in FA Cup

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">⏱ 76' | Barça 4️⃣-2⃣ Atleti We entered the final minutes of the match in Barcelona. There's still time, team! 👊 • <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/A%C3%BApaAtleti?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AúpaAtleti</a> • <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bar%C3%A7aAtleti?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BarçaAtleti</a> <a href="https://t.co/iMU3Qw6zsf">pic.twitter.com/iMU3Qw6zsf</a>— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) <a href="https://twitter.com/atletienglish/status/1490366929172766723?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Atletico chase dramatic finale

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A goal, assist and red card on his return to Camp Nou. Dani Alves had a busy afternoon 🤪 <a href="https://t.co/rFZYY1iXte">pic.twitter.com/rFZYY1iXte</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1490366636859310089?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Total Drama

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">8 - <a href="https://twitter.com/atletienglish?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@atletienglish</a>'s Luis Suárez has ended his worst run without scoring in the Top 5 European League (8 games, also between May and December 2014). Gunner. <a href="https://t.co/rH08pp8pNb">pic.twitter.com/rH08pp8pNb</a>— OptaJose (@OptaJose) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJose/status/1490366248135368706?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Drought over

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">4 - <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCBarcelona</a>'s Dani Alves, 38y 276d, has become in the fourth oldest player to score in <a href="https://twitter.com/LaLigaEN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LaLigaEN</a> in the 21st century after Donato, Jorge Molina and Joaquín. Energy, <a href="https://t.co/G0uj1zBStx">pic.twitter.com/G0uj1zBStx</a>— OptaJose (@OptaJose) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJose/status/1490364130431311879?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Old dog, old tricks

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔄 Substitution ↑🟢 <a href="https://twitter.com/Auba?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Auba</a> *DEBUT! ↓🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamaTrd37?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AdamaTrd37</a> 👏👏👏<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bar%C3%A7aAtleti?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BarçaAtleti</a> <a href="https://t.co/daioS10AKA">pic.twitter.com/daioS10AKA</a>— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona/status/1490363673898065924?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Auba on for Barca debut

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">4 – Bayer 04 Leverkusen have scored four goals in a <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bundesliga?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bundesliga</a> away match in Dortmund for the first time in club history. Quartet. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BVBB04?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BVBB04</a> <a href="https://t.co/r9DF1Jj3pO">pic.twitter.com/r9DF1Jj3pO</a>— OptaFranz (@OptaFranz) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaFranz/status/1490354115012182016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Demolition job

Is the comeback on for Atletico Madrid?Atletico Madrid spear a free-kick into the box, headed on towards the right post and Luis Suarez pops up to ensure it gets there.Barcelona cry for offside, but it is not going to be chalked off and the visitors have a foot back in the door of this match.

GOAL: Barca 4-2 Atletico

Dani Alves puts Camp Nou into raptures! Barcelona have four against the champions!Even by the Law of Weird Scorelines that seems to have raced across much of the weekend, who saw the Blaugrana doing this to Atletico Madrid today?The veteran hero of the Catalan club smashes a first-touch finish home off a lovely cutback feinted over by two team-mates, to wrong-foot the visitors.

GOAL: Barca 4-1 Atletico

Make it seven goals in this Bundesliga tie.Steffen Tigges will add a late consolation finish for Borussia Dortmund, as scant as it is.The Black and Yellow have been outgunned throughout, in a performance that surely signals the end of their already fading Bundesliga challenge.

GOAL: Dortmund 2-5 Leverkusen

The rout is almost over for Borussia Dortmund - but they still have another concession in them before the whistle can save them.Moussa Diaby adds a fifth - a fifth! - for Bayer Leverkusen, who must be in absolute dreamland.In the stands, Erling Haaland lets out a very long breath. The Black and Yellow miss him, but it is very hard to say whether even his talents could have saved them from this result.

GOAL: Dortmund 1-5 Leverkusen

The teams emerge for the second half - and the roar that greats Barcelona is deafening.Camp Nou hasn't seen a half of football like that from the home side for quite a while, you'd wager.Can Xavi and the rest of the Blaugrana keep it up against an obviously wounded Atletico Madrid though?

Back underway at Camp Nou

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">3 - Atlético de Madrid have conceded 3+ goals in the first half for the first time since January 2015, precisely against <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCBarcelona</a> in the Spanish Copa del Rey (2-3 win at Vicente Calderón). Roller. <a href="https://t.co/MD5NeJPQoP">pic.twitter.com/MD5NeJPQoP</a>— OptaJose (@OptaJose) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJose/status/1490358052905787396?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Leaky ships

It's the old guns and the new blood who are talking in tandem for Barcelona - they lead champions Atletico Madrid in their Camp Nou return in La Liga!Goals for Jordi Alba, Gavi and Ronald Araujo have seen the Blaugrana blow past their visitors after an early concession to put themselves in the box seat.Xavi looks cool and collected. Diego Simeone looks marginally less so.

HT: Barca 3-1 Atletico

The Blaugrana are on fire!It's another three-goal first-half haul in Europe today, with Barcelona following Bayer Leverkusen and getting in on the action now thanks to Ronald Araujo.A free-kick comes back off the crossbar and amid a clutch of harried attempts to clear or score, he manages to poke home at the right post.

GOAL: Barca 3-1 Atletico

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">60 | Welcome back, Gio: ➡️ Reyna ⬅️ Hazard<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BVBB04?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BVBB04</a> 1-4 <a href="https://t.co/K22WbJJTSt">pic.twitter.com/K22WbJJTSt</a>— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) <a href="https://twitter.com/BlackYellow/status/1490352883933532169?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Reyna returns for Dortmund

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">2 - Adama Traoré has been involved in two goals in his last three games in the Top 5 European leagues (1 goal, 1 assist), as many as in his previous 25 games (1 goal, 1 assist). Train.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LaLigaSantander?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LaLigaSantander</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BarcaAtletico?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BarcaAtletico</a> <a href="https://t.co/0KqYZWNXjM">pic.twitter.com/0KqYZWNXjM</a>— OptaJose (@OptaJose) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJose/status/1490351696421306368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Train keeps a-rollin'

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">1 - Jordi Alba has scored his first goal for <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCBarcelona</a> in this <a href="https://twitter.com/LaLigaEN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LaLigaEN</a> season. He scored in each of his last six campaigns in the competition (11 overall). Volley. <a href="https://t.co/59GIasQSOC">pic.twitter.com/59GIasQSOC</a>— OptaJose (@OptaJose) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJose/status/1490348854935539714?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Up and running

There's no shortage of action in Europe today, is there?! Let's hope the 2021 AFCON Final lives up to its billing later on too, it's been a fantastic day.We're back underway in the Bundesliga too, as Borussia Dortmund prepare for what could be an all-or-nothing half in the course of their season.They trail Bayer Leverkusen by two goals.

Back underway at Signal Iduna Park

Barcelona hit the front - and complete a remarkable first-half turnaround against the champions!Atletico Madrid can only stare in disbelief at that. Adama Traore takes it hard to the edge of the box, and cuts back a glorious cross. Gavi gets up amid the throng of players and nudges a well-placed header home to put the hosts on top.What a breathtaking opening quarter we've had at Camp Nou!

GOAL: Barca 2-1 Atletico

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">593 – Gerard Piqué has equaled Carles Puyol as the fifth FC Barcelona player with the most appearances in all competitions. History. <a href="https://t.co/2w49lgclu2">pic.twitter.com/2w49lgclu2</a>— OptaJose (@OptaJose) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJose/status/1490342551794208773?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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A little bit of history

HOLY COW, WHAT A VOLLEY FROM JORDI ALBA!Barcelona have an immediate response and put the Camp Nou crowd into hysterics! They press from the restart down the right edge and Atletico can't dig themselves out under the pressure.Just as they seem set to survive, Dani Alves hoists a hanging cross over the edge of the penalty box to the far side, where Alba meets it first-time and rockets it back into the opposite top corner!

GOAL: Barca 1-1 Atletico

It's a dream delight for Atletico Madrid - and a dirty disaster for Barcelona!Diego Simeone's side impart their ruthless streak - not seen enough this year, perhaps - on the Blaugrana, cutting them open on the flanks and through the middle with a powerful play.Luis Suarez feeds Yannick Carrasco and the latter sweeps home a wonderful low finish in at the far post.

GOAL: Barca 0-1 Atletico

And breathe!Well, that was certainly a half of football to put it mildly - and Borussia Dortmund are looking towards the end of their distant title challenge unless they spin this around.Bayer Leverkusen have been great value for their lead, and they could impose a nine-point gap upon the Black and Yellow and Bayern Munich if they hold onto it.More to come.

HT: Dortmund 1-3 Leverkusen

One of the classic modern-day rivalries of La Liga is about to reignite.It's Barcelona - with Adama Traore on the pitch and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on the bench - against Atletico Madrid, live from Camp Nou.It's a beautiful day in the Catalan city. Here we go!

KO: Barca v Atletico

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">From the orange of Wolves to the orange of Barcelona 🍊 <a href="https://t.co/zCKbsaXmOD">pic.twitter.com/zCKbsaXmOD</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1490341910803795972?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Guess who's back (again)

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🏆 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 🏆 3⃣3⃣ Editions 1⃣3⃣ Winners ⏳ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamSenegal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamSenegal</a> 🆚 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamEgypt?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamEgypt</a> ⏳ Which nation will write its name on the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TotalEnergiesAFCON2021?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TotalEnergiesAFCON2021</a>'s trophy? 🤩<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFCON2021?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFCON2021</a> <a href="https://t.co/GlQBuB1v7U">pic.twitter.com/GlQBuB1v7U</a>— TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 (@CAF_Online) <a href="https://twitter.com/CAF_Online/status/1490331207602774023?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Who joins the honour roll?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Second Barça debut for <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamaTrd37?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AdamaTrd37</a> incoming! 💪💪 <a href="https://t.co/3LH2YRIVLX">pic.twitter.com/3LH2YRIVLX</a>— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona/status/1490338680158011401?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Look who's back

In the paraphrased words of esteemed philosopher Barney Gumble - just hook it to our veins!Bayer Leverkusen have a third in this bonkers opening half-hour in the Bundesliga, to put some serious daylight between them and Borussia Dortmund.It is Robert Andrich with the most delicious of free-kicks, putting it firmly into the top corner from just outside the box.

GOAL: Dortmund 1-3 Leverkusen

We interupt our scheduled broadcast of whatever on earth is happening in Dortmund right now to remind you that the Africa Cup of Nations comes to a close tonight.Cameroon 2021 - delayed by a year - has not pulled up short on great moments, but two Liverpool men have the chance to make history this evening.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Jurgen Klopp will be watching on excitedly 😁 But which of Liverpool’s superstars will be left smiling? ✍️ <a href="https://twitter.com/neiljonesgoal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@neiljonesgoal</a>— GOAL News (@GoalNews) <a href="https://twitter.com/GoalNews/status/1490331667663314947?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Superstar showdown

This game is absolutely crazy!Bayer Leverkusen respond immediately too to go back ahead, slicing downfield with a wonderful counter move that catches Borussia Dortmund napping at the rear.Florian Wirtz sweeps a calm close-range finish home from Karim Bellarabi's flick in off the right flank.

GOAL: Dortmund 1-2 Leverkusen

An immediate response from the Black and Yellow!Borussia Dortmund pull level six minutes after they conceded, with Thomas Meunier the man to seemingly square things up.He flicks a lovely header across the face of goal from Julian Brandt's delivery and though VAR takes a look, the offside trap has just been beaten. It wouldn't matter anyway - the last touch is deemed to be off Jeremie Frimpong and it is subsequently chalked up as an own goal.

GOAL: Dortmund 1-1 Leverkusen

An absolute calamity of a goal to concede by Borussia Dortmund - and they trail against Bayer Leverkusen, who are delighted with that gift!Some terribly nonchalant passing around the box from the hosts is picked off by Patrik Schick, who fires in at close-range.Gregor Kobel parries the shot with a stretch - but only straight into the body of Manuel Akanji who has to watch helplessly as it flies back over his goalkeeper and into the empty net.

GOAL: Dortmund 0-1 Leverkusen

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔥🔥🔥 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bar%C3%A7aAtleti?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BarçaAtleti</a> <a href="https://t.co/qCg54jjvCN">pic.twitter.com/qCg54jjvCN</a>— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona/status/1490334039932387329?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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The party is on

Elliott earns day in the sun

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">𝑱𝒖𝒎𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒋𝒐𝒚 🇯🇵<a href="https://twitter.com/takumina0116?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@takumina0116</a> marking his 50th appearance with a goal! <a href="https://t.co/6w6tdplsVp">pic.twitter.com/6w6tdplsVp</a>— Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1490322888855064576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Happy anniversary

Will Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah have watched Liverpool bat aside Cardiff before their own date with destiny? You'd imagine their focus lies elsewhere.The Reds duo are on opposite sides this evening, in what could make for an awkward dressing room when they both come back, in the 2021 AFCON Final.The prize is on the line and both will be out to do Senegal and Egypt proud.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">2️⃣ African giants will clash for the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TotalEnergiesAFCON2021?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TotalEnergiesAFCON2021</a> trophy 🏆<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TotalEnergiesAFCON2021?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TotalEnergiesAFCON2021</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFCON2021?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFCON2021</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamSenegal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamSenegal</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamEgypt?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamEgypt</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SENEGY?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SENEGY</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZlstmPgCJk">pic.twitter.com/ZlstmPgCJk</a>— TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 (@CAF_Online) <a href="https://twitter.com/CAF_Online/status/1490301751492169731?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Which Reds reign supreme?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🖤💛 <a href="https://t.co/e7VJqPIYUI">pic.twitter.com/e7VJqPIYUI</a>— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) <a href="https://twitter.com/BlackYellow/status/1490321565833179139?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Black and yellow

Diaz already in the wars

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Barça XI<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bar%C3%A7aAtleti?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BarçaAtleti</a> <a href="https://t.co/QfQzQHnU2m">pic.twitter.com/QfQzQHnU2m</a>— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona/status/1490325017615286273?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">👥 Our starting 1⃣1⃣! <a href="https://t.co/K4ZMgCWyMH">pic.twitter.com/K4ZMgCWyMH</a>— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) <a href="https://twitter.com/atletienglish/status/1490324844537434112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Team News: Barca v Atletico

Traore set for second debut, Auba and Dembele on bench for Blaugrana

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Virgil knows what it takes to come through the other side ❤️ <a href="https://t.co/kRWE7q8shC">pic.twitter.com/kRWE7q8shC</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1490322488064200706?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Warriors

So that's one down and two to go when it comes to the final few ties of the FA Cup fourth round.Still to come, Nottingham Forest will hope they can spring an upset over holders Leicester City, while non-league Boreham Wood will aim to shock Bournemouth.We'll bring you the half-time and full-time scores from those clashes as they come in throughout the day.