Opinion

The academy graduates' performances for the first team in recent days suggest the issues with home-grown talent at Camp Nou may have been exaggerated

The 61-year-old played a massive role in the Bianconeri's resurgence but, having been surprisingly let go, he is now set to join their bitter rivals

The German has repeatedly defended the under-fire striker in recent weeks and he came off the bench to net the winner in a vital 3-1 win at Burnley

Manchester City are up next and the loss against Wolves puts the 18 match unbeaten run firmly in the past for the Blues

The Red Devils twice quickly came from behind to claim a draw against Arsenal but issues still remain at Old Trafford

Manchester United head into a crucial fixture against Arsenal with few now believing that the so-called Special One has the ability to stop the rot

The Belgian recovered from serious injury and a miserable loan spell at Wolfsburg last season to net the winner in Sunday's dramatic Merseyside derby

The Blues superstar talked up a move to Los Blancos but has since seen his goals dry up - one of his longest ever droughts

There has not been one African player on the Ballon d'Or podium since Weah won in 1995 but what chances do Africa's best talents stand in the future?

The Croat has become the first man other than Ronaldo or Messi to win the prize since Kaka in 2007 but is this really the end of an era?

The Reds took a big risk by making the Dutchman the world's most expensive defender but he hasn't looked back since netting on his debut in a derby

The Italy international's arrival at Stamford Bridge has forced the Frenchman into an unfamiliar position, prompting criticism from frustrated fans

On a day when the City manager opted to do without a good many of his best players, it was down to the England winger to conjure the crucial goal

The Spaniard has yet to start a game under new coach Santiago Solari and is being linked with a transfer after being left out completely against Roma

The WBC heavyweight champion played a variety of sports as a teenager but was forced to turn to the fight game in a bid to provide for his family

With speculation mounting that the France international wants out of La Liga, he would have no shortage of potential suitors

The starlet used the Europa League to show his manager that he can produce at senior level, after dominating academy football in England

The 20-year-old remains a raw and impetuous talent but Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino believes the Argentine is destined for greatness

The Frenchman has been out of work since the end of last season, but is looking for a new challenge and is the ideal candidate for the Bavarians

After defeat in Paris, the Reds must beat Napoli 1-0 or by two goals to ensure progression to the last 16 of a competition they had designs on winning

The Argentine stated before the season began that his primary goal as Barca's new captain was to conquer Europe and he is certainly leading by example

Mauricio Pochettino's men climbed above Inter and into second place in Champions League Group B thanks to Christian Eriksen's Wembley winner

The Catalans have a wealth of attacking depth, but with no direct replacement for the Uruguayan, they will need to change their tactics against PSV

He does not make the headlines very often but he has quietly become the best midfielder in Serie A and a Champions League force

A win in Paris for Jurgen Klopp's side would almost certainly put them in the last 16 - but what about the worst-case scenario?

Failure to secure a win against the Reds on Wednesday is bound to push the world's most expensive player towards the exit door at Parc des Princes

Despite boasting eight Ballon d'Or nominees in their ranks, the Spanish giants have under-performed across the board in 2018-19

The 24-year-old returns to his homeland on Tuesday as one of the best defenders in the Premier League yet he remains uncapped by Les Bleus

The two World Cup winners have contributed massively to Munich's dire defensive record this season and there are mounting calls for them to be dropped