Real Madrid loanee Endrick delivered the perfect response to criticism from Paulo Fonseca, coming off the bench to inspire Lyon to a crucial 2-0 victory over Lorient in Ligue 1. After being challenged by his manager to improve his form, the Brazilian wonderkid provided an assist and played a key role in the second goal, ending his side's dismal nine-game winless run in the French top flight.
After coming so close last season, Masandawana hope their campaign this time around will be successful. The Pretoria giants are the only team flying the country's flag at the continental level and are hopeful of winning a CAF Champions League second star. A win from home takes them closer again, but what stands between them and a second consecutive final is a second-leg action that will take place on April 18.
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has accepted responsibility for his side's damaging 2-1 Premier League defeat against Crystal Palace. The Magpies appeared to be heading for a much-needed victory at Selhurst Park before two late strikes from Jean-Philippe Mateta left the visitors empty-handed once again.