CD Real Sociedad Overview

The road to Madrid has begun with the league phase having reached its midway point - but which teams are currently looking in the best shape to go on and lift the European Cup?

Borussia Dortmund youngster Konstantinos Karetsas enjoyed a night to remember in the Champions League, but his match-winning contribution almost never happened. The teenage playmaker was nowhere to be found when he was called upon to replace the injured Serhou Guirassy in the first half.

Borussia Dortmund moved to nine points in the Champions League table with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Real Betis at Signal Iduna Park. Fabio Silva and substitute Konstantinos Karetsas provided the crucial goals to overcome a resilient Spanish side.

Spain's State Commission against Violence, Racism, Xenophobia and Intolerance in Sport has proposed a €60,001 fine and two-year stadium ban for YouTuber Inaki Angulo. The punitive recommendation follows an online broadcast in which the content creator directed homophobic insults at Real Betis defender Hector Bellerin.