Eriksen poised for emotional return to action with Brentford

Christian Eriksen is poised to make an emotional return to action with Brentford on Saturday less than a year after the Dane’s shocking brush with death.

Barca hit Napoli for four, Rangers shock Dortmund in Europa League

Barcelona’s January signings shone as a 4-2 win at Napoli booked their place in the Europa League last 16, while Rangers held off a Borussia Dortmund fightback to progress after a 2-2 draw in Glasgow.

Elanga rescues draw for Man United against Atletico in Champions League first-leg clash

Manchester United were spared a damaging and deserved defeat by Atletico Madrid on Wednesday as Anthony Elanga’s late goal rescued them a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the Champions League last-16.

Watch: Chelsea boss Tuchel pleased with big win over Lille without “tired” Lukaku

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel insisted football is a team sport as he hit back at persistent questions on out-of-form striker Romelu Lukaku at his post-match news conference, following Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Lille in their Uefa Champions League round-of-16 first-leg clash.

Fernandes says Man Utd have ‘more identity’ under Rangnick, Simeone wary

Bruno Fernandes has said Manchester United have “more identity” under interim manager Ralf Rangnick as they prepare for their first Champions League knockout tie in three years.

UCL Highlights: Chelsea ease past Lille without Lukaku, Villarreal hold Juve despite Vlahovic goal

Catch up with the highlights from Tuesday evening’s action in the Uefa Champions League which saw Chelsea ease to a 2-0 win over Lille with Romelu Lukaku left on the bench while in the other game Villarreal held Juventus in Spain despite new striker Duscan Vlahovic scoring 32 seconds into his Champions League debut.

Mokwena says Downs have prepared for injuries with Saavedra, Sirino to miss Al Ahly clash

With Gaston Sirino and new signing Erwin Saavedra set to miss Mamelodi Sundowns’ clash with Al Ahly in the Caf Champions League this weekend, Downs co-coach Rulani Mokwena insists his side have the depth and are prepared for injuries.

Al Ahly ask Caf to allow fans in for clash against Sundowns

In what is an evolving and growing rivalry, Egyptian giants Al Ahly have looked to up the ante for their Caf Champions League match against Mamelodi Sundowns by calling for fans to be allowed in the stadium.

Our ambitions are far greater than Al Ahly rivalry – Sundowns co-coach Mokwena

Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Rulani Mokwena admits that while the upcoming clash with Egyptian giants Al Ahly is a huge game, they can’t just focus on Pitso Mosimane’s charges in what is a tough Caf Champions League group.

Man United boss Rangnick praises “best possible response” in win over Leeds

Ralf Rangnick said Manchester United’s fightback from blowing another half-time lead to beat Leeds 4-2 was the “best possible response” his side could give to reports of dressing room unrest.