De Jong revival helping Barca dream

Barcelona’s improvement under Hansi Flick helped Frenkie de Jong return to form and in return the Dutchman’s presence has allowed his club to aspire to new heights.

Madrid’s Courtois fit for Arsenal clash

Thibaut Courtois has declared himself he “fully fit” for the first leg of Real Madrid’s Champions League quarter-final against Arsenal.

Villa’s Rashford targets PSG hat-trick

Marcus Rashford returns to Paris Saint-Germain with Aston Villa seeking a hat-trick of wins at the home of the French champions while Marco Asensio can hurt his parent club.

Dortmund star suffers season ending injury

Borussia Dortmund centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck will not play again this season after tearing the meniscus in his left knee.

Arteta knows Arsenal will upset Real Madrid

Mikel Arteta has no doubt that Arsenal can upset Real Madrid on the “biggest night” of his career in the Champions League quarter-finals.

Van Dijk reveals ‘progress’ in new contract talks

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has said “progress” has been made in talks over a much-discussed new deal to keep him at Anfield.

Newcastle step up Champions League chase

Newcastle coasted to a 3-0 win over sorry Leicester to step up their Champions League charge and condemn the Foxes to an eighth straight Premier League defeat without scoring.

Messi on target in Toronto draw

Lionel Messi was on target but an out-of-sorts Inter Miami were held to a 1-1 draw by strugglers Toronto FC in the MLS on Sunday.

Real Madrid vulnerable ahead of Arsenal clash

Real Madrid’s attacking superstars need no introduction but behind them lies a soft, vulnerable underbelly which Arsenal aim to exploit.

Arteta: Saka will be the difference in Madrid

Mikel Arteta believes Bukayo Saka can tilt the balance of power in Arsenal’s favour in Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final clash with Real Madrid.