The Premier League’s unforgiving nature has seen many clubs succumb to relegation long before the final whistle of the season, with Southampton being the latest to fall with weeks to play.
Sihle Nduli scored his first CAF Confederation Cup goal to give Stellenbosch of South Africa a stunning 1-0 win at title-holders Zamalek of Egypt on Wednesday, and a spot in the semi-finals.
Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami fought back from 2-0 down on aggregate to defeat Los Angeles FC 3-1 and clinch a place in the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Wednesday.
Robert Lewandowski hit a brace to help a devastating Barcelona rout Borussia Dortmund 4-0 in a one-sided Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday.
Orlando Pirates of South Africa were held to a 0-0 draw at home by Mouloudia Alger of Algeria on Wednesday, but still advanced to the CAF Champions League semi-finals.
Unai Emery insisted he still believes his side can get the better of Paris Saint-Germain and reach the Champions League semi-finals despite a 3-1 defeat in the first leg of their last-eight tie on Wednesday.
Goalscorer Lautaro Martinez said his Inter Milan side “showed what we were made of” after a 2-1 win at Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League quarter final on Tuesday.
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said his side “fully believe” in their chances despite Tuesday’s 2-1 home loss to Inter Milan in their Champions League quarter-final first leg.
Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal defied the odds with their stunning 3-0 win against Real Madrid as Declan Rice’s free-kick magic left the Champions League holders in disarray.
Southampton have sacked manager Ivan Juric following their relegation from the Premier League, the club announced Monday.