Inter seek redemption after Bodo/Glimt loss
Serie A leaders Inter Milan travel to a resurgent Lecce on Saturday without leading light Lautaro Martinez after the midweek loss to Bodo/Glimt.
Forest thrash Fenerbahce in Pereira debut
Vitor Pereira made a dream start as Nottingham Forest boss with a 3-0 win over Fenerbahce in the first leg of the Europa League play-offs, while Stuttgart thrashed Celtic 4-1 to ruin Martin O’Neill’s 1,000th match as a manager on Thursday.
Controversy and comebacks shape play-off first legs
Vinicius Junior scored and then alleged he had been racially abused during Real Madrid’s 1-0 win away to Benfica in the first leg of their Champions League play-off tie on Tuesday, while Paris Saint-Germain came from two goals down to beat Monaco 3-2.
CAF draw pairs Sundowns with Malien
Mamelodi Sundowns will meet surprise quarter-finalists Stade Malien after Tuesday’s CAF Champions League draw in Cairo set up a compelling last-eight clash.
FAR seal last knockout spot – CAF Champions League wrap
FAR Rabat held Al Ahly to a tense goalless draw in Cairo to claim the final CAF Champions League quarter-final berth and complete the knockout line-up.
Vinicius penalties propel Madrid past Sociedad
Vinicius Junior won and converted two penalties as Real Madrid thumped Real Sociedad 4-1 on Saturday to move provisionally top of La Liga.
Orlando Pirates extend advantage over Mamelodi Sundowns
Leaders Orlando Pirates beat lowly Marumo Gallants 3-0 in Soweto on Saturday to take a six-point lead over title-holders Mamelodi Sundowns midway through the PSL season.
Salah shines as Liverpool, City march on
Mohamed Salah struck as Liverpool cruised into the FA Cup fifth round with a 3-0 win over Brighton on Saturday, while Marc Guehi scored his first goal for Manchester City in a 2-0 victory over fourth-tier Salford.
Neto treble fires Chelsea past Hull in FA Cup
Chelsea eased into the FA Cup fifth round as Pedro Neto’s hat-trick inspired a 4-0 win at Hull on Liam Rosenior’s return to the club that sacked him two years ago.
Dortmund rout Mainz to keep title dream alive
A first-half Serhou Guirassy double and four Julian Ryerson assists helped Borussia Dortmund to a 4-0 home win over Mainz on Friday, pulling them three points behind Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich.