Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique dismissed any suggestions of dressing room disharmony as the reigning European champions prepared to put their continental title on the line this midweek against domestic rivals Monaco.
Niko Kovac wants Borussia Dortmund to translate strong domestic performances into Champions League success when they face Atalanta in a high-stakes knockout play-off clash.
Mohamed Salah, Serhou Guirassy and Edmond Tapsoba were among the standout African performers across the latest round of European football action.
Kylian Mbappe is set to return for Real Madrid’s Champions League showdown at Benfica, placing fresh focus on his high-stakes partnership with Vinicius Junior.
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.
Mikel Arteta admitted concern over Arsenal’s swelling injury list, warning key absences could derail their push for silverware on multiple fronts this season.
The Gunners delivered a controlled, four-goal victory over Wigan to book their place in the FA Cup fifth round.
Rayo Vallecano swept Atletico Madrid aside 3-0, with Diego Simeone admitting his side deserved to lose.
Barcelona boss Hansi Flick demanded a strong reaction ahead of Girona following a crushing 4-0 loss to Atletico.
Struggling Nottingham Forest named Vitor Pereira as head coach, marking their fourth managerial change of the campaign.