Bodo/Glimt stun Inter, Gordon hits four for Magpies

Norway’s Bodo/Glimt stunned Inter Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday, beating last season’s runners-up 3-1 in the first leg of their knockout phase play-off tie.

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.

Pereira confident despite Forest sackings

Nottingham Forest’s new boss Vitor Pereira insists he has full faith in owner Evangelos Marinakis following a chaotic season that has seen three managers dismissed.

Barca suffer title blow in Girona defeat

Spanish champions Barcelona fell to a damaging 2-1 defeat at Girona on Monday to leave them trailing Real Madrid by two points at the top of La Liga.

Enrique dismisses ‘noise’ before Monaco clash

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.

Kovac demands Dortmund deliver in Europe

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.

African players in Europe – Salah back to his best

Mohamed Salah, Serhou Guirassy and Edmond Tapsoba were among the standout African performers across the latest round of European football action.

All eyes on Mbappe, Vinicius in Lisbon

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 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.

Arteta alarmed as Arsenal injuries pile 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.