Kylian Mbappe struck in the fourth minute of injury time to give Paris Saint-Germain a precious 1-0 win over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie, while Manchester City put one foot in the next round with a 5-0 win over Sporting.
Kaizer Chiefs moved up to third place in the DStv Premiership standings despite playing out to a goalless draw against Cape Town City at the DHL Stadium on Tuesday evening.
Kaizer Chiefs attacker Keagan Dolly admits he is disappointed by his side’s exit from the Nedbank Cup at the hands of TS Galaxy, but believes Tuesday’s clash with Cape Town City is the perfect opportunity to bounce back.
Manchester United have midfielder Fred back and available for Tuesday’s Premier League visit of Brighton & Hove Albion.
Neymar could play his first game for Paris Saint-Germain since November when they face Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday.
Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk is back to his best with perfect timing for the remainder of the season, according to manager Jurgen Klopp.
Edin Dzeko will take to the San Siro pitch with old friend Mohamed Salah when Inter Milan take on Liverpool in the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday, a reminder of the havoc the pair used to cause together at Roma.
Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Manqoba Mngqithi insists the refereeing was “very poor” after his side succumbed to a last-gasp equaliser against Baroka on Monday evening, while Bakgaga coach Kgoloko Thobejane laments his side’s poor finishing.
Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns were kept apart in the draw for the round of 16 in the Nedbank Cup on Monday night, with the Brazilians handed a favourable draw against third-tier opposition.
Mamelodi Sundowns were forced to settle for a point after Baroka came back to earn a 1-1 draw at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Monday evening.