Benzema bags two penalties as Madrid defeat Elche

Karim Benzema netted two penalties as Real Madrid breezed to a 4-0 win over rock-bottom Elche on Wednesday to cut the gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona back to eight points.

UCL Highlights: Benfica, Dortmund take advantage in Round of 16 first leg ties

Borussia Dortmund edged Chelsea 1-0 in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg. Benfica beat Club Brugge in a convincing 2-0 win.

Benfica with one foot in Champions League quarters after beating Club Brugge

Benfica closed in on a place in the quarter-finals of this season’s Champions League after easing to a 2-0 victory over Club Brugge in Belgium in the first leg of their last-16 tie on Wednesday.

Dortmund’s Adeyemi sinks Chelsea with stunning solo goal

A superb length-of-the-field goal from Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi gave his side a 1-0 win over Chelsea at home in their Round of 16 Champions League clash on Wednesday.

PL Highlights: Man City beat Arsenal to take lead in title race

Manchester City leapfrogged Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table, after beating the Gunners 3-1 at the Emirates on Wednesday evening.

Man City back in business after statement win at Arsenal

Written off at times during an unusually erratic season, resurgent Manchester City delivered a resounding statement as they moved to the top of the Premier League with a 3-1 victory at title rivals Arsenal on Wednesday.

Watch: Arsenal v City preview

Manchester City travel to the Emirates on Wednesday evening to take on Arsenal in what will be a decisive fixture for both sides. 

SA Soccer Mag’s Premier League team of the weekend

Matchday 23 was once again a weekend filled with upsets, comebacks and dominant performances.  Take a look at SA Soccer Mag’s best 11 performers from the weekend. 

Nedbank Cup Highlights: Chippa United beat Polokwane City on penalties to advance to Last 16

Chippa United booked their place in the Round of 16 of the Nedbank Cup after beating Polokwane City (1-1) 3-1 on penalties.

UCL Highlights: Bayern, Milan claim Round of 16 first leg wins

The knockout rounds of the UEFA Champions League are underway, Bayern Munich narrowly beat PSG 1-0 away in Paris. Italian champions AC Milan claimed a 1-0 win over Spurs in the first leg of the Round of 16.