Atletico Madrid and Diego Simeone have regularly tasted the sting of disappointment, even in what is the club’s golden age. They host Arsenal on Wednesday in the Champions League semi-finals chasing redemption after their crushing Copa del Rey final defeat little over a week ago.
Manchester United moved within touching distance of qualifying for the Champions League as Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko sealed a 2-1 win against Brentford on Monday.
PSG’s electric winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is hoping his wing wizardry can inspire the defending champions in their UEFA Champions League semi-final showdown against Bayern Munich.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is certain Mohamed Salah will get the send-off his glittering career deserves, even if injury prevents the Egyptian from playing again for the Reds.
Tottenham have confirmed that Xavi Simons has ruptured an anterior cruciate ligament, forcing him out of the club’s relegation scrap and the World Cup.
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou did not hold back after his side’s 1-1 draw with Kaizer Chiefs, criticising the nature of the contest at FNB Stadium.
Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef condemned the pre-match disorder in the Soweto derby and insisted his side did enough to win.
Esteban Andrada faces a lengthy ban after punching an opponent following his red card in a heated La Liga 2 derby.
Mamelodi Sundowns missed the chance to move top of the Betway Premiership after a 0-0 draw with Richards Bay on Sunday.
Enzo Fernandez fired Chelsea into the FA Cup final against Manchester City as the Argentine sealed a 1-0 win against Leeds in the Blues’ first match after Liam Rosenior’s sacking.