Juventus were left wondering what might have been after coming close to mounting an incredible comeback against Galatasaray with 10 men before eventually being knocked out of the Champions League, 7-5 on aggregate.
Vinicius Junior sealed Real Madrid’s progress to the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday with the clincher against Benfica as holders Paris Saint-Germain edged out 10-man Ligue 1 rivals Monaco.
Real Madrid have been dealt a setback with Kylian Mbappe sidelined for the crucial Champions League clash against Benfica.
Bodo/Glimt stunned Inter Milan to reach the next round, continuing the Norwegian club’s rapid rise on the Champions League stage.
Newcastle United booked their place in the Champions League last 16 after a 3-2 win over Qarabag sealed a commanding 9-3 aggregate triumph.
Leverkusen progressed to the Champions League knockout stage following a disciplined 0-0 draw that sealed their 2-0 aggregate triumph over Olympiacos.
French World Cup winner Antoine Griezmann is currently in talks with MLS’s Orlando City that could see the Atletico attacker join at the end of the season.
Jose Mourinho has not set foot in the Santiago Bernabeu since leaving Real Madrid in 2013, but his Champions League homecoming with Benfica on Wednesday will be far more complicated than initially anticipated.
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick praised the impact of super-sub Benjamin Sesko after the Slovenian’s cool finish earned a 1-0 win at Everton on Monday night.
Benjamin Sesko came off the bench to fire Manchester United up to fourth in the Premier League with a 1-0 win at Everton to extend Michael Carrick’s unbeaten start in charge of the Red Devils.