It was a tough night in Lisbon for Real Madrid. After their 4-2 defeat, the Spanish side will not try to progress to the Round of 16 via the playoffs, as they did last year.
On Wednesday, it was confirmed that Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid will enter the Champions League play-off round after both teams were defeated on the final league phase matchday.
Real Madrid brought their league phase campaign to a disappointing end on Wednesday, as they lost 4-2 to Benfica in Lisbon. That result meant they fell into the Champions League play-off round for the second in a row, much to their disappointment.
Real Madrid were beaten by former manager Jose Mourinho on Wednesday, as he masterminded a 4-2 win with current side Benfica. The Portuguese club qualified for the Champions League play-off round with the victory, so understandably, the 63-year-old was in a joyous mood.
Atletico Madrid 1-2 Bodo/Glimt Atletico Madrid have fallen to defeat in their final league phase match of the Champions League, with Bodo/Glimt coming from behind to win at the RiyadhAir Metropolitano.
Inter Milan midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan addressed the press after Wednesday’s 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund. Speaking to Inter TV via FCInterNews, the 37-year-old opened up on his limited playing time this season.
Liam Rosenior was well deserving of a smug press conference after Chelsea won an important away win in Naples. He was asked about Cole Palmer’s second half appearance, and whether that was a pre-planned change as the attacker comes back from injury.
Serie A pacesetters Inter Milan are reportedly growing confident of signing Al-Ittihad winger Moussa Diaby. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the Nerazzurri could sign the 26-year-old in the final days of the January transfer window.
Manchester City clinched a vitally important top-eight finish in the Champions League league phase table with a professional 2-0 win over Galatasaray at the Etihad Stadium tonight.
Real Madrid saw their league phase top 8 hopes crash and burn on Wednesday after a disappointing 4-2 defeat to Benfica in the Champions League. The result means they finish 9th in the standings, which ensures a dreaded play-off tie for the second season in a row.
Tottenham secured automatic Champions League round-of-16 qualification with a professional away victory in Germany. Tottenham delivered another composed European performance on Wednesday evening.
Inter Milan manager Cristian Chivu hailed Andy Diouf after tonight’s 2-0 UEFA Champions League win at Borussia Dortmund. Speaking to Sky Sport via FCInterNews, the 45-year-old praised the Frenchman’s maturity and endurance.
Tottenham Hotspur advanced to the Champions League knockout rounds with a comfortable 2-0 victory over already-eliminated Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday evening.
Tottenham secured automatic Champions League round of 16 qualification with a professional away performance in Germany. Tottenham delivered another important European performance on Wednesday evening as they defeated Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 to guarantee their place in the top eight of the Champions League table.
Arne Slot confirmed Liverpool are unlikely to sign defensive reinforcements in the January transfer window after Jeremie Frimpong picked up an injury against Qarabag.
Arsenal secured a 3-2 victory over Kairat this evening, surviving a late scare to seal the points at the Emirates. With nothing riding on the result, Mikel Arteta still selected a decent starting line-up, and the Gunners began the contest with confidence and control.
Celtic striker Oh Hyeon-gyu has been linked with a move away from the Scottish club. As per TEAMtalk, Leeds United and Crystal Palace have been offered the opportunity to sign the 24-year-old striker, and it remains to be seen whether they are prepared to make a move for him.
Aston Villa have been linked with a move for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. The 28-year-old wants to leave the London club this month and has been linked with clubs like AC Milan and Juventus as well.
Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario has been linked with a move away from the club. According to a report from Talksport, Inter Milan are interested in signing the Italian goalkeeper, and Tottenham have identified Robin Roefs as a replacement.
It looked to be only a matter of time before Oscar Bobb left Manchester City on a permanent basis. Pep Guardiola admitted last week that Bobb wanted to leave the club during this months transfer window.
Moises Caicedo took Chelsea’s press conference ahead of today’s huge game against Napoli, and had some interesting things to say. “‘It will be an incredible game, and we are excited to play these kinds of games,” Caicedo said.
The Mikel Arteta press conference this week mattered more than most headlines suggested. After Arsenal’s 3‑2 defeat to Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium, frustration from supporters was clear.
Didi Hamann has claimed that Liverpool should seek to resolve their central defensive woes with a surprise move for Harry Maguire. The Reds will have one
Gary Lineker has hailed Harry Maguire for his ‘intelligence’ following his outstanding display in Manchester United’s triumph in North London. Since Michael