Football News & Analysis

The decisive final day of the group stage of Europe's top competition did not disappoint, with goalkeeper Trubin scoring in the last play of all the matches to put Benfica in the play-offs and eliminate Olympique de Marseille.

Of the 36 teams participating in Europe's top competition, 30 will be playing for their future on the final day of the Champions League group stage.

Eighteen matches will be played simultaneously on Thursday night to determine which teams finish in the top eight, which teams must play in the play-offs, and which teams will be eliminated from the Europa League.

Michael Carrick's arrival on the bench has led to a significant improvement for the Red Devils, who have beaten Manchester City and Arsenal.

Liverpool has no chance of retaining the Premier League title, and its goals for the rest of the season are to finish in the top four and qualify for the Champions League.

Gallagher ends his spell at Atlético Madrid and returns to the Premier League after signing for Tottenham. The English midfielder leaves the Spanish side after 77 appearances, having failed to secure a regular starting role under Diego Simeone.

The draw held on Monday 19 January at the headquarters of the Spanish Football Federation determined the pairings for the quarter-finals of the Cup. Albacete, the only representative from the Second Division, will face Barcelona.

In the shadow of Joan García and with no opportunities to play, the German goalkeeper is looking for minutes that will secure his place in next summer's World Cup.

Until 31 January, rumours will be the order of the day and names such as Fabrizio Romano will be the go-to source for football fans to stay informed about the transfer market.

Real Madrid continues to disappoint with its performance, and the crowd at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium has booed president Florentino Pérez and players such as Vinicius JR and Jude Bellingham.