Thibaut Courtois spoke on the eve of the first leg of Real Madrid's Champions League quarter-final tie against Arsenal, as he revealed that the team had focused on defending set pieces in training.

Mikel Arteta has no doubt that Arsenal can upset Real Madrid on the "biggest night" of his career in the Champions League quarter-finals, as he insisted his team are "ready to win and to beat them".

A 20-year-old man has been arrested and charged after allegedly slapping Jack Grealish in the face while the player was making his way to the tunnel after Sunday's 0-0 draw between Man United and Man City.

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany refused to rein in his ambitions despite an injury crisis which has ripped through the side ahead of Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final clash with Inter Milan.

Atalanta suffered a mix-up during a substitution in their Serie A match against Lazio on Sunday, mistakenly taking off Ademola Lookman instead of Ederson due to a confusion over their nicknames.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk provided a positive update about his future at the club, as he said “progress” has been made in the negotiations over a new contract, expiring in June 2025.

French defender Ibrahima Konate has set his sights firmly on securing the Premier League title with Liverpool as the Reds continue their strong push towards a record-equalling 20th English league crown.

Borussia Dortmund centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck will not play again this season after tearing the meniscus in his left knee, the club said on Monday.

Lautaro Martinez has avoided a suspension for blasphemy after the Inter Milan captain agreed a fine with the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) for offensive language during a defeat to arch-rivals Juventus.

Spain's La Liga on Monday filed an appeal and requested precautionary measures against the ruling issued by the Spanish sports council (CSD) authorising Barcelona players Dani Olmo and Pau Victor to play until the end of the season.

Aston Villa confirmed on Monday that Rory Wilson and Lamare Bogarde have both renewed their contracts with the club, extending their stays with the Birmingham side beyond the current season.

Real Madrid's attacking superstars need no introduction but behind them lies a soft, vulnerable underbelly which Arsenal aim to exploit on Tuesday in a Champions League quarter-final first leg clash.

Mason Greenwood has made an outstanding start to his career at Marseille, and manager Roberto De Zerbi believes the striker has the potential to become one of the club's greatest ever players.

Bukayo Saka has returned to fitness just in time to face Real Madrid, a side he hopes will not produce one of their trademark Champions League comebacks.