Luciano Spalletti has praised Juventus for stepping up in a crucial 2-0 Champions League win over Benfica, but the Juve coach made it clear that higher standards were still required as the pressure builds in Europe.
Vincent Kompany has praised Bayern Munich's reaction and second-half improvement after a 2-0 Champions League win over Union Saint-Gilloise secured automatic qualification for the last 16 with a game to spare.
Arne Slot led the praise after Liverpool's 3-0 Champions League win away to Marseille, using his post-match press conference to single out Mohamed Salah and Joe Gomez for special mention.
Jose Mourinho has said Benfica "deserved everything" after they overpowered Napoli in Lisbon to keep their Champions League play-off hopes alive with a vital 2-0 victory.
Eddie Howe said he "let rip" at his Newcastle United players during a "fifteen-minute reality check" in Leverkusen after the Magpies allowed another late goal to undermine their Champions League ambitions.
Wednesday night's Champions League action saw Borussia Dortmund slip up against Bodo/Glimt, while Bayer Leverkusen earned a late draw against Newcastle United.