Newcastle United extended their superb Champions League form with a 2–0 win over Athletic Bilbao at St James' Park on Wednesday night, but the victory was overshadowed by a worrying injury to winger Anthony Gordon.
Pep Guardiola has urged England manager Thomas Tuchel to recall Phil Foden after the Manchester City star produced a sparkling performance in their 4-1 Champions League victory over Borussia Dortmund.
In UEFA Champions League action, Barcelona survived a 3-3 thriller against Club Brugge, Pafos stunned Villarreal 1-0, and Newcastle powered past Athletic Club 2-0 at St James' Park.
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso bemoaned his team's lack of scoring opportunities in the 1-0 UEFA Champions League loss to Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday evening.
Borussia Dortmund have been handed a major defensive boost ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash with Manchester City, as Nico Schlotterbeck and Niklas Sule are both expected to return to the squad.
Real Madrid's Trent Alexander Arnold has promised to put his emotions aside when they face his former club Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League at Anfield on Tuesday.