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.
Manchester City boosted their push for a top-eight finish in the Champions League league phase with a 2-1 comeback victory over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.