Real Madrid had no room for them, and their careers stalled. But football’s unpredictability has a way of proving doubters wrong.

Arne Slot’s side have identified a top defender as a potential replacement for England international Trent Alexander-Arnold, but now Barcelona are keen on him as well

UEFA.com lists all 36 of the Matchday 8 line-ups. UEFA.com gives Fantasy Football managers a helping hand by listing the line-ups for this week's UEFA Champions League league phase games. Aston Villa: Martínez; Cash, Konsa, Bogarde, Digne; Kamara, Tielemans; Bailey, Ramsey, Rogers; Watkins

Real Madrid entered 2025 facing a hectic and demanding calendar, with seven different competitions awaiting them. The start of the year presented a tough schedule, including La Liga, the Spanish

The biggest target elsewhere is Mathys Tel, who appeared to bid goodbye to Bayern Munich fans on teh pitch last night and is the subject of a bidding war involving Manchester United, Tottenham, Chelsea and, potentially Arsenal. Spurs have also been linked with Yoane Wissa, Noah Okafor, Tyler Dibling and Angel Gomes.

The biggest target elsewhere is Mathys Tel, who appeared to bid goodbye to Bayern Munich fans on teh pitch last night and is the subject of a bidding war involving Manchester United, Tottenham, Chelsea and, potentially Arsenal. Spurs have also been linked with Yoane Wissa, Noah Okafor, Tyler Dibling and Angel Gomes.

Real Madrid's strategy in the market is not only based on signing stars but also on developing young talent with strategic loans. Brahim Díaz, Fede

Real Madrid managed a 3-0 win against Brest in their UEFA Champions League game on January 29. Rodrygo found the back of the net in each half (27', 78') and Jud

A thrilling title race beckons in La Liga, with Real Madrid returning to the division's summit after Atletico's slip-up at Leganes. While Barcelona are several points back, Hansi Flick's side have shown in their two Clasico victories this season that their apex is untouchable.

The 20-year-old Argentina international has been superb in Serie A and has created more chances than any other under-21 in top five leagues

UEFA Champions League, Round 8, 29/01/25Brest have ended their Champions League phase with a 3-0 home defeat against a clinical Real Madrid side. Jude Bellingham and a brace from Rodrygo handed the

Second only to Liverpool's front three in terms of their productivity, Barca's frontline are rightly receiving plenty of praise