From around the league
Thursday, 5 November 2026
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![Vinícius Júnior under fire after Real Madrid win in Athens]()
Vinícius Júnior under fire after Real Madrid win in Athens
José Mourinho defended Vinícius Júnior after Real Madrid's 3-2 win at AEK Athens, but Jorge Valdano and Santi Cañizares questioned his form.
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![Napoli Porto fallout grows after Hojlund disputes Allegri]()
Napoli Porto fallout grows after Hojlund disputes Allegri
Hojlund contradicted Allegri after Napoli's 4-1 defeat to FC Porto, while McTominay and Politano added to the tension with angry remarks.
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![Serhou Guirassy injury update eases Dortmund fears]()
Serhou Guirassy injury update eases Dortmund fears
Niko Kovač says Serhou Guirassy’s thigh issue does not look serious after Borussia Dortmund’s 2-1 win over Real Betis.
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![FC Porto Napoli refereeing: Henriques backs Oliver but questions the added time]()
FC Porto Napoli refereeing: Henriques backs Oliver but questions the added time
Pedro Henriques rated Michael Oliver's refereeing in FC Porto's 4-1 win over Napoli as correct overall, but said both halves needed more added time.
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![Jamie Carragher says Liverpool have not spent money well enough after Fenerbahçe defeat]()
Jamie Carragher says Liverpool have not spent money well enough after Fenerbahçe defeat
Jamie Carragher said Liverpool have not spent money well enough after their 3-2 defeat to Fenerbahçe, pointing to Trey Nyoni and Rio Ngumoha.
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![Arsenal win at Slavia Praha, but Raya wants more]()
Arsenal win at Slavia Praha, but Raya wants more
David Raya and Mikel Arteta urged Arsenal not to relax after a 2-1 win at Slavia Praha, citing a sloppy second half and late scare.
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![Lens vs Como, record 1-9 Champions League defeat]()
Lens vs Como, record 1-9 Champions League defeat
Como beat Lens 9-1 in the Champions League, a record-breaking night that triggered a furious French press reaction and fresh questions about Lens's collapse.
Wednesday, 4 November 2026
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![Allegri says Napoli ran out of fuel after Porto collapse]()
Allegri says Napoli ran out of fuel after Porto collapse
Max Allegri said Napoli ran out of fuel in a 4-1 Champions League defeat to FC Porto, blaming fatigue, set-piece mistakes and a thin bench.
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![Arteta explains why Rice stayed on and Konsa came off in Prague]()
Arteta explains why Rice stayed on and Konsa came off in Prague
Mikel Arteta explained why Declan Rice played 90 minutes and Ezri Konsa came off in Arsenal's 2-1 Champions League win at Slavia Praha.
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![Arsenal survive late Slavia push as Gyokeres and Madueke deliver in Prague]()
Arsenal survive late Slavia push as Gyokeres and Madueke deliver in Prague
Arsenal beat Slavia Praha 2-1 as Viktor Gyokeres scored and assisted, with Noni Madueke striking early before a tense finish in Prague.
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![Erling Haaland punishes RB Leipzig again as Manchester City edge thriller]()
Erling Haaland punishes RB Leipzig again as Manchester City edge thriller
Haaland vs RB Leipzig brought another goal, his 13th in nine games against Leipzig, as Manchester City won 3-2 in the Champions League.
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![FC Porto vs Napoli, set pieces and discipline decide 4-1]()
FC Porto vs Napoli, set pieces and discipline decide 4-1
FC Porto beat Napoli 4-1 as set pieces and Rafa Marín’s red card decided the game, while Scott McTominay kept scoring in Europe.
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![Liverpool vs Fenerbahçe, Iraola points to three set pieces]()
Liverpool vs Fenerbahçe, Iraola points to three set pieces
Liverpool lost 3-2 to Fenerbahçe in the Champions League after three set-piece moments, and Andoni Iraola said that was the main reason.
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![Trey Nyoni stands tallest as Liverpool's league-phase run ends in Istanbul]()
Trey Nyoni stands tallest as Liverpool's league-phase run ends in Istanbul
Fenerbahçe vs Liverpool ended 3-2 as Trey Nyoni scored, posted an 8.2 rating and completed 96 passes in Liverpool's first league-phase defeat.
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![Real Madrid survive AEK Athens scare with late winner]()
Real Madrid survive AEK Athens scare with late winner
Real Madrid beat AEK Athens 3-2 after trailing twice, with Jude Bellingham's backheel and Federico Valverde's stoppage-time winner deciding it.
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![Borussia Dortmund vs Real Betis, Pellegrini wants a fast start]()
Borussia Dortmund vs Real Betis, Pellegrini wants a fast start
Pellegrini wants Real Betis to attack Borussia Dortmund from the first play, with 6,300 fans set for one of the club's biggest away trips.
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![Manchester United vs AS Roma turns on Balerdi errors]()
Manchester United vs AS Roma turns on Balerdi errors
Manchester United's 3-2 comeback over AS Roma left Léo Balerdi with a 4.5/10 rating, while United finished with an 'Absolute Cinema' post.
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![Shakhtar Sporting refereeing analysis: Henriques says two penalties were missed]()
Shakhtar Sporting refereeing analysis: Henriques says two penalties were missed
Pedro Henriques says Shakhtar Donetsk were denied a penalty, Sporting’s goal stood, and Isaque Silva should have been sent off in a 4-rated display.
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![Bruno Fernandes denies clear-the-air talks after Manchester United's Roma comeback]()
Bruno Fernandes denies clear-the-air talks after Manchester United's Roma comeback
Bruno Fernandes denied clear-the-air talks with Michael Carrick after Manchester United's 3-2 comeback over AS Roma. Carrick praised Shea Lacey and


















