Benfica v Real Madrid: Commentary, updates, goals and stats as Mourinho looks to upset former club

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is close to completing a move to Villarreal, with the 32-year-old expected to sign a two-year contract that will keep him in Spain until 2027. Partey, who left Arsenal at the end of June when his contract expired, has already undergone a medical with the La Liga side. The prospect…

Dominic Solanke is hoping a positive run in the Champions League can be transformative to Tottenham’s season after a morale-boosting 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund. Thomas Frank earned a much-needed boost to his position as Spurs boss with the victory in North London which puts them within touching distance of the last 16. After a…

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has hinted that a return to Anfield could one day happen, though he insists he’s enjoying life away from the dugout and has no current desire to return to management. The 57-year-old ended his nine-year spell at Liverpool in 2024 after admitting he was “running out of energy.” Since then,…

Spurs host Brentford this afternoon. Get all the team news here… It is a big afternoon for Thomas Frank for many reasons as Spurs host Brentford. The Dane is under pressure with Tottenham having won just one of their last eight games in all competitions. If he is to improve that record, he will have…

Al-Nassr defeated Al-Wahda 4-2 in a friendly that featured six first-half goals during Saudi Arabia’s winter break. Cristiano Ronaldo, Coman, Camara and Al-Nassr scored for the visitors, while Kruspzky and Tadic struck for Al-Wahda before the break. Al-Nassr opened the scoring within the first ten minutes. Al-Ghannam advanced down the right and delivered a cross…

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson almost gifted Leeds United an opener as the Reds played their first match of 2026 in the Premier League on Thursday. Brazil’s Alisson played a pass straight to Ethan Ampadu in space outside the box, although the Wales international had his head in his hands after his tame first-time shot allowed the…