The LaLiga giants, who came into this season's revamped Champions League format as the reigning title-holders, suffered their second defeat of the European campaign on Tuesday.

The 20-year-old, who signed from Chelsea for 35million last August has received plaudits for his performances for Eddie Howe 's side this term.

The club reportedly have increasing doubts over the role Neymar could play in the final six months of the season, with his £130million-per-year deal due to expire at the end of the campaign.

While a January move for the powerful striker, 26, seems off the table, the arrival of Ruben Amorim as Erik ten Hag's successor could set up a possible move for the striker next summer.

Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Aston Villa take on Club Brugge in Champions League action.

Conor McGregor denies sexually assaulting a woman in a Dublin hotel room.

Front-row forwards Finlay Bealham and Ronan Kelleher will start Ireland's Autumn Nations Series opener against New Zealand in Dublin.

There was to be no fairytale ending to Sir Michael Stoute's glittering career at Nottingham on Wednesday, with Wanderlust - expected to be the final runner for one of the greatest trainers the sport has ever known - finishing last.

West Ham winger Mohammed Kudus handed a further two-game ban after admitting violent conduct following his red card against Tottenham.

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana says the players would have "no issue" adapting to new manager Ruben Amorim's tactics.

Kudus was sent off after clashing with Spurs players on October 19