TOM COLLOMOSSE: Before one fixture at the City Ground during the early part of the season, a rival official noted that Forest appeared to have no fewer than three sporting directors.

This means that those countries receive an extra place in the Champions League, as demonstrated last year when Newcastle came fifth in the Premier League but qualified for the tournament.

Champions League Match of the Day pundit Stephen Warnock believes Tottenham manager Igor Tudor has "lost the changing room" after their 5-2 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the last 16.

Phil McNulty examines the state of the Premier League after none of its six Champions League entrants won this week.

Blues were battered in late first-leg collapse at the Parc des Princes

Blues captain feels mistakes are a natural side effect of playing out from the back

Ange Postecoglou gave his verdict on Tottenham's form and offered his thoughts on what interim boss Igor Tudor must do, as he was asked if he would return.

Mikel Arteta was unhappy with Arsenal's set-piece defending after Bayer Leverkusen used their own weapon against them in their 1-1 draw in the Champions League last 16 at the BayArena.

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Jamie Carragher has claimed Chelsea won't compete with the elite teams if they are unable to fix their goalkeeping issues.

OLIVER HOLT: Manchester City skipper Bernardo Silva admitted his team's prospects of making it through to the Champions League quarter finals felt 'really dark' after their loss.

Pedro Neto apologises for pushing over a ball boy over during Chelsea's 5-2 defeat by Paris St‑Germain in the Champions League.

Jude Bellingham stood open mouthed in disbelief while Kylian Mbappe jumped out of his seat to celebrate as Real Madrid team-mate Federico Valverde scored a stunning hat-trick to sink Manchester City in their Champions League first-leg tie.

The Gunners needed a last-minute penalty from Kai Havertz against his former club to escape Germany with a 1-1 draw.

A 5-2 defeat in the Parc des Princes leaves the Blues facing a likely last-16 exit.

The Blues have it all to do heading into next week's second leg against Los Blancos.

Pedro Neto sparked conflict between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain players after pushing a ballboy during their Champions League last-16 clash

Iga Swiatek stormed into the Indian Wells quarter-finals with another commanding win.

Rory McIlroy has provided an injury update ahead of tomorrow's Players Championship after withdrawing from the Arnold Palmer Invitational last week.

Pedro Neto pushed a ball boy to the ground late on in Chelsea's defeat to PSG to spark a shoving match between both sets of players.