Kick Off: Arsenal beat Rapid Wien, Ronaldo will miss UCL clash with Barca

Published on: 23 October 2020

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Match Reports

Rapid Wien 1-2 Arsenal: Aubameyang & Luiz net as Gunners fight back from behind

Arteta’s side had to come from behind to get all three points in their Europa League opener against Rapid Vienna. 

Tottenham 3-0 LASK: Lucas & Son score as Spurs cruise to victory over UEL opener

Spurs off to the perfect start in the Europa League as strikes from Lucas Moura and Hueng-min Son, either side of Andrade's own goal, seal a routine victory for Jose Mourinho's side. 

Celtic 1-3 Milan: Krunic, Brahim, Hauge all net as visitors earn 3 points easily

Celtic were overcome by AC Milan in their opening Europa League group stage game, despite a late rally in Glasgow.

Top Headlines

Ronaldo tested positive for COVID-19 again & will MISS Juventus clash with Barca

Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo will sit out his side’s Champions League clash against Barcelona next week after registering a new positive Covid-19 test.

Messi & Zapata lead UCL TOTW, Fati & Coman in

Check out the first 2020/21 UEFA Champions League Fantasy Football Team of the Week.

FIFA announce new world rankings, Belgium remain top

FIFA announce new world rankings, Belgium remain top

Florentino Perez's three-minute visit to the Real Madrid dressing room

There were long faces and there was tension in the Real Madrid dressing room following Real Madrid's 3-2 defeat to Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday night. Club president Florentino Perez saw that first hand, as he stopped by to see the players following their second defeat in a row.

Real Madrid eye Raul, Pochettino as potential Zidane replacements

Real Madrid's poor early-season form has led the club's hierarchy to consider their available options if Zinedine Zidane has to be replaced.

These things happen

Martinez Munuera will referee saturday's Clasico between Barca and Real Madrid

The Spanish football federation (RFEF) have announced their refereeing appointments for this weekend's Matchday Seven fixtures and Juan Martinez Munuera will be the man in the middle for El Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid at the Camp Nou. In the VAR room for the game will be Jose Maria Sanchez Martinez.

Gerard Pique 'accepts 50 per cent pay cut' on new Barcelona contract

Gerard Pique's new Barcelona contract saw him accept a 50 per cent pay cut and a clause that could allow the Nou Camp club to scrap the deal altogether next season.

Jorginho has been helping Thiago Silva with the language barrier at Chelsea

Jorginho has taken on an additional role in the Chelsea dressing room by helping Thiago Silva learn key footballing phrases in the English language.

Man Utd instructed to make midfield transfer to get best out of Paul Pogba

Manchester United need “someone behind” Paul Pogba to get the “best” out of him, according to Troy Deeney.

Jovic could face six months in prison

Luka Jovic has found himself in trouble again. The Real Madrid forward could be facing a prison sentence for violating Serbia's coronavirus quarantine protocol.

Pepe shows his nasty streak as he appears to KNEE Sterling in the face

Raheem Sterling took a blow from veteran Porto defender Pepe's knee during a feisty Champions League encounter at the Etihad on Wednesday night.

What they say

Berbatov: Man Utd transfer solution has been under Solskajer's nose

Dimitar Berbatov lamented Manchester United's failure to sign a central defender during the transfer window.

Hakim Ziyech relieved that a move to Arsenal or Barcelona collapsed in 2017

Hakim Ziyech says he is glad a proposed move away from Ajax in 2018 collapsed because it allowed him to improve before joining Chelsea two years later.

Guti said he would sign PSG duo Neymar and Mbappe for Los Blancos

Los Blancos legend Guti previewed Saturday's Clasico between former club Real Madrid and Barcelona at Camp Nou.

Former Barcelona and Real Madrid players preview El Clasico

The first Clasico of the season is coming up and will take place on Saturday afternoon, with Barcelona hosting Real Madrid at the Camp Nou. It is a special fixture and several former Barcelona and Real Madrid players who have experience of it have had their say on this weekend's duel.

Asensio: I could have played for Barca, but Madrid showed incredible interest

Marco Asensio will be wearing white for Saturday's Clasico against Barcelona at the Camp Nou, but the Real Madrid forward could have ended up playing for the opposite team.

In Depth

Barcelona's next generation is on its way

A lot has been said about the high average age of Barcelona's squad and the need for a generational change, but Ronald Koeman's youngsters proved against Ferencvaros that they are ready to step up to the mark.

Source: m.allfootballapp.com

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