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• Lamine Yamal creates nore history as 18-Year-old hits magnificent career milestone

  Teenager Lamine Yamal reached a milestone 100th career goal involvement as Barcelona secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Villarreal to extend their lead at the top of La Liga. ​Lamine Yamal stole the spotlight at Camp Nou, scoring twice in the first half to reach 100 senior goal involvements for club and country. The 18-year-old opened the scoring in the 28th minute before adding a stunning second shortly after. This historic achievement makes him the first player in the 21st century to surpass 25 La Liga goals before turning 19 years old. ​Despite a brief response from Villarreal’s Pape Gueye, Robert Lewandowski and Yamal’s third goal sealed the emphatic win. The match was a feisty affair, featuring numerous bookings for both sides, including yellow cards for Pedri and Marcus Rashford. With this victory, Hansi Flick’s side maintains their momentum heading into a favorable Champions League knockout draw against Newcastle United as they chase European glory.

• Champions League draw and routes to the final confirmed

  The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League knockout bracket has been confirmed, with blockbuster Round of 16 ties like Real Madrid vs. Manchester City and Newcastle vs. Barcelona setting the path to the Budapest final.  

  The UEFA Champions League Round of 16, quarter-final, and semi-final draw was finalized on Friday, February 27, 2026.

  Following the conclusion of the knockout play-offs, the eight seeded league-phase leaders were paired with the eight play-off winners.

  The resulting bracket has set the stage for a dramatic path to the final, which is scheduled for May 30, 2026, at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest.

  ​The Round of 16 features several blockbuster ties, including Real Madrid versus Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain taking on Chelsea.

  Other notable pairings see Liverpool face Galatasaray, while Arsenal has been drawn against Bayer Leverkusen.

  Tottenham Hotspur will compete against Atletico Madrid, and Newcastle United is set to challenge Barcelona, promising a highly competitive knockout phase across the continent.

  ​Quarter-final and semi-final paths are now also mapped out, allowing teams to visualize their potential route to the championship match.

  With high-stakes matchups looming in mid-March, the competition is narrowing down to the elite European clubs.

  Fans can expect a thrilling conclusion to the 2025–26 campaign as teams fight to secure their spot in the final in Hungary.

• Victor Osimhen wary of Liverpool revenge mission ahead UCL draw

  Victor Osimhen admits he wants to avoid a Champions League “revenge” clash against Liverpool as Arne Slot’s injury-hit squad prepares for a challenging round of 16 draw.  

  Liverpool face a grueling Champions League knockout path as Arne Slot navigates a season marred by defensive injuries and domestic friction.

  Despite their struggles, the Reds remain among the favorites heading into the last 16. Potential opponents include Atletico Madrid or Galatasaray, the latter having famously defeated Liverpool 1-0 in Istanbul last year.

  The upcoming draw will determine if Slot can stabilize the club’s European ambitions.

  Galatasaray star Victor Osimhen has expressed caution regarding a potential Anfield rematch, acknowledging the threat posed by the English giants.

  “I mean to be honest with you, meeting Liverpool now is going to be like some sort of revenge,” Osimhen stated.

  While the striker hopes to escape the “big dogs,” he insists his side has the fight required to ruin Liverpool’s plans for continental silverware.

• Liverpool’s Champions League Last 16 Draw: Atletico Madrid or Galatasaray on the Horizon

  Liverpool are set for a knockout stage reunion with Atletico Madrid or Galatasaray as the Champions League path to the final is finalized following controversial play-off results.

  Liverpool will face either Atletico Madrid or Galatasaray in the Champions League last 16 following a dramatic night of play-off action.

  Arne Slot’s side previously beat Atletico 3-2 but lost 1-0 to the Turkish champions during the league phase.

  Galatasaray advanced 7-5 on aggregate despite a 3-2 extra-time loss to Juventus, who saw former Reds target Lloyd Kelly controversially sent off after a VAR check.

  ​The draw in Nyon this Friday will also map out Liverpool’s potential path to the Budapest final on May 30.

  Should they progress, the Reds could meet heavyweights like Chelsea, Barcelona, or Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-finals.

  With the first leg expected on March 10, Liverpool must now prepare for a high-stakes reunion as they navigate a challenging knockout bracket featuring Real Madrid and Arsenal.

• Barcelona chief makes bold Erling Haaland admission ahead of summer transfer window

  Barcelona board member Joan Soler insists the club can afford Erling Haaland or Julian Alvarez this summer despite long-standing financial concerns.  

  ​Barcelona board member Joan Soler has sensationally claimed the club can afford marquee signings like Erling Haaland or Julian Alvarez this summer.

  Despite documented economic struggles, Soler told Cadena Ser:

  “Yes, we could sign players like Julian Alvarez or Erling Haaland. These transfers will pay for themselves within five years, and Barcelona’s finances are ready for it.” The club seeks a successor for Robert Lewandowski.

  ​While Soler remains optimistic, he warned that Barca must respect strict wage caps to maintain stability.

  Reports suggest Manchester City’s Omar Marmoush is a primary “Plan B” if Atletico Madrid’s £130.8 million valuation of Alvarez proves prohibitive.

  Soler noted: “We have set ourselves a limit, and we will not exceed it. We must sign players at market prices while keeping an eye on our wage structure.”