La Liga champions Barcelona began the new campaign with a 3-0 win over Alaves on Saturday with the help of a spectacular under-the-wall free kick from Lionel Messi, who scored twice, and a curling shot from substitute Philippe Coutinho.
Manchester City came from behind to beat Club Brugge 3-1 and secure their place in the Champions League playoffs
Mbappe struck in the 74th minute to put PSG on 80 points from 29 games and on the brink of retaining the title with second-placed Lille, who beat Nantes 3-2 away earlier on Sunday, still 20 points behind having played a game more.
Real Madrid paid for defensive mistakes as they were held to a 3-3 draw at lowly local rivals Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.
IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday
Spain v France, a knockout clash which usually leads to Euro triumph
Images from Sunday's action in La Liga and Ligue 1.
A round-up of Tuesday night's matches in the UEFA Champions League.
A summary of Saturday's action in the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship qualifiers.
Xavi furious at referee as Barcelona knocked out by PSG
"We woke up too late. We showed a real strength of character but when you get to penalties it's 50-50," said disappointed French fan Jordan Tambutte.
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field
A first-half penalty earned Lille a shock 1-0 home victory over holders Real Madrid in the Champions League group phase on Wednesday.
Kingsley Coman came back to haunt Paris St Germain again as he earned Bayern Munich a 1-0 win in their Champions League last-16 first leg in Paris on Tuesday.
New France captain Kylian Mbappe lived up to expectations with two goals in a 4-0 statement home win against the Netherlands.
Roundup of Champions League matches played on Wednesday night
IMAGRS from the soccer matches played across European leagues on Friday
The Qatar World Cup has delivered a rich feast of soccer for the past month
Manchester United pull off one of the greatest comebacks in Champions League history.
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field
France defender Benjamin Pavard made a spectacular comeback to the team as his superb second-half strike saw them beat Ireland 1-0 away in Euro 2024 qualifying Group B match.
IMAGES from the Champions League matches played on Tuesday.
Inter Milan got a crucial 1-0 win at Juventus on Sunday
IMAGES from the football matches played across Europe on Sunday.
Images from Wednesday's Champions League matches, between Real Madrid and Paris St Germain, and Manchester City and Sporting CP
Griezmann thankful for thankless role in France side
LaLiga leaders Barcelona's pursuit of a 27th Spanish title gained momentum after a 2-1 comeback win over Real Madrid.
AS Monaco, beaten 2-0 at home in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against Juventus, will have to make history in Tuesday's return if they are to end Ligue 1's long absence from the final.
A summary of Saturday's action in LaLiga, Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga.
A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.
PSG went ahead in the first half, but Mauricio Pochettino's side lost control after the break
News of all that transpired on and off the football field.
Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday night.
Antoine Griezmann scored two goals and provided two assists as Barcelona staged a stunning last-gasp comeback before beating Granada 5-3
Each Round of 16 game was entertaining. Laxmi Negi/Rediff.com picks the games to remember.
Aguero will not start against Man United: Guardiola.
Alaba strike on Clasico debut gives Real Madrid 2-1 win at Barcelona.
Lionel Messi scored his maiden goal for Paris St Germain in Tuesday's 2-0 Champions League victory against Manchester City.
France overwhelmed Croatia 4-2 in the World Cup final at Moscow's Luzhniki stadium on Sunday to lift the trophy for the second time in 20 years.
With the teams having played their second matches in the league stage in Euro 2020, at the conclusion of the Spain-Poland match in Group E on Saturday, here's a look at the best goals from those matches.
