Halfway through the penultimate round of the Champions League group phase, for the first time in a league format containing 36 teams, the qualification equations are finally beginning to take shape.

Real Madrid faces a big decision at left-back: bring back Miguel Gutiérrez, trust Fran García’s balanced game, or stick with Ferland Mendy despite his dip in form. A deep dive into the data reveals where each ranks.

Real Madrid are expected to address their defensive options in the summer, and signings could happen across all three positions in the backline. Trent Alexander-Arnold is wanted as the new starting

Real Madrid is scouring the transfer market to find a solution to their problem position at left-back with Alphonso Davies seeming close to turning down a move to Spain.

Girona have been unable to recapture last season's momentum where they led the LaLiga table for much of the campaign as they sit eighth this season, but coach Michel said he expected a turnaround in the second half of the campaign.

Debutants Girona saw their slim Champions League playoff hopes dashed when they lost 1-0 against AC Milan at San Siro on Wednesday but coach Michel was proud of his side's overall performance in the competition.

Milan's decision to sign Kyle Walker from Manchester City could prove to be a timely call after Emerson Royal was forced off during the opening exchanges of

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The Champions League Team of the Week based on statistics has on Thursday been unveiled online.And it features no fewer than four La Liga players.It proved a largely successful week for Spanish clubs

After a difficult start to the season, it seems like Girona are starting to find their feet and beginning to look up again. Following up their historically good season in 2023-24 after selling a raft of talent was always going to be a big challenge.

AC Milan will face off against Girona for the first time in their history tonight as they welcome them for the penultimate game of the first Champions League phase.Milan have played 36 times in the