Vinícius Jr. scored for Real Madrid
Benfica lost 1-0 at home to Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League play-off, with Vinicius Junior scoring after the break and the second leg set for 25 February at the Bernabeu.
Heitinga leaves Tottenham after just over a month
There is not an official statement from Tottenham Hotspur, but English media are now certain that John Heitinga has left his role as assistant coach at the London club. The Dutchman is said to have handed in his contract himself.
Borussia Dortmund must do without Schlotterbeck and Sule
Borussia Dortmund will be without Nico Schlotterbeck and Niklas Sule for the first leg of their Champions League playoff against Atalanta Bergamo. That could open the door for a youngster to step in.