Sevilla coach Almeyda handed a lengthy suspension
Sevilla coach Matías Almeyda has been suspended for seven matches by the Spanish federation because of his conduct during and after the home game against Alavés. The Argentine was shown a red card shortly before full time after a confrontation with the referee.
PSG survive a disastrous start in Monaco
Paris Saint-Germain are on course to reach the Champions League round of 16. The defending champions ran into trouble early away at AS Monaco on Wednesday, but recovered and left the Stade Louis II with a narrow victory.
Guirassy lightning start sets up BVB win against Atalanta
Borussia Dortmund made no mistake in the first leg of the Champions League play-offs against Atalanta Bergamo, winning 2-0. Alongside the goalscorers, a debutant also took centre stage.