World CAF Champions League
Real Madrid win and are one point behind Barcelona
Real Madrid beat Valencia 2-0 at Mestalla with second half goals from Alvaro Carreras and Kylian Mbappe, staying 1 point behind Barcelona as Benfica prepare for their Champions League play off tie.
English media paint a doom scenario for Liverpool and Arne Slot
English media predict that it will still be a hellish task for Liverpool and manager Arne Slot to secure a Champions League ticket for next season via the Premier League. If they fail to do so, it could have major consequences for the reigning champions of England.
Atlético were beaten in Madrid and could be caught by Villarreal
Atlético Madrid slipped to a 1-0 home defeat against Real Betis as Antony stunning strike punished the hosts and left them vulnerable to being caught by Villarreal in the race for third, while Athletic Bilbao ended a seven game winless run and Sevilla and Girona drew after a late missed penalty.