Antoine Griezmann’s controversial first-half penalty handed Atletico Madrid a tight 1-0 win over gutsy Leicester in their Champions League quarter-final first leg.

Tottenham 0 Bayer Leverkusen 1: Dele Alli voiced his frustration as Tottenham’s Wembley curse struck again as Mauricio Pochettino’s men slipped to a 1-0 defeat in the Champions League.

Wales 3 Russia 0: ‘Don’t Take Me Home’ has become the song of choice for Welsh fans here in France and their team granted their wish in style last night, not only thrashing a lacklustre Russia but winning Group B.

Liverpool 1 Sevilla 3: Liverpool’s whirlwind development under Jurgen Klopp has taken a painful and significant knock after they were demolished by Sevilla in the second half of a Europa League Final in Basel, underlining that sheer character alone may not be enough to recreate former glories at Anfield.

Real Madrid 1 Juventus 1 (Agg 2-3): Alvaro Morata was again the hero as a 1-1 draw at Real Madrid in last night’s Champions League semi-final second leg at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu sent Juventus through to the competition’s final.

The FAI are facing a fine from Uefa after five Ireland players incurred yellow cards in Sunday’s Euro 2016 draw against Poland.

Manchester City playmaker Samir Nasri believes this year’s Champions League clash with Barcelona could be "totally different" from last season’s.

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Scotland 1 England 3

Basle 1 Liverpool 0

Basle 1 Liverpool 0

Argentina 1 Switzerland 0 aet

So still no sign of the Brazil this country wants and needs then, rather signs that won’t take the sharpness off nerves before the real stuff starts against Chile at the weekend.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho was in a curt mood on the eve of his team’s Champions League semi-final first leg with Atletico Madrid and refused to discuss Saturday’s controversial Premier League loss to Sunderland.

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Swedish referee Jonas Eriksson will take charge of the second leg of Manchester United’s Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich in Germany tomorrow night.

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Manuel Pellegrini’s apology for his outburst against referee Jonas Eriksson has not spared him a Uefa disciplinary charge.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has apologised for his controversial attack on referee Jonas Eriksson after his side’s loss to Barcelona in midweek.

Manchester City’s players put on a brave face as they assessed the damage inflicted by Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League tie on Tuesday night.

FIFA’s referees chief has come to the defence of Swedish official Jonas Eriksson after he was accused by Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini of favouring Barcelona.

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini is facing the likelihood of disciplinary action from UEFA after accusing Swedish referee Jonas Eriksson of lacking “impartiality” during the 2-0 defeat by Barcelona.

Manchester City 0 Barcelona 2

Manchester City 0 Barcelona 2

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes the Barclays Premier League leaders will need to be more streetwise if they are to progress in Europe after a late goal from Robert Lewandowski condemned his side to a 2-1 Champions League defeat by Borussia Dortmund.

Arsenal 1 Borussia Dortmund 2

Chelsea 3 FC Basel 1

Chelsea 3 Basle 1 (5-2 on agg)

Malaga 0 Borussia Dortmund 0

Montenegro 1 England 1

Arsenal 0 Schalke 2

Arsenal 0 Schalke 2

Greece star Giorgos Karagounis has demanded UEFA rescind a yellow card for diving that has ruined his Euro 2012 dream; having also been denied a place in the final itself eight years ago.

Greece 1 Russia 0

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The hosts managed to shut out Messi and give themselves hope for the return

Zenit St Petersburg secured a narrow advantage in their Champions League last-16 tie against Benfica as Roman Shirokov’s brace helped the hosts to a hard-fought win at a frigid Stadion Petrovskiy last night.

HE may have called a halt to the celebrations at the end of last night’s win in Zilina — but Russia coach Dick Advocaat must know Euro 2012 qualification is all but certain now.

Manchester City v Napoli

JEFFERSON FARFAN struck twice as Schalke fought back from an early deficit to progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League at the expense of Valencia last night.

FRUSTRATED Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez hopes none of his players were injured in the battering handed out by Benfica.

Liverpool forward Ryan Babel has admitted to being “stupid and silly” after his sending-off in last night’s 2-1 Europa League quarter-final first leg defeat to Benfica in Lisbon.