Martin Macdonald

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Football Transfers Live Blog Editor with almost 10 years experience in producing up-to-the-minute live action around European football and beyond. Regular FootballCritic contributor.

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Champions League

Liverpool's all-time record European against Real Madrid

Jurgen Klopp's side have been drawn against the Spanish giants in the quarter-final stage of the Champions League

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Predicted XI

Aubameyang to return - How Arsenal could line up against Olympiacos

The Gunners captain was left out of the starting XI for disciplinary reasons against Tottenham but the issue is thought to be resolved

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Predicted XI

Rashford back after first-leg absence - How Man Utd could line up against Milan

The Red Devils sorely missed their star forward in the first game at Old Trafford, but he will return to the fold at San Siro

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Team of the Week

La Liga Team of the Week: Maverick Messi shows he is the best again

The Barcelona star was in sublime form for the Blaugrana as Huesca were swept aside on Monday evening

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Team of the Week

Premier League Team of the Week: Vardy and Iheanacho both perfect tens

The Leicester pair were in magnificent form over the weekend as the Foxes demolished Sheffield United

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Player Ratings

Wolves 0-1 Liverpool Player Ratings: Kabak enjoys his best game so far for the Reds

The Schalke loanee was superb at the back for the Reds in a gruelling match at Molineux, helping them to a narrow victory

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Predicted XI

Changes expected - How Man City could line up against Gladbach

Pep Guardiola made a raft of starting line-up alterations for the Premier League match against Fulham, but big names will return for the Champions League

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Team of the Week

Serie A Team of the Week: Ronaldo shoots down doubters with a hat-trick

The Portuguese played an unfortunate part in Juventus being eliminated from the Champions League, but bounced back in true CR7 fashion

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Predicted XI

Hazard and Ramos back? - How Real Madrid could line up against Elche

Zinedine Zidane will likely be able to call upon the services of two of his returning superstars, but it'll probably be from the bench

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Predicted XI

Fully fit squad - How Man City could line up against Fulham

Now that Nathan Ake is back to fitness at the Etihad, Pep Guardiola now has every one of his players at his disposal

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Predicted XI

Setback for Thiago Silva - How Chelsea could line up against Leeds

The former Paris Saint-Germain defender has missed a month of action, and will be missing this weekend after an injury setback

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Europa League

Europa League: Where can Olympiacos hurt Arsenal?

The Gunners successfully progressed to the last 16 in dramatic circumstances,, defeating Benfica

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Messi v Ronaldo

Messi and Ronaldo - How many penalties have they missed in the last five years?

After the Barcelona star missed a spot-kick against PSG, we assess his record from 12 yards along with that of his great rival.

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Predicted XI

Mourinho confirms changes - How Tottenham could line up against Dinamo

The Portuguese boss nearly has a full squad available at his disposal for the Europa League last 16 clash

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Predicted XI

Smith Rowe still out? How Arsenal could line up against Olympiacos

The young attacking midfielder was forced off injured against Leicester and will be assessed ahead of Europa League duties

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Predicted XI

Rashford injured - How Man Utd could line up against Milan

The England international suffered an ankle injury in the win against Manchester City, and will likely miss out on Europa League action

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Player Ratings

Dortmund 2-2 Sevilla Player Ratings: Haaland makes history despite VAR farce

The Norwegian superstar has become the fastest player to reach 20 Champions League goals following his outing

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Team of the Week

La Liga Team of the Week: Maverick Messi magnificent again for Barcelona

The talismanic Argentine was again head and shoulders above anyone in Spain this weekend as he helped the Blaugrana to victory

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Team of the Week

Serie A Team of the Week: Morata steps up for Juve after Ronaldo omission

The Portuguese superstar was rested from the starting XI against Lazio, but the Bianconeri did just fine without him

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Team of the Week

Premier League Team of the Week: Kane and Bale destroy Palace

Tottenham were in terrific form on Sunday as Roy Hodgson's side were soundly defeated 4-1

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Predicted XI

Aubameyang to return - How Arsenal could line up against Burnley

The captain of the Gunners was left out of the starting XI for the game against Leicester, but should make a comeback this weekend

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Predicted XI

How Liverpool and Chelsea could line up in the Premier League

There's a huge midweek clash in the top flight on Thursday as Jurgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel's sides face off at Anfield

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Predicted XI

Cavani back in the squad? - How Man Utd could line up against Crystal Palace

The former PSG striker has missed the last four games due to injury, but might be available for selection on Wednesday

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Team of the Week

La Liga Team of the Week: Messi top of the pops again

The Argentine superstar was the difference between Barcelona and Sevilla, with the Blaugrana winning a key match 2-0

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Team of the Week

Premier League Team of the Week: Bale bursts into life for Tottenham

The Welshman had an abject first half of the season in his loan move from Real Madrid, but has came onto a game recently

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