Opinion

The crisis-hit Blancos are into the last 16 but are not impressing, while there is also work to do for the likes of Juventus and Manchester City

The Germany international found himself on the sidelines earlier in the season but the winger was at his brilliant best in a 2-1 win over Hoffenheim

Jose Mourinho's side threw away the chance to avoid Europe's big guns in the next round of the Champions League with an awful showing in Spain

Racism, such as that allegedly experienced by the Man City star at Chelsea, happens because few have the guts to speak up - it's time to change that

While there may be misgivings over the Portuguese's treatment of other players at Old Trafford, his approach is reaping dividends with the 21-year-old

The Argentine learned the craft at La Masia but only became the world's most lethal dead-ball specialist thanks to some advice from a living legend

The Brazilian has looked back to his best in the Reds' last two games and will be key if they are to secure Champions League progress

The coach won a double in his first season, and the Blaugrana are top of La Liga and their Champions League group, but he has yet to win over everyone

CONMEBOL's decision to stage the second leg of the final between River Plate and Boca Juniors at the Bernabeu is a shameful money-making exercise

It's now clear after a comprehensive performance that Jose sees his ideal United XI in terms of attitude and not necessarily of ability

Florentino Perez remains a fan of a man who tasted Liga title success during a previous spell with the Blancos, but his powers have waned since then

The Blues were made to suffer, particularly during the first half, but they battled their way to a stunning 2-0 victory over Pep Guardiola's champions

The Gunners are now 21 games unbeaten in all competitions after winning 1-0 victory against a plucky Huddersfield side at the Emirates on Saturday

A side previously looking devoid of any confidence did a lot right in Saturday's 4-1 victory, which eases some pressure on their under-fire manager

The Egyptian was at his brilliant best, scoring a sensational hat-trick as the Reds beat Bournemouth 4-0 to crank up the pressure on Manchester City

The conditions for the England international to thrive are perfect under Pep Guardiola but Chelsea are malfunctioning with their playmaker off form

The Nerazzuri turned in an impressive performance in Turin but still succumbed to Mario Mandzukic's header, which puts the champions 11 points clear

The academy graduates' performances for the first team in recent days suggest the issues with home-grown talent at Camp Nou may have been exaggerated

The 61-year-old played a massive role in the Bianconeri's resurgence but, having been surprisingly let go, he is now set to join their bitter rivals

The German has repeatedly defended the under-fire striker in recent weeks and he came off the bench to net the winner in a vital 3-1 win at Burnley

Manchester City are up next and the loss against Wolves puts the 18 match unbeaten run firmly in the past for the Blues

The Red Devils twice quickly came from behind to claim a draw against Arsenal but issues still remain at Old Trafford

Manchester United head into a crucial fixture against Arsenal with few now believing that the so-called Special One has the ability to stop the rot

The Belgian recovered from serious injury and a miserable loan spell at Wolfsburg last season to net the winner in Sunday's dramatic Merseyside derby

The Blues superstar talked up a move to Los Blancos but has since seen his goals dry up - one of his longest ever droughts

There has not been one African player on the Ballon d'Or podium since Weah won in 1995 but what chances do Africa's best talents stand in the future?

The Croat has become the first man other than Ronaldo or Messi to win the prize since Kaka in 2007 but is this really the end of an era?

The Reds took a big risk by making the Dutchman the world's most expensive defender but he hasn't looked back since netting on his debut in a derby

The Italy international's arrival at Stamford Bridge has forced the Frenchman into an unfamiliar position, prompting criticism from frustrated fans