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Odds subject to changeHow about stat?Manchester City starlet Nico O'Reilly is the youngest English player to score against Real Madrid in nearly 25 years.The City academy graduate hauled the visitors level at the Bernabeu before Erling Haaland put Pep Guardiola's men in the lead just before the break.O'Reilly found the back of the net at the age of 20 years and 264 days - the youngest since Alan Smith scored for Leeds [20 years, 129 days] against Los Blancis in March 2001.Meanwhile, Haaland has created Champions League history by scoring the most goals by a player from their opening 50 Champions League starts.Incredibly, the Norway international has fired in 51 goals when being named in the starting XI in Europe's premier competition.Real Madrid 1-2 Man CityComeback complete!Erling Haaland has notched in his 21st goal of the season in all competitions from the penalty spot.It was Haaalnd who was brought down for the spot-kick, with Antonio Rudiger mandhandling him to the ground.And he expertly found the bottom right corner - sending Courtois the wrong way.Rumours have swirled that Xabi Alonso could be sacked if Real lose to City...He may have 45 minutes to save his job.Real Madrid 1-1 Man City - GOALThat lead didn't last long!Nico O'Reilly has the visitors back on level terms in the 35th minute.And you have to say, it's a howler from Thibaut Courtois.A header Josko Gvardiol was spilled by Courtois, with O'Reilly reacting quickest to stab home the rebound.Game on!Real Madrid 1-0 Man City - GOALRodrygo has broken the deadlock at the Bernabeu!Linked with a move to the Etihad in the summer, the Brazilian has fired the hosts in front in the 28th minute.The winger had went 32 games without a goal before finding the bottom left corner with a fizzing strike.Receiving the ball from Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo took a touch before making no mistake.A deserved lead.Club Brugge 0-1 Arsenal - GOALWOW!What a goal from Noni Madueke!The right winger, starting ahead of Bukayo Saka, picked up the ball deep inside Brugge's half.He proceeded to beat two defenders before smashing in an effort from around 25 yards out in off the crossbar.That's a second goal for Madueke in Arsenal colours - finding the back of the net in back-to-back Champions League matches.Bayer Leverkusen 1-0 Newcastle - NO PENALTYIt almost went from bad to worse for the visitors!Malick Thiaw brought down Patrik Schick as the striker raced towards the goal, for which he received a yellow card.Though just like at the Bernabeu, VAR took a look to determine whether the contact took place outside the box.And it turns out it was, correct choice.Bayer Leverkusen 1-0 Newcastle - GOALThe Magpies are behind after 13 minutes!And it's an own goal from Bruno Guimaraes!A corner was sent in, which found Richard Andrich at the back post, who rose up highest to steer his header across goal.It then came off the back of Guimaraes, with Aaron Ramsdale unable to keep it out.Leverkusen beat Manchester City last time out, and they're well on their way to beating another Premier League side!Real Madrid 0-0 Man City - NO PENALTYEarly drama at the Bernabeu!Los Blancos were awarded a penalty in the second minute after Matheus Nunes was adjudged to have hauled down Vinicius Jr.But replays showed that the contact was made outside the box.VAR subsequently awarded the free-kick, which Madrid failed to make count.Relief for the Citizens...Ell of a wasteAston Villa boss Unai Emery has hinted that Harvey Elliott could be sent back to Liverpool in January.The 22-year-old, who has not travelled with the Villa squad for their Europa League tie at Basel on Thursday, joined the Villans on loan in September.Elliott linked up on an initial season-long loan deal, with a £35million obligation to buy clause included depending on appearances.But he has failed to make an impression - featuring in just five games in all competitions.He has also been omitted from each of Villa's last seven Premier League matches.Speaking of the player in his pre-match press conference, Emery said: "We are speaking with him and about his situation. For Richy, we have to manage if he can do some minutes.”Deal me inAston Villa have agreed a deal with Gremio to sign teenage winger Alysson Edward, talkSPORT understands.We told you on Tuesday how the Villans had lodged a €12million [£10.5m] bid to bring the Brazilian to the Midlands.And now it is believed that the two clubs have agreed a transfer ahead of the January transfer window.Alysson is set to undergo his medical layer this month before he officials links up at Villa Park.The forward only made his debut for Gremio in July 2024 after coming up through their academy.He featured in 43 games in all competitions during the 2025 season - chipping in with two goals and five assists to help Gremio to a ninth-placed finish in the Brazilian Serie A.Team newsPep Guardiola has named arguably his strongest Manchester City XI for Wednesday's night's clash away at Real Madrid.Erling Haaland, Rayan Cherki and Jeremy Doku make up their front three against Los Blancos, who only have Kylian Mbappe fit enough to start from the bench.As for Arsenal, Viktor Gyokeres returns to the starting XI for the first time since November 1 in a heavily rotated side.And due to injuries at the back, Christian Norgaard starts at centre-back alongside Piero Hincapie in the heart of defence.Meanwhile, Newcastle have made four changes from the side that beat Burnley on Saturday.Harvey Barnes, Sandro Tonali, Joelinton and Lewis Hall all come into the line-up.Man City XI vs Real Madrid: Donnarumma, Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly, Gonzalez, Silva, Foden, Cherki, Doku, HaalandArsenal XI vs Club Brugge: Raya, White, Norgaard, Hincapie, Lewis-Skelly, Zubimendi, Odegaard, Merino, Madueke, Martinelli, GyokeresNewcastle XI vs Bayer Leverkusen: Ramsdale, Livramento, Thiaw, Burn, Hall, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Barnes, Woltemade, GordonFeeling BlueChelsea’s owners BlueCo could face a battle to keep hold of Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior, talkSPORT understands.Rosenior took over Strasbourg after being sacked by Hull having narrowly missed out on a play-off place and guided them into the Conference League last season.Despite a mini three-game winless run in Ligue 1, Rosenior is on the radar of several Premier League clubs including his former side Fulham.BlueCo see Rosenior as being capable of managing at the highest level and were able to fend off interest from Southampton and Leicester in the summer.However, if a top-flight club come calling it may not be so easy to persuade him to stay.Hammer blowWest Ham’s hopes of signing Union Saint-Gilloise goal machine Promise David are fading, talkSPORT understands.The 24-year-old Canada international, no relation to Juventus striker Jonathan, has become one of Europe’s most sought-after strikers after scoring an impressive 25 times in 49 league games.The Hammers are eyeing up a January swoop for 6ft 5inch David, nicknamed ‘Baby Lukaku’, to replace wantaway Niclas Fullkrug.However, sources have told talkSPORT he would be reluctant to swap playing in the Champions League for a Premier League relegation battle.That means it is likely to be back to the drawing board for the Hammers, who have promised manager Nuno Espirito Santo reinforcements in a number of positions.The Hammers currently sit 18th in the Premier League table and are struggling for a regular source of goals, with Callum Wilson, Jarrod Bowen and Lucas Paqueta tied as the club's joint top-scorers this season with four each in all competitions.Not enough WhingsBarrow have announced the sacking of boss Andy Whing to bring an end to his 11 months in the dugout.With just five wins and nine losses from 19 League Two matches this term, Barrow sit in 18th spot - just four points above the relegation zone.A 3-0 home defeat to Tranmere proved to be the final straw, with both Whing and his assistant manager Craig Pead shown the door by the Bluebirds.Addressing a statement on Whing's sacking, club chairman Paul Hornby said: "We have taken the decision to part company with Andy Whing and Craig Pead with immediate effect.

Unfortunately, football can demand difficult choices, and this is one of them."We would like to place on record our sincere thanks to Andy and Craig for their hard work and commitment, and we wish them nothing but success in their future endeavours."Gunner be out for a whileArsenal boss Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Christhian Mosquera is set for a spell on the sidelines.Mosquera was forced off in the first half of the Gunners' 2-0 win against Brentford last week due to an ankle knock.And unfortunately for the Premier League leaders, he faces 'weeks' out of action ahead of a busy festive period.The north London outfit are already without preferred centre-back pairing William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes due to injury.Speaking on Wednesday ahead of Arsenal's Champions League tie away at Club Brugge, Arteta said: "Unfortunately he's going to be out for weeks."Unfortunately, it's much more than what we expected, but the player was feeling it, so he's going to be out for weeks."HAAAASSSSS ANYONE SEEN DRIVE?!Jason Cundy certainly showed his competitive side at the talkSPORT World Darts Championship todayThe Sports Bar host was one of eight players in this year's tournament, with Dean Saunders entering as the reigning champion.Andy Goldstein and Darren Bent, stars of talkSPORT Drive, were also in action, but both missed out on the semi-finals.Jamie O'Hara on the other hand reached the final against Saunders, and his Sports Bar co-host boasted their bragging rights on air.Goldstein and Bent went live for their scheduled Drive programme to interview O'Hara, but Cundy gatecrashed their 4pm broadcast.He grabbed the microphone and pulled off his classic 'Has anyone seen?!' jibe and instead of Tottenham, Drive were his target.Unfortunately for O'Hara, Saunders took victory in the final to win back-to-back titles.Rising darts star Beau Greaves was in attendance ahead of the PDC World Darts Championship and presented Saunders with his trophy.Shortly after his defeat, O'Hara took to X and posted 'Spursy' in a cheeky nod to his beloved club.Kylian can playKylian Mbappe could feature for Real Madrid against Manchester City tonight despite recent concerns over his fitness.As per ESPN, the Frenchman did not train with teammates on Tuesday due to a muscle issue.However, he has been included in their squad for the Champions League clash, although it's unclear if he will start.Mbappe has netted 25 goals across all competitions for Madrid so far this season.Nine of those have come in the Champions League, making him the competition's top scorer.ReverseAndre Onana has been called up to the Cameroon squad for the Africa Cup of Nations.The Manchester United goalkeeper, who is currently on loan at Trabzonspor in Turkey, initially missed out on a call-up.However, as reported by the Sun, Onana has been named in their 29-man squad for the upcoming tournament.Marc Brys was sacked as Cameroon boss last week but is said to insist that he remains in charge of the side.He has included Onana in his squad list ahead of Thursday's deadline.'Looks well off it'Danny Murphy says Alexander Isak still looks far off his very best as his Liverpool struggles continue.The British record £125million signing failed to score for a third match in a row during their 1-0 win over Inter Milan.Isak has netted just two goals in 14 appearances since his summer move from Newcastle United.And speaking on talkSPORT, former Red Murphy spoke on the lack of strength he's showing on the pitch."He just looks weak. I mean, he's not full of confidence, that's for sure."He's never been somebody who relies on his strength, he's a technical player, but he doesn't look as quick and as sharp as he did at his best.

The next one, for sure, if we want to finish top eight, we need to win both."Chelsea host Pafos FC at Stamford Bridge in their next Champions League clash on January 21 before travelling to Napoli a week later.Yves goingTottenham Hotspur are ready to offload Yves Bissouma in January, talkSPORT understands.Bissouma is facing disciplinary action at Spurs after footage emerged of him allegedly inhaling laughing gas for a second time.He had already fallen foul of manager Thomas Frank after turning up late for training, and was omitted from their squad to face Paris Saint-Germain in the Super Cup.Bissouma, who cost £25million from Brighton, was then omitted from their Champions League squad and has not played a single minute all season.Galatasaray retain an interest in the 29-year-old after a potential move to the Turkish giants fell through last summer.Fixture pictureThis year's Champions League fixtures draw to a close tonight with nine more league phase matches.Fans will have to wait until January 20 for the competition to makes its return.Here's tonight's fixtures in full [UK times]:Qarabag vs Ajax - 5:45pmVillarreal vs FC Copenhagen - 5:45pmAthletic Club vs Paris Saint-Germain - 8pmBayer Leverkusen vs Newcastle United - 8pm - Live on talkSPORTBenfica vs Napoli - 8pmBorussia Dortmund vs Bodo/Glimt - 8pmClub Brugge vs Arsenal - 8pm - Live on talkSPORT 2Juventus vs Pafos FC - 8pmReal Madrid vs Manchester City - 8pmJust have a little patienceFormer Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon believes it's too early for the club to sack Xabi Alonso.Head coach Alonso succeeded Carlo Ancelotti in the summer but is already under pressure at the Bernabeu.Madrid have won two of their last seven matches in all competitions, a run that includes a 2-0 home defeat to Celta Vigo on Sunday.Alvaro Arbeloa has been reported as a top contender to replace Alonso should Madrid make a change.However, Calderon believes the former midfielder should be given more time in the hotseat."It's too early, but we know how difficult it is to be coaching this club, where to win is an obligation," he told talkSPORT."That's always a problem for them. "But I think it's too early, he's only four months in the job, so I hope the president will be patient with him."