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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. I'm sure he knew the pressure that this club has for everyone who's working in it.



"But I don't think we're going to see anything in January, nor do I think that he's been told by Thomas Tuchel if he leaves Saudi Arabia mid-season, he's suddenly going to be back in the England fold."Another Arsenal injuryMax Dowman faces two months on the sidelines at Arsenal, talkSPORT understands.Dowman sustained the injury from a challenge during a friendly match against Manchester United.However, he is not expected to undergo surgery.Dowman has made five senior appearances for Arsenal this season after making a positive impression during the summer.Manager Mikel Arteta said on Tuesday: "It is part of the journey. It demands heart, sacrifice and teamwork."Al Haboob are the world's first camel racing team, with the sport being traditional in the Middle East.Mar bad newsChelsea boss Enzo Maresca has admitted he is 'worried' over the club's form following the 2-1 defeat to Atalanta.The Blues led 1-0 going into half-time, but they failed to hold on for all three points, and are now in danger of failing to finish in top eight.It's now four games in a row without a win for Chelsea in all competitions, with the club now sitting 11th in the Champions League table.Discussing his side's performance, Maresca told UEFA: "First half we were controlling the game."After the goal we conceded first one we lost a bit of the control of the game.

Two points in four games is not what we expect and we have to do better."Sal searchingLiverpool left-back Andy Robertson has admitted it is a 'tough situation' regarding Mohamed Salah's outburst and subsequent squad omission.After taking aim at Arne Slot and the board, Salah was left in England for the Reds' 1-0 win away at Inter Milan.Speaking post-match Robertson was asked about his forward, to which he said: "A tough situation."We're talking about one of the greatest players to play for this club, I signed in the same window as him."Whatever has happened, happened. Internally, we're all together.Regarding whether Salah will still be at the club after the winter transfer window, Robertson remarked: "That'll be up to other people, it's not up to me."I love playing with Mo Salah and I hope to continue playing with him."FULL-TIME AROUND EUROPEChelsea have 2-1 lost to Atalanta after throwing away a half-time lead.Their defeat leads them with ten points from their six Champions League games, with the Blues in danger of failing to secure a top eight finish to the last-16.As for Liverpool, they left it late to beat Inter Milan in a hard-fought clash at the San Siro.The Reds move up into eighth spot for the time being ahead of their remaining clashes against Marseille and Qarabag.Tottenham meanwhile had no drama in their match as they swept aside Slavia Prague in a convincing 3-0 victory.In the other ties around Europe, Barcelona edged out Eintracht Frankfurt to win 2-1, while Atletico Madrid beat PSV 3-2 in a five-goal thriller.Marseille edged out Union-Saint Gilloise 3-2 in Belgium, while Monaco were 1-0 victors over Galatasaray.And in Tuesday's earlier fixtures, Bayern Munich beat Sporting Lisbon 3-0, with Olympiacos winning 1-0 away at Kairat.Inter Milan 0-1 Liverpool - GOALLiverpool have surely won it at the death at the San Siro!And it's Dominik Szoboszlai with the goal in the 88th minute!Arne Slot's side were awarded a penalty after Florian Wirtz was hauled down by Alessandro Bastoni.The German went down theatrically, but the penalty was given.And Szoboszlai made no mistake by firing high into the top left corner.After all the background noise surrounding Mohamed Salah in the build-up to this match, this is exactly what Arne Slot and Liverpool needed.This would be a huge win!Atalanta 2-1 Chelsea - GOALCharles De Ketelaere has completed the comeback in Bergamo in the 83rd minute!And you cannot say it hasn't been coming!The Blues fail to deal with a quick free-kick and do not close down De Ketelaere who charges towards the penalty box.He fires in a low strike which proves too hot to handle for Robert Sanchez.Chelsea have been so poor in the second half.Tottenham 3-0 Slavia Prague - GOALAnother Spurs penalty and another goal!And it's Xavi Simons who has put the hosts three to the good!Simons placed his strike into the bottom right corner, which Stanek got a string hand on, but couldn't prevent it from nestling in the back of the net.It's the Dutchman's first Champions League goal for Tottenham since joining from RB Leipzig in the summer.He has also now found the back of the net in back-to-back matches following his goal in Saturday's 2-0 win against Brentford.Goals, goals and more goals!Barcelona have turned the game around at the Nou Camp against Eintracht Frankfurt.From 1-0 down, they lead 2-1 - and it's Jules Kounde at the double!Meanwhile at PSV, Alexander Sorloth has doubled Atletico Madrid's lead.It's turning out to be a good night Spanish sides...Atalanta 1-1 Chelsea - GOALIt's square in Italy!Former West Ham striker Gianluca Scamacca has levelled up the scoring in the 55th minute.Scamacca rose highest to head home Charles De Ketelaere's whipped in cross.Question marks have to be asked of Chelsea, Scamacca was unmarked!Are Chelsea set to go four games in all competitions with a win?PSV 1-2 Atletico Madrid - GOALComeback complete!After being dominated for the majority of the first half, Atletico have taken the lead in Holland.And it's David Hancko with the goal!The centre-back reacted quickest to poke the ball home from close range after goalkeeper The centre-back reacted quickest to poke the ball home from close range after goalkeeper Matej Kovar spilled a strike from range.Tottenham 2-0 Slavia Prague - GOALSpurs have doubled their lead just four minutes into the second half.And it's Mohammed Kudus with the goal!The hosts were awarded a penalty after Youssoupha Sanyang fouled Pedro Porro - for which he received a yellow card.And up stepped Kudus, who made no mistake from 12 yards out - going straight down the middle.Game over already?Strip teaseScottish side Peterhead were forced into wearing the away strip of their opponents' youth side on Tuesday night.Incredibly, Peterhead donned the yellow away kit of Ayr United's Under-19 side for their Scottish Challenge Cup outing at Somerset Park.Their kitman was unable to make the match for kick-off.And unfortunately for the visitors, he was carrying their kit for the evening.It left Peterhead to turn to their opponents to help them out.A statement from Peterhead on X read: "Due to our kitman getting stuck in traffic due to an accident on the road, we will be playing in Ayr United's U19 yellow kit this evening."PSV 1-1 Atletico Madrid - GOALFormer Manchester City star Julian Alvarez has levelled up the match in Holland.It's so harsh on PSV, who have dominated the game so far.But Atletico are back on level terms after capitalising on a defensive mistake, which saw Alexander Sorloth run through on goal.He then made a simple pass across goal for Alvarez to tap home into an empty net.Game on.Inter Milan 0-0 Liverpool - DISALLOWED GOALSo close for Liverpool!The Reds thought they had taken the lead through Ibrahima Konate.But a lengthy VAR check has determined that there was a handball in the build-up.A Dominik Szoboszlai free-kick was met by Virgil van Dijk, who headed the ball onto Hugo Ekitike's arm.Konate eventually nodded the ball in, but that goal has now been chalked off.As you were.