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The players made a big effort but we still have much to improve."We've been here many times in the last five years, we've played many battles against them, but we've played much better and not won. In February, we will be better."Don't misunderstand me, winning at the Bernabeu is a big, big task."But at the same time, whatever the results look like, for the level to arrive to the semi-finals, it's not enough."Not good enoughAnthony Gordon has claimed he and his Newcastle players are lacking the mentality needed to hold on for wins in Europe.Newcastle have now dropped points on the road against Marseille and Bayer Leverkusen when leading.Speaking to TNT Sports, Gordon said: "I don't know [how the game slipped away] but it's happening too many times, to be honest."The first half an hour was really poor but we reacted well and we came out well in the second half.

The manager gave us a kick up the backside and we reacted well."Defensively we need to be more tight because we are conceding too many goals late in games. He is training well, but we have one circumstance with him."Hopefully we can get a solution for him to try to play consistently and try to continue in his career with us or not."I have spoken with him two or three times about the situation we have with him."Firstly, my decision and also the 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. This is not a decision we have taken lightly."After careful consideration, we feel that our current league position does not reflect the quality and the investment that has been put into the squad that we have assembled."We believe that making a change at this stage of the season gives us the best possible chance to begin climbing the league table."Andy and Craig joined us almost a year ago, and throughout their time here they have conducted themselves with professionalism, dedication, and integrity."They have been a credit to themselves from the moment they walked through the door.