The Champions League is enjoying a whirlwind week, with Spanish clubs taking center stage amid goal-filled displays, emotional victories and build-ups dominated by refereeing controversy.
Barça run riot as Atlético celebrate an emotional win
Barcelona and Atlético Madrid passed their European tests with flying colors. Hansi Flick's side produced a superb second half to thrash Galatasaray 4-1 in Istanbul. Meanwhile, Atlético dedicated an emotional 2-0 victory over Manchester United to captain Koke, while Villarreal secured a hugely valuable win in their European campaign.
Mourinho turns up the heat ahead of Madrid clash
All eyes are on the Stadio Olimpico today, where Real Madrid visit Roma. The clash comes amid the fallout from José Mourinho's explosive remarks on Italian television, where he fiercely criticized recent refereeing in Spain and reignited the controversy surrounding the Negreira case just hours before kickoff.
A night of surprises in Europe
Elsewhere, the European fixtures produced results that defied predictions. Bayern Munich salvaged a dramatic 3-3 draw away to Norway's Viking after falling 2-0 behind in the opening minutes. Inter Milan suffered the biggest setback, losing 4-3 to Club Brugge at San Siro, while Arsenal comfortably dispatched Lille 3-0.
Spain held to a draw in the U.S.
In women's football, Spain ended their American tour by conceding a 2-2 draw against the United States. Sonia Bermúdez's side went 2-0 up, but the hosts rallied late on to level the match. Spain thus conclude their international preparations with mixed feelings after letting a commanding lead slip.
A decisive night in South America
The Americas' most prestigious tournament raises the curtain on its semifinals today with the big São Paulo derby between Fluminense and Palmeiras in the Copa Libertadores. Meanwhile, the Copa Sudamericana got underway last night with bad news for Argentine fans, as Boca Juniors lost 1-0 to Vasco da Gama at La Bombonera.
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