Since the new year, it cannot be denied that Milan have been a little toothless in attack. Rafael Leao has found the net three times, whilst Christian Pulisic has failed to score a goal in 2025 so far. In other words, it needs addressing.
Stat of the National League's opening weekend: Mayo kicked the same number of two-pointers in the first half in Salthill on Sunday - three - as they did across their six championship matches of 2025.
Paris Saint-Germain had a bit more trouble separating itself from its Ligue 1 rival Monaco than predicted, but rode a 3-2 first leg win to a 5-4 aggregate victory. Newcastle demolished Qarabag, 9-3. Atlético Madrid turned a 3-3 first-leg draw around with a 4-1 second leg at home to dump out Club Brugge. Bayer Leverkusen vs. Olympiacos was a snoozer, won 2-0 on aggregate by the former.
NOTTINGHAM, England -- Arsenal are currently playing to reach the finish line, not to burst through it. There is nothing inherently wrong with that, especially as Saturday's 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest extended their advantage at the top of the Premier League to seven points. The Gunners are now unbeaten in 11 games across all competitions and remain favorites to win their first title since 2004.
