Manchester United are into the next round of the FA Cup thanks to a late penalty. Wayne Rooney scored from the spot in second-half injury time to secure the win for his side, who feature Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger, against Sheffield United.
Until the closing stages, Manchester United only had one shot on goal to show for their efforts, meaning they have now gone ten home matches in a row in all competitions without a first-half goal. Schweinsteiger played the full 90 minutes and tweeted a photo after the game with the caption: "It's always important to fight to the end."
Arsenal also through without Özil
Arsenal have the first hurdle out of the way in their pursuit of a historic success in the English cup. The London side, who've won the cup two years in a row, overcame Sunderland 3-1 on Saturday without World Cup winners Mesut Özil and Per Mertesacker. No side has won the competition three times in a row since Blackburn Rovers achieved the feat between 1884 and 1886.
Messi fires Barcelona to victory
Two days before the FIFA World Player of the Year award ceremony, Lionel Messi showed his class on the pitch once again. The four-time winner of the award scored a hat trick for Champions League winners Barcelona on Saturday, leading the way in a 4-0 win over FC Granada. Goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen did not feature in the match.
Rüdiger scores as Roma take point against Milan
Germany international Antonio Rüdiger scored an important goal for AS Roma in their 1-1 draw with AC Milan on Serie A matchday 19. The defender found the net in the fourth minute, but it wasn't enough to secure victory for his side, who left with a point courtesy of a second-half equaliser from Juraj Kucka.
Roma sit in fifth place on 34 points, five points ahead of their closest challengers AC Milan.
Without World Cup winner Miroslav Klose, Lazio celebrated an important and surprising victory in the Serie A, maintaining their slim chance of qualifying for European competition next season. The side from Rome won 3-1 away against second-placed Fiorentina, closing the gap on fifth-placed AS Roma to seven points.
Germany's record goalscorer Miroslav Klose watched the game from the bench.
Kroos registers assist as Real win
New Real Madrid manager Zinédine Zidane celebrated a win in his first game in charge thanks to Gareth Bale and compatriot Karim Benzema. The Frenchman opened the scoring before Gareth Bale added a hat trick. Benzema then added a final goal late on to seal a 5-0 win.
Bale's second and Real's third goal, coming in the 49th minute, was set up by World Cup winner Toni Kroos. Real remain in third place, two points behind arch rivals FC Barcelona, who have a game in hand.
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Manchester United are into the next round of the FA Cup thanks to a late penalty. Wayne Rooney scored from the spot in second-half injury time to secure the win for his side, who feature Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger, against Sheffield United.
Until the closing stages, Manchester United only had one shot on goal to show for their efforts, meaning they have now gone ten home matches in a row in all competitions without a first-half goal. Schweinsteiger played the full 90 minutes and tweeted a photo after the game with the caption: "It's always important to fight to the end."
Arsenal also through without Özil
Arsenal have the first hurdle out of the way in their pursuit of a historic success in the English cup. The London side, who've won the cup two years in a row, overcame Sunderland 3-1 on Saturday without World Cup winners Mesut Özil and Per Mertesacker. No side has won the competition three times in a row since Blackburn Rovers achieved the feat between 1884 and 1886.
Messi fires Barcelona to victory
Two days before the FIFA World Player of the Year award ceremony, Lionel Messi showed his class on the pitch once again. The four-time winner of the award scored a hat trick for Champions League winners Barcelona on Saturday, leading the way in a 4-0 win over FC Granada. Goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen did not feature in the match.
Rüdiger scores as Roma take point against Milan
Germany international Antonio Rüdiger scored an important goal for AS Roma in their 1-1 draw with AC Milan on Serie A matchday 19. The defender found the net in the fourth minute, but it wasn't enough to secure victory for his side, who left with a point courtesy of a second-half equaliser from Juraj Kucka.
Roma sit in fifth place on 34 points, five points ahead of their closest challengers AC Milan.
Without World Cup winner Miroslav Klose, Lazio celebrated an important and surprising victory in the Serie A, maintaining their slim chance of qualifying for European competition next season. The side from Rome won 3-1 away against second-placed Fiorentina, closing the gap on fifth-placed AS Roma to seven points.
Germany's record goalscorer Miroslav Klose watched the game from the bench.
Kroos registers assist as Real win
New Real Madrid manager Zinédine Zidane celebrated a win in his first game in charge thanks to Gareth Bale and compatriot Karim Benzema. The Frenchman opened the scoring before Gareth Bale added a hat trick. Benzema then added a final goal late on to seal a 5-0 win.
Bale's second and Real's third goal, coming in the 49th minute, was set up by World Cup winner Toni Kroos. Real remain in third place, two points behind arch rivals FC Barcelona, who have a game in hand.
