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UCL talking points: Man City, Madrid and PSG in crisis; Liverpool and Inter flying high
After matchday five of the newly formatted Champions League, our writers answer the burning questions, provide analysis and break down performances.
UCL stats: Lewandowski third centurion after Messi, Ronaldo; City; Madrid make troubling records
ESPN brings you the best of the mid-week stats from the UEFA Champions League.
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WEDNESDAY'S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Liverpool remain perfect in Europe as Madrid misery continues
Liverpool will have few concerns on top of the Champions League table. Real Madrid, though, after falling 2-0 at Anfield, have reason to worry.
Leboeuf: I don't recognise Kylian Mbappé right now
Frank Leboeuf slams the performances of Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham in Real Madrid's Champions League defeat vs. Liverpool.
ASEAN CHAMPIONSHIP
KICKS OFF DEC. 8
Thailand without star men in quest for historic third consecutive ASEAN crown
A lack of familiar names should not mean Thailand are to be underestimated at the upcoming ASEAN Championship.
NBA SCOREBOARD
AROUND THE ASSOCIATION
Leaks, team meetings, losses: The factors driving the Sixers' dreadful start
What began with the most exciting offseason of the Joel Embiid Era in Philly has devolved into chaos -- with no easy answers in sight.
NBA top trends: LaMelo can't stop fouling, and why Philly's goal is just 33 wins
The LaMelo Ball experience, Philly's magic number, odd struggles for a new Knick and more.
WILL STARS STAY ON WITH PEP?
Guardiola's new Man City deal means nothing if stars don't sign extensions, too
Man City have extended Pep Guardiola's contract to 2027, but 16 players, including Erling Haaland, Phil Foden and Rodri, have deals due to expire by then.
A SEEMINGLY IMPOSSIBLE TASK
Is managing Man United an impossible job? Amorim will soon find out
Ruben Amorim is the sixth permanent manager to try fixing Manchester United since Sir Alex Ferguson left in 2013. Talking to those who've tried over the past decade, it's always harder than you'd think.
The story of Sonic and Knuckles: Gibbs and Montgomery are NFL's best RB duo
THANKSGIVING DAY FOOTBALL 🦃
Previewing all three NFL games, including picks and matchup keys
Here's everything you need to know for Bears-Lions, Giants-Cowboys and Dolphins-Packers. Who will win, and which players could have big games?
Week 13 buzz: What we're hearing on division races, Bryce Young, Bill Belichick
Will Bryce Young stick in Carolina? Could Bill Belichick coach again in 2025? Here's the latest intel.
Top Headlines
- Slot glad to end Liverpool's 15-year Madrid 'pain'
- Barça's Yamal becomes youngest Golden Boy winner
- Fernandes: I'll be Amorim's on-field coach
- QB Jones lands with Vikings after Giants exit
- Report: $10M crypto purse for PGA Tour-LIV duel
- Luis Suárez signs Inter Miami contract extension
- Postecoglou admits 'shock' at Vicario ankle break
- Guardiola walks back self-harm remark after draw
- PSG boss Luis Enrique on UCL defeat: Blame me
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