Halfway through the penultimate round of the Champions League group phase, for the first time in a league format containing 36 teams, the qualification equations are finally beginning to take shape.

Real Madrid is scouring the transfer market to find a solution to their problem position at left-back with Alphonso Davies seeming close to turning down a move to Spain.

Girona have been unable to recapture last season's momentum where they led the LaLiga table for much of the campaign as they sit eighth this season, but coach Michel said he expected a turnaround in the second half of the campaign.

The first game of the year at Montilivi has been synonymous with joy in the last decade. Girona FC has been scoring points at home for the first time in eleven seasons, and wants to continue doing so

Girona need to remain in a solid frame of mind in LaLiga after being knocked out of the Champions League, coach Michel said on Friday ahead of Sunday's clash at Rayo Vallecano.

Milan's decision to sign Kyle Walker from Manchester City could prove to be a timely call after Emerson Royal was forced off during the opening exchanges of

Previous meetings, form guides, links and trivia ahead of the UEFA Champions League league phase Matchday 8 fixture.

A UEFA simulation study offers Girona a lifeline and suggests the cut-off points required to progress in the 24/25 Champions League.

The AC Milan vs Girona UEFA Champions League match will be played at San Siro, Milan, Italy, on Wednesday, Jan 22.

Take a look at the fixtures and permutations on Champions League Matchday 8, including Man City, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Aston Villa and Arsenal.

A supreme talent has travelled to England ahead of holding talks with Arsenal and Man City, according to a report.

The first season of the league phase has been a rousing success with almost every Matchday 8 with something at stake