Newcastle finish off Qarabag in rapid time to set up Chelsea or Barcelona tie

Newcastle snuffed out any hopes of a miracle Qarabag comeback with two goals in the first six minutes of the second leg to set up a 3-2 win that sealed a place in the Champions League last 16 by a 9-3 aggregate score

Arbeloa and Courtois call on Uefa to take stand against racism after Vinícius incident

Alvaro Arbeloa and Thibaut Courtois have called on Uefa to take a genuine stand against racism and change football following the alleged racist abuse of Vinícius Júnior by Gianluca Prestianni

Howe’s Newcastle have shown European swagger but may need stylistic switch

Eddie Howe has already undergone a tactical evolution but needs further progress if Newcastle are to seek the highest honours

Champions League review: Bodø shock again, PSG escape and Mourinho’s dismal comments

Racism allegations in Portugal overshadowed another fine result in the Norwegian Arctic and the holders being pushed by their Ligue 1 rivals

Qarabag 1-6 Newcastle United: Champions League playoff – as it happened

Anthony Gordon scores four as Newcastle thrash Qarabag 6-1 in the Champions League playoff

Anthony Gordon grabs four as Newcastle hit Qarabag for six in playoff

The winger scored all his goals in the first half to set up Newcastle for a 6-1 victory in their Champions League playoff first leg

Mourinho accused of gaslighting for response to Vinícius’ allegation of racism

The anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out has accused José Mourinho of gaslighting for his response to Vinícius Júnior’s allegation of racist abuse

Vinícius Júnior takes aim at racist ‘cowards’ after Benfica’s defeat by Real Madrid

Vinícius Júnior declared that ‘racists are above all cowards’ after he was allegedly abused by Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni during Real Madrid’s 1-0 win in Lisbon

Vinícius Júnior fury after alleged racist abuse mars Real Madrid’s win at Benfica

Vinícius Júnior scored as Real Madrid won 1-0 in Benfica but the Champions League playoff first leg was overshadowed by an accusation that the Brazilian was racially abused

Benfica 0-1 Real Madrid, Monaco 2-3 PSG, and more: Champions League – as it happened

Clockwatch: Exciting victories for Galatasaray and PSG were overshadowed by the alleged racist abuse of Vinícius Júnior. Scott Murray was watching

Revitalised Real Madrid hope not to witness another miracle on Benfica return

While goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin’s last-gasp header meant more for the hosts, Madrid cannot take the challenge lightly in the Champions League playoff

Champions League playoffs: Benfica get Real Madrid rematch, Newcastle face Qarabag

Real Madrid have been dealt an instant rematch with Benfica in the Champions League playoffs while Newcastle must travel to Qarabag

Champions League review: discontent for Real Madrid in a chaotic conclusion to group play

Álvaro Arbeloa’s team have concerns as they look ahead to the knockout stages, while Jamie Carragher has concerns about the draw

João Palhinha ready for the real Spurs to stand up after Champions League stroll

Tottenham eased into the last 16 and the midfielder trusts their European uplift will provide ‘a big jump’ in the Premier League

Football as a content machine: 18 Champions League games was fun but overstuffed

The joy of the game is that big moments are rare – the climax of the UCL group phase felt like too much of a good thing