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Club Brugge secured their place in the Champions League round of 16 with a goalless draw against Atletico Madrid, on a night when goalkeeper Simon Mignolet shone.

On a historic night, Club Brugge secured a valuable draw against Atletico Madrid to guarantee their first-ever qualification for the Champions League round of 16, thanks to the brilliance of goalkeeper Simon Mignolet.

In a dramatic match, Arsenal stumbled to a heartbreaking 2-2 draw against Wolverhampton, narrowing the gap with Manchester City and opening up the competition for the English Premier League title.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has made fiery statements accusing referees of a recurring pattern and an attempt to bring down the Catalan club amid the heated competition.

Villarreal secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Levante, taking sole possession of third place in the Spanish league, distancing themselves from Atletico Madrid and igniting the battle for Champions League qualification.

Al-Fayha coach Vuk Razovic praised the strength of Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr club after their encounter, considering them one of the top contenders to win the AFC Champions League title thanks to their international stars.

Al-Nassr coach Jorge Jesus denied interfering in any administrative objections to the match schedule, stressing that the pressure of competitions is normal for a team competing on several fronts.

Asian football fans eagerly await the clash between Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr and the UAE's Al-Wasl in the AFC Champions League quarter-finals. Find out the dates for the first and second legs and the significance of the encounter.

Follow today's match schedule, Thursday, January 19, 2026, in the Saudi Roshan League, the Europa League, and the Conference League. Live coverage of the important matches.

Al-Hilal coach Jorge Jesus expressed his delight at his team's qualification for the AFC Champions League quarter-finals after their victory over Sepahan, praising the players' performance and emphasizing the difficulty of the upcoming stages.