European Football
Crystal Palace beat AEK Larnaca to reach Conference League quarter-finals
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Crystal Palace advanced to the UEFA Conference League quarter-finals for the first time, defeating AEK Larnaca 2-1 after extra time in the second leg of their round-of-16 tie in Cyprus (2-1 aggregate after a 0-0 first leg). Ismaila Sarr scored both goals for the visitors as the hosts ended with nine men. Palace will next face Fiorentina.
Paris Saint-Germain secured a 5-2 victory over Chelsea, while Real Madrid dominated Manchester City 3-0 in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first legs. Bodø/Glimt upset Sporting CP with a 3-0 win, and Arsenal drew 1-1 at Bayer Leverkusen. These outcomes position several teams favorably ahead of the return fixtures.
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Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Atalanta, and Galatasaray progressed to the Champions League last 16 after second-leg playoff matches on February 25, 2026, while Benfica, Monaco, Borussia Dortmund, and Juventus were eliminated. Atalanta secured a late victory over Dortmund, and Juventus mounted a spirited comeback against Galatasaray but fell short in extra time. The round of 16 draw is scheduled for Friday.
Former NFL quarterback Reid Sinnett was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2025 European League of Football season with the Madrid Bravos. Sinnett, who previously played for multiple NFL teams, led the league with nearly 4,000 passing yards and 50 touchdowns.
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Real Madrid announced plans to claim substantial damages from UEFA following a Spanish court ruling that upheld a decision against the governing body's actions on the Super League. The Provincial Court of Madrid dismissed appeals by UEFA, the RFEF, and La Liga, confirming anti-competitive behavior in banning the breakaway league. This comes after a 2023 European Court of Justice decision deeming such bans unlawful.