Real face Mourinho’s Benfica in UCL again, PSG meet Monaco – all to know
Real Madrid handed tough UEFA Champions League draw against Benfica, the team that consigned them to the playoffs.

Real Madrid handed tough UEFA Champions League draw against Benfica, the team that consigned them to the playoffs.

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Flights were paused after Trump said ‘armada’ of US warships heading towards the Middle East.
French prosecutors say Russia-linked tanker ‘Grinch’ under investigation after interception in western Mediterranean.
UK politicians have accused Trump of avoiding military service during the Vietnam War.
French President Emmanuel Macron says vessel subject to international sanctions, suspected of ‘flying false flag’.
Swiss food giants Nestle has also recalled infant formula batches in recent weeks over toxin fears.
Liverpool win 3-0 in Marseille, as Mohamed Salah returns to the starting lineup for first time since November.
Real Madrid beat Monaco 6-1 in the league phase of the Champions League, as forward Vinicius defies boos from home fans.

Macron said Europe will not be “intimidated” by US President Donald Trump’s threat of tariffs over Greenland.