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This week's football news highlights continue to buzz with activity in the Champions League, transfer updates, and standout performances by key players.
In the Champions League, Barcelona pulled off an exceptional comeback against Benfica, winning 4-5 in a thrilling match that saw Raphinha scoring a decisive goal in stoppage time. This victory has secured Barcelona's spot in the round of 16, elevating the team's status in the competition. Meanwhile, Liverpool maintained their perfect record in the Champions League by defeating Lille 2-1, with Mohamed Salah scoring his 50th European goal for the Reds, marking a significant milestone in his career.
In transfer news, the market is heating up as teams prepare for the final week of the transfer window. Chelsea is making headlines with their interest in Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho, while Everton looks to bolster their squad with a £14m star. Moreover, Arsenal is reportedly inquiring about signing a £68m "monster" to strengthen their midfield.
On the managerial front, Borussia Dortmund's coach Nuri Sahin's future is under speculation following a disappointing defeat in the Champions League, raising questions about potential changes in the club's leadership.
As teams gear up for their next matches in the Champions League and domestic competitions, fans can look forward to more thrilling encounters and developments in the football world.
| 1 | Liverpool | 21 | 30 | 50 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 22 | 22 | 44 |
| 3 | Nottingham Forest | 22 | 11 | 44 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 22 | 17 | 40 |
| 5 | Manchester City | 22 | 15 | 38 |
| 6 | Newcastle | 22 | 12 | 38 |
| 7 | Bournemouth | 22 | 10 | 37 |
| 8 | Aston Villa | 22 | -1 | 36 |
| 9 | Brighton | 22 | 5 | 34 |
| 10 | Fulham | 22 | 4 | 33 |
| 11 | Brentford | 22 | 1 | 28 |
| 12 | Crystal Palace | 22 | -3 | 27 |
| 13 | Manchester United | 22 | -5 | 26 |
| 14 | West Ham | 22 | -16 | 26 |
| 15 | Tottenham | 22 | 10 | 24 |
| 16 | Everton | 21 | -10 | 20 |
| 17 | Wolves | 22 | -19 | 16 |
| 18 | Ipswich | 22 | -23 | 16 |
| 19 | Leicester | 22 | -25 | 14 |
| 20 | Southampton | 22 | -35 | 6 |
| 1 | Real Madrid | 20 | 27 | 46 |
| 2 | Atletico Madrid | 20 | 21 | 44 |
| 3 | Barcelona | 20 | 29 | 39 |
| 4 | Athletic Club | 20 | 13 | 39 |
| 5 | Villarreal | 20 | 7 | 33 |
| 6 | Mallorca | 20 | -6 | 30 |
| 7 | Real Sociedad | 20 | 3 | 28 |
| 8 | Girona | 20 | 1 | 28 |
| 9 | Sevilla | 20 | -6 | 26 |
| 10 | Rayo Vallecano | 20 | 0 | 26 |
| 11 | Osasuna | 20 | -5 | 26 |
| 12 | Real Betis | 20 | -4 | 25 |
| 13 | Celta Vigo | 20 | -3 | 24 |
| 14 | Leganes | 20 | -10 | 22 |
| 15 | Las Palmas | 20 | -8 | 22 |
| 16 | Getafe | 20 | -3 | 20 |
| 17 | Alaves | 20 | -8 | 20 |
| 18 | Espanyol | 20 | -13 | 19 |
| 19 | Valencia | 20 | -10 | 16 |
| 20 | Valladolid | 20 | -25 | 15 |
| 1 | Napoli | 21 | 21 | 50 |
| 2 | Inter | 20 | 33 | 47 |
| 3 | Atalanta | 21 | 22 | 43 |
| 4 | Lazio | 21 | 9 | 39 |
| 5 | Juventus | 21 | 17 | 37 |
| 6 | Bologna | 20 | 6 | 33 |
| 7 | Fiorentina | 20 | 12 | 33 |
| 8 | AC Milan | 20 | 8 | 31 |
| 9 | AS Roma | 21 | 4 | 27 |
| 10 | Udinese | 21 | -8 | 26 |
| 11 | Torino | 21 | -5 | 23 |
| 12 | Genoa | 21 | -12 | 23 |
| 13 | Como | 21 | -8 | 22 |
| 14 | Cagliari | 21 | -11 | 21 |
| 15 | Lecce | 21 | -21 | 20 |
| 16 | Empoli | 21 | -8 | 20 |
| 17 | Parma | 21 | -10 | 20 |
| 18 | Verona | 21 | -23 | 19 |
| 19 | Venezia | 21 | -15 | 15 |
| 20 | Monza | 21 | -11 | 13 |
| 1 | Bayern Munich | 18 | 41 | 45 |
| 2 | Bayer Leverkusen | 18 | 20 | 41 |
| 3 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 18 | 18 | 36 |
| 4 | VfB Stuttgart | 18 | 10 | 32 |
| 5 | RB Leipzig | 18 | 5 | 31 |
| 6 | FSV Mainz 05 | 18 | 8 | 28 |
| 7 | VfL Wolfsburg | 18 | 8 | 27 |
| 8 | SC Freiburg | 18 | -9 | 27 |
| 9 | Werder Bremen | 18 | -3 | 26 |
| 10 | Borussia Dortmund | 18 | 1 | 25 |
| 11 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 18 | -2 | 24 |
| 12 | FC Augsburg | 18 | -12 | 22 |
| 13 | Union Berlin | 18 | -8 | 20 |
| 14 | FC St. Pauli | 18 | -7 | 17 |
| 15 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 18 | -12 | 17 |
| 16 | FC Heidenheim | 18 | -15 | 14 |
| 17 | Holstein Kiel | 18 | -20 | 11 |
| 18 | Vfl Bochum | 18 | -23 | 10 |
