Sevilla returned to form with a crucial 2-1 La Liga victory over fellow European aspirants Valencia with Alvaro Negredo scoring a brace.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has dismissed speculation linking him to Italian giants Juventus who recently parted company with Ciro Ferrara.

Brazilian World Cup winner Edmilson is the latest major recruit for Real Zaragoza with the midfielder returning to Spain after a stint with Palmeiras.

AC Milan remain eight points off the pace in Italy after being held at home by Livorno and failing to take advantage of Inter Milan's postponed match.

Fiorentina have said that they are set to sign Barcelona's Brazilian forward Keirrison on a two-season loan with an option for a permanent move.

Bayer Leverkusen scored three goals in four minutes in a 3-1 victory at home over Freiburg, while Stuttgart handed Borussia Dortmund a 4-1 defeat.

Lyon fought back from a goal down to beat ten-man Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 at the Stade Gerland and breathe new life into their flagging campaign.

Roma striker Stefano Okaka was delighted to have scored the winner in his last game for the club this season before his move to Fulham tomorrow.

Portugal winger Nani reflected on his best game for Manchester United, after Arsenal were swept to the side in a 3-1 result at the Emirates Stadium.

Villarreal sacked coach Ernesto Valverde following a 2-0 defeat at home to Osasuna and expect to name a replacement in a matter of days.