There were storylines across all 18 simultaneous kick-offs – not to mention 64 goals in total – but Aston Villa and Lille securing automatic qualification for the round of 16, as well as Manchester City coming from the elimination zone to reach the knockout phase play-offs, were among the headlines. UEFA.com rounds up all the action.
MIKEL ARTETA believes Arsenal are proving they can beat anyone after Ethan Nwaneri inspired a fourth straight European victory. The whizkid, 17, curled in a stunning solo goal to see off Girona
Goals from Jorginho and Ethan Nwaneri helped us come from behind to beat Girona in the Champions League, and you can watch all the action with our full match replay! Arnaut Danjuma put the hosts ahead with a well-taken finish but we were back on level terms 10 minutes later when Jorginho coolly slotted home from the penalty spot.
Sturm Graz sign off from a disappointing Champions League group phase on a positive note with victory against RB Leipzig.
Giuliano Simeone, son of manager Diego, scores once and sets up another as Atletico Madrid secure a place in the last 16 of the Champions League with a comprehensive victory over Red Bull Salzburg.
Spurs have agreed to sign Manchester City youngster Daniel Batty, while Liverpool are still eyeing Rayan Cherki but could face strong competition. West Ham are busy in the final days of the window, with confidence over Evan Ferguson after a bid for Ricardo Pepi. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip below!
Arsenal fans have expressed their displeasure with forward Raheem Sterling on the back of his performance in their UEFA Champions League meeting with Girona on Wednesday (January 29).
Match report as Arsenal confirmed their top-eight finish in the league phase of the Champions League; a 2-1 win in Girona confirmed the Gunners spot in the last 16; Arnaut Danjuma opened scoring for Spanish side after Neto error;
Ethan Nwaneri scored on his full Champions League debut as Arsenal secured direct passage to the last 16 with a 2-1 win at Girona.
PARIS: Manchester City came from behind against Club Brugge to reach the Champions League knockout phase, where they were safely joined by
Arsenal made sure of their place in the last 16 of the Champions League, securing 3rd spot in the league phase. The Gunners put out a heavily rotated line up