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English clubs were riding high in Europe heading into this week's last-16 showdowns, so what has gone wrong after a chastening few days that have seen no team claim a first-leg win?

It is highly unusual to see Bukayo Saka's number come up as early as the 60th minute, especially in a game in which Arsenal need a goal. And yet it came as little surprise against Bayer Leverkusen. Their captain on the night had struggled.

Right foot, left foot, volley. Not the textbook perfect hat-trick but perhaps an improvement on it. Fede Valverde was the hero for Real Madrid in their statement 3-0 win over Manchester City. It was one of the great Champions League performances.

FedExCup leader Collin Morikawa has withdrawn from The Players after just one hole of his opening round due to a back injury.

Liverpool have been a tough watch this season. While the ambition of Gareth Taylor's possessional play model has drawn praise, the execution has failed to live up to billing. It's actually landed Liverpool in a relegation scrap.