Sporting CP became the fifth team to overturn a three-goal first-leg deficit to progress in the Champions League knockout rounds with a 5-3 aggregate win over Bodo/Glimt. The Portuguese club were swept aside 3-0 in the Arctic Circle last week. But a 5-0 win after extra time at Estadio Jose Alvalade on Tuesday saw Sporting reach the quarter-finals for the first time since 1982-83.
Their 4-0 victory over a brave Iran side leaves the Matildas facing an uncertain path to Asian Cup glory, even if they have now booked a place in the quarter-finals. It was a night that began with fireworks but dissolved in the Gold Coast rain to a turgid trial.
Nicolas Jackson helped Senegal on their way to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations as they beat Sudan 3-1 on Saturday evening. The Bayern forward set up the crucial goal to make it 2-1 in first-half stoppage time scored by Papa Gueye, who had previously cancelled out Aamir Abdallah Yunis's sixth-minute opener. Substitute Ibrahim Mbaye made sure of Senegal's place in the last eight with a further goal in the 77th minute.
League One side Cardiff City will host Premier League outfit Chelsea in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. The Bluebirds' reward for seeing off Wrexham in the fourth round is a blockbuster clash against Enzo Maresca's side after they survived a late comeback to beat Wolves 4-3. Meanwhile, Arsenal host Crystal Palace in a repeat of Sunday's Premier League game and indeed last season's Carabao Cup quarter-finals.
Spain, the world champions and tournament favourites, has been in ominous form, topping their group with a perfect record and scoring 14 goals, led by Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmati.
Germany's defensive frailties were on full display, and although they started strong, they couldn't maintain their momentum, ultimately succumbing to Sweden's offensive prowess.
