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LaLiga set to stage its first-ever Retro Matchday

From April 10 to 13, 2026, LaLiga will stage its first-ever Retro Matchday, a groundbreaking initiative in European professional football. During the event, all 38 clubs from LALIGA EA SPORTS and LALIGA HYPERMOTION will take to the pitch wearing specially designed kits inspired by iconic shirts from their history. Match officials will also join the celebration, sporting a unique retro design introduced by the Royal Spanish Football Federation’s Referees Technical Committee (CTA).

The Retro Matchday initiative reflects LALIGA’s concept of “A Living Legacy,” turning the rich histories of its clubs into a shared experience that can be seen and worn on the field. The retro jerseys reinterpret classic designs for the modern game, creating a connection between past and present generations of supporters. By blending football heritage with fashion on the pitch, LALIGA becomes the only one of Europe’s five major leagues to organize a coordinated activation of this kind.

The initiative will take place during Matchday 31 of LALIGA EA SPORTS and Matchday 35 of LALIGA HYPERMOTION, when all 38 LALIGA clubs will participate by wearing retro kits inspired by historic designs from their past.

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The 2025/26 Champions League round of 16 contenders revealed

The knockout stage of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League is underway, with 16 teams left battling for a place in the final in Budapest.

FIRST LEGS

Tuesday 10 March
Galatasaray vs Liverpool (18:45)
Atalanta vs Bayern München
Atlético de Madrid vs Tottenham
Newcastle vs Barcelona

Wednesday 11 March
Leverkusen vs Arsenal (18:45)
Bodø/Glimt vs Sporting CP
Paris Saint-Germain vs Chelsea
Real Madrid vs Man City

SECOND LEGS

Tuesday 17 March
Sporting CP vs Bodø/Glimt (18:45)
Arsenal vs Leverkusen
Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain
Man City vs Real Madrid

Wednesday 18 March
Barcelona vs Newcastle (18:45)
Bayern München vs Atalanta
Liverpool vs Galatasaray
Tottenham vs Atlético de Madrid

Kick-offs 21:00 CET unless stated.

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Tottenham Hotspur were thrashed by Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace produced a commanding comeback to defeat Tottenham Hotspur 3–1, with Ismaïla Sarr scoring twice in a match that turned on a first-half red card for Spurs captain Micky van de Ven.

Despite Sarr seeing an early goal ruled out for offside, Tottenham struck first when Dominic Solanke finished in the 34th minute. But the momentum shifted dramatically four minutes later as Van de Ven was dismissed for bringing down Sarr inside the penalty area.

Sarr calmly converted from the spot to restore parity before Jørgen Strand Larsen fired Palace ahead on the stroke of half-time.

With Spurs struggling to respond after the break, Sarr wrapped up the victory in stoppage time with a clinical finish to complete his brace and secure all three points for the Eagles.

The loss leaves Tottenham still searching for their first win under Igor Tudor, having now lost three consecutive matches and sitting 16th in the table. Palace, meanwhile, climb to 13th with 38 points, giving them a comfortable 10-point cushion above the relegation zone.