As Madrid surrendered their lead at the top at Son Moix, Zidane’s standing took a knock.

It was a phrase that John Toshak used and it served Zidane well as he kept faith with the side that succumbed to PSG in Seville and was rewarded with victory.

Having lost heavily to a side missing its first-choice front three, Madrid must reflect on where they're going wrong - and must do so urgently.

The Champions League group stage took flight on Tuesday night with good results for Barcelona and especially Valencia.

Let's be honest, Red Bull Salzburg are no great shakes despite having previously played in the Champions League and with the Austrian league underway...