Paris Saint-Germain were frustrated at San Mamés on Wednesday, held to a goalless draw by a spirited Athletic Bilbao side on Matchday 6 of the Champions League. Still, the Parisians inched closer to securing a spot in the round of 16.
Elsewhere in the Champions League, Manchester City earned the headline win of the night, beating Real Madrid 2–1 at the Bernabéu. Arsenal, meanwhile, remain unstoppable: six matches, six victories for the group leaders.
On Thursday, the spotlight shifts to the Europa League. Competition leaders Lyon take on Go Ahead Eagles, while Lille travel to Bern to face Young Boys. Nice – mired in crisis and on a run of seven straight defeats in all competitions – will try to stop the bleeding against Braga.
Finally, Wednesday saw a brilliant act of revenge for France’s women’s handball team at the world championship: beaten by Denmark at last year’s Euros, Les Bleues turned the tables with a commanding 31–26 win to reach the semi-finals.