Brazil's top scorer underwent surgery last month after suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus in his left knee on international duty in October.

Girona have been the surprise package of the season and have stretched their unbeaten streak to 11 league games.

Girona, part-owned by the owners of Manchester City, opened up a two-point lead over Real Madrid after a straightforward victory.

The Major League Soccer club announced on Monday that they would host Newell's at their DRV PNK Stadium on February 15.

Barcelona will face Napoli, while Arsenal were drawn against Porto, with the first legs to take place in mid-February and the return matches in March.

With the win, the Kings have now equalled Mohammedan’s tally of three titles in the Independence Cup.

The draw features the 16 teams that advanced from the group stage – the champions and runners-ups of eight groups

A year ago, on this day, Lionel Messi’s Argentina triumphed over France in a final for the ages to lift their third FIFA World Cup.

“On paper, Bashundhara Kings are a better side than Mohammedan and we are the underdogs,” said Mohammedan coach Alfaz Ahmed

It meant Antwerp avoided losing all six of their group games in their Champions League debut but they still finished bottom of the standings.

PSG drew 1-1 away to Group F winners Borussia Dortmund to go through as runners-up after Milan came from behind to beat Newcastle at St James' Park and eliminate Eddie Howe's side.

The 34th edition of the tournament will get underway on December 26

The Italian champions qualified second in Group C behind Real Madrid thanks to Serder Saatci's clumsy own goal and Victor Osimhen's first strike since early October, both which came in the first half.

Madrid came into the match guaranteed of first place in their group but fell behind just before half-time, Union striker Kevin Volland scoring on the counter after Luca Modric had a penalty saved.

Kingsley Coman scored the only goal for the Bundesliga champions, who had long since secured their place in the last 16, to leave United without even the consolation of dropping into the Europa League.

"What I know is I never think in a negative scenario. We think positive, so we know what to do," Ten Hag said on Monday

"Great victory and I'm thrilled to announce my 50th goal in 2023," the 38-year-old Portuguese wrote on Instagram

Ankaragucu chief Faruk Koca floored referee Halil Umut Meler with a vicious punch to the face on the pitch following Monday's game, leaving the official with a black eye.

"I just want to be Endrick. I want to show them who Endrick is," he told AFP in an interview at an event with a new sponsor in Sao Paulo.

Girona defeated their Catalan rivals for the first time ever in the top flight in a pulsating battle to rise two points above Real Madrid, second, after their 1-1 draw at Real Betis on Saturday.