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Nottingham Forest stayed in the Champions League race after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over West Ham at the London Stadium. Morgan Gibbs-White and Nikola Milenković struck vital goals against a Hammers team marking emotional farewells for several key players. Jarrod Bowen gave West Ham hope, but Forest held on.

Barcelona clinched a wild 4-3 win over Real Madrid in El Clásico after coming back from a two-goal deficit. Raphinha netted twice for the Catalans, while Mbappé responded with a brace for Madrid. A VAR controversy denied Barcelona a late goal, leaving fans on edge until the final whistle.

Inter Milan boosted their Serie A title chances with a 2-0 away win over Torino, featuring debut goal heroics from Matteo Zalewski and a confident penalty by Christian Asllani. The Nerazzurri controlled the match, showing both attacking flair and defensive solidity to keep the pressure on their rivals.

Montpellier HSC, struggling near the bottom of Ligue 1, host high-flying AS Monaco on January 17, 2025. While Montpellier grapples with poor form, Monaco looks to extend their strong away record. Key lineup decisions could sway a match many expect Monaco to win comfortably.

Fans in the USA looking to watch Benfica vs Sporting CP in the 2024/2025 Primeira Liga can use DirecTV Stream's 7-day free trial for on-demand access. While live streams are scarce, temporary free access is possible through official broadcasters and trial-based services. This rivalry game is crucial for Portuguese league standings.

Maro Itoje has been picked as the youngest British & Irish Lions captain in a century as Andy Farrell announces a 38-man squad for the 2025 Australia tour. The selection includes rising talents, key veterans, and eight Scottish players, with Owen Farrell’s potential late inclusion keeping fans buzzing.

Brighton's clash with Newcastle ended 1-1, but penalty drama dominated the talk. The Premier League stepped in to explain two crucial penalty calls that VAR overturned—one for a foul outside the box, the other for a simulation. These hotly debated decisions shaped Newcastle’s vital point in their Champions League chase.

Real Madrid faces Celta Vigo in a crucial La Liga clash, looking to extend their nine-match winning streak in this high-stakes rivalry. Memorable victories, including a 6-0 thrashing in 2018 and a 5-2 shootout in 2021, underline Madrid's dominance as both clubs chase pivotal season goals.

Stuttgart's Deniz Undav is out with an infection before the key Bundesliga match against Wolfsburg, joining Nikolas Nartey and Jakob Bruun Larsen in the sick bay. Head coach Sebastian Hoeness battles a mounting injury list as the club scrambles for solutions amid critical absences.

Rasmus Højlund grabbed a stoppage-time equalizer for Manchester United against Bournemouth after a heated VAR red card for Evanilson. Antoine Semenyo put Bournemouth ahead, but United came back late in a game packed with controversy and high stakes for both teams.