Carlo Ancelotti praised Federico Valverde as “the key” after the midfielder’s 93rd-minute goal gave Real Madrid a dramatic 1-0 win over Athletic Club on Sunday to react to their Champions League exit in midweek.
Jadon Sancho and Marco Reus scored as Borussia Dortumnd secured a 2-0 win over PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday and a Champions League last-eight place for the first time in three years with a 3-1 aggregate victory.
Lionel Messi was not in Argentina’s starting XI for their World Cup qualifier against Paraguay on Thursday, but he was included in the squad as a substitute.
