Auxerre continue to struggle in Ligue 1 this season, sitting 17th in the table with just 12 points and firmly entrenched in the relegation zone.

St. Pauli suffered a narrow 2–3 away defeat to Borussia Dortmund in the previous league round, extending their winless run to three matches with one draw and two losses.

Inter Milan saw their strong momentum halted in midweek after a 1–3 home defeat to Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League, bringing an end to a six-match unbeaten run across all competitions.

Levante suffered a 0–2 away defeat to Real Madrid in the previous league round, extending their poor run of form. The team have managed just two wins, two draws and six losses in their last ten competitive matches, reflecting a prolonged slump.

Once labeled the 'world's hottest football WAG,' Jessica Goicoechea famously established an unconventional 'sex contract' with her former partner, a Champions League-winning defender. The 29-year-old model was in a relationship with ex-Barcelona player Marc Bartra from 2022 to 2024, a pairing that captured significant attention in the football world. Bartra, a Spanish international and five-time La Liga champion, now plays for Real Betis and recently celebrated his 35th birthday.

A former Premier League footballer known for his off-pitch controversies was reportedly dumped by a Page 3 model following claims he spent a night with a dominatrix. Ex-Liverpool and Arsenal winger Jermaine Pennant, now 43, allegedly invited a dominatrix back to his hotel room during a lively stag party in Ibiza. This occurred while he was in a relationship with Jess Impiazzi, with whom he was said to be planning a future family.

A single mother of three has become an internet phenomenon after people repeatedly noted her striking resemblance to Georgina Rodríguez, the partner of football star Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Los Angeles Lakers secured a 115–107 road victory over the Denver Nuggets, delivering another statement performance built on defensive adjustments.

The Miami Heat opened their five-game road trip with an emphatic 130–117 win over the Sacramento Kings, powered by a scorching display from beyond the arc.