LIVE Football News: Europa League Group Stage Concludes

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09:11, 09 Dec 2021
Last Updated: 22:03, 09 Dec 2021

Welcome to The Sportsman's LIVE football blog, where we will be bringing you regular updates of the biggest news and quirkiest stories throughout the day. There will be plenty of reaction to results in the Champions League, but all eyes will be on the Europa League action tonight with Leicester City and West Ham United both in action. Stay with us you won't want to miss it.

Updates
09 December 2021
FULL TIME

Celtic won a dramatic finale against Real Betis 3-2 and West Ham's young side lose out to Dinamo Zagreb 1-0.

09 December 2021
GOAL! Celtic 3-2 Real Betis

David Turnbull (78' p)

09 December 2021
GOAL! Celtic 2-2 Real Betis

Borja Iglesias (75')

09 December 2021
GOAL! Celtic 2-1 Real Betis

Euan Henderson (74')

09 December 2021
GOAL! Celtic 1-1 Real Betis

Scott Bain OG (69')

09 December 2021
Teams Leicester could face in UECL
09 December 2021
Incredible Free Kick!
09 December 2021
GOAL! West Ham 0-1 Dinamo Zagreb

Mislav Orsic (4')

09 December 2021
GOAL! Celtic 1-0 Real Betis

Stephen Welsh (2')

09 December 2021
Atalanta 2-3 Villarreal

After a 24 hour delay, Villarreal managed to earn a spot in the last 16 of the Champions League with a win over Atalanta. 

09 December 2021
FULL TIME

Leicester have been defeated 3-2 by Napoli and find themselves dropping into the Europa Conference League.

Elsewhere Rangers drew 1-1 with Lyon to confirm their second-place finish in Group A.

09 December 2021
West Ham Starting XI (vs Dinamo Zagreb)
09 December 2021
GOAL! Napoli 3-2 Leicester

Erif Elmas (53')

09 December 2021
GOAL! Lyon 1-1 Rangers

Calvin Bassey OG (50')

09 December 2021
Brighton vs Spurs OFF
09 December 2021
GOAL! Lyon 0-1 Rangers

Scott Wright (41')

09 December 2021
GOAL! Napoli 2-2 Leicester

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (32')

09 December 2021
GOAL! Napoli 2-1 Leicester

Jonny Evans (26')

09 December 2021
GOAL! Napoli 2-0 Leicester

Elif Elmas (23')

09 December 2021
GOAL! Napoli 1-0 Leicester

Adam Ounas (5')

09 December 2021
Nagelsmann on Barcelona
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09 December 2021
Stern-faced Scott McTominay
09 December 2021
Leicester XI to face Napoli
09 December 2021
Heart-warming video from Liverpool
09 December 2021
Ancelotti celebrates 100 CL wins
09 December 2021
England trio make U20 TOTY
09 December 2021
Laporta 'sad' at Barca's CL exit
Laporta 'sad' after Barcelona's Champions League group stage knockout
Laporta 'sad' after Barcelona's Champions League group stage knockout
09 December 2021
Bowyer hopes defender will sign new deal

Lee Bowyer hopes that Danish defender Kristian Pedersen will sign a new deal with Birmingham City, following interest from Newcastle United in the summer.

Bowyer opens up on Pedersen's Blues deal and Newcastle interest
Bowyer opens up on Pedersen's Blues deal and Newcastle interest
09 December 2021
Sergino Dest's time at Barca coming to an end
09 December 2021
Fergie names first player in dream United XI

Sir Alex Ferguson has named Denis Irwin as the first player to make his dream Manchester United XI.

Sir Alex Ferguson names unexpected star in dream Man United XI
Sir Alex Ferguson names unexpected star in dream Man United XI
09 December 2021
Real Madrid boost for derby

Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid go head-to-head this weekend and Carlo Ancelotti's side have been boosted by Karim Benzema being deemed fit to play a part.

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09 December 2021
Conte addresses Covid outbreak
09 December 2021
Kimmich out until 2022

Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich has been ruled out until 2022 with a lung problem as a result of Covid-19.

09 December 2021
Spartak taunt Legia Warsaw

Spartak Moscow have purchased billboard space in Warsaw, showing their goals that they scored past Legia Warsaw last time the two faced off in the Europa League. Some corporate sh*thousery!

09 December 2021
Farke set for new role

Former Norwich City boss Daniel Farke is set for a quick return to management with reports suggesting he is to become the new Besiktas manager.

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09 December 2021
Barcelona's European downfall

Barcelona have failed to reach the knockout stages of the Champions League for the first time in 18 years. Our Kris Voakes delves into why this could be the start of a miserable period in Europe for the Catalan giants.

Barcelona's European Misery
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09 December 2021
FA Cup third round TV games
09 December 2021
Rennes aren't impressed by Spurs decision
09 December 2021
Champions League draw

With 15 of the 16 teams confirmed for the last 16 of the Champions League, the first draw of the knockout stages is imminent. Find out all the details below.

Champions League Draw Details
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09 December 2021
Watford taking Covid precautions
09 December 2021
Chambers named MOTM

Reading boss Kelly Chambers has been named as the Women's Super League Manager of the Month for November.

09 December 2021
INJURY NIGHTMARE FOR LEEDS
09 December 2021
Barcelona looking to make changes
09 December 2021
Concern for Wan-Bissaka

Manchester United are facing a nervous wait on the status of Aaron Wan-Bissaka after the defender collided with the advertising boards.

Manchester United face nervous wait over fitness of Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Manchester United face nervous wait over fitness of Aaron Wan-Bissaka
09 December 2021
Fleming named POTM

Chelsea's Jessie Fleming has been named Women's Super League Player of the Month for November.

09 December 2021
MESSI THE GOAT?
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09 December 2021
Spurs Locking Down
09 December 2021
ARSENAL CONCEPT KIT

Wow, just wow.

09 December 2021
Leicester confident Napoli game will go ahead
09 December 2021
RB Leipzig appoint new manager

RB Leipzig have announced the arrival of new manager Domenico Tedesco on a deal until 2023.

09 December 2021
Van Bronckhorst's impact at Rangers

Rangers are enjoying life under new boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst and the signs are there to see of the foundations the Dutchman is laying at Ibrox Stadium. Read more below.

Van Bronckhorst's Rangers Foundations
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09 December 2021
KATIE TAYLOR'S FOOTBALL IDOL
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Leeds United fan and boxing world champion Katie Taylor tells The Sportsman who her sporting idol was growing up...

09 December 2021
Sam Kerr sent a pitch invader flying...

She did, unfortunately, get booked for her efforts though. 

09 December 2021
Marcos Rojo enjoying himself

You simply never know what Marcus Rojo will produce 

09 December 2021
Rangnick wants more from Greenwood

Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick is hoping there is more to come from youngster Mason Greenwood, admitting he wants to develop the attacker's physicality.

09 December 2021
Barcelona eliminated from the Champions League

Barcelona were dumped from the Champions League by Bayern Munich last night as they were beaten 3-0. Read our report on what is proving to be a miserable time for the Catalan club.

Barcelona Dumped
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