Football/Soccer 3h Briefing
×FA Cup Action
Liverpool bbc.com cruised to a 3-1 victory over Wolves at Molineux to advance to the FA Cup quarter-finals. Defender Andy Robertson was the unlikely architect, scoring a superb opening goal before teenager Rio Ngumoha impressed in his side's victory. Manager Arne Slot hailed Ngumoha as "special" after the teenager's performance eased some pressure on the under-fire coach. The win avenged Liverpool's recent defeat to Wolves and keeps their FA Cup hopes alive as Slot faces mounting pressure in the Premier League.
LaLiga Drama
Real Madrid espn.com snatched a vital 2-1 win at Celta Vigo thanks to Federico Valverde's last-gasp goal in the fourth minute of stoppage time. Álvaro Arbeloa called Valverde "everything a Real Madrid player should be" after the midfielder put Madrid "on his back" for the crucial victory. The win helps Los Blancos bounce back from consecutive LaLiga defeats and keeps their title challenge alive.
Bundesliga Dominance
Bayern Munich espn.com extended its lead at the top of the Bundesliga to 14 points with a commanding 4-1 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach. The defending champions have now won five matches in a row and continue to dominate despite the absence of Harry Kane. Their relentless form has left Borussia Dortmund with a mountain to climb in the title race.
Ligue 1 Shake-up
Paris Saint-Germain espn.com dropped points in the Ligue 1 title race after losing 3-1 at home to a slick Monaco side. The defeat deals a blow to PSG's championship hopes and shows Monaco are genuine contenders this season.
Scottish Cup Progress
Falkirk skysports.com reached the Scottish Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 victory over Dundee United, continuing striker Barney Stewart's impressive goalscoring form. The win sets up a Hampden showdown for the Championship side.
Super League Action
Catalans Dragons skysports.com secured a much-needed Super League win as Toby Sexton kicked them past struggling Leigh Leopards at Leigh Sports Village. The victory provides a timely boost for Catalans as they look to climb the table.