Football Daily | Champions League drama galore – so why do we feel hollow?

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Alright, which trendsetter decided to queue up Porto 0-1 PSV? Oh dear. This turned out to be another evening of Bigger Cup at its most grandiose, with turnarounds everywhere, 40 goals across nine matches, six of those in a top-tier showdown as Paris Saint-Germain staged a late fightback against Barcelona. Even in defeat, Lamine Yamal found a chance to brighten the occasion with an absurd toe-poke equaliser, and there was a heartwarming story in Italy as Scott McTominay netted twice for Napoli in their 4-3 victory over Bodø/Glimt. Those were his first goals since coming back from heart surgery, bringing his total at the club to 29 goals in 86 appearances. No wonder Erik ten Hag was frustrated with his superiors at Manchester United for letting the midfielder go to Naples.

One must commend the bravery of Erik ten Hag, speaking out about Man United’s ‘toxic culture’ [yesterday’s Football Daily, full email edition]. I broke into a cold sweat reading about how they ‘hand power to the players’. Truly a nightmare scenario” – Rowan Sweeney.

Roberto De Zerbi wants Spurs to be a family (yesterday’s Football Daily)? And he thinks playing for or with a family will stave off relegation? Well, I have this uncle. He’s called Weird Uncle Fiver (now there’s a throwback – Football Daily Ed), and he loves to [snip – Football Daily lawyers, and time-travelling pedants]” – Mike Wilner.

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