Thursday Morning: Champions League Last 16 Line Up Confirmed

Shamrock Rovers play Djurgardens in their last Conference League outing tonight

SOCCER

The Champions League last 16 line-up has been confirmed, after the conclusion of the group stages last night.

Manchester City topped Group G, after a 3-1 win over Sevilla.

While 17-year-old Rico Lewis became City's youngest ever goalscorer in Champions League history last night.

Chelsea won Group E after a 2-1 win over Dinamo Zagreb.

There was further disappointment for Celtic, who slumped to a fourth loss in six games.

They were beaten 5-1 by Real Madrid.

The draw for the last 16 takes place on Monday.

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Shamrock Rovers are looking to sign off their European campaign on a high this evening.

They’re away to Group F winners Djurgardens in their last Conference League outing.

Kick-off in Sweden is at quarter-to-six.

A win would guarantee the Hoops prize money of 500-thousand euro.

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Arsenal will secure top spot in Europa League Group A tonight if they beat Zurich at the Emirates.

Manchester United need to win by two clear goals away to Real Sociedad if they’re to top Group E.

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Ben Chilwell's World Cup hopes are in doubt after a suspected hamstring injury picked up last night.

He pulled up during Chelsea's win over Dinamo Zagreb last night.

The England defender now faces a race to be fit for their opener against Iran on the 21st of November.


RUGBY

The Ireland team for Saturday's test with South Africa will be named later.

Winger Robert Balacoune is in line to win his third international cap.

Leinster duo Jamison Gibson Park and Hugo Keenan are also available for selection.

Neither have played for their province so far this season.


GOLF

Seamus Power’s straight back into action following last week’s win at the Bermuda Championship.

The Waterford golfer plays alongside last year’s Open champion Collin Morikawa and Emilliano Grillo at the World Wide Technology Championship in Mexico.

They tee off just before 12.40pm, Irish time.

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Stephanie Meadow is one-over-par after her opening round of 73 at the Toto Japan Classic.

That leaves the Antrim woman eight shots off the lead.


RACING

There’s a seven-race card at Thurles this afternoon, with the first off at 1.05pm.