When Jose Mourinho stated he needed another expensive centre-back during the offseason, eyes rolled. Since arriving at Old Trafford, Mourinho has added to his centre-back stable. The manager bought Eric Bailly in 2016 for £30m.

Incredibly, Alaves could move to the top of La Liga if they record a victory at Leganes on Friday night.

We are now in the closing stages of the Brazilian Serie A season. There is still plenty to decide in Serie A, even who is crowned Brazilian champions. One team hoping to top the table are Internacional, who on Wednesday night host Atletico Mineiro.

On Friday night, struggling Stuttgart visit Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga, as the visitors attempt to move off the bottom of the table and out of the relegation zone.

Serbia are currently top of the group on 11 points after recording three wins and two draws. They are two points above second place Romania, who could still top the group if the home side loses and they record a win over Montenegro.

On Tuesday night, Scotland host Israel at Hampden Park in the Nations League Group C1, as the two teams clash in a crucial promotion clash.

On Tuesday night, Sweden host Russia in Group B2 of the Nations League, with both teams seeking promotion to the A groups of the competition.

The 2018/19 UEFA Nations League is the first time we have seen the tournament in action.  It has produced some very competitive leagues and games thanks to the grouping together of teams with the same ability.

On Saturday night, Corinthians host Vasco da Gama in the Brazilian Serie A, as both teams look to maintain their hopes of claiming a Copa Libertadores spot.

On Saturday night, Atletico Mineiro and Bahia go head-to-head in the Brazilian Serie A, as the home side attempt to solidify their presence in the top-six.

On Saturday night, Albania hosts Scotland in the Nations League C, Group 1, as both teams look to pull level with Israel at the top of the group.

Germany are experiencing one of their worst years in recent memory. After the World Cup debacle that saw the Germans go out in the group stage, Joachim Low has had difficulty getting players to fire.

Switzerland host Belgium on Sunday in what will determine the winner of League A Group 2. Belgium are a perfect nine points from nine having beaten Iceland twice and Switzerland once already.

The UEFA Nations has been set up to avoid meaningless international friendly matches and it has worked.  We have seen some excellent games between teams of a similar standard and Nations League A, Group 4 is a fine example.

Italy host Portugal on Saturday night at the San Siro. The Nations League A Group 3 rivals will play with a chance to qualify for next summer’s playoffs on the line.

On Friday night, Slovenia host Norway in the Nations League C, Group 3, as the visitors look to maintain their position at the top of the group.

On Friday night, Slovakia host Ukraine in Nations League B Group 1, as the visitor’s look to continue their perfect record in the competition.

On Friday night, Cyprus host Bulgaria in the Nations League C Group 3, as the visitors look to get to the top of the group.

On Thursday night, Chapecoense host Botafogo in the Brazilian Serie A, as the home side look to climb away from the relegation zone.

On Thursday night, Flamengo host Santos in the Brazilian Serie A, as the home side look to stay in touch with the top two in the race for the title.