Poor Things

Real Madrid go into their European tie against Partizan under pressure, with Spanish sports daily Marca describing the club as obliged to dispel its first European crisis of the season. Coverage in Spain frames the match as a key test after a difficult run in continental competition, with fans debating whether the side can turn things around.

Former Real Madrid midfielder Wesley Sneijder has said that José Mourinho is the only coach who could change things at the Santiago Bernabéu, arguing no other manager has what it takes to shake up the struggling club. The remark has been widely picked up in Spanish and French football media, with fans debating whether Mourinho would ever return to Real Madrid.

Channel 4 is broadcasting Poor Things, the film adaptation of Alasdair Gray's novel, tonight at 10pm on Saturday. Viewers on social media are flagging the broadcast and pointing others to the original Scottish novel, with the 2023 Yorgos Lanthimos film drawing renewed interest in Gray's work.

The Boston Bruins are preparing to face the Utah Mammoth in an NHL matchup as they try to recover from a rough stretch of results. Bruins fans are focused on whether the team can get back on track, with discussion centering on lineup choices and whether Boston can snap its slump against Utah.

The Guardian has published its weekly roundup of the seven best films airing on television, ranging from Matchbox the Movie to the Oscar-winning Poor Things. The list is intended to help viewers pick highlights from this week's broadcast schedules, mixing recent releases with established favourites.

Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard has delivered a passionate message to his struggling defense as the team works to fix its problems on that side of the ball. The remarks came amid a stretch of poor defensive performances that have drawn attention from fans and analysts, with Sheppard insisting the unit can and must turn things around quickly.

Erling Haaland says Manchester City must 'stick together' as the club goes through a crisis. The striker's comments come with the team struggling for results, and he stressed the need for unity among players and staff to turn things around. Supporters and pundits are watching closely how the squad responds during this difficult spell.

Denver's offense has struggled to produce points, drawing mounting criticism from fans and analysts. Yahoo Sports outlines four changes the team could make to turn things around, fueling debate over coaching decisions, play-calling and personnel as the season progresses.