Borussia Dortmund coach Nuri Sahin said his side feared a "worst-case scenario" after Nico Schlotterbeck, the club's only fit centre-back, was stretchered off in Wednesday's home loss to Barcelona.
Mikel Arteta praised Bukayo Saka's "incredible talent" after the Arsenal forward's double inspired a 3-0 win over Monaco that moved his side closer to the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday.
Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo said his team "want more" after locking up progress through the league phase with a 3-2 win at Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday.
Tokyo plans to make day care free for all preschool children starting in September, the city governor has announced as part of efforts to boost Japan's low birth rate.