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Red-Hot Atalanta Ready For Real Madrid After Snatching Serie A Top Spot

Atalanta roll into Tuesday's Champions League clash with Real Madrid believing they can make more history as the new Serie A leaders aim for a top-eight finish and to push the 15-time kings of Europe closer to a shock elimination. Gian Piero Gasperini's team are in red-hot form and after moving top of the pile in Italy are in the unprecedented position of facing Madrid with some pundits making them favourites for the win in Bergamo. "That's a matter of opinion, I'm not exactly very convinced but if that's what people want to say that's fine by me," said Gasperini after Friday's win over AC Milan.

Sunday sport: Leinster come out on top against Bristol Bears in Champions Cup

Leinster have opened their Champions Cup campaign with a victory away to Bristol Bears.

Chelsea Beat Tottenham Hotspur To State Premier League Title Credentials, Arsenal Stumble

Chelsea roared back from two goals down to beat Tottenham 4-3 on Sunday, moving just four points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool after Arsenal were held by Fulham. The Gunners and Chelsea both started the day seven points adrift of Arne Slot's side, whose game this weekend was postponed due to stormy weather. Arsenal were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw but Enzo Maresca's Chelsea, kicking off later Sunday, mounted a stunning comeback at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.