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UCL stats: Haaland's 55 nears Van Nistelrooy; Karl, Kounde set UCL records; Martinelli makes Arsenal history with 5 UCL stats: Haaland's 55 nears Van Nistelrooy; Karl, Kounde set UCL records; Martinelli makes Arsenal history with 5

ESPN brings you the best of the mid-week stats from the UEFA Champions League matchweek.

Sources: NWSL voting on extra funds to pay stars like Rodman Sources: NWSL voting on extra funds to pay stars like Rodman

The NWSL's Board of Governors is in advanced discussions about implementing a new roster mechanism that would allow each team to pay star players significant salaries beyond the current salary cap, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN.

UWCL talking points: Chelsea eye top 4, what's happened to PSG? UWCL talking points: Chelsea eye top 4, what's happened to PSG?

Emily Keogh, Yash Thakur and Sam Marsden answer some of our burning questions after the fifth round of the UEFA Women's Champions League action.

Weston McKennie stays hot with UCL goal on Wednesday Weston McKennie stays hot with UCL goal on Wednesday

Cesar Hernandez discusses Weston McKennie's red-hot form after the midfielder scored another UCL goal for Juventus.

Did Madrid play well enough for Xabi Alonso to keep his job? Did Madrid play well enough for Xabi Alonso to keep his job?

Alex Kirkland discusses Xabi Alonso's future after Real Madrid's 2-1 loss to Manchester City in the Champions League.

UCL talking points: Liverpool better without Salah? Will Alonso be sacked? UCL talking points: Liverpool better without Salah? Will Alonso be sacked?

Have Liverpool found a blueprint for life without Mo Salah? How long will Xabi Alonso be given at Madrid? ESPN's experts answer all the burning questions from UCL Matchday 6.