Ousmane Dembele played chief tormentor as Paris St Germain secured a playoff spot in the Champions League with a 4-1 away demolition of VfB Stuttgart on Wednesday.

It's a game neither side can afford to lose on Wednesday as Stuttgart host PSG in the crucial final UCL league phase fixture at the MHPArena. PSG come into the match in 22nd place, while the home side are in an even more precarious position two places below in the final playoff qualification spot.

Netherlands forward Xavi Simons is expected to complete a permanent move to RB Leipzig, a source has confirmed to ESPN.

RB Leipzig are closing in on the permanent transfer of Xavi Simons from Paris Saint-Germain. The 21-year-old, who is in his second season on loan at the Red Bull Arena, and the German club are exercising a pre-agreed option to sign him for an initial €50million (£41.