Real Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini celebrated reaching the Conference League final on Thursday, but stressed that securing a Champions League spot in LaLiga remains his top priority.

Arsenal sealed their supporting role behind Leicester in the Premier League Christmas billing by beating fellow title hopefuls Manchester City 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Monday night.

Manchester City open their Champions League campaign against last season's beaten finalists Juventus on Tuesday.

Manchester City sign defender Nicolas Otamendi from Valencia on a five-year deal worth £32m.