Overview
- Ao Tanaka came on in the 31st minute as Leeds United drew 1-1 away to Sunderland in the Premier League.
- Hidemasa Morita entered after halftime in Sporting CP's 4-0 home victory over Rio Ave in Portugal's top flight.
- Tottenham defeated Crystal Palace 1-0, with Kodai Takai named to Spurs' matchday squad for the first time since his July move but remaining unused.
- Crystal Palace midfielder Daichi Kamada missed the fixture due to injury, as confirmed by the wire reports.
- All updates reflect December 28 domestic league matches in England and Portugal reported by Kyodo and republished by regional outlets.