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Atletico take control after win over 10-man Barcelona
Atletico Madrid moved a step closer to the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League with an impressive victory away to Barcelona, who were reduced to 10 men before the interval. It marked Atletico’s first triumph at the Nou Camp since 2006 and gave them a strong advantage ahead of the return leg. Although the home…
Read MoreWood set for comeback as Forest prepare for Porto clash
Striker Chris Wood is poised to make his long-awaited return to the Nottingham Forest squad after a six-month spell on the sidelines. The 34-year-old, who has not featured since October, underwent knee surgery in December and has now rejoined the travelling group for Thursday’s Europa League quarter-final first leg in Porto. Head coach Vitor Pereira…
Read MoreBayern take first-leg edge as Kane shines on return
Harry Kane made an instant impact on his return from injury, scoring a superb goal to help Bayern Munich secure a valuable advantage over Real Madrid in their Champions League quarter-final first leg at the Bernabéu. The England captain, observed from the stands by head coach Thomas Tuchel, had recently missed matches against Japan and…
Read MoreHavertz strikes late as Arsenal edge Sporting in Lisbon
Kai Havertz delivered a decisive moment in stoppage time as Arsenal secured a 1-0 win over Sporting in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final in Lisbon. Introduced in the second half, the German forward reacted quickest to finish past Rui Silva, handing the Premier League leaders a slender advantage ahead of the return…
Read MoreSouthampton surge past Wrexham with dominant win in promotion race
Southampton climbed into sixth place in the Championship standings after a convincing win over fellow play-off contenders Wrexham at Stok Cae Ras, moving two points clear of their rivals while still having a game in hand. The visitors wasted no time asserting control, with early goals from Kuryu Matsuki and Flynn Downes putting them firmly…
Read MoreBayern await late call on Kane ahead of Madrid clash
Bayern Munich are still assessing the condition of Harry Kane as they prepare for their Champions League quarter-final encounter with Real Madrid. The England captain, aged 32, trained with the squad in Munich on Monday before travelling to Spain, having recently been sidelined by what has been described as a minor ankle problem. The striker’s…
Read MoreMaguire extends stay at Manchester United with new deal
Harry Maguire has agreed to a fresh one-year contract with Manchester United, which also includes an option for an additional season. His previous agreement had been set to expire at the conclusion of the current campaign, making the extension a significant step in securing his short-term future at the club. The central defender, now 33,…
Read MorePromotion race heats up behind dominant Coventry
Coventry City moved another step nearer to the Premier League after a goalless outing at Hull City, even if their performance lacked fluency. The result leaves them needing just four points from their final five fixtures to secure automatic promotion and end a 25-year absence from the top tier. There is even a possibility they…
Read MoreSevilla sinks deeper into trouble after defeat at Oviedo
Sevilla FC suffered another setback, falling 1-0 away to Real Oviedo and edging closer to the relegation places in La Liga. The result left them sitting 17th, only two points above the drop zone, increasing concern as the season progresses. The match also marked the first outing for new head coach Luis García Plaza, who…
Read MoreInter regain momentum with commanding win over Roma
Lautaro Martínez made an emphatic comeback after being sidelined since February, delivering two goals to guide Inter Milan to a convincing victory against AS Roma. His goals, coming early in the match and again shortly after the break, set the tone for a dominant display at San Siro. The forward wasted little time in reestablishing…
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