56 m. ago Liverpool’s 20th league title awaits, WCL and FA Cup semis, and more – matchday live

All the latest news and build-up before Sunday kick-offsToday’s fixtures | Latest tables | And you can also mail usWhere to begin? Well, Liverpool will dominate today’s blog for sure, but it’s worth recapping everything that happened yesterday on a sizzling Saturday of football. There were ups and downs galore.Crystal Palace stormed into the FA Cup final with a dash of Ebere Eze genius and two Ismaïla Sarr goals, Barcelona lifted Spain’s Copa del Rey after a thrilling extra-time victory over Real Madrid, there were Premier League wins for Newcastle, Chelsea, Brighton, Fulham and Wolves, Celtic claimed a 55th (yes, really) Scottish league title and there was an almighty changing of the guard in Welsh football as Wrexham sealed promotion to the Championship – a third successive promotion for them – and Cardiff dropped into League One. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Barcelona vs Real Madrid LIVE: Copa del Rey final result and reaction after Barcelona take spoils in Clasico

The build-up to El Clasico showpiece has not been short on drama

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9 h. ago Liverpool legend Graeme Souness gives firm verdict on Trent Alexander

Former Liverpool player and manager Graeme Souness has provided his view on Trent Alexander-Arnold's expected move from Anfield to Real Madrid when his contract expires

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9 h. ago Barcelona v Real Madrid: Copa del Rey final, extra time – live

Updates from the 9pm BST kick-off at La CartujaContact Luke McLaughlin | Live scores around Europe12min: Lamine Yamal makes a bright run down the right for Barcelona. The score is nil-nil.“I’d love to watch the game but a 10pm kick-off is getting a bit too near my bedtime,” emails Mark. “How do the players put up with it? It must be hard to be at your peak performance level so late in the day. Good night. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Barcelona vs Real Madrid LIVE: Copa del Rey final match stream, latest score and goal updates

The build-up to El Clasico showpiece has not been short on drama

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14 h. ago Barcelona vs Real Madrid LIVE: Copa del Rey final match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

The build-up to El Clasico showpiece has not been short on drama

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16 h. ago European football: Bayern Munich must wait but Sané and Dier bring title close

Bayern sink Mainz 3-0 but Leverkusen beat Augsburg 2-0Kane booked so suspended for Bayern’s likely clincherBayern Munich eased past Mainz 3-0 but had to put title celebrations on ice after Bayer Leverkusen matched their win to stay eight points behind with three matches left.The Bavarian club, top on 75 points ahead of Leverkusen in second with 67, can now secure a 34th German league title with a win at RB Leipzig next week. But Harry Kane will miss next week’s game after picking up his fifth booking and a suspension. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago Real Madrid show Bruno Fernandes their true colours amid Barcelona boycott rumours

Real Madrid have been embroiled in a row over refereeing on the eve of their Copa del Rey final against Barcelona

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24 h. ago Real Madrid XI vs Barcelona: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Copa del Rey final today

The latest edition of El Clasico comes at a bad time for Real Madrid

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24 h. ago Barcelona XI vs Real Madrid: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Copa del Rey final today

Barcelona have received some mixed news on the injury front ahead of the big game

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24 h. ago Will Copa del Rey final go ahead? Latest news amid suggestions of Real Madrid boycotting Barcelona clash

Real Madrid failed to attend a training session before the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona

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25 h. ago What TV channel is Barcelona v Real Madrid? How to watch Copa del Rey final in the UK

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25 h. ago How to watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid: TV channel and live stream for Copa del Rey final today

The two La Liga heavyweights clash in the Copa del Rey final

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26 h. ago What channel is Barcelona v Real Madrid? How to watch Copa del Rey final in the UK

Spanish cup final TV and live stream details

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34 h. ago Will the Copa del Rey final go ahead? Latest news amid suggestions of Real Madrid boycotting Barcelona clash

Real Madrid failed to attend a training session before the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona

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35 h. ago Real Madrid deny they considered Copa del Rey final boycott over referee

Real Madrid refuse to turn up for pre-match eventsClub had previously demanded action from RFEFReal Madrid have denied that they ever considered refusing to play the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona after they boycotted the pre-match activities, prompting uncertainty that the game would go ahead. A statement from Madrid finally confirmed that they would play after 10pm on Friday night, just 24 hours ahead of kick-off.A previous statement from Madrid had demanded that the Spanish football federation (RFEF) take action after comments made by the referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea in the buildup to the game. That came after Madrid had refused to show up for the pre-match press conference, training session or the managers’ photocall at the Cartuja Stadium in Seville. Amid reports from media close to the club that they were contemplating refusing to play the match, Madrid finally confirmed their participation late on Friday night. Continue reading...

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35 h. ago Real Madrid call for removal of Copa del Rey referees after ‘unacceptable’ views

Referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea cried in front of the media as he revealed the pressure Real Madrid’s television channel has put referees under.

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35 h. ago Real Madrid call for removal of Copa del Rey officals after ‘unacceptable’ views

Referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea cried in front of the media as he revealed the pressure Real Madrid’s television channel has put referees under.

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36 h. ago Real Madrid may boycott Copa del Rey final over referee comments

Real Madrid refuse to turn up for pre-match eventsClub not ruling out no-show for Saturday showpieceJust 24 hours before kick-off, the Copa del Rey final was at risk of not going ahead after Real Madrid demanded that the Spanish football federation (RFEF) take action following comments made by the referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea in the build up to the game.Although Madrid did not explicitly ask for the official to be removed from his duties nor publicly threaten to boycott the match, they refused to turn up for the pre-match press conference, training session or the managers’ photocall and did not rule out a no-show on Saturday evening. Continue reading...

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37 h. ago Barcelona XI vs Real Madrid: Ter Stegen injury latest, confirmed team news, predicted lineup for Copa del Rey final

Barcelona have received some mixed news on the injury front ahead of the big game

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