2 h. ago European football: Marseille’s Rabiot helps beat Toulouse after De Zerbi drama

Marseille two points ahead of Monaco in top-four raceAtlético win over Sevilla closes gap to Madrid and BarçaAdrien Rabiot scored a volley as Marseille beat Toulouse at home 3-2 to reclaim second place in Ligue 1. The hosts who had lost their last three games, saw bitter rival Paris Saint-Germain clinch a record-extending 13th title on Saturday with six matches remaining. But a much-needed win put Marseille two points ahead of Monaco in third place and three points in front of Strasbourg in fourth in the race for a Champions League spot next season. The Marseille head coach Roberto De Zerbi had grown increasingly frustrated with his side’s inconsistency and there were tensions leading up to this game. “The coach was angry and he tried to remotivate us, that’s normal, that’s his role,” Rabiot told DAZN. “No one abandoned ship. On the contrary, we trained with even more enthusiasm, and tonight we gave the right answer.”Midway through the first half, Rabiot broke down the left and sent...

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6 h. ago European football: Pablo Barrios strikes late as Atlético keep leaders honest

Win over Sevilla closes gap to Real Madrid and BarcelonaGladbach’s teenage goalkeeper’s clean sheet streak endsPablo Barrios scored deep in added time to give Atlético Madrid a much-needed 2-1 La Liga win at Sevilla on Sunday that ended their month-long six-game winless run in all competitions.Eliminated from the Champions League in the round of 16 on penalties by old rivals Real Madrid and knocked out of the Copa del Rey in the semi-finals by Barcelona, Atlético kept their slim hopes of claiming the league title alive after the leaders, Barça, and Real both dropped points on Saturday. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Bukayo Saka ‘in a better place’ as Arsenal consider Real Madrid start

The England winger returned from injury as a substitute against Fulham and Everton.

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12 h. ago Mikel Merino responds to Thierry Henry comparisons as Arsenal face Real Madrid challenge

Mikel Merino has scored five goals in eight games since Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta decided to use him as a makeshift striker following injuries to Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz

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14 h. ago Football news: Arne Slot makes Mo Salah prediction as Arsenal sent Real Madrid message

Liverpool boss Arne Slot is backing Mohamed Salah to return to form against Fulham, while Arsenal are gearing up for a huge Champions League clash against Real Madrid

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17 h. ago Inside the rise of La Liga's fallen giants and the unique feeling of 'Deportivismo'

EXCLUSIVE Deportivo de la Coruna once tamed Barcelona and Real Madrid to win the Spanish top tier - these days they're dreaming of a return to La Liga

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19 h. ago Arsenal news: Martin Keown fires Real Madrid warning as Gunners handed transfer verdict

Arsenal will have to quickly put their disappointment behind them after a 1-1 draw against Everton as they begin preparations for a huge Champions League quarter-final tie with Real Madrid

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24 h. ago Liverpool signing takes aim at Vinicius Jr after making bet with Real Madrid star

Liverpool are set to welcome goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili in the summer and the Georgian will hope to arrive at Anfield with his bank balance bolstered after a bet with Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr

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25 h. ago Paris St Germain clinch title while Real Madrid slip leaves Barcelona four clear

Second-placed Monaco lost at Brest to leave PSG an unassailable 24 points clear in Ligue 1.

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27 h. ago Aston Villa ‘motivated and excited’ for Paris St Germain clash – Unai Emery

Villa head to the French capital on the back of seven straight wins.

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28 h. ago Get Real: serial Champions League winners Madrid face fresh threat | Jonathan Wilson

Paris Saint-Germain, who beat Liverpool with verve and energy, are the upstart newcomers among big-name quarter-finalistsNarratives are never as straightforward as they may appear. One era does not yield easily to another. What constitutes an era changes over time. While history is happening it’s often hard to make sense of it; patterns seem to emerge that, from the perspective of 20 years later are meaningless, or culs-de-sac. That seems particularly true this season. As the Champions League reaches its quarter-final stage this coming week, it feels that one age has ended and another has yet to materialise.The past was a simpler place. First there was the age of dominance by Real Madrid and Benfica, teams from the capitals of Iberian nations under right-wing dictatorships, packed with great individuals. Then came systematisation, catenaccio and the Italian ascendancy, followed, with a brief period of crossover, by the era of domination by the northern European industrial powers, sk...

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28 h. ago Rogers and Malen’s fast start earns Aston Villa win over Nottingham Forest

How Aston Villa were made to sweat for a seventh successive victory. At least the manner in which Nottingham Forest swarmed their goal as they pushed for a second-half equaliser may prove a decent dress rehearsal for Wednesday’s quarter-final at Paris Saint-Germain.Forest pulled a goal back through half-time substitute Jota Silva and then dialled up the pressure but the visitors, determined to emulate Villa by gatecrashing the Champions League, were beaten by early goals from Morgan Rogers and Donyell Malen. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Real Madrid suffer nightmare Arsenal preparation thanks to forgotten Liverpool star

Real Madrid are set to travel to the Emirates to take on Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie on Tuesday and Carlo Ancelotti's side have suffered nightmare preparation for the fixture

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30 h. ago Shadow of Real Madrid looms to leave Arsenal with more questions

Everton 1-1 Arsenal: Mikel Arteta has plenty to ponder after a frustrating draw where the Gunners’ attention was already turning to Tuesday’s huge Champions League clash

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30 h. ago Real Madrid beaten at home days before Arsenal clash in Champions League

Arsenal quickly turned their attention to Real Madrid following their 1-1 draw at Everton

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31 h. ago Arsenal frustrated on final trip to Goodison Park as Mikel Arteta turns attention to Real Madrid clash

Everton 1-1 Arsenal: Ndiaye penalty cancels out Trossard opener as Gunners fail to cut deficit to Liverpool

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32 h. ago Mikel Arteta turns focus to ‘beautiful’ Real Madrid clash after draw at Everton

The Arsenal boss was unhappy with the awarding of the second-half penalty for a soft foul by Myles Lewis-Skelly on Jack Harrison.

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32 h. ago Arsenal: Mikel Arteta issues Mikel Merino injury update ahead of Real Madrid test

The versatile midfielder required on-pitch treatment during the first half

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33 h. ago Arsenal give up on Premier League title as Mikel Arteta puts Champions League plan in place

Gunners priorities now clear to see as boss rests start for Real Madrid showdown

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37 h. ago Arsenal XI vs Everton: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today

Mikel Arteta could have one eye on Real Madrid clash as Gunners make final trip to Goodison Park

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