26 h. ago Real Madrid close gap on Barcelona with Alaves win as Kylian Mbappe sees red

Real are four points behind leaders Barca.

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52 h. ago Brentford’s Yoane Wissa strikes to bring Arsenal back down to earth

The last time we were here, on Tuesday night, Arsenal enjoyed surely the finest occasion in Emirates Stadium history. The 3-0 win over Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final will live forever; the return is eagerly awaited on Wednesday.It was always going to be lower-key here, Mikel Arteta making five changes to his team and watching them labour. The blood and thunder of the Madrid tie, the sheer drama, was missing. Continue reading...

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64 h. ago In the face of Trump’s mayhem, Europe is the direction to which the UK must turn – and Keir Starmer knows it | Tom Baldwin

The PM will not antagonise the unpredictable president, but it is clear to No 10 that Trump is the problem and the solution lies elsewhereTom Baldwin is the author of Keir Starmer: The BiographyKeir Starmer was back at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday to watch Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Real Madrid, a result that far exceeded expectations of his team’s chances in Europe. And, over the next few days, I wouldn’t be surprised if he tries to snatch a short Easter break in the warmth and sunshine of that same continent.Football and family holidays offer him some much needed relief from the grim reality of a faltering economy, towering public debt and terrifying global insecurity, which are all being made worse on a daily – sometimes hourly – basis by Britain’s closest ally of the previous 80 years. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Mikel Arteta details Arsenal boost and targets Real Madrid repeat against Brentford

Arsenal return to Premier League action in Saturday evening's clash with Brentford at the Emirates, with the Gunners going into it on a high after the midweek win over Real Madrid

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3 d. ago Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal stars to follow Declan Rice example and take 'next step' after Real Madrid magic

Mikel Arteta says he loved the way Declan Rice seized the initiative in Arsenal’s memorable win over Real Madrid

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4 d. ago The key reasons why Arsenal CAN win the Champions League after Real Madrid demolition

Gunners have nothing left to fear as they target European glory

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5 d. ago Paul Merson quickly backtracks over Declan Rice comment as Sky Sports studio laugh at him

Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson was laughed at by colleagues following his reaction to Declan Rice delivering Arsenal a famous Champions League win over Real Madrid

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5 d. ago William Saliba insists Arsenal do not fear Santiago Bernabeu trip after big Real Madrid win

Arsenal head to Spain next week looking to finish the job and reach the Champions League semi-final

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5 d. ago Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka injury update after pair forced off vs Real Madrid

Arsenal duo Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka were both forced off with injuries during the Gunners' 3-0 win over Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final first leg

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5 d. ago Bukayo Saka makes special request to Arsenal fans ahead of Real Madrid Champions League decider

Saka says Arsenal still have work to do despite a 3-0 win over Real Madrid on a spectacular night at the Emirates Stadium

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5 d. ago Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka injury updates after Arsenal duo forced off vs Real Madrid

Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice were both substituted in Arsenal's impressive 3-0 win over Real Madrid on Tuesday night and manager Mikel Arteta gave an update post-match

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5 d. ago Thierry Henry walks off Arsenal set as Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards left in shock

Thierry Henry was joined by his former Arsenal team-mate Robert Pires on CBS Sports' coverage of their old side's win over Real Madrid on Tuesday, but didn't want to be reminded of one incident

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5 d. ago Premier League guaranteed five teams in Champions League after Arsenal win

League gets one of two extra berths on offer from UefaEngland could have seven clubs in 2025-26 tournamentThe Premier League will be guaranteed at least five teams in the 2025-26 Champions League after Arsenal’s stunning 3-0 win over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday.The English top flight needed one win from its clubs in any of the three European competitions to secure one of two extra berths – on top of the four granted to the top four in the table – awarded to the highest-ranked countries in the Uefa coefficient table. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice injury updates after Arsenal win over Real Madrid

Both players had to replaced in the 3-0 win but Mikel Arteta said he did not think either was serious

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5 d. ago Carlo Ancelotti's brutal reaction to Real Madrid star sums up complete headloss at Arsenal

Eduardo Camavinga was shown a red card in injury time of Arsenal's Champions League quarter-final win over Real Madrid, with manager Carlo Ancelotti looking away

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6 d. ago Arsenal fans brutally mock Tottenham during thumping Champions League win over Real Madrid

Spurs were still catching strays on a stunning night at the Emirates

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6 d. ago ‘Nice bit of history’: Rice delighted by Arsenal’s famous win against Madrid

Midfielder’s two free-kicks fires 3-0 first-leg win‘I don’t know if it will ever sink in,’ says RiceDeclan Rice could barely contain his delight after two stunning free‑kicks from the England midfielder gave Arsenal a famous victory against Real Madrid that leaves Mikel Arteta’s side within touching distance of reaching the Champions League semi-finals for the first time since 2009.Mikel Merino ensured Arsenal will head to the Spanish capital for the second leg next Wednesday with a commanding 3-0 advantage over the champions after a whirlwind second half. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Bukayo Saka confirms Arsenal new contract stance and has one demand ahead of Real Madrid

Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka has returned from injury in time for the Gunners' clash against Real Madrid in the Champions League, and wants to win a trophy with the north London side

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8 d. 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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8 d. 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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