Team news and statistics ahead of the Champions League semi-final second leg between Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid on Tuesday May 3.
First leg result
Wednesday, April 27 in Madrid
Atletico 1 (Saul Niguez 11) Bayern 0
Key battle
Douglas Costa v Filipe Luis
In the final 15 minutes of the first leg, Bayern had plenty of joy getting in behind the full-back as Atletico tired. Costa has pace to burn and it will only take one lapse in concentration from Luis to let him in. Frustrating Costa will be key to Atletico keeping a clean sheet.
Form
Bayern Munich
Pep Guardiola’s Bayern Munich had to wait to have their historic fourth consecutive Bundesliga title confirmed after being held to a 1-1 draw at home to Borussia Munchengladbach on Saturday. Thomas Muller’s first-half header was cancelled out by Andre Hahn’s superb second-half strike for Gladbach. Bayern are away to mid-table Ingolstadt next Saturday, then host relegated Hanover on the final day of the season in a fortnight.
There was some good news for Bayern as Jerome Boateng started his first game since January.
Atletico
Antoine Griezmann came off the bench to score the winner as Atletico maintained their La Liga title hopes with a 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano as manager Diego Simeone made seven changes from the side that started the first leg against Bayern. Atletico remain level on points with Barcelona at the top of La Liga with just two games remaining.
Leading scorers in all competitions
Bayern Munich - Robert Lewandowski - 38 goals
Atletico Madrid - Antoine Griezmann – 30 goals
Road to the semi-finals
Bayern Munich
Winners of Group F ahead of Arsenal
Beat Juventus 6-4 on aggregate in the last 16
Beat Benfica 3-2 on aggregate in quarter-finals
Atletico Madrid
Winners of Group C ahead of Benfica
Beat PSV Eindhoven on penalties after 0-0 aggregate draw in last 16
Beat Barcelona 3-2 on aggregate in quarter-finals
Previous meetings before this season
European Cup 1973/1974: Final - 1-1; Replay - Atletico 0 Bayern Munich 4
Team news
Bayern should be fresh as Guardiola decided to rest Xabi Alonso, Javi Martinez, Philipp Lahm, David Alaba, Arturo Vidal, Thiago Alcantara, Douglas Costa and Robert Lewandowski in the 1-1 draw against Munchengladbach. Veteran French winger Franck Ribery is the only major fitness doubt. Meanwhile, Diego Godin is set to return to Atletico’s backline. Godin, a key player for Atletico, and winger Yannick Carrasco were both cleared to play on Sunday after recovering from injuries. Simeone also rested most of his first-choice players over the weekend, starting only four players from his line-up that beat Bayern.
How to register as a donor
1) Organ donors can register on the Hayat app, run by the Ministry of Health and Prevention
2) There are about 11,000 patients in the country in need of organ transplants
3) People must be over 21. Emiratis and residents can register.
4) The campaign uses the hashtag #donate_hope
MATCH INFO
Uefa Champions League final:
Who: Real Madrid v Liverpool
Where: NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium, Kiev, Ukraine
When: Saturday, May 26, 10.45pm (UAE)
TV: Match on BeIN Sports
Should late investors consider cryptocurrencies?
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He adds that if a person is interested in owning a business or growing a property portfolio to increase their retirement income, this can be encouraged provided they keep in mind the overall risk profile of these assets.
WOMAN AND CHILD
Director: Saeed Roustaee
Starring: Parinaz Izadyar, Payman Maadi
Rating: 4/5
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Tips to avoid getting scammed
1) Beware of cheques presented late on Thursday
2) Visit an RTA centre to change registration only after receiving payment
3) Be aware of people asking to test drive the car alone
4) Try not to close the sale at night
5) Don't be rushed into a sale
6) Call 901 if you see any suspicious behaviour
The Cockroach
(Vintage)
Ian McEwan
Indoor cricket in a nutshell
Indoor cricket in a nutshell
Indoor Cricket World Cup - Sept 16-20, Insportz, Dubai
16 Indoor cricket matches are 16 overs per side
8 There are eight players per team
9 There have been nine Indoor Cricket World Cups for men. Australia have won every one.
5 Five runs are deducted from the score when a wickets falls
4 Batsmen bat in pairs, facing four overs per partnership
Scoring In indoor cricket, runs are scored by way of both physical and bonus runs. Physical runs are scored by both batsmen completing a run from one crease to the other. Bonus runs are scored when the ball hits a net in different zones, but only when at least one physical run is score.
Zones
A Front net, behind the striker and wicketkeeper: 0 runs
B Side nets, between the striker and halfway down the pitch: 1 run
C Side nets between halfway and the bowlers end: 2 runs
D Back net: 4 runs on the bounce, 6 runs on the full
BRAZIL SQUAD
Alisson (Liverpool), Daniel Fuzato (Roma), Ederson (Man City); Alex Sandro (Juventus), Danilo (Juventus), Eder Militao (Real Madrid), Emerson (Real Betis), Felipe (Atletico Madrid), Marquinhos (PSG), Renan Lodi (Atletico Madrid), Thiago Silva (PSG); Arthur (Barcelona), Casemiro (Real Madrid), Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa), Fabinho (Liverpool), Lucas Paqueta (AC Milan), Philippe Coutinho (Bayern Munich); David Neres (Ajax), Gabriel Jesus (Man City), Richarlison (Everton), Roberto Firmino (Liverpool), Rodrygo (Real Madrid), Willian (Chelsea).
UPI facts
More than 2.2 million Indian tourists arrived in UAE in 2023
More than 3.5 million Indians reside in UAE
Indian tourists can make purchases in UAE using rupee accounts in India through QR-code-based UPI real-time payment systems
Indian residents in UAE can use their non-resident NRO and NRE accounts held in Indian banks linked to a UAE mobile number for UPI transactions
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Results:
Men’s wheelchair 200m T34: 1. Walid Ktila (TUN) 27.14; 2. Mohammed Al Hammadi (UAE) 27.81; 3. Rheed McCracken (AUS) 27.81.
MATCH INFO
Uefa Champions League final:
Who: Real Madrid v Liverpool
Where: NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium, Kiev, Ukraine
When: Saturday, May 26, 10.45pm (UAE)
TV: Match on BeIN Sports
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