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      Julian Alvarez of Atletico de Madrid celebrates scoring his team's first goal from the penalty spot with Koke during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 and Viktor Gyoekeres of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammate Gabriel during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Fulham. photos" Getty Images
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      Arsenal v Atletico: Gyokeres and Alvarez ready for Champions League shoot-out

      Swedish and Argentine strikers are set to lead the line for respective sides at Emirates Stadium on Tuesday after both scored in semi-final first-leg draw

      FootballMay 05, 2026
      Manchester United need just two points to secure a return Champions League return next season. EPA
      Premier League predictions: Man United edge Liverpool in Old Trafford thriller

      We pick out the winners and losers from this weekend's English top-flight schedule

      FootballMay 01, 2026
      MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 29: Julian Alvarez of Atletico de Madrid scores his team's first goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Semi Final First Leg match between Atletico de Madrid and Arsenal FC at Metropolitano Stadium on April 29, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Dan Mullan / Getty Images)
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      Atletico v Arsenal ratings: Simeone 4, Alvarez 8; Martinelli 4, Gyokeres 7

      Uefa Champions League semi-final first leg at Metropolitano Stadium ends in 1-1 draw with both goals coming from the penalty spot

      FootballApril 30, 2026
      Paris Saint-Germain's Georgian forward #07 Khvicha Kvaratskhelia celebrates after scoring his team fourth goal during the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Bayern Munich at the Parc des Princes in Paris on April 28, 2026. (Photo by ALAIN JOCARD / AFP)
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      PSG edge Bayern Munich in nine-goal thriller

      Incredible Uefa Champions League semi-final first leg at Parc des Princes finishes 5-4 in favour of holders

      FootballApril 29, 2026
      UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider Tadej Pogacar ahead of the Tour de Romandie in Switzerland. EPA
      Pogacar prepared for 'painful' start in Tour de Romandie debut

      UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider begins first stage race of season just one day after winning Liege-Bastogne-Liege

      CyclingApril 28, 2026
      MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 07: Harry Kane of FC Bayern Munich celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final First Leg match between Real Madrid CF and FC Bayern München at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 07, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde / Getty Images)
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      PSG v Bayern: Kane chasing treble and chance to bag himself Ballon d'Or

      England captain has already broken 50-goal barrier this season and will now take on reigning European champions for place in final

      FootballApril 27, 2026
      Al Nassr's Kingsley Coman, left, is congratulated by Cristiano Ronaldo after scoring against Al Ahli SC. EPA
      Coman hat-trick sends Al Nassr through to Champions League 2 final

      SPL table-toppers move close to trophy double after battering Qatari side Al Ahli SC 5-1 in Dubai last-four clash

      FootballApril 22, 2026
      Manchester City can go top of the table if they beat Burnley on Wednesday. EPA
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      We pick out the winners and losers ahead of the next round of English top-flight fixtures

      FootballApril 22, 2026
      TOPSHOT - Manchester City's English midfielder #33 Nico O'Reilly poses with the trophy as City players celebrate after the English League Cup final football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium in London on March 22, 2026. Nico O'Reilly scored both goals as City won the game 2-0. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /
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      Contrasting fortunes for local lads O'Reilly and Foden in Man City title push

      Pep Guardiola's side head to Burnley knowing victory can see them overtake Arsenal at top of Premier League

      FootballApril 22, 2026
      Hugo Ekitike ruptured his Achilles tendon during Tuesday's Champions League loss to PSG. Getty Images
      Slot blames 'bad luck' for struggles ahead of Merseyside derby

      Reds head into clash at Hill Dickinson Stadium on the back of a Champions League exit against PSG and losing striker Hugo Ekitike to injury

      FootballApril 18, 2026
      Manchester City's Rayan Cherki has reached 10 assists in his debut Premier League season. Getty Images
      Cherki hits groove ahead of Man City's crunch title clash with Arsenal

      French international impressing manager Guardiola but Gunners look to use Champions League progress as springboard to success at the Etihad on Sunday

      FootballApril 17, 2026
      Manchester City can cut Arsenal's lead at the top of the Premier League down to three points if they win against the Gunners on Sunday. Reuters
      Premier League predictions: Man City firepower to down Gunners

      We pick out the winners and losers ahead of this weekend's English top-flight fixtures

      FootballApril 17, 2026
      MUNICH, GERMANY - APRIL 15: Harry Kane of FC Bayern Munich celebrates victory after the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Second Leg match between FC Bayern München and Real Madrid CF at Football Arena Munich on April 15, 2026 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Adam Pretty / Getty Images)
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      Bayern Munich v Real Madrid ratings: Neuer 4, Kane 8; Camavinga 3, Mbappe 8

      German side win 4-3 on night and 6-4 on aggregate to seal Champions League semi-final clash against holders PSG

      FootballApril 16, 2026
      Kylian Mbappe argues with referee Javier Alberola during Real Madrid's La Liga draw with Girona. Getty Images
      Bayern Munich v Real Madrid: Mbappe and Co misfire ahead of decider

      Los Blancos travel to Germany for Uefa Champions League quarter-final decider 2-1 down from first leg

      FootballApril 15, 2026
      Ousmane Dembele (L) of PSG celebrates with teammate Joao Neves after scoring his second goal during the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, 2nd leg match Liverpool FC against Paris Saint-Germain, in Liverpool, Britain, 14 April 2026. EPA / ADAM VAUGHAN
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      Liverpool v PSG ratings: Isak 4, Salah 7; Marquinhos 8, Dembele 9

      Uefa Champions League holders safely through to semi-finals after 2-0 win at Anfield

      FootballApril 15, 2026
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