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Real Madrid say they can beat Bayern Munich after poor Champions League first leg. Are they right?
Lacking Bernabéu magic, Real Madrid can tee up a more spectacular comeback in Munich in the Champions League. They've done it before.

Will Bayern Munich pay for missed chances against Real Madrid?


TOP HEADLINES
If Arsenal are going to win a title, it'll be within fine margins
Arsenal won it very late against Sporting CP in their UEFA Champions League quarterfinals match, continuing a pattern of what to expect from the Gunners this season.

Burley: Arsenal were dull and boring vs Sporting CP


UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
QUARTERFINALS
Another heavy defeat for Liverpool could spell the end for Slot as manager
Wednesday's Champions League clash with PSG already felt significant. Now, after a heavy loss in the FA Cup, it could decide Arne Slot's future at Liverpool.


NO EXTENSION FOR FERNANDES?
Bruno Fernandes is 31 and Man United's MVP, but they shouldn't extend his contract
Bruno Fernandes' brilliant season means that Man United's decision to extend his contract should be an obvious one, right? Except, looking at how things played out with Liverpool and Mo Salah, it's not so simple.


TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Inter's Bastoni wants Barcelona move
Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni is reportedly eyeing a move to Barcelona. Transfer Talk has the latest.


FOOTBALL
Tracking Europe's top leagues: Titles, UCL qualification, relegation
How are the battles for major honors, Champions League spots, and relegation shaping up across the continent? Here's everything you need to know.


MARCOTTI'S MUSINGS
Barcelona close in on LaLiga with win vs. Atlético, Man City thrash Liverpool, more
Barcelona took a huge step toward winning LaLiga with a victory over Atlético, while Man City caused Liverpool more pain with an FA Cup rout for the ages. Gab Marcotti recaps the weekend.

FOOTBALL'S BRIGHTEST TALENTS
Who are the 39 best men's U21 players in the world?
For the eighth straight year, ESPN brings you our list of the game's next young stars aged 21 or under. Who is good enough to make it?

Who are the best U21 women's players in the world?
Welcome to the next generation of women's stars aged 21 or under, with representatives from the NWSL, WSL and across Europe.


FA CUP WEEKEND
Haaland hits long-awaited Man City hat trick as pressure piles on Slot
Erling Haaland's first Manchester City hat trick since August 2024 helped send his side to the FA Cup semifinals in a 4-0 thrashing of Liverpool.

Arsenal in 'difficult period' with shock FA Cup loss
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta acknowledged his team is going through its first tough period of the season after being stunned by second-tier Southampton in the FA Cup.

Top Headlines
- Havertz says Arsenal are ready to 'win big titles'
- Madrid grateful as Mbappé keeps Bayern tie 'alive'
- Fab 40: Veteran Neuer stops Madrid on MVP night
- Refs' body: VAR wrong to overturn Barça red card
- Wirtz says VVD wrong about Liverpool giving up
- Amad: Carrick 'right man' to be permanent boss
- Southampton drop Wrexham from top 6 in rout
- Conte opens door to Italy national team return
ASEAN Club Championship
SPORTFIVE How to watch the ASEAN Club Championship
12 teams will vie to be kings of Southeast Asian club football when the ASEAN Club Championship returns from Aug. 20 to May 27.
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