Mauricio Pochettino has left Chelsea after a disappointing season in which the club failed to secure qualification for the Champions League. Chelsea finished sixth in the Premier League standings, were beaten finalists in the English League Cup, and reached the semifinals of the FA Cup. Pochettino leaves Chelsea after just one season in charge, having failed to end his search for a first trophy in English soccer after spells with Southampton and Tottenham previously.
Kylian Mbappe’s imminent departure from Paris Saint-Germain will be marked by Sunday’s home game against Toulouse, as the club reflects on its Champions League elimination. Despite the European disappointment, PSG aims to complete a clean sweep of domestic honors. Mbappe, who has scored 43 goals this season, hopes to add to his club-record tally before leaving for a rumored move to Real Madrid.
Real Madrid pulled off a stunning comeback to defeat Bayern Munich in the Champions League semifinals, with substitute Joselu scoring twice in the dying minutes to secure a 3-2 victory on Wednesday night. Bayern seemed to be cruising to victory after Alphonso Davies’ 68th-minute opener, but Real Madrid’s resilience and Joselu’s late heroics turned the match on its head. The Spanish forward, who spent years in the shadows, scored the equalizer in the 88th minute and the winner in the 90th minute to send Real Madrid to the final against Borussia Dortmund.
Real Madrid pulled off another thrilling comeback on Wednesday, rallying to defeat Bayern Munich 2-1 in the Champions League semifinals and reach the final for the second time in three seasons. Joselu scored in the 88th minute and then in stoppage time as Madrid advanced 4-3 on aggregate to set up a final against Borussia Dortmund on June 1 in London.
Mats Hummels’ 50th-minute header against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured Borussia Dortmund a spot in the Champions League final at Wembley. Dortmund’s journey to the final has been marked by the consistency of Hummels, who has been instrumental in their defensive solidity. Despite challenges in the Bundesliga, manager Edin Terzic’s tactical nous and the collective defensive effort led by Hummels paved the way for their success.
Borussia Dortmund defeated Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 on Tuesday to reach the Champions League final, with Mats Hummels scoring the lone goal in the second leg of their semifinal tie.
Despite the presence of star forward Kylian Mbappe, PSG was unable to overcome a resolute Dortmund defense and will now finish the season without a major trophy.
Dortmund will face either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the final on June 1 at Wembley Stadium in London, while Mbappe is widely expected to join Real Madrid.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti desires to elevate the team’s performance as they prepare to face Bayern Munich in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final. Despite drawing the first leg in Bavaria, Ancelotti acknowledges the need for improvement to secure a spot in the final. With the La Liga title recently clinched, Real Madrid’s focus is solely on the upcoming European clash.
Real Madrid secured their dominance in Spanish football by clinching the La Liga title with four games to spare. The comprehensive 3-0 victory over relegation-threatened Cadiz secured the title, even with a lineup predominantly of bench players. Barcelona’s 4-2 defeat to Girona sealed Madrid’s coronation as champions for the 36th time, marking another chapter in the club’s illustrious history. With the league title in hand, Real Madrid now shift their focus to the prestigious Champions League, where they aim to add to their unparalleled tally of 14 European Cups.
Jack Grealish returned from injury for Manchester City in March and has played a key role in their push for a treble of Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League titles. The 28-year-old midfielder has started the last two games, both emphatic wins over former club Aston Villa and Crystal Palace, and played a starring role in the 4-2 win at Selhurst Park. Grealish, who joined City from Aston Villa in the summer of 2021 for a fee of £100 million, has spoken about the importance of mentality in football and how he tries to stay focused on the next game. He also revealed that he no longer has a Twitter account because he doesn’t want to read negative comments about himself.
Harry Kane put Bayern Munich ahead from the penalty spot, before Vinicius Junior’s late spot-kick earned Real Madrid a 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final in Munich. Kane revealed that he ignored England teammate Jude Bellingham’s attempts to distract him, stating that he was in “the zone” and focused on the task at hand. Kane’s penalty extended his season tally to 43 goals from as many games in his first season at Munich, highlighting the reason for his move from Tottenham.
