Kylian Mbappe has officially announced his departure from Paris Saint-Germain, ending months of speculation about his future. The French forward will join Real Madrid as a free agent, leaving the Parisian club after seven seasons. Mbappe’s exit marks the end of PSG’s ‘galactico’ era, which also saw the departures of Lionel Messi and Neymar in recent years.
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.
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.
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.
Real Madrid earned a crucial 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich, thanks to a late penalty from Vinicius Junior. Despite Bayern dominating the early stages, Vinicius gave the visitors an unexpected lead in the first half. However, Bayern responded quickly after halftime with goals from Leroy Sane and Harry Kane, completing a four-minute turnaround. Despite Bayern controlling the game, Madrid squandered their lead when Min-Jae Kim fouled Rodrygo in the box, allowing Vinicius to score from the spot and level the tie. The second leg will take place at the Bernabeu on Wednesday, May 8th.
Manchester City’s exit to Real Madrid in the quarter-finals of the 2022/23 Champions League means that they will not win the competition back-to-back. Since the first season of the European Cup, or Champions League as it is now known, in 1955, only nine teams have retained their title.
Xavi, the manager of Barcelona, has made a significant U-turn by deciding to stay with the club. After previously announcing his departure at the end of the season, Xavi has reportedly changed his mind after discussions with Barcelona president Joan Laporta. Despite a difficult season that saw Barcelona fall behind Real Madrid in the LaLiga title race and suffer elimination from the Champions League, the club’s positive discussions with Laporta have convinced Xavi to continue as head coach. The decision is a welcome relief for Barcelona supporters, who have seen their team struggle in recent years but have enjoyed some success under Xavi’s leadership.
La Liga president Javier Tebas has confirmed plans for league games to be played overseas, starting with fixtures in the United States in the 2025/26 season. La Liga has been working on playing league matches on foreign shores for several years, particularly in the US where Hispanic communities have made the country the league’s biggest market outside of Spain.
