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Atalanta vs Villarreal: UEFA Champions League Match Preview, Lineups, And Dream11 Team Prediction

Check out the full match preview, possible lineups and dream11 team predictions of the last match UCL group stage of Atalanta vs Villarreal.

Dec 9, 2021, 3:33 PM3 min read

UEFA Champions League has been quite an interesting one. 15 places for the round of 16 has already been made. Atlanta and Villarreal will face each other to fill the last puzzle of the round of 16. Check out the full match preview, lineups and dream11 team prediction of Atalanta vs Villarreal on our special fantasy football prediction section.

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Atalanta vs Villarreal Match details

Venue: Stadio di Bergamo, Bergamo
Date: 10/12/2021
Time: 1.30 am (IST)
Where to watch in India- Sony Network and Jio TV
Referee: Anthony Taylor

Team News: Atalanta vs Villarreal Match Preview

Atalanta

Atalanta against Man United in Champions League clash. Image – Football Italia

The home team coach Gasperini will be very much happy after being unbeaten in the last five matches. However, with the opponent leading with one point they would have to win to qualify for the round of 16. The draw with Manchester United boosted their confidence but another draw against Young Boys would mean they will fall behind the Yellow Submarine in the table. Meanwhile, their Serie A form will certainly give hope to the Italian fans.

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Gasperini will again have a 3-4-3 formation but will be without the services of Robin Gosens and Matteo Lovato. They are still on the injury list. Meanwhile, Ruslan Malinovskyi, Duvan Zapata and Mario Pasalic will form a formidable attacking line for Atlanta. Although, Muriel, Josip Ilicic and Matteo Pessina are expected to be on the bench for this massive clash against the Spanish team. So, make your dream11 team predictions according to that.

Injury news

Robin Gosens and Matteo Lovato will miss this contest against Villarreal due to injury. No suspensions yet for the team from Italy.

Recent Form in all compettions

W W D W W

Villarreal FC

Villarreal, usually a very defensive side will just have to make sure a draw to get a nod in the next stage of the Champions League. The Spanish team won two, drew one and lost two of their five matches in Group F. Unai Emery will have to pick his team up from an ongoing devastating La Liga season. Their loss against Valencia last week will hurt them too. However, the return of Arnaut Danjuma and Francis Coquelin will surely boost their confidence for their biggest clash of the season till now.

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Although, Yeremi Pino will miss the game due to suspension. Hence, make sure to make your fantasy football predictions according to that. Gerard Moreno and Manu Trigueros will control the attack for the yellow submarine. Meanwhile, Juan Foyth, Raul Albiol, Pau Torres and Pervis Estupinan will form the defence for the Spanish team.

Injury news

Serge Aurier is ineligible for this Atalanta vs Villarreal match. Moreover, Yeremi Pino is on suspension from the last match. No injury concern for Unai Emery's team.

Recent form in all compettions

W D L L W L

Atalanta vs Villarreal FC – Head to Head

Match – 1
Villarreal – 0
Atalanta – 0
Draw – 1

Possible lineups: Atalanta vs Villarreal FC

Atalanta – Possible XI

Musso; Toloi, Demiral, Palomino; Zappacosta, De Roon, Freuler, Maehle; Pasalic, Zapata, Josip Iličić

Villarreal FC – Possible XI

Rulli; Foyth, Albiol, Torres, Estupinan; Parejo, Capoue, Coquelin; Trigueros, G Moreno, Danjuma

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UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-final First Leg Round Up: Barcelona, Arsenal earn huge wins; Inter and PSG lead

Arsenal and Barcelona thump massive wins to inch closer to the semis, whereas Inter Milan and PSG have secured the lead in the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 quarter-final first leg.

Apr 10, 2025, 9:07 AM4 min read

UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-final First Leg Round Up: Barcelona, Arsenal earn huge wins; Inter and PSG lead-sportzpoint.com

The first-leg matchdays of the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-final ties have definitely lived up to expectations, offering us some of the most iconic matches and memorable moments to cherish.

Arsenal have stunned Real Madrid at home through Declan Rice's spectacular free-kicks, whereas Barcelona have dismantled Dortmund to practically edge closer to the semi-finals.

Inter Milan and PSG have also earned the desired lead over Bayern Munich and Aston Villa, respectively, before heading on to the return leg next week.

UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-final First Leg Round Up

Arsenal 3-0 Real Madrid

The Arsenal players celebrate.
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Arsenal have stunned Real Madrid, the reigning champions in the first leg, by crushing them 3-0 at the Emirates to secure a huge lead in the tie.

Declan Rice's free-kicks have taken all the spotlights and convincingly so, as the Gunners remain unbeaten against Los Blancos on a Champions League night.

After a goal-less first half, Rice rocketed both of his free-kicks into the net in the 58th and 70th minute, and Mikel Merino found a third one in the 75th minute. The North London Club scored three in just 17 minutes!

Arsenal will travel to Real Madrid for the return leg encounter at the Santiago Bernabeu on April 17th.

Read Also | Arsenal vs Real Madrid UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quater-final 1st leg Highlights: Declan Rice's stunning brace and Merino's goal hand Arsenal a 3-0 lead in the first-leg

Bayern Munch 1-2 Inter Milan

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An electric game ended in Inter Milan's favour as the Italian club scored a late winner to earn a 2-1 away victory over Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena.

Cesare Augusto and Marcus Thuram combined to set up a beautiful trivela goal from Lautaro Martinez, the Nerrazzuri skipper, in the 38th minute. Inter led at the break, but after a couple of wasted opportunities from both sides, Thomas Muller pulled off the equalizer for Bayern in the 85th minute, only ten minutes after coming off the bench.

However, Inter did not get startled and snatched a late winner in the 88th minute through Davide Frattesi's flashy strike in the 88th minute following another brilliant Augusto set up.

Inter Milan will welcome Bayern Munich at the San Siro Stadium in Milan on 17 April.

Read Also | Bayern Munich vs Inter Milan UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quater-final 1st leg Highlights | Frattesi's late goal sinks Bayern at home; Inter lead in the tie | FT BAY 1-2 INT

FC Barcelona 4-0 Borussia Dortmund

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FC Barcelona rampaged over Borussia Dortmund at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium, crushing them 4-0 to practically book their berth in the semis.

Raphinha scored a cheeky goal in the 25th minute of the game as the Catalan side led 1-0 at the break. However, the floodgates opened in the second half, with Lewandowski scoring a goal in the 48th minute and completing his brace in the 66th minute. Lamine Yamal netted the fourth one for Barca in the 77th minute, securing a massive lead in the tie.

The Black-Yellow army will host Barcelona for the return leg on 16th April at the Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund.

Read Also | FC Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund UCL 2024-25 Quarter-final 1st leg Highlights

Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 Aston Villa

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Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to put three past Aston Villa, securing a 3-1 lead in the first leg at the Parc des Princes in Paris.

PSG showed a proper dominance over Villa throughout the match, despite Morgan Rogers drawing the first blood in the 35th minute. Desire Doue, the 19-year-old PSG wonderkid, netted the equalizer only four minutes later with a sublime long-ranger strike.

The game remained all square at the break, but Khvicha Kvaratskhelia handed PSG the lead in the only four minutes into the second half. Nuno Mendes secured a two-goal lead in the tie with a marvellous finish in the dying moments of the game.

Read Also | Paris Saint-Germain vs Aston Villa UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quater-final 1st leg Highlights | PSG dominate over Villa to secure a two-goal cushion in the tie | FT PSG 3-1 AVL

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Arsenal vs Real Madrid UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quater-final 1st leg Highlights: Declan Rice's stunning brace and Merino's goal hand Arsenal a 3-0 lead in the first-leg

Get the highlights of the Arsenal vs Real Madrid UEFA Champions League 2024-25 quarter-final 1st leg match at Emirates Stadium as Arsenal managed a 3-0 lead over the 15-time Champions.

Apr 8, 2025, 9:16 PM1 min read

Arsenal vs Real Madrid UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quater-final 1st leg Highlights: Declan Rice's stunning brace and Merino's goal hand Arsenal a 3-0 lead in the first-leg | sportzpoint.com

Welcome to our live coverage of the Arsenal vs Real Madrid UEFA Champions League 2024-25 quarter-final 1st leg match at Emirates Stadium.

This is Koushik Biswas, who will bring you the buildup, head-to-head stats, team news and real-time updates of the all-important match from our web desk. 

Real Madrid qualified for the last eight after a controversial penalty shootout win over Atletico Madrid, after losing four games to their road to the round of 16. 

In the meantime, Arsenal thrashed PSV by 9-3 on aggregate to reach the quarter-finals. 

We have an exciting 90-minute game at hand. So, sit back and relax as we bring you all the updates from Sportz Point's web desk.

LIVE Updates

Apr 8, 2025, 7:04 PM

Final Score

Apr 8, 2025, 9:13 PM

Final Verdict

Declan Rice's second free-kick goal vs Real Madrid | sportzpoint.com

A perfect night for Arsenal. They are up and about from the word go. However, Real Madrid did show some glimpses of their best in the first half. 

But in the second half, Arsenal dominated Real Madrid like a minnow team from smaller leagues. 

Declan Rice, with two stunning free-kicks, has now become the first player to score multiple free-kicks in a single UCL knockout game.

Mikel Merino also scored a beautiful goal to give Arsenal the important cushion they were looking for. 

Camavinga received a red during the fag end of the match and he will miss the second leg. 

But is it all over? When the team is Real Madrid, the game is not over until it's over. 

Arsenal will head to Berenbeau as favourites, but don't count out Real Madrid yet.

And, yes, Arsenal are still unbeaten against Real Madrid in UCL.

This was Koushik Biswas, bringing you all the updates of the match. I hope you enjoyed the coverage. Good night and see you in the next game.

Apr 8, 2025, 9:07 PM

UNBEATEN

Apr 8, 2025, 8:56 PM

Full time | Arsenal 3-0 Real Madrid

Apr 8, 2025, 8:54 PM

90+5' | Second yellow card

That's the second yellow card for Camavinga. He gets the red. 

Apr 8, 2025, 8:54 PM

90+4' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Trossard.

Apr 8, 2025, 8:52 PM

90+2' | Change for Arsenal

In: Ben White

Out: Timber

Apr 8, 2025, 8:50 PM

90' | 4 minutes added

4 minutes added as injury time.

Apr 8, 2025, 8:50 PM

Apr 8, 2025, 8:49 PM

What a night for him!

Apr 8, 2025, 8:45 PM

85' | Change for Real

In: Brahim

Out: Rodrygo

Apr 8, 2025, 8:42 PM

80' | Change for Arsenal

In: Tierney

Out: Rice

Apr 8, 2025, 8:41 PM

79' | Change for Real Madrid

In: Garcia

Out: Alaba

Apr 8, 2025, 8:37 PM

75' | Merino scores the third | ARS 3-0 RMA

Arsenal vs Real Madrid: Mikel Merino's stunning goal - sportzpoint.com

Arsenal vs Real Madrid: Mikel Merino's stunning goal - sportzpoint.com

Arsenal are cooking now!

Mikel Merino sends in another side-footed curling shot from just the edge of the box, and Arsenal are cruising now. 

Arsenal 3-0 Real Madrid

Apr 8, 2025, 8:34 PM

74' | Change for Arsenal

In: Trossard

Out: Saka

Apr 8, 2025, 8:33 PM

71' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Camavinga. He will miss the second leg.

Apr 8, 2025, 8:33 PM

71' | Change for Real Madrid

In: Vazquez

Out: Modric

Apr 8, 2025, 8:32 PM

70' | UNBELIEABLE | ARS 2-0 RMA

Declan Rice's second free-kick goal vs Real Madrid | sportzpoint.com

Declan Rice's second free-kick goal vs Real Madrid | sportzpoint.com

Declan Rice's second free-kick goal vs Real Madrid | sportzpoint.com

HE DOES IT FOR THE SECOND TIME. 

Is it David Beckham in disguise? 

Declan Rice hits the top corner with another stunning, curling free-kick, and Arsenal extends their lead.

Arsenal 2-0 Real Madrid 

Apr 8, 2025, 8:29 PM

68' | Double save from Courtois

Incredible defending and save from Coutois. 

He first saved the shot from Martenelli, and David Alaba blocked the rebound shot. Merino then made another save from the second rebound ball. 

Arsenal should have scored here. 

Apr 8, 2025, 8:26 PM

66' | Asencio with an interception

Just about enough from Asencio to stop Rice from scoring his second. Partey with the through ball inside the box. 

Apr 8, 2025, 8:25 PM

For sure!

Apr 8, 2025, 8:22 PM

Who?

Apr 8, 2025, 8:20 PM

58' | GGOOOOOOAAAALLLLLLLLLL | ARS 1-0 RMA

Woooooowwwwwwwww!

Whaaaatttttttt a goooaaaallll!

It had to be a stunner to beat Courtois, and Declan Rice provided that. 

A curling free-kick from that Alaba foul. The ball came inside from outside the goal and defeated a fully stretched Courtois. 

Arsenal 1-0 Real Madrid

Declan Rice scores a stunning free-kick - Arsenal vs Real Madrid LIVE | sportzpoint.com

Declan Rice scores a stunning free-kick - Arsenal vs Real Madrid LIVE | sportzpoint.com

Declan Rice scores a stunning free-kick - Arsenal vs Real Madrid LIVE | sportzpoint.com

Apr 8, 2025, 8:17 PM

56' | Saka again gets the better of Alaba

Saka received the ball on the left and kept on drifting inside before a frustrated Alaba fouled him. 

Apr 8, 2025, 8:14 PM

54' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Partey for a foul on Camavinga. Not sure if he knows anything about the collision. 

Apr 8, 2025, 8:11 PM

51' | Mbappe hits the side net

Kylian Mbappe hit the side net in the second half vs Arsenal | sportzpoint.com

Jude Bellingham with another clever pass to find Mbappe inside the box.

But after a poor first touch, Mbappe made it tougher for himself to find the angle from left.

His effort hit the side net. 

Apr 8, 2025, 8:10 PM

Apr 8, 2025, 8:05 PM

46' | Second half starts

Rodrygo in action - Arsenal vs Real Madrid LIVE - sportzpoint.com

Arsenal start the second half. 

No changes from either teams

Apr 8, 2025, 8:05 PM

The Real Hero

Apr 8, 2025, 7:50 PM

First-half | ARS 0-0 RMA

Arsenal vs Real Madrid UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quater-final 1st leg LIVE Updates | No goals in first-half despite chances for both teams | sportzpoint.com

It is goalless at the end of the first half. 

But, the game was fascinating with Real Madrid and Arsenal looking threatening throughout the 45 minutes. 

Saka created a few chances for Arsenal, while Courtois made a few great saves. Mbappe had the best chance of the game so far but could not latch on.

Surely goals are coming in the second half. 

Stay tuned. 

Apr 8, 2025, 7:47 PM

2 minutes added

2 minutes added as injury time in the first half.

Apr 8, 2025, 7:46 PM

44' | Double save from Courtois

Courtois keeps it level. 

He first saved Declan Rice's header from close range and then saved the rebound shot from Marteneli. 

Apr 8, 2025, 7:45 PM

43' | Someone needs to tap in the Saka assist

Bukayo Saka presented a few oppurtunities for Arsenal - Arsenal vs Real Madrid LIVE

Apr 8, 2025, 7:42 PM

40' | Again!

Saka again got the better off Alaba and set another cross from right. 

However, this time, Marteneli was just ahead of the cross from Saka. 

Apr 8, 2025, 7:39 PM

38' | Chance for Arsenal

Wooooowww..what a chance for Arsenal.

What a ball from Saka!

From the right, he was able to find the gap and send in a perfect cross for anyone from his team to tap in. 

Rice was not that far. But, a missed chance for the home side. 

Apr 8, 2025, 7:38 PM

That was the chance Mbappe missed earlier!

Mbappe missed a chance

Apr 8, 2025, 7:36 PM

Once a Real Madrid wonderkid, now a Gunner

Martin Odegard - Arsenal vs Real Madrid UCL LIVE - sportzpoint.com

Martin Odegard, who burst onto the scene as a Real Madrid wonderkid, is now leading Arsenal against Real Madrid.

Apr 8, 2025, 7:32 PM

31' | Raya makes a save

That was a fabulous ball from Jude Bellingham. He found Kylian Mbappe making a quick run, alone, inside the box. 

However, Mbappe was not threatening enough to beat Raya. 

Apr 8, 2025, 7:27 PM

Timber has already won five duels

Jurrien Timber in action against Jude Bellingham - Arsenal vs Real Madrid UEFA Champions League 2024-25 quarter-final LIVE | sportzpoint.com

Apr 8, 2025, 7:26 PM

24' | Mbappe is offside

Nearly for Kylian Mbappe. A dangerous ball from Vini, found Mbappe making a run inside the box. 

Countered by Timber and Partey, Mbappe went for a shot.

The shot went over the goal. However, Mbappe was already offside leading to the play. 

Apr 8, 2025, 7:23 PM

21' | Vini goes wide

Vinicius Jr, again from the left, went for a right-footed shot. 

The curling shot did not curl enough to be on target. 

Apr 8, 2025, 7:22 PM

Was that a handball?

Was that a handball? Arsenal vs Real Madrid LIVE | sportzpoint.com

During the earlier play, Rice's shot was blocked by Asencio. The block did hit the hand. A VAR check was done. But, no penalty was given.

Apr 8, 2025, 7:19 PM

The defending champions!

Real Madrid team vs Arsenal

Apr 8, 2025, 7:16 PM

13' | Save from Courtois

Martenelli made a good run on the left and his cross found Rice making an effort with a side volley. 

Ascencio blocked Rice's shot. 

Partey tried his luck in the rebound, but Courtois saved his shot.

Apr 8, 2025, 7:13 PM

Emirates is buzzing!

The atmosphere is just electric. 

Arsenal are having the upper hand with nearly five attacks already. In the meantime, Real Madrid looked threatening with counterattacks. 

Apr 8, 2025, 7:12 PM

Youth!

Apr 8, 2025, 7:10 PM

9' | Vinicius is off-target

Vinicius Jr., from the left tries an ambitious shot. However, his shot went over the goal.

Apr 8, 2025, 7:09 PM

Old and Gold - Modric

Apr 8, 2025, 7:08 PM

French Royality

Apr 8, 2025, 7:06 PM

6' | Nearly an own goal

Nearly own goal from Camavinga. Corner for Arsenal. 

Apr 8, 2025, 7:05 PM

4' | Save from Raya

A mistake from Saka led Vinicius Jr. to run away with the ball. Vinicius' effort, deflected away off Saliba, went straight to Raya. 

Apr 8, 2025, 7:03 PM

2' | Save from Raya

Easy save from Raya as Mbappe made an effort from outside the box.

Apr 8, 2025, 7:01 PM

1' | Kick-off

Apr 8, 2025, 6:33 PM

Arsenal lineup

Apr 8, 2025, 6:30 PM

Real Madrid lineup

Apr 8, 2025, 5:04 PM

Trouble for Vini, if he troubles

Vinicius Jr. will miss the second leg of the fixture, if he gets a yellow card tonight vs Arsenal | sportzpoint.com

Vinicius Jr. will miss the second leg of the fixture, if he gets a yellow card tonight vs Arsenal. 

Apr 8, 2025, 5:01 PM

Early team news: Real Madrid

Courtois: "We're alive in all three competitions and we want to go all the way"

Thibaut Courtois will be back after missing the last three games due to a knee injury. Lunin is injured, by the way.

Apr 8, 2025, 4:58 PM

Early team news: Arsenal

Raheem Sterling

Raheem Sterling is suspended for this match after picking up three yellow cards.

Apr 8, 2025, 4:55 PM

Previous meetings: Arsenal vs Real Madrid in Champions League

Previous meetings: Arsenal vs Real Madrid in Champions League | sportzpoint.com

Theirry Henry scored the only goal in meetings between these two clubs in UEFA Champions League. Henry scored in the first leg of round of 16 meet in 2005/06 Champions League, while the second leg was a goalless draw.

Apr 8, 2025, 4:52 PM

Head-to-head stats: Arsenal vs Real Madrid

Arsenal won: 1

Real Madrid won: 0

Draws: 1

Apr 8, 2025, 3:11 PM

Tonight's Venue | Emirates Stadium

Emirates Stadium - Arsenal vs Real Madrid, UCL 2024-25 | sportzpoint.com

Apr 8, 2025, 2:59 PM

How to watch the match?

Football fans from India can watch the Arsenal vs Real Madrid UCL 2024-25 Quarter-final first-leg match on Sony Sports Network Channel. 

Moreover, they can watch the match LIVE on Sony LIV app and website as well.

Apr 8, 2025, 2:58 PM

Match Details

Match: Arsenal vs Real Madrid - UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-Final First Leg

Date: 9 April 2025

Time: 12:30 AM IST

Venue: Emirates Stadium, London

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Title Race in Top Five European Leagues: What are the equations?

What are the equations in the title race for the top five European leagues? How many points do the leaders need to secure the title? Sportz Point explores this scenario.

Apr 6, 2025, 11:22 AM12 min read

Title Race in Top Five European Leagues: What are the equations?-sportzpoint.com

European football has gifted us numerous memorable moments and matches this season, and we can expect more to come in the upcoming months.

The top five European Leagues – Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1 have different title chase scenarios as the leagues are entering the final lap, leading the clubs to their fate in the 2024-25 season.

England, Germany, and France have witnessed a one-sided battle for the league title this season, except for Spain and Italy, where the champions might be decided even in the closing matchday this season.

Title Race in Top Five European Leagues: What are the equations?-sportzpoint.com

In this article, we will examine the league table scenarios, possible equations for the league leaders to secure the title, and the contention for the continental competitions such as UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League for next season.

Premier League 

Title Race in Top Five European Leagues: What are the equations?-sportzpoint.com
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Liverpool are currently atop the Premier League 2024-25 table, having bagged 73 points in 30 matches. The Reds are edging closer to the title as Arsenal, the second-placed side, dropped points against Everton in a 1-1 stalemate yesterday.

Liverpool have a chance to extend their lead at the top with a win against Fulham this evening, which will see them going 14 points ahead of the Gunners.

The Mikel Arteta-led side has earned 62 points in 31 games so far. As of now, Liverpool only need 11 points from their last eight games to secure the Premier League title for the 20th time in their history.

Nottingham Forest have been a surprise entrant for a top-four finish in the Premier League, charging for a UEFA Champions League berth next season. The Forest are now third with 57 points in 31 games – five points clear of the fourth-placed Chelsea.

Fifth-placed Manchester City (51 points in 30 games) and Aston Villa (51 points in 31 games), now sixth, will throw a tough challenge for the Champions League and Europa League berth, whereas seventh-placed Newcastle United (50 points in 29 games) might surpass City and Villa in the race.

Premier League 2024-25 Table

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Liverpool 30 22 7 1 70 27 43 73
2 Arsenal 31 17 11 3 56 26 30 62
3 Nottm Forest 31 17 6 8 51 37 14 57
4 Chelsea 30 15 7 8 54 37 17 52
5 Man City 30 15 6 9 57 40 17 51
6 Aston Villa 31 14 9 8 46 46 0 51
7 Newcastle 29 15 5 9 49 39 10 50
8 Brighton 31 12 11 8 49 47 2 47
9 Bournemouth 31 12 9 10 51 40 11 45
10 Fulham 30 12 9 9 44 40 4 45
11 Crystal Palace 30 11 10 9 39 35 4 43
12 Brentford 30 12 5 13 51 47 4 41
13 Man United 30 10 7 13 37 41 -4 37
14 Everton 31 7 14 10 33 38 -5 35
15 West Ham 31 9 8 14 35 52 -17 35
16 Tottenham 30 10 4 16 55 44 11 34
17 Wolves 31 9 5 17 43 59 -16 32
18 Ipswich Town 31 4 8 19 31 65 -34 20
19 Leicester City 30 4 5 21 25 67 -42 17
20 Southampton 30 2 4 24 22 71 -49 10

LaLiga

Title Race in Top Five European Leagues: What are the equations?-sportzpoint.com
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The title race in LaLiga 2024-25 has intensified dramatically after the league leaders FC Barcelona and nearest challengers Real Madrid dropped points in the same day yesterday. Los Blancos faced a shocking 1-2 defeat against Valencia at home, whereas Barcelona were held to a 1-1 draw against Real Betis at home.

Barcelona are currently atop the table with 67 points in 30 matches, four points clear of Real Madrid with 63 points in the same number of games. The title race might go down to the last matchday as these two teams will meet in the fierce El Clasico, scheduled for May 11th, which could decide the potential champions. 

Fourth-placed Athletic Bilbao (53 points in 29 games) are already five points ahead of Real Betis, now fifth (48 points in 30 games) with one game in hand. Sixth-placed Villareal (47 points in 28 games) could pose a challenge for both of them for UCL and UEL qualification, with two games in hand to match Betis' tally.

LaLiga 2024-25 Table

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Barcelona 30 21 4 5 83 29 54 67
2 Real Madrid 30 19 6 5 63 31 32 63
3 Atlético Madrid 29 16 9 4 47 23 24 57
4 Athletic Club 29 14 11 4 46 24 22 53
5 Real Betis 30 13 9 8 41 37 4 48
6 Villarreal 28 13 8 7 51 39 12 47
7 Celta Vigo 30 12 7 11 44 43 1 43
8 Rayo Vallecano 30 10 10 10 33 35 -2 40
9 Mallorca 30 11 7 12 29 37 -8 40
10 Real Sociedad 29 11 5 13 27 31 -4 38
11 Sevilla 29 9 9 11 33 39 -6 36
12 Getafe 29 9 9 11 26 25 1 36
13 Girona 30 9 7 14 37 46 -9 34
14 Osasuna 29 7 13 9 33 42 -9 34
15 Valencia 30 8 10 12 34 47 -13 34
16 Espanyol 29 8 8 13 31 40 -9 32
17 Alavés 30 7 9 14 33 44 -11 30
18 Leganes 29 6 9 14 28 46 -18 27
19 Las Palmas 29 6 8 15 33 48 -15 26
20 Valladolid 29 4 4 21 19 65 -46 16

Serie A

Title Race in Top Five European Leagues: What are the equations?-sportzpoint.com
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Serie A 2024-25 might witness one of the greatest showdowns in the title charge in the league's history, as league leaders Inter Milan dropped points in a 2-2 draw against Parma last night.

Defending champions Inter Milan are currently topping the table with 68 points across 31 games, having played one game more than second-placed Napoli, who have accumulated 64 points in 30 games. If Napoli ends this week with a win, the gap between these two teams will be just one, leading the teams to walk the wire in the final matchdays.

The pressure to finish in the top four have also intensified in Italy. With Inter and Napoli confirmed to finish in the top four, third-placed Atalanta (58 points in 30 games), fourth-placed Bologna (56 points in 30 games), fifth-placed Juventus (55 points in 30 games), and sixth-placed AS Roma (52 points in 30 games) will battle it out for the last two UCL berths.

Serie A 2024-25 Table

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Inter 31 20 8 3 69 30 39 68
2 Napoli 30 19 7 4 47 24 23 64
3 Atalanta 30 17 7 6 63 29 34 58
4 Bologna 30 15 11 4 50 34 16 56
5 Juventus 30 14 13 3 46 28 18 55
6 Roma 30 15 7 8 45 30 15 52
7 Lazio 30 15 7 8 51 42 9 52
8 Fiorentina 31 15 7 9 49 32 17 52
9 Milan 31 13 9 9 47 37 10 48
10 Udinese 31 11 7 13 36 42 -6 40
11 Torino 30 9 12 9 35 35 0 39
12 Genoa 31 9 11 11 29 38 -9 38
13 Como 31 8 9 14 39 48 -9 33
14 Verona 30 9 3 18 29 58 -29 30
15 Cagliari 30 7 8 15 31 44 -13 29
16 Parma 31 5 12 14 37 51 -14 27
17 Lecce 31 6 8 17 21 49 -28 26
18 Empoli 30 4 11 15 24 47 -23 23
19 Venezia 31 3 12 16 23 43 -20 21
20 Monza 31 2 9 20 25 55 -30 15

Bundesliga

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As of now, only six points separate league leaders Bayern Munich and second-placed Bayer Leverkusen, though Bayern might attain the Bundesliga 2024-25 title and a first trophy for Harry Kane if they manage to accumulate 13 from the 18 points available.

Bayern Munich are now ahead with 68 points in 28 games, whereas reigning Champions Bayer Leverkusen have managed 62 in the same number of matches, practically confirming their participation in next season's Champions League.

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Bayern are leading in the Bundesliga title race. (Image Credit | ESPN)

However, the race for two other UCL berths will draw Eintracht Frankfurt (third, 48 points in 28 games), FSV Mainz (fourth, 46 points in 28 games), RB Leipzig (fifth, 45 points in 28 games), and Borussia Monchengladbach (sixth, 43 points in 27 games) into a battle, looking for places in continental competitions.

Bundesliga 2024-25 Table

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Bayern 28 21 5 2 81 27 54 68
2 Leverkusen 28 18 8 2 63 34 29 62
3 Eintracht Frankfurt 28 14 6 8 55 42 13 48
4 Mainz 28 13 7 8 46 32 14 46
5 RB Leipzig 28 12 9 7 44 35 9 45
6 Mönchengladbach 27 13 4 10 44 40 4 43
7 SC Freiburg 28 12 6 10 38 44 -6 42
8 Dortmund 28 12 5 11 52 43 9 41
9 VfB Stuttgart 28 11 7 10 51 44 7 40
10 Werder 28 11 6 11 45 53 -8 39
11 Augsburg 28 10 9 9 31 39 -8 39
12 Wolfsburg 27 10 8 9 49 41 8 38
13 Union Berlin 27 8 6 13 25 40 -15 30
14 Hoffenheim 28 6 9 13 34 52 -18 27
15 FC St. Pauli 27 7 4 16 22 33 -11 25
16 Heidenheim 28 6 4 18 32 53 -21 22
17 VfL Bochum 28 5 5 18 28 59 -31 20
18 Holstein Kiel 28 4 6 18 39 68 -29 18

Ligue 1

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The redesigned Ligue 1 trophy. (Image Source | X)

Paris Saint-Germain have claimed the 2024-25 Ligue 1 title after beating Angers 1-0 last night, ensuring their fourth successive title with 74 points in 28 games. The Luis Enrique-managed side have been crowned champions with six matches remaining and are now 24 points ahead of the second-placed AS Monaco (50 points in 28 matches). 

PSG have clinched another milestone, winning the league title without losing a single game so far, and with six matches remaining, they will look to embrace the 'invincible' tag by ending the season without a single defeat.

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PSG have won the 2024-25 Ligue 1. (Image Credit | Getty Images)

If Les Parisiens complete an unbeaten league season, they will join a special group of clubs from Europe's top five leagues that have achieved this feat. This group includes Bayer Leverkusen in 2024, Juventus in 2012, Arsenal in 2004, AC Milan in 1992, Perugia in 1979, and Preston North End in 1889.

However, the race to qualify for next season's UCL will go down to the wire between six teams who are differentiated by only four points – AS Monaco (50), Olympique de Marseille (49), Olympique Lyonnais (48), OGC Nice (47), Lille OSC (47), and RC Strasbourg (46).

Ligue 1 2024-25 Table

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 PSG 28 23 5 0 80 26 54 74
2 Monaco 28 15 5 8 54 35 19 50
3 Marseille 27 15 4 8 54 36 18 49
4 Lyon 28 14 6 8 54 38 16 48
5 Nice 28 13 8 7 52 35 17 47
6 LOSC 28 13 8 7 42 30 12 47
7 Strasbourg 27 13 7 7 45 35 10 46
8 Brest 28 13 4 11 44 43 1 43
9 Lens 27 11 6 10 31 30 1 39
10 Auxerre 27 9 8 10 38 39 -1 35
11 Toulouse 27 9 7 11 35 33 2 34
12 Rennes 27 10 2 15 38 37 1 32
13 Nantes 28 7 9 12 33 47 -14 30
14 Angers 28 7 6 15 26 46 -20 27
15 Reims 27 6 8 13 29 41 -12 26
16 Le Havre 27 7 3 17 29 57 -28 24
17 St-Étienne 27 6 5 16 28 63 -35 23
18 Montpellier 27 4 3 20 21 62 -41 15

(*all stats are accurate as of the time of publishing this article.)

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Real Madrid stars could be banned before their intense clash against Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League

Real Madrid stars like Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Antoine Rudiger could reportedly be banned for their UEFA Champions League clash against Arsenal. Read the full story in this article from Sportz Point.

Mar 27, 2025, 6:39 PM2 min read

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UEFA has assigned an Ethics and disciplinary inspector to the actions of Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, Antonio Rudiger, and Dani Ceballos after Real Madrid's dramatic win in the penalty shoot-out over Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match on March 12.

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One of the incidents being examined is a gesture of Antonio Rudiger's cut-throat celebrations towards the Atletico Madrid's fan base. Meanwhile, some video footage is circulating on social media, showing that Mbappe is making a gesture of groin-squeezing during the triumph celebrations. If the investigations lead to charges and a guilty sentence, the players could face disciplinary actions in the form of suspension, fines, or both.

UEFA's Statement:

A UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector has been appointed to investigate allegations of indecent conduct by Real Madrid CF players (Antonio Rüdiger, Kylian Mbappé, Daniel Ceballos Fernández, and Vinicius Junior) during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match between Club Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid CF on 12 March 2025.

What would Real Madrid's planning be?

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Real Madrid will eagerly await UEFA's final statement, as a ban for Vinicius, Rudiger, Ceballos, and Mbappe could significantly impact their preparations for the tie against Arteta. They will face the Gunners on April 8 in the Emirates Stadium, with the return fixture a week later in Santiago Bernabeu.

Previous Incidents:

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An example of similar behavior in the past led to financial fines and suspensions, setting an example that could influence UEFA’s decision on the current case.  Last summer, during Euro 2024, England midfielder Jude Bellingham was fined 30,000 euros and handed a one-match suspended ban for a groin-squeezing gesture after scoring a late equalizer in England’s 2-1 win over Slovakia in the tournament’s Round of 16.

Another example occurred in 2019 when Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone received a 20,000 euro fine for a similar act after his team scored against Juventus in the UEFA Champions League.

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Bayern Munich's Left Back Alphonso Davies sidelined for six months with ACL Injury

Vincent Kompany's Bayern Munich faced a big blow as Alphonso Davies was sidelined for six months with an ACL injury. Read how it happened and when it happened.

Mar 27, 2025, 8:13 AM3 min read

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Bayern Munich's Canadian left-back Alphonso Davies will miss six months due to a torn ACL, ending his season. The left-back suffered the injury during Canada's 2-1 victory over the United States of America last weekend. As a result, he was replaced after just 12 minutes. Even though the players and coaching staff seemed initially upbeat. It appears that the problem is more serious than previously.

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The Club revealed that Davies will now be sidelined for at least six months due to a tear in his right knee's cruciate ligament. This conclusion was made after tests on the issue were conducted in Munich on Wednesday. He is scheduled for surgery, on Wednesday.

Bayern Munich, who continue to be in the running for the Bundesliga and the UEFA Champions League this season were depressed by the news. The team will also need to address Dayot Upamecano's absence for several weeks due to left knee soreness.  So, Alphonso Davies' news is not the only issue for the Bavarians from the international break.

Alphonso Davies would not participate in the UEFA Champions League or the FIFA Club World Cup this summer. Vincent Kompany, the head coach of Bayern Munich, is disappointed by the news, as his team is trying for both the German title and the European cup this season.

Alphonso Davies has been a consistent member of the Bayern Munich team, this season. In 30 games across all the competitions, he contributed three goals including two assists. With eight games remaining in the Bundesliga title race, Bayern Munich led Bayer Leverkusen by six points. Next Month, the German giant will play Inter Milan in a crucial UEFA Champions League quarterfinal match.

The Bavarians have been hit with a massive setback as they will miss Alphonso Davies for the remainder season, which means Vincent Kompany will have to play his alternative. Alphonso Davies has been impressive for the Bavarians under Vincent Kompany. His presence was significant for the team in the matches, helping them maintain their lead at the top of the table and keeping their UEFA Champions League aspiring alive.

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