Edin Dzeko (37 years and 54 days) has become the second oldest player to score in the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League, after Ryan Giggs (37 years & 148 days in April 2011).
The Bosnian striker was named in the Inter Milan starting line-up for their Champions League clash with arch rivals AC Milan due to Romelu Lukaku's lack of match fitness, and he made the most of his opportunity.
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While Dzeko is now 37 years of age, the former Manchester City star showed that age is but a number when he slammed home a volley after just eight minutes at the San Siro.
With Olivier Giroud lining up for AC Milan, it was the first time that two strikers over the age of 36 have started a Champions League semi-final clash, and Dzeko showed he's still got it.
Dzeko netted a stunning early volley at the San Siro (Image- Talksports)
Hakan Calhanoglu whipped a corner in from the left and found Dzeko, who hooked the ball into the top corner of the net with a left-footed volley to put Inter Milan 1-0 up.
Danny Mills said on commentary for talkSPORT: "What a volley that is. That is absolutely outstanding. We saw two fantastic strikes last night, but that is absolutely superb.
At 37 years and 54 days, Dzeko is now the joint-oldest goalscorer in the Champions League, along with Luka Modric who was the same age as he netted for Real Madrid against Celtic last year.
Simone Inzaghi's men doubled their advantage three minutes later when Henrikh Mkhitaryan slotted the ball in the net as he found himself in acres of space. Inter looked set for a third when they were awarded a penalty but the decision was overturned.
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.
The first-leg matchdays of the UEFA Champions League 2024-25Quarter-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 (@ChampionsLeague) April 10, 2025
UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-final First Leg Round Up
Arsenal 3-0 Real Madrid
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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.
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) April 9, 2025
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.
An electric game ended inInter 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
21 - Thibaut Courtois has saved 21 of the last 26 shots on target he has faced in the Champions League, including the last 10 (7 vs Atlético de Madrid and 3 vs Arsenal). Giant. pic.twitter.com/1SzTFnRuIg
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Apr 8, 2025, 7:38 PM
That was the chance Mbappe missed earlier!
Apr 8, 2025, 7:36 PM
Once a Real Madrid wonderkid, now a Gunner
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
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?
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!
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!
Myles Lewis-Skelly (18Y 194D) is the second youngest Englishman to start a Champions League quarter-final after Jude Bellingham vs. Man City in 2021 (17Y 281D).
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
3 - Luka Modrić 🇭🇷 is the third-oldest outfield player to start in a UCL quarter-final (39y 211d), after Ryan Giggs 🏴 in 2014 v Bayern Munich (40y 123d) and Alessandro Costacurta 🇮🇹 in 2006 v Lyon (39y 339d). Eternal. pic.twitter.com/L7RwU8G8mA
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
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 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
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
Apr 8, 2025, 2:59 PM
How to watch the match?
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Apr 8, 2025, 2:58 PM
Match Details
Match:Arsenal vs Real Madrid- UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-Final First Leg
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
Catch the highlights of the Bayern Munich vs Inter Milan Quater-final 1st leg match in UEFA Champions League 2024-25 at the Allianz Arena, Munich.
Bayern Munich thrashed Bayer Leverkusen 5-0 across two legs to enter the quarters, whereas Inter Milan knocked Feyenoord out, winning 4-1 over two legs to storm into the last eight.
Both teams are in commendable form this season, and this face-off will offer us a potentially neck-to-neck clash. So, sit back and relax as Soumit Bhattacharya brings you the buildup, news, images, live scores, news, and updates of the Bayern Munich vs Inter Milanmatch from our webdesk.
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Apr 8, 2025, 9:11 PM
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We will be back with the rest of the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-finals tomorrow!
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Apr 8, 2025, 9:07 PM
Full-time | Bayern Munich 1-2 Inter Milan
Heartbreak for Bayern as Inter’s game plan enables them to take a 2-1 advantage back to Milan. After battling back for the whole second half to level through Müller, Bayern end the night empty-handed. All is not lost in the tie, but the trajectory of the Bavarians' climb just got a little steeper as they chase another Finale da Hoam.
-via James Thorogood, UCL Reporter
Apr 8, 2025, 9:01 PM
Full-time Stats
FT: Bayern 1-2 Inter
Inter have now conceded just 0.27 goals on average across their 11 Champions League games this season - the second-lowest in the competition's history in a single campaign (0.25 for Milan in 1993/94).#UCLpic.twitter.com/FmJ0F2hvX9
90'+5' | Here goes the full time whistle! | FT BAY 1-2 INT
Apr 8, 2025, 8:52 PM
90'+2' | Chances for Bayern
Bayern have kept pressing, including an attempt from Kane, but the Inter defence is working like a well-oiled machine!
The hosts just could not get past!
Apr 8, 2025, 8:49 PM
90' | 4 minutes of stoppage time added on
Apr 8, 2025, 8:49 PM
89' | Substitution for Inter Milan
In: Nicola Zalewski
Out: Lautaro Martinez
Apr 8, 2025, 8:48 PM
88' | GOALLLLLL! Frattesi has netted it in! | BAY 1-2 INT
Sensational stuff here in Allianz Arena!
A noteworthy display from Augusto on the left as he powered a sublime low cross from the left, and Frattesi had to just get a touch on it to rocket it home from inside the six-yard box.
Another substitute quickly finds the goal off the bench! However, he is shown the yellow for taking off his shirt to celebrate!
Inter take the lead again!
Apr 8, 2025, 8:46 PM
85' | GOALLLLL! Muller pulls off the equalizer! | BAY 1-1 INT
You just cannot write off THOMAS MULLER!
Brilliant play from Olise and Kimmich, as the latter sailed in a vicious cross, and Laimer received it on the left side of the box and whipped it back into the six-yard box. Muller was in the perfect position as he slotted it home with a calculated strike!
The Bavarians are back in business!
Apr 8, 2025, 8:42 PM
83' | Boey goes wide
The Kimmich corner from the left bounced off the players inside the box, as the second ball was anticipated by Boey, who skied it way wide off the target.
Apr 8, 2025, 8:41 PM
82' | Chance for Bayern!
An excellent play from Gnabry opened some space for Muller, but his strike was well-blocked by Bastoni, resulting in a corner.
Apr 8, 2025, 8:39 PM
80' | Kane misses the target!
Laimer placed it for Kane in the middle of the box, but Kane's attempted half-volley rolled just wide off the far post!
Distressing night for the Englishman so far.
Apr 8, 2025, 8:38 PM
79' | Substitution for Inter Milan
In: Yann Aurel Bisseck
Out: Matteo Darmian
Apr 8, 2025, 8:37 PM
Legend!
Thomas Müller looking at all the players who have made more appearances than him for Bayern in the Champions League😁#FCBINTERpic.twitter.com/PqexiVqs5c
Serge Gnabry danced through the left side and unleashed a quick strike that only hit the side-netting.
Apr 8, 2025, 8:35 PM
76' | Lautaro tests Urbig
Lautaro attempted to find the crack from a distance out of the box, but Urbig claimed it confidently.
Apr 8, 2025, 8:33 PM
75' | Substitutions for Bayern Munich
In: Thomas Muller, Serge Gnabry, Sacha Boey
Out: Leroy Sane, Raphaël Guerreiro, Kim Min-Jae
Apr 8, 2025, 8:33 PM
74' | Substitution for Inter Milan
In: Davide Frattesi
Out: Henrikh Mkhitaryan
Apr 8, 2025, 8:30 PM
72' | Sommer stays alert
Kimmich's free-kick failed to gain the desired power, and Yann Sommer made a routine collection afterward.
Apr 8, 2025, 8:29 PM
70' | Yellow for Mkhitaryan
Mkhitaryan clipped his toes with Kane's from behind to earn a yellow for the foul.
Apr 8, 2025, 8:28 PM
69' | Inter stay robust
For the last four or five minutes, Bayern have consistently penetrated to break the deadlock. However, the Nerazzuri defence has been so resilient that the efforts could not go past the middle of the box. Marvellous work from Inzaghi!
Apr 8, 2025, 8:24 PM
64' | So close for Bayern!
Guerreiro anticipated the second ball that came off the tussle inside the box, but his quickly taken volley from just the edge of the box skied over the crossbar!
Apr 8, 2025, 8:21 PM
62' | Stanisic goes over!
Laimer took his time on the right before lodging a vicious cross into the box, but Stanisic's header following that soared over the crossbar!
Apr 8, 2025, 8:19 PM
60' | Sommer claims
Guerrerio sailed a long ball into Inter's box, but Sommer jumped on time to make a high claim.
Lautaro took a strike from a very close range to the goal following the through pass from Thuram inside the brawl, but the 21-year-old Bayern custodian executed a brilliant stop in reflex!
Apr 8, 2025, 8:14 PM
55' | Chance for Inter
Marcus Thuram rushed to the box from the left as he sliced a grounded pass to find Lautaro on the other side, but the ball sailed wide off the target and out of Lautaro's reach.
Apr 8, 2025, 8:13 PM
54' | Lautaro gets booked
Lautaro Martinez sees the yellow for a foul on Olise from behind.
Apr 8, 2025, 8:12 PM
53' | Brilliant tackle from Goretzka!
Martinez received an inch-perfect through into the box, but Goretzka made the rescuing tackle, denying the Inter skipper from having a goal attempt.
Apr 8, 2025, 8:11 PM
50' | Sloppy start to the second half
It has been a slow start to the second-half actions, as both sides are trying to buckle up before going all out to find the coveted goals for their respective sides.
Apr 8, 2025, 8:04 PM
46' | Second half begins
We are back underway at the Allianz Arena.
Apr 8, 2025, 8:03 PM
Half-time Stats
HT: Bayern 0-1 Inter
Inter have lost just one of their last 28 Champions League games when opening the scoring (W25 D2), a 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid in March 2024. 👀#UCLpic.twitter.com/tD7RnTT3Bk
45'+2' | The half-time whistle is blown! | HT BAY 0-1 INT
Apr 8, 2025, 7:48 PM
45'+1' | Olise goes close again!
Olise showed great effort in anticipating the crossfield long ball from the right, as he met it right before the ball was about to roll wide. However, a strong block from Darmian keeps the hosts at bay!
Apr 8, 2025, 7:46 PM
45' | 1 minute of added time confirmed
Apr 8, 2025, 7:46 PM
44' | Physical game so far
The clash has been very physical from both sides. The tally shows five fouls apiece at this point of the game.
Apr 8, 2025, 7:41 PM
38' | GOALLLL! Lautaro breaks the deadlock! | BAY 0-1 INT
Magnificent display from Inter!
Thuram received the ball in the middle as Augusto crossed it from the left. He nicked the ball behind for Lautaro to anticipate it, as the Inter skipper drilled a well-taken strike that soared past the keeper to find the back of the net!
The visitors have taken the lead!
Apr 8, 2025, 7:35 PM
33' | Chance for Inter
Lautaro Martinez got a lot of space in front of him as he was approaching the penalty area with the ball but slipped on the ground unluckily, resulting in a good recovery from Min-Jae!
Apr 8, 2025, 7:32 PM
31 | Augusto hits the side-netting!
Bastoni gifted a brilliant forward pass for Augusto, who was sprinting into the box. However, Augusto's left-footed strike from the left whacked the side-netting!
Apr 8, 2025, 7:30 PM
29' | Yellow for Kim
Kima Min-Jae is shown the yellow for a nasty foul on Lautaro Martinez.
Apr 8, 2025, 7:29 PM
26' | Kane rattles the bar!
Sane lodged a long ball from the middle, that was well met by Olise on the right side of the box. The French attacker danced past the Inter defenders, laying a pass to Kane, who was in a completely open position on the left.
However, Kane's right-footed curler sailed past Sommer only to rattle the far post!
Apr 8, 2025, 7:26 PM
Lively!
Apr 8, 2025, 7:24 PM
22' | Chance for Bayern
Laimer laided out the ball to Olise, who was free on the right and just outside off the box. He sliced another left-footed strike that was quickly denied by Sommer. The follow-up header by Kane went just wide of the target.
Apr 8, 2025, 7:22 PM
20' | Another save from Sommer!
The Veteran keeper showed his sparks once again!
This time, Guerreiro sprinted into the box to anticipate a through ball from the middle, from which he drilled a powerful right-foot grounder, but Sommer acted quickly. The ball slipped, but he claimed it before a running Kane could get a hold of it.
Apr 8, 2025, 7:20 PM
18' | Good block from Laimer!
Konrad Laimer stayed alert as Marcus Thuram sprinted into the box from the left, but his well-timed tackle dispossessed the Inter attacker off the ball. Eric Dier made a follow-up block to deny Lautaro as well.
Apr 8, 2025, 7:18 PM
16' | Effort from Olise
Olise is looking to be operational from both sides, giving free space to other attackers to position themselves. However, this time, his shot from just outside the left side of the box went straight into Sommer's secure gloves.
Apr 8, 2025, 7:16 PM
14' | Sommer collects!
That was a brilliant build-up from the hosts, as Olise found the ball on the right against the congested Inter box. He sailed a cross, which Kane met in the middle of the penalty area and powered a header, but Sommer made no mistake in collecting the ball.
Apr 8, 2025, 7:13 PM
The Sides!
Apr 8, 2025, 7:10 PM
9' | Bayern are taking risks
Bayern Munich have maintained a high-line defence so far, trying to build up from both flanks.
Apr 8, 2025, 7:08 PM
7' | Chance for Bayern
Micheal Olise entered the penalty area from the right, found some space, and fired a low, left-footed strike that went just a bit wide off the far post.
Apr 8, 2025, 7:06 PM
4' | Tight battle ignites
Inter Milan are on their usual low-block, dragging the attackers down to them and creating space between the opposition midfield and forward line to utilize.
Starting XI: Jonas Urbig (GK); Konrad Laimer, Eric Dier, Kim Min-Jae, Josip Stanišić; Joshua Kimmich (C), Leon Goretzka; Micheal Olise, Raphael Guerreiro, Leroy Sane; Harry Kane
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.
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.
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
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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.
Liverpool are just four wins away from being crowned Premier League champions.
If it plays out like that, they could win the title at Anfield vs. Spurs then receive guard of honours from both Chelsea and Arsenal 🤯 pic.twitter.com/MVDmpDzRhi
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.
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.
Despite failing to take full advantage of Real Madrid’s slip-up, Barcelona remain 𝙃𝙀𝘼𝙑𝙔 𝙁𝘼𝙑𝙊𝙍𝙄𝙏𝙀𝙎 to win the LALIGA title - according to @OptaAnalyst 📊📈 pic.twitter.com/uUQ5lu6uir
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
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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.
🚨 After Inter’s draw vs Parma today, the Serie A title race is wide open!
Napoli and Inter are neck and neck — and with only a few games left, neither side can afford to drop points.
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
(Image Credit | Getty)
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.
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
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.
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.)
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.
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:
🚨 UEFA announce they have opened an investigation into celebrations of Rüdiger, Ceballos, Mbappé and Vinicius Jr after the Real Madrid vs Atlético game at the Metropolitano. pic.twitter.com/Ni4D54i71P
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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