Real Madrid will have to deal with another problem. Their star midfielder Luka Modric will be absent for at least two weeks as he suffered a muscular injury during the side's last match against Girona. The Spanish club announced on Friday that Modric suffered "an injury to the back of his left thigh and his progress will be monitored".
Spanish newspaper MARCA reported Modric will miss the next two La Liga games against Almeria and Real Sociedad. There is a high chance that he will miss the Copa Del Rey final against Osasuna on May 6. He's also in doubt for the first leg of the UEFA Champions League's semifinal against Manchester City. The first leg will take place on May 9 in Madrid.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media ahead of Saturday's clash against Almeria and also Modric's injury. "He is injured. We don't know when he will be back. We will see for the Copa del Rey final but we don't know. We're sad, I hope he will return very soon".
Luka Modric has been a key player for Carlo Ancelotti and Real Madrid in recent years. The 2018 Ballon d'Or winner became a regular starter since he joined the Spanish club in the summer of 2012. Since then, he had a crucial role at the club. Real Madrid managed to win five editions of the UEFA Champions League on top of everything else during this time period. Ancelotti hopes to have him back for the first leg of the semifinals against Manchester City, but it's not guaranteed that he will be back in time.
Hello and welcome to another day of LIVE football coverage on Sportz Point. Tonight, we have one of the biggest rivalries in football history scheduled for us.
Manchester United are in the 13th position on the points table with only 37 points, and Ruben Amorim would love to add more three to that after his first Manchester derby as United boss.
In the meantime, Pep Guardiola, who had tasted defeat in the Champions League, last time he faced Ruben Amorim as a Sporting Cp coach, won't mind taking the revenge.
So, sit back and relax as we bring you everything on the Manchester Derby.
LIVE Updates
Apr 6, 2025, 3:34 PM
Final Score
Apr 6, 2025, 5:32 PM
Final verdict
It was eventually a boring, actionless Manchester Derby where both teams could have been better. City lacked the depth in their attacking front, while United could not take the chances in the second half.
Zirkzee tried his best to do some damage in the second half, while Bruno was the best player on the field and won the Player of the Match award as well.
But, in the end, both teams looked like the Premier League is done for them, and they now need to end the season as quickly as possible.
This was Koushik Biswas with the real-time updates for you. I hope you enjoyed the coverage.
Ugarte went for quick volley but missed the target.
Apr 6, 2025, 4:57 PM
69' | Onana with another save
Marmoush with a beautiful and powerful side volley. But, it went straight to Onana.
Onana, with sun on his face, did well to make the save.
Apr 6, 2025, 4:55 PM
67' | Yellow card
Dalot gets the yellow card for pulling down Doku.
Apr 6, 2025, 4:53 PM
65' | Onana makes a save
Marmouns with a curling inswinging free-kick and Onana had a good look at it before making a dive to make the save.
Apr 6, 2025, 4:52 PM
Who will break the deadlock?
Apr 6, 2025, 4:50 PM
62' | Is it a penalty?
Ruben Dias dived inside the penalty box to block a cross from Dorgu.
But, it came off his chest.
Apr 6, 2025, 4:47 PM
58' | TOP CLASS FROM NUNES
Top class from Nunes as Bruno clipped one from the right for Dorgu to head the ball inside the goal.
Nunes came flying and headed the ball away for a corner.
Apr 6, 2025, 4:46 PM
58' | Change for United
In: Lindelof
Out: Maguire
Apr 6, 2025, 4:45 PM
57' | Change for City
In: Doku
Out: Foden
Apr 6, 2025, 4:43 PM
54' | Good from Ederson
Ederson first dealt with a deflection from close range and then grabbed a cross from the left by coming out aggressively.
Apr 6, 2025, 4:41 PM
53' | Easy for Onana
Easy grab for Onana as Kevin went for a shot from outside the box with his left-foot.
Apr 6, 2025, 4:39 PM
Will Amorim win first first Manchester derby?
Apr 6, 2025, 4:37 PM
48' | Chance for Foden
Huge chance for Foden as Marmoush's missed ball fell nicely for him.
But after a poor first touch, he allowed Mazaroui to clear that one.
Apr 6, 2025, 4:34 PM
46' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Beranrdo Silva for a foul on Garnacho.
Apr 6, 2025, 4:33 PM
Second half starts!
City starts things off in second half.
Apr 6, 2025, 4:19 PM
Half-time | MUN 0-0 MCI
No goals in the first half. Only one short on target from each team, and we had a timid half at Old Trafford.
Surely, we will see a few changes from both teams in the second half.
Apr 6, 2025, 4:16 PM
45' | 2 minutes added
2 minutes added as injury time.
Apr 6, 2025, 4:15 PM
44' | United asks for a yellow
Silva caught Bruno with a trailing leg. It looked worthy of a yellow, to be fair. But, the referee decided against it.
Apr 6, 2025, 4:12 PM
40' | Save from Ederson
Casemiro made a right-footed effort from close range. But, it went straight to Ederson.
Apr 6, 2025, 4:11 PM
40' | Gundo takes his chance
Gundogan, who is yet to score since returning to Etihad from Barcelona, took a chance with a right-footed shot.
But, he missed the target.
Apr 6, 2025, 4:10 PM
A few good run from Marmoush
Apr 6, 2025, 4:08 PM
Will he find the net tonight?
Apr 6, 2025, 4:03 PM
31' | Ooooppsss
Onana could not reach for the corner flying in from the left. But Mazraoui was there head the ball away from danger.
Apr 6, 2025, 4:00 PM
29' | Chance for Ugarte
Garnacho won the ball back for United, and he quickly played it to Bruno. The Portuguese then clipped the ball over for Ugarte to go for a volley. But, he could not make a great connection.
Apr 6, 2025, 3:59 PM
27' | Another chance for Dorgu
Bruno Fernandes with a good ball for Dorgu, wide on the left. Though they were expecting a cross from him, Dorgu decided to go for a shot.
Apr 6, 2025, 3:55 PM
Chance for Dorgu
Chance for Dorgu to latch on to a cutback from right.
But as he was getting closed down by Silva, a heavy touch did not help him make a use of the chance.
Apr 6, 2025, 3:54 PM
22' | Maguire to rescue again
Kevin found Foden making a run inside the box via a through ball.
However, Harry Maguire came running before Foden could make use of that pass from Kevin.
Apr 6, 2025, 3:51 PM
20' | Chance for United
Huge chance for United. Dalot with a clipped ball from right into the box.
But, Garnacho could not latch on to that after slipping inside the box.
Apr 6, 2025, 3:49 PM
18' | Save from Onana
One touch and quick turn from Kevin de Bruyne before he went for a left-footed shot.
However, the Belgian could not find the power he was looking for.
Easy save for Onana.
Apr 6, 2025, 3:47 PM
16' | Maguire does well
Harry Maguire did well to make a run from the behind to stop Marmoush going for a left-footed effort. Corner for City.
Apr 6, 2025, 3:46 PM
A few early chance created by Foden
Apr 6, 2025, 3:43 PM
12' | Foden is down
Phil Foden is down after a tackle from Casemiro.
Apr 6, 2025, 3:42 PM
10' | Foden misses the target
Nunes did well in making the run before passing the ball to Foden. Foden first went a bit deep and then took a chance with a left-footed shot.
His effort went left to the goal.
Apr 6, 2025, 3:40 PM
8' | Foden and KDB build up
Ugarte gave the ball in the mid-field and Foden took the advantage to go closer to the box, before passing it to the right to Kevin, who was found off-side by an inch.
Apr 6, 2025, 3:38 PM
4' | City have their breath back
After facing pressure in the first two minutes of the game, Manchester City now have the ball back and are looking to build up the momentum.
Apr 6, 2025, 3:33 PM
1' | Nearly a penalty
Nearly a penalty for United. Garnacho is brought down by Dias at the edge of the box.
Harry Maguire and Rasmus Hojlund are coming in for Matthijs de Ligt and Joshua Zirkzee as Ruben Amorim made two changes to the starting XI that lost against Nottingham Forrest in the last match.
Apr 6, 2025, 2:42 PM
In case you do not know - Kevin to leave City at the end of the season
Mateo Kovacic, Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden, and Kevin de Bruyne returned to the starting XI for Manchester City for the Manchester derby, with Champions League qualification on the line.
Manchester Derby Stats since Premier League era started in 1992
Statistic
Manchester United
Manchester City
Overall
Total Wins
26
20
-
Home Wins
12
11
-
Away Wins
14
9
-
Total Matches Played
-
-
55
Draws
-
-
9
Apr 6, 2025, 11:02 AM
Who's ahead in head-to-head in Manchester Derby?
Statistic
Value
Total Matches Played
195
Manchester United Wins
80
Manchester City Wins
62
Draws
53
Goal Statistic
-
Apr 6, 2025, 10:58 AM
Tonight's Venue | Old Trafford Stadium
Apr 6, 2025, 10:55 AM
How to watch the match?
Football fans from India can watch the Manchester Derby live on Star Sports Select HD TV Channel and also can LIVE stream the match on JioHotstar app and website with paid subscription.
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 β 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
(Image Source | Givemesport)
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 π€― 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 β 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 Madridβs slip-up, Barcelona remain πππΌππ ππΌπππππππ to win the LALIGA title - according to @OptaAnalyst ππ 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.
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.
π¨ After Interβs draw vs Parma today, the Serie A title race is wide open!
Napoli and Inter are neck and neck β 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 βif 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
MΓΆnchengladbach
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 β 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-Γtienne
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.)
Hello and welcome to another live coverage of Sportz Point. Tonight, we will be bringing you live updates of the Real Madrid vs ValenciaLaLiga 2024 - 25 match at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid.
Real Madrid are currently second in the league table, having earned 63 points in 29 matches. On the other hand, Valencia are only four points above the relegation zone, currently 16th with 31 points in 29 games.
Los Blancos will look for a win to decrease the gap with league leader Barcelona, whereas Valencia will look for all three points to stay afloat in the league.
This is Soumit Bhattacharya, who will bring youall the real-time updates, team news, live scores, and commentaryof the match from the web desk. Enjoy the coverage!
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LIVE Updates
Apr 5, 2025, 4:31 PM
Full-time | Real Madrid 1-2 Valencia
Valencia have pulled off a shocking but deserving 2-1 win against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu!
It all started with a crazy first half, which started off with Mamardashvili denying Vinicius from the penalty spot in the 13th minute of the game. Right after the mishap, Mouctar Diakhaby headed it into the net for Valencia to put Valencia ahead. Despite a lot of chances, Real Madrid failed to net a goal in the first half.
Los Blancos salvaged the equalizer only five minutes into the second half as Vinicius Jr flicked it home to level the score. However, a resilient Valencia defence led by Cesar Tarrega and custodian Giorgi Mamardashvili became the only difference between Madrid and a second goal. Kylian Mbappe failed to bag a goal despite many opportunities, whereas Valencia also failed to score in the regulation time.
However, Hugo Duro quieted the Bernabeu crowd with a striking header in the fifth minute of the stoppage time to snatch away all three points, securing a famous away win. Valencia have boasted their league position to avoid relegation, but Real Madrid have lost an important game in the road of their title chase.
Apr 5, 2025, 4:19 PM
Man of the Match!
It had to be him!
Valencia keeper Giorgi Mamardashvili has been named the Man of the Match against Real Madrid!
Apr 5, 2025, 4:15 PM
90'+9' | Here goes the full-time whistle! | FT RMA 1-2 VAL
90'+7' | Mamardashvili makes another crucial stop!
Rudiger was in a one-on-one position with Mamardashvili after the defender anticipated a long ball. However, the Valencia custodian is brilliant tonight, making another huge save to prevent any late fall.
Apr 5, 2025, 4:13 PM
90'+5' | GOALLLLL! Hugo Duro scores at the death! | RMA 1-2 VAL
Hugo Duro has stunned the Bernabeu crowd!
Rafa Mir perfectly whipped in a pin-point cross from the right while the Madrid defence was scattered. Hugo Duro overshadowed Rudiger in the middle, powering a perfectly placed header that struck the net!
Valencia are ahead after scoring in the injury time!
Apr 5, 2025, 4:11 PM
90'+4' | Substitution for Valencia
In: Enzo Barrenechea
Out: Hugo Guillamon
Apr 5, 2025, 4:10 PM
90'+3' | Chance for Valencia
Diego Lopez had all the space in front of him while sprinting upwards on the right flank. He crossed it to find Rafa Mir in the middle of the box, but Rudiger obstructed Mir's effort, denying him from finding the net.
Apr 5, 2025, 4:09 PM
90'+1' | Mamardashvili collects
That was a brilliant effort from Endrick as he went down after a tackle on the right flank but quickly got up to carry out the attack. However, Mamardashvili made a routine collection at the end following his shot.
Apr 5, 2025, 4:07 PM
90' | 6 minutes of injury time added on
Apr 5, 2025, 4:02 PM
85' | Substitution for Real Madrid
In: Arda Guler
Out: Lucas Vazquez
Apr 5, 2025, 4:01 PM
84' | Not Mbappe's night, definitely.
Mbappe failed to connect with the low cross right in front of the goal delivered from the left.
Apr 5, 2025, 3:57 PM
80' | Mbappe goes over AGAIN
It's getting ridiculous for the Frenchman!
Another strike taken by Mbappe from the edge of the box went to the stands.
This was his fifth shot this evening and the third one off-target.
Apr 5, 2025, 3:56 PM
78' | Brilliant block from Diakhaby!
Bellingham extended a brilliant cross from the other side of the box to Endrick on the right. The new entrant on the pitch for Madrid powered a header but was marvelously blocked by Diakhaby just in front of the goal!
Apr 5, 2025, 3:54 PM
77' | Substitutions for Real Madrid
In: Endrick, Eduardo Camavinga, David Alaba
Out: Luka Modric, Vinicius Jr, Fran Garcia
Apr 5, 2025, 3:53 PM
76' | Rodrygo takes an effort
Rodrygo entered the penalty area with the ball at his feet before attempting to curl a strike on target, but it was easily collected by Mamardashvili.
Apr 5, 2025, 3:51 PM
74' | Substitutions for Valencia
In: Pepelu, Hugo Duro, Fran Perez
Out: Javi Guerra, Max Aarons, Andre Almeida
Apr 5, 2025, 3:49 PM
71' | So close for Madrid!
Mbappe failed to have an opening from a tough angle on the left, as he passed it to an unmarked Valvaerde in the middle. The Uruguayan midfielder flicked the ball but got denied by Mamardashvili!
Mbappe and Fran Gracia exchanged a one-two before Garcia played it back to Mbappe inside the penalty area. Mbappe lodged a whipped strike, but it went off target- again!
It's been such a distressing night so far for the Los Blancos' forward.
Apr 5, 2025, 3:43 PM
65' | Gonzalez stops
Rafa Mir whipped in the free-kick into the middle of the box as Diakhaby and Vasquez both attempted to flick the ball, but it went to Fran Gonzalez. The debutant Real Madrid keeper failed to grab the ball at first but claimed it later.
Apr 5, 2025, 3:39 PM
62' | Chance for Madrid
Mbappe dribbled past Diakhaby on the left to make a perfect cross inside, but Rodrygo's header was missed to the right of the near post.
Apr 5, 2025, 3:38 PM
61' | Rodrygo gets blocked
Rodrygo attempted a firm strike after a couple of attempts from his companions, but his shot was blocked by Vasquez at the right side of the penalty area.
Apr 5, 2025, 3:35 PM
59' | Substitution for Valencia
In: Rafa Mir
Out: Umar Sadiq
Apr 5, 2025, 3:33 PM
57' | Substitution for Madrid
In: Rodrygo
Out: Brahim Diaz
Apr 5, 2025, 3:30 PM
53' | Chance for Valencia
Diepo Lopez sliced a right-footed strike from outside the box that went wide off the far post.
Apr 5, 2025, 3:29 PM
52' | Mamardashvili denies Jude!
Jude Bellingham executed a flashy move on the left as he went past the defender to unleash a left-footed grounder from a tough angle, as Mamardashvili extended his leg to stop the strike.
Apr 5, 2025, 3:28 PM
50' | GOALLLL! Vinicius equalizes for Madrid! | RMA 1-1 VAL
Modric delivered a vicious cross into the box from the corner, and the ball sailed past the players in the middle and found Vini on the right side. The Brazilian got a powerful touch at the end, sending the ball into the net!
Vinicius redeems himself after the tragic penalty miss in the first half.
Apr 5, 2025, 3:25 PM
49' | Mamardashvili makes another great stop!
Mbappe flashed a quick shot from just outside of the box, but Mamardashvili made another great stop!
Apr 5, 2025, 3:23 PM
47' | Yellow for Sadiq
Umar Sadiq is booked for a tough challenge on Valverde.
Apr 5, 2025, 3:21 PM
46' | The second half begins
Apr 5, 2025, 3:07 PM
45'+4' | The half-time whistle is blown. | HT RMA 0-1 VAL
An error from Valencia midfield regained possesion for Madrid as Brahim Diaz passed it to a running Mbappe in front of the box. He fired another strike that went over the crossbar!
Not a lucky half for the French superstar.
Apr 5, 2025, 3:03 PM
45' | 3 minutes added on to the first half
Apr 5, 2025, 3:01 PM
42' | Another chance goes begging for Madrid!
Jude Bellingham carried out a quick counter-attack. He sprinted through the opposition players and fired a grounded strike from the edge of the box before going down in a challenge, but the ball rolled just wide off the far post.
Apr 5, 2025, 2:55 PM
36' | Another chance for Mbappe!
The ball deflected off the players who jumped following the corner and ended up in front of Mbappe. The Madrid forward quickly flashed a strike, but it smashed the woodwork! The whistle for offside is also blown.
Apr 5, 2025, 2:54 PM
36' | Brilliant save from Mamardashvili!
Kylian Mbappe played a one-two with Brahim right in front of the box as he unleashed a powerful strike, but Mamardashvili punched the ball over the bar!
Mbappe received the ball on the edge of the box as he curled a right-footed strike targeting the far post, but the ball went inches wide off the post!
Apr 5, 2025, 2:50 PM
32' | Tarrega stays alert
Cesar Tarrega has been impeccable at the heart of Valencia's defence. This time, he shielded Bellingham on the right, restraining him from having possession.
Apr 5, 2025, 2:46 PM
28' | Good clearence from Mosquera
Bellingham was dancing through the Valencia defence from the left and was close to attempting a strike, but Mosquera made a clean last-time tackle to deny the midfielder.
Apr 5, 2025, 2:42 PM
24' | Chance for Valencia
Almeida was sprinting upwards, seeing an open space in front of him inside the Madrid box, but Tchouameni made a crucial block in perfect time to deny his strike.
Apr 5, 2025, 2:41 PM
22' | The goal is canceled! | RMA 0-1 VAL
Crazy series of events here in Bernabeu!
The referee checks the VAR screen again and locates Kylian Mbappe, adjudged to be in an offside position in the middle of the opposition defenders while the attack was building!
The goal is revoked!
Apr 5, 2025, 2:40 PM
21' | GOALLL! Diakhaby strikes it into his own net! | RMA 1-1 VAL
That is a very weird way to concede an own goal!
Diakhaby, who was Valencia's hero after the opening goal, has put it into his own net while trying to kick the ball out in attempt to make a clearance!
Apr 5, 2025, 2:37 PM
18' | The game resumes
Vazquez needed some medical attention after going down in a battle against Umar Sadiq. He is back on the pitch after a moment, and the game has started.
A brilliant cross was delivered into the box by Diego Lopez from the corner as Mouctar Diakhaby jumped above all to head it into the net!
Valencia are ahead!
Apr 5, 2025, 2:31 PM
13' | SAVEEE! Mamardashvili denies Vini!
Vinicius slotted his strike to his right side, aiming to put it through the bottom corner, but Mamardashvili was absolutely on point as he dived to deny the spotkick!
Starting XI: Fran GonzΓ‘lez (GK); Lucas Vazquez, Aurelin Tchouameni, Antonio RΓΌdiger, Fran Garcia; Brahim Diaz, Luka Modric (C), Federico Valverde, Jude Bellingham; Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr.
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Apr 5, 2025, 11:15 AM
Earlier this season
Real Madrid netted two late goals to snatch away all three points in a 2-1 victory over Valencia at the Mestalla Stadium on January 4th, 2025.
Hugo Duro broke the deadlock for Valencia in the 27th minute, and the hosts remained ahead till the 84th minute. Luka Modric scored the equalizer in the 85th minute, and Jude Bellingham netted the winner in the sixth minute of the stoppage time.
Fewest games to reach 100 Premier League assists: Kevin De Bruyne leaves on a high note
In this article, we explore the footballers who needed the fewest games to reach 100 Premier League assists, as Kevin De Bruyne tops the list with 237 games.
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has announced his decision to leave the club at the end of the 2024-25 season. The Belgian midfield maestro joined the Blue side of Manchester in 2015 and went on to mark a glittering 10-year career with the club, winning numerous personal and team accolades.
Fewest games needed to reach 100 Premier League assists:
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The 33-year-old midfielder has accumulated a total of 118 assists in his Premier League career across two spells with Manchester City and Chelsea, having tallied 280 appearances.
However, Kevin De Bruyne is the fastest player to register 100 assists in the Premier League, having played the fewest games among the footballers who have reached this milestone.
Here are the footballers who needed the fewest games to reach 100 Premier League assists.
Fewest games to reach 100 Premier League assists
237 - Kevin De Bruyne*
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Kevin de Bruyne reached the 100-assist milestone in the Premier League in just 237 games, leaving behind some legendary figures who made it to this mark.
City's legendary midfielder registered his 100th assist in the competition on 8 April 2023 in Man City's 4-1 away win against Southampton. He also became the fifth player to bag a hundred assists in Premier League history.
Kevin De Bruyne reaches 100 assists in the Premier League.
De Bruyne has a total of 118 assists in his Premier League career, spanning 280 games for Chelsea and Manchester City, which is also the second-most PL assists of all time.
Cesc Fabregas, the Spanish midfield wizard, bagged a total of 111 assists across his 350 appearances for Arsenal and Chelsea in the Premier League.
Fabregas, now retired, earned his 100th Premier League assist on 31 December 2016, in his 293rd appearance in Chelsea's 4β2 home victory over Stoke City.
Febregas is also the third player on the list who has the most assists in Premier League history, while 70 of these came at Arsenal, with the other 41 coming in a Chelsea shirt.
367 - Ryan Giggs
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Ryan Giggs, the legendary Manchester United winger, tops the list for the most assists in Premier League history with a staggering 162 assists in 632 appearances, which is also the third-most PL appearances in history.
The Welsh legend took 367 games to reach the 100-assist milestone, having spent almost 25 years at Old Trafford before retiring in 2014.
Giggs is also the most decorated footballer in English football history, winning a record 34 trophies with Manchester United.
445 - Wayne Rooney
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Wayne Rooney is another Manchester United legend who made it to this list, having bagged a total of 103 assists in the Premier League in 491 appearances across Manchester United and Everton.
The English football legend achieved his 100th Premier League assist on November 6, 2016, during Man United's 3-1 away victory against Swansea City, his 445th PL appearance. He had two assists in the match, both for Zlatan IbrahimoviΔ, with the first of these being his milestone 100th assist in the league.
Swansea 1-3 Manchester United. Goals from Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic seals a crucial win for the reds. #MUFC
Interestingly, that first assist for IbrahimoviΔ also marked the 25,000th goal scored in Premier League history.
559 - Frank Lampard
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Frank Lampard, the legendary midfielder for Chelsea, reached the 100-assist landmark in 559 appearances in the Premier League. The milestone assist came in Chelsea's memorable 7-1 victory at home against Aston Villa on March 27, 2010.
Lampard had a total of 102 assists in PL in a total of 609 appearances, having spent different spells across Chelsea, Manchester City, and West Ham United.
Remarkably, he is the only midfielder to have scored over 150 goals and provided over 100 assists in Premier League history.
(*the only active player on this list. The stats are accurate as of 5 April 2025)
Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad Highlights Copa del Rey Second Leg: Los Blancos secure a spot in the final on aggregate, thanks to RΓΌdiger's late goal in extra time. | RMA 4- 4 RSO (Agg. RMA 5-4 RSO)
Catch highlights of the Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad second leg match in Copa del Rey at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain.
Hello and welcome to another European football Live by Sportz Point. Tonight, we will bring all the updates, commentary, scoreline, and team news of the Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad second-leg match in the Copa del Rey at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain.
Real Madrid came out on top in the first leg after Los Blancos' rising star Endrick scored the contest's only goal to make it 1-0 in their favor, as the second will not be an easy fixture for both sides.
Real Madrid will be at their home for the second leg. This will be a big add-on for them. They are coming in after securing a close win and an important three points over Leganes on Saturday in their last Laliga fixture.
On the other hand, Real Sociedad will be under pressure as they have been already knocked out of the UEFA Europa League, and they are left with only one chance to get close to a title for this season.
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Apr 1, 2025, 10:19 PM
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Apr 1, 2025, 10:12 PM
Final whistle blows! RMA 4-4 RSO (Agg. RMA 5-4 RSO)
Real Madrid progresses in the Copa del Rey final at Sevilla, the 4-4 draw is enough to book their place in the final, with the help of Endrick's goal in the first leg in San Sebastien Stadium.
Apr 1, 2025, 10:08 PM
End of the 120 minutes | 1 minutes added
Apr 1, 2025, 10:07 PM
120' | Corner to Los Blancos
Apr 1, 2025, 10:07 PM
119' | Offside
This time Vini is in an offside position.
Apr 1, 2025, 10:04 PM
115' | GOALLLL!!!! RMA 4-4 RSO (Agg. RMA 5-4 RSO)
Real Madrid has done it again, late in the extra team, and this from the corner, as Luka Modric puts a cross from the corner in the final third, and Rudiger successfully finds the back of the net, a new hero in Madrid.
Apr 1, 2025, 10:02 PM
115' | Corner to Real Madrid
Apr 1, 2025, 10:01 PM
114' | Throw in for the home side
Apr 1, 2025, 10:00 PM
113' | Throw in to Real Sociedad
Apr 1, 2025, 9:59 PM
110' | Free Kick to Los Blancos
Jon Ander Olasagasti commits another foul on Jude Bellingham, and the referee awards a free kick.
Apr 1, 2025, 9:57 PM
106' | Yellow to Real Sociedad
Jon Ander Olasagasti puts a reckless tackle on Vini, as the referee shows the yellow card to Jon Ander Olasagasti.
Apr 1, 2025, 9:55 PM
106' | Subs for Sociedad
IN: Orri Γskarsson, Arkaitz Mariezkurrena
OUT: Mikel Oyarzabal, Takefusa Kubo
Apr 1, 2025, 9:54 PM
106'| Subs for Los Blancos
IN: Arda Guler, Brahim Diaz
OUT: Raul Asencio, Rodrygo
Apr 1, 2025, 9:52 PM
106' | Second half Begins!
Apr 1, 2025, 9:49 PM
End of the first half of the Extra time
Apr 1, 2025, 9:45 PM
101' | Corner to Real Madrid
Apr 1, 2025, 9:42 PM
98' | Corner to Real Madrid
Apr 1, 2025, 9:41 PM
98' | Brilliant save by Remiro
Apr 1, 2025, 9:39 PM
95' | Throw in to Real Madrid
Apr 1, 2025, 9:38 PM
93'| Chance to Real Madrid
Mbappe snatches the ball from the Sociedad defenders and puts a pass for Vini, but Vini side-netted his shot.
Apr 1, 2025, 9:34 PM
91' | Extra half beginss!
Apr 1, 2025, 9:34 PM
ET Subs for Real Madrid
IN: Antonio Rudiger, Fran Garcia
OUT: Eduardo Camavinga, David Alaba
Apr 1, 2025, 9:31 PM
Full-time whistle Blows: The Match will be decided in the extra time
Real Madrid 3-4 Real Sociedad (AGG. RMA 4-4 RSO)
Apr 1, 2025, 9:26 PM
93' | Madnesss in Bernabeu! GOALLLLL!
Real Sociedad is back again, as Mikel Oyarzabal scores the goal with the header from the free kick by Sergio Gomez.
Apr 1, 2025, 9:24 PM
92' | Yellow card to Real Madrid
Camavinga commits a foul on Kubo, as the referee shows the yellow to Camavinga
Apr 1, 2025, 9:22 PM
End of the regular minutes | 7 minutes extra added time
Apr 1, 2025, 9:20 PM
85' | GOALLL! RMA 3-3 RSO (AGG. RMA 4-3 RSO)
Madness pure madness in Madrid, Real Madrid was trailing the game suddenly they retook the lead, thanks to Aurelien Tchouamnei's goal by a header from the corner.
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Apr 1, 2025, 9:13 PM
80' | GOALLL| RMA 1-3 RSO (Agg. RMA 2-3 RSO)
Surprisingly, Real Sociedad is in the lead, as Mikel Oyarzabal scores the goal,
Apr 1, 2025, 9:11 PM
79' | Change for Sociedad
IN: Jon Mikel Aramburu
OUT: Hamari Traore
Apr 1, 2025, 9:10 PM
79' | Substitution for Real Madrid
IN: Luka Modric
OUT: Lucas Vasquez
Apr 1, 2025, 9:08 PM
77' | Corner to Real Sociedad
Apr 1, 2025, 9:05 PM
72' | GOALLL! RMA 1-2 RSO (Agg. RMA 2-2 RSO)
Sociedad retakes the lead, as David Alaba's own goal, Pablo Marin's shot deflects with Alaba.
Apr 1, 2025, 9:01 PM
71' | Corner to Real Madrid
Apr 1, 2025, 9:01 PM
70' | Brilliant Save by Andrey Lunin
Apr 1, 2025, 8:59 PM
68' | Substitution for Sociedad
IN: Sergio Gomez
OUT: Ander Barrenegtxea
Apr 1, 2025, 8:58 PM
67' | Throw in to Sociedad
Apr 1, 2025, 8:57 PM
65' | Substitution for Real Mafdrid
IN: Kylian Mbappe
OUT: Endrick
Apr 1, 2025, 8:53 PM
62' | Corner to Sociedad
Apr 1, 2025, 8:51 PM
58' | Free Kick to Madrid
Sucic commits a foul on Vini, and the referee awards a freekick to Madrid
Apr 1, 2025, 8:47 PM
55' | Corner to Sociedad
It is the first corner for the visitors in this match.
Apr 1, 2025, 8:44 PM
53' | Offside!
Zubimendi is in an offside position.
Apr 1, 2025, 8:43 PM
51' | Free Kick to Sociedad
Rodrygo commits a foul on Aramburu, and the referee awards free kick to Sociedad
Apr 1, 2025, 8:39 PM
48' | Corner to Real Madrid
Apr 1, 2025, 8:38 PM
46' | Second half begins!
Apr 1, 2025, 8:22 PM
End of the First half
The scoreline is at the level, Real Madrid 1-1 Real Sociedad.
Apr 1, 2025, 8:20 PM
48' | Sociedad is looking to hold on to the ball!
Apr 1, 2025, 8:18 PM
End of the regular 45 minutes | 3 minutes extra added time
Apr 1, 2025, 8:16 PM
43' | Chance for Real Madrid
Real Madrid is constantly putting pressure on Remiro, this time Bellingham puts a brilliant pass to Rodrygo, but the Brazilian fails to control the ball at the end.
Apr 1, 2025, 8:14 PM
40' | Chance for Real Madrid
Vinicius tries his luck again, this time with a shot from just the edge of the box, but the shot is miles away for another strike.
Apr 1, 2025, 8:11 PM
38' | Free Kick to Real Madrid
Kubo commits a foul on Rodrygo, and the referee awards another free kick to Real Madrid.
Apr 1, 2025, 8:10 PM
37' | Sociedad pushing to retake the lead!
Apr 1, 2025, 8:08 PM
36' | Throw in to Real Sociedad
Apr 1, 2025, 8:04 PM
30' | GOALLL! RMA 1-1 (Agg. RMA 2-1 RSO)
Los Blancos wonder-kid Endrick scores the equalizer, and Real Madrid levels the scoreline, as Vini makes a beautiful pass for Endrick, and he lobs the ball over the keeper, and also takes an advantage on the aggregate.
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Apr 1, 2025, 8:00 PM
28' | Change for Real Sociedad
IN: Aritz Elustondo
Out: Nayef Aguerd
Apr 1, 2025, 7:59 PM
26' | Aguerd gets down!
Aguerd is down on the pitch, it seems like he picks up a slight knock.
Apr 1, 2025, 7:58 PM
25' | Free Kick to Real Madrid
Sucic commits a foul on Tchouameni and the referee awards a free kick to Real Madrid.
Apr 1, 2025, 7:56 PM
24' | Offside!
Mikel Oyarzabal is in an offside position.
Apr 1, 2025, 7:55 PM
23' | Throw in to Real Madrid
Apr 1, 2025, 7:51 PM
16' | GOALLL! RMA 0-1 RSO (Agg. RMA 1-1 RSO)
Real Sociedad scores the opener as Ander Barrenetxea's run with the ball comes to an end with a shot to the goal, and he successfully finds the back of the net, Real Sociedad also levels the aggregate scoreline with this goal, brilliant finish by Ander Barrenetxea.
β Real Sociedad πΊπΈ π¬π§ (@RealSociedadEN) April 1, 2025
Apr 1, 2025, 7:47 PM
15' | Sociedad is looking to hold on to the ball!
Apr 1, 2025, 7:43 PM
10' | Chance for Real Madrid
Vinicius tries his luck with a shot from the left side of the box, but Remiro declines the chance with a brilliant save for an exchange of a corner.
Apr 1, 2025, 7:41 PM
8' | Chance for Real Madrid
Los Blancos' wonder-kid Endrick tries his luck with the overhead kid from the inside of the final third, but the short misses the back of the net by inches.
Apr 1, 2025, 7:39 PM
7' | Throw in for Sociedad
Apr 1, 2025, 7:39 PM
6' | Both teams are pushing in to score the opener!
Both teams are pushing to score the opener and take the early lead in this high-intensity battle.
Apr 1, 2025, 7:37 PM
3' | Los Blancos are looking to hold on the ball!
With Sociedad keeping their defense tight, Carlo Ancelotti's men are all over on the pitch, finding the right time to attack with their deadly trio of Vini Rodrygo and Bellingham.
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Apr 1, 2025, 6:46 PM
Starting XI: Real Sociedad
Alejandro Remiro (GK), Alhen Munoz, Martin Zubimendi, Igor Zubeldia, Ander Barrenegtxea, Mikel Oyarzabal, Takefusa Kubo, Jon Mikel Aramburu, Nayef Aguerd, Luka Sucic, Pablo Marin
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