Most of the goals wouldn't be scored if not for the players providing the crucial assists. Great deliveries from free-kicks or an in-swinging corner that makes a last touch easier than ever. Goal-scorers get most of the attention during matches, but great assists should never be overlooked. There are many players in World Football who have produced some iconic moments with their weighted passes in the final third. Sometimes the assist gives chills more than the goal because of its beauty. Midfielders, wing backs & complete number nine position players mostly provide the assists. So, let's talk about some world-class players who hold the record for providing the Most Premier League Assists in a Season.
Arsenal Legend & The French Speedster Thierry Henry provided 20 assists in the 2002-03 season. They finished second in the league. Henry not only provided assists but also score 24 goals. No other player had scored 20+ goals and provided 20+ assists in a single top-five European league season in the 21st century.
Kevin De Bruyne equalled Henry's record of 20 assists in the 2019-20 season with Manchester City in the Premier League. They lost the league to Liverpool by a huge margin but De Bruyne managed to establish himself as one of the best players in Manchester City History. He also scored 13 goals that season and completed the 33 G+A contributions in the league. De Bruyne makes the top 10 list an astonishing three times, managing 18 assists during the 2016-17 season for Manchester City plus a further 16 assists in 2017-18 for the same club.
Mesut Ozil, another Legend of Arsenal had his peak season in 2015-16. Arsenal finished second in the league, with huge credit to Ozil. He provided 19 assists & scored 6 goals after 35 appearances. 16 of those came in his first 18 games of that season, with the German international midfielder set to absolutely smash Henry's previous record of 20, but the final 17 appearances that campaign only yielded three more assists, including one on the final day in a 4-0 win over Aston Villa.
The 2004-05 season was special for Chelsea. That season was Chelsea F.C.'s 91st competitive season, 13th consecutive season in the Premier League, and 99th year as a club. Managed by José Mourinho during his first season at the club, Chelsea won the Premier League title (their first league title in 50 years) and the League Cup. The English midfielder had a blistering season with 31 G+A contributions in the Premier League. Lampard provided 18 assists and also scored 13 goals in the league.
Chelsea won the Premier League title, and Fabregas provided 18 assists in the league, Mourinho got his well-deserving praises, what more a Chelsea fan needs? A perfect season. 21 G+A contribution (3 goals) was enough to push Chelsea towards their fourth Premier League title. Fabregas also appears on the list twice, his 17 assists for Arsenal in 2007-08 ranking him in seventh place.
There's every chance De Bruyne could join this list one more time in 2022-23. He currently has 15 assists, with Man City still having eight games to play. Arsenal's Bukayo Saka is in the 2nd position for assists in the Premier League this season, with 10. He also should finish the campaign strongly. Saka could become just the second English player to assist more than 15 goals in a Premier League season after Frank Lampard in 2004-05 for Chelsea.
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
— Pulse Sports Nigeria (@PulseSportsNG) April 8, 2025
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?
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
Arsenal vs Real Madrid UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-final First Leg | Match Preview, Head-to-head, Possible Lineups and Fantasy XI Prediction
Read the full match preview, head-to-head stats, possible starting lineups, and Fantasy XI Prediction of the Arsenal vs Real Madrid UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-final First Leg match on 9 April 2025.
The UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-finals are knocking on the doors as the quest for the coveted UCL glory offers some of the most decisive encounters this season.
Kicking off the quarters, Arsenal are set to welcome the reigning champions, Real Madrid, for the first leg of the quarter-final tie tonight at the Emirates Stadium in London.
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) April 8, 2025
The Gunners thumped PSV Eindhoven in the Round of 16 to fire into the last eight, whereas Los Blancos knocked arch-rivals Atletico Madrid out on penalties.
From possible starting XIs to Fantasy predictions, here is everything you need to know aboutReal Madrid vs Arsenal's first leg of the Quarter-final matchin the UEFA Champions League 2024-25.
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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Broadcasting and Streaming Details
The match will be streamed Live on the Sony Liv app and website. Viewers can also watch the game live on TV on Sony Sports Network.
Team News
Arsenal
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Gunners' gaffer Mikel Arteta has guided his team into the last eight once again this time after last season, thanks to a staggering 7-1 crushing of PSV in the first leg of their last-16 fight ahead of a 2-2 home draw.
However, a distressing 1-1 draw against Everton on Saturday moved Liverpool one step closer to the title, though Arteta's team selection was as much that of a man who has his eyes firmly on Madrid, where Arsenal will seek to take their unbeaten run in all tournaments to eight matches while also keeping up an incredible European home record.
In fact, the North London side has not lost any of their past 10 Champions League matches at the Emirates - keeping eight clean-sheets during that period.
Arteta will be confident after Bukayo Saka's return from a long-standing injury, where he will be paired up with makeshift striker Mikel Merino and Martinelli. However, Ricardo Calafiori, Gabriel Margalhaes, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, and Takehiro Tomiyasu are the key absentees for tonight's game, whereas Raheem Sterling will serve a one-game suspension.
However, Gabriel Martinelli, Declan Rice, and Jurrien Timber will miss the return leg if they receive bookings tonight.
If Real Madrid can make Arsenal the 112th team they have defeated in the Champions League on Tuesday night, another trophy-less campaign will be the lot of Arteta's Arsenal unless there is some miraculous second-leg recovery.
Ancelotti will have to exclude long-time absentees Dani Carvajal, Dani Ceballos, and Eder Militao, along with Aurelin Tchouameni, who is suspended for this game. Second-choice keeper Andriy Lunin and Ferland Mendy are also doubtful.
However, a long list of Madrid players might miss the second leg if booked tonight: Eduardo Camavinga, Endrick, Luka Modric, Antonio Rudiger, Lucas Vazquez, and Vinicius Jr.
Head-to-head Stats (In UCL)
This will be just the third meeting between Arsenal and Real Madrid in European competition, following their last 16 tie in the UEFA Champions League in 2005-06. Arsenal won 1-0 in the first leg away from home before drawing 0-0 at Highbury in the second leg (1-0 on aggregate).
⏪ Heading back to 2006...
Enjoy the highlights from our winning Champions League encounter with Real Madrid 🎬 pic.twitter.com/tbfSqW1lBg
David Raya (GK); Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Jakub Kiwior, Myles Lewis-Skelly; Martin Odegaard, Thomas Partey, Declan Rice; Bukayo Saka, Mikel Merino, Gabriel Martinelli
Real Madrid
Thibaut Courtois (GK); Federico Valverde, Raul Asencio, Antonio Rüdiger, Fran Garcia; Rodrygo, Luka Modrič, Eduardo Camavinga, Jude Bellingham; Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Jr
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 – 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.)
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