The UEFA country ranking is computed by taking an average of the total number of points divided by the total number of clubs of each country over the last five years. To determine the participants in UEFA European club football, the previous year's UEFA ranking is used. However, it allows each country to know at the start of the season how many places it has. If countries (or clubs) have the same amount of points. Although, then the ranking is determined by the most recent season in which the yearly coefficients differ.
FC Bayern Munich tops the UEFA rankings with 116 points Image: pinterest.com
During each rolling five-year period, match results are always awards (2 points for a win and 1 point for a draw) from the group stage of Champions League (CL), Europa League (EL), and Europa Conference League (ECL) onwards, with the exception of the knockout round after the EL group stage and the ECL group stage. A bonus point is awarded for reaching the quarter-finals (except in the ECL), semi-finals and finals. Qualification for the group stage of the Champions League is awarded 4 bonus points. On the other hand qualification for the round of 16 of the Champions League is awarded 5 bonus points. And qualification for the round of 16 of the Europa League is awarded 1 bonus point.
FC Bayern Munich is leading the charts of UEFA rankings followed by Manchester City and Liverpool club.
However, Let's see the Top 10 European teams by UEFA rankings :
RANK
TEAMS
POINTS
1
FC Bayern Munich
116
2
Manchester City
111
3
Liverpool
105
4
Barcelona
103
5
Chelsea
102
6
Real Madrid
98
7
Paris Saint-German
97
8
Manchester United
91
9
Juventus
91
10
Atletico
90
UEFA Rankings of European Teams
UEFA coefficients are based on the performance of clubs in the European Cups during rolling five-year periods. There are two types of coefficient – a country coefficient and a club coefficient, which are interdependent. Club coefficients are based on the results in the current UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League season. The rankings, combined with those of the four previous campaigns, determine the number of points allocated to each nation.
Over the past ten seasons, Spanish teams have accounted for three of the top five ranked clubs with Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid ranking first, third and fourth respectively. Furthermore, Spain has seven clubs ranking in the top 50, followed by England and Italy with six, Germany with five, while France and Portugal provide four clubs with each.
Barcelona reportedly set €15 million price tag for Ansu Fati
The possibility of Ansu Fati leaving FC Barcelona in the summer of 2025 appears increasingly likely, as the club has reportedly set a €15 million asking price for the out-of-favor forward.
The future of Ansu Fati at FC Barcelona has become clearer than ever as the out-of-favour youngster is adamant about leaving the club this summer.
Having been hailed as the natural heir to club legend Lionel Messi and wearing the coveted number 10 shirt, the 22-year-old forward has suffered a sad decline this season.
❗️ Ansu Fati is feeling really down and disappointed with the situation he’s going through and is now open to leaving. New clubs are starting to show interest in the player.
Ansu is also frustrated with how the club has treated him in small ways—like in training, when he was… pic.twitter.com/INZipMEgtW
Since Hansi Flick took over at the club, Fati has been on the bench far more than playing on the field, which created a distressing situation for the club as well as for the player.
Deco, Barca's sporting director, is reportedly trying to neutralize this season, considering the ongoing regrets at the club for not having seen Fati's full talent due to injury. However, the solution is clear — he needs to be sold, and on a minimum transfer fee of €15 million.
This figure would appear too small for a player who was once being hailed as the next big thing, but with time and inconsistent play, much of his value has drastically declined.
Although his loan spell at Brighton in the Premier League was seen as a new beginning to his career, the season has been very disappointing for Ansu Fati. The forward has openly admitted that he is no longer part of Flick's plans and is now seeking alternative options to salvage his career.
Sources close to the player indicate that he wants a sporting project where he feels valued, gets back to consistency, and above all, can enjoy playing football again. Only 22 years old, Fati knows that he still has time to play at his ultimate level again, but the first step is to identify a club that truly believes in his potential.
However, since the Copa del Rey RO32 game against Barbastro on January 4th, he has failed to earn any game time, even for a single minute.
Fati's contract at Barcelona runs until 2027, but he is already thinking of a departure next summer. This was an option he thought of during the last winter transfer window in January, but after discussions with Hansi Flick, he chose to stay with the team, hopeful that he would be given his opportunity.
In January, several clubs expressed interest in Ansu Fati’s willingness to change his surroundings. Clubs such as Ajax, Borussia Dortmund, Porto, and Besiktas all attempted to convince the Spaniard to join their sides, reported Mundo Deportivo.
Ajax, Borussia Dortmund, Porto and Besiktas were all interested in Ansu Fati in January.
However, he decided to stay at Barcelona and fight for a chance.
Fati is also frustrated with some things that are no longer in Flick's control but are subject to the club instead. For example, in a few training sessions, he has been the top performer in numerous instances, yet he has watched other players being featured on Barcelona's social media while he is barely being mentioned.
Despite his current setbacks, Ansu Fati still draws attention from several clubs. LaLiga teams have enquired about his availability, and Premier League teams are keeping an eye too, lured by the low price tag for a player once considered one of Europe's brightest rising stars.
Sevilla, Villareal, and Real Betis have done the groundwork to potentially sign the winger, either through a loan deal or through a permanent transfer.
English teams, including West Ham and Everton, have apparently agreed to negotiate with them, especially if Barcelona are willing to have favorable terms like variable fees on the transfer price or a loan deal with a compulsory buy.
Deco is aware of the financial situation at the club; he doesn't want to go through a low-cost sale. However, he considers that bids of 30 or 40 million euros are now not on the table. What the target is, though, is to negotiate a sale of no less than 15 million euros, which will assist in relaxing the wage bill and creating liquidity without inflicting massive financial damage.
🚨🔵🔴 Barcelona’s plan with Ansu Fati remains same as January, trying to find a new club in order to sell him.
Ansu rejected more than 4 approaches in January and he’ll have the final decision, but Barça remain open to letting him go.
In conclusion, Ansu Fati’s chapter at FC Barcelona is edging closer to a painful end. Although the ending is not as dreamlike as hoped, Barcelona have faith that he can rediscover his best form elsewhere. His talent is still very much unutilized; he only needs the right environment to shine once more.
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
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As of now, only six points separate league leaders Bayern Munich and second-placed Bayer Leverkusen, though Bayern might attain the Bundesliga 2024-25 title and a first trophy for Harry Kane –if they manage to accumulate 13 from the 18 points available.
Bayern Munich are now ahead with 68 points in 28 games, whereas reigning Champions Bayer Leverkusen have managed 62 in the same number of matches, practically confirming their participation in next season's Champions League.
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.)
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: Giorgi Mamardashvili (GK); Max Aarons, Cristhian Mosquera, Mouctar Diakhaby, César Tárrega, Jesús Vázquez; André Almeida, Enzo Barrenechea, Javi Guerra; Diego López, Umar Sadiq
Starting XI: Fran González (GK); Lucas Vazquez, Aurelin Tchouameni, Antonio Rüdiger, Fran Garcia; Brahim Diaz, Luka Modric (C), Federico Valverde, Jude Bellingham; Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr.
— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) April 4, 2025
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.
Thomas Muller set to leave Bayern Munich after spending 25 years with the club
Thomas Muller has played 743 games for Bayern Munich, scoring 243 goals. He will leave the club after spending 25 years with the club, where he won 32 senior trophies.
Former German footballer Thomas Muller has announced that he will leave Bayern Munich at the end of the 2024-25 season.
The 35-year-old striker has played 17 seasons for the club. Bayern Munich is the only club he has played for in his career. Muller has played 743 games for Bayern Munich, scoring 243 goals.
Muller had already retired from international football during the Euro 2024, after featuring 131 times for the national side, where he scored 45 times.
After playing 88 matches for both the under-19 team and Bayern II, Muller made his senior Bayern Munich debut in the 2008-09 season. In the next season, Muller scored 19 goals and had 16 assists in 52 senior appearances. This helped him become a mainstay at the club.
In his 17 years with the club, Thomas Muller won 32 trophies for the German giants. His trophy cabinet includes 12 Bundesliga titles, 11 of which came in consecutive seasons from 2012 through to 2023.
Muller also went on to win two UEFA Champions League titles, one in 2013 and another one in 2020.
In 2023, Muller signed a contract extension with Bayern Munich till June 2025. With Bayern not deciding to renew his contract, both parties mutually agreed to terminate the contract.
"The club has consciously decided not to negotiate a new contract with me for next season,” Muller said.
“Even if this did not correspond to my personal wishes, it is important that the club follows its convictions. Even after all these years, regardless of the minutes I play, I still have a lot of fun being on the pitch with the boys. I could have easily imagined playing this role next year as well.
“I respect this step, which the board and supervisory board certainly did not take lightly. I understandably did not like the back-and-forth in public over the past weeks and months. However, I treat it like I do my own football: It wasn’t always characterised by perfection either, but rather with a positive, forward-thinking approach to the next move. After a bad pass, it is important to win the ball back and be unified. We have achieved this in recent days with honest discussions on this matter as well," Muller added.
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