European Super Football

It could be a dramatic end to the season at the bottom of the Premier League From anguish on Saturday evening to a measure of relief by Monday. Spurs fans have been through it all.  Author | Greg S It has been a trying season for Tottenham supporters, but after watching their side concede a late equaliser at home to Brighton, there was at least some consolation in West Ham’s failure to make the most of their opportunity at Crystal Palace. The Hammers’ draw at Selhurst Park leaves things largely unchanged, with Spurs still two points adrift of safety as they continue their battle to avoid a first top-flight relegation since 1977. Spurs need to avoid an unwanted record Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi struck a defiant tone after Saturday’s draw with Brighton & Hove Albion, insisting his side are “able to win five games in a row” before the end of the season. Yet for all De Zerbi’s belief in his players, little in this campaign points to a team capable of such a run. Spurs are w...

Bayern Munich 4 - 2 Stuttgart Bayern Munich came from behind to overcome Stuttgart, sealing a 35th Bundesliga title in typically emphatic fashion. Author | Ed Stadium | Allianz Arena Having lost just once all season, Bayern required only a point after closest challengers Borussia Dortmund were beaten at Hoffenheim on Saturday night. For a while, though, Stuttgart threatened to delay the celebrations. Chris Führich gave the visitors the lead after 21 minutes with a fine curling finish that briefly silenced the home crowd. The response was swift and decisive. Raphaël Guerreiro levelled 10 minutes later, before Nicolas Jackson, starting in place of Harry Kane, turned the game on its head within two minutes.  Alphonso Davies extended the lead before the interval, showing quick thinking to divert the ball past Alexander Nübel after a delivery from Luis Díaz. Watch | Highlights from the official Bundesliga YouTube account Kane, introduced at half-time in place of Jamal Musiala, needed on...

Celtic 6 - 2 St Mirren Celtic will face Dunfermline Athletic in next month’s Scottish Cup final after a breathless eight-goal encounter with St Mirren Author | Sean M Stadium | Hampden Park With the match poised at 2-2, four goals in six minutes overwhelmed the Paisley side, who had recovered from two down to force the additional period. In extra time, a rapid double from substitute Kelechi Iheanacho, first with a header and then a composed finish, alongside a strike from Luke McCowan, broke St Mirren’s resistance. Benjamin Nygren then added further gloss, the Sweden international guiding in his 20th goal of an impressive debut season. The result sets up a meeting between Martin O’Neill and his former midfield lieutenant Neil Lennon, echoing the 2007 final, when Dunfermline were beaten 1-0 in their last appearance in the showpiece. It was a harsh outcome on St Mirren, and particularly their 17-year-old goalkeeper, who had responded admirably after his side conceded in both the opening ...

Atletico Madrid 2 - 2 Real Sociedad (Real Sociedad won 4-2 on penalties) Real Sociedad beat Atletico Madrid on penalties to claim a fourth Copa del Rey title. Author | Jack L Stadium | Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla Atletico twice fought back to force the final into extra time and then a shootout, but Unai Marrero saved two spot-kicks to earn Sociedad their first trophy since 2020. Sociedad had stunned Diego Simeone’s side with the fastest goal in a Copa del Rey final, Ander Barrenetxea glancing Goncalo Guedes’ cross into the corner after just 14 seconds. That lead was wiped out when Ademola Lookman slotted home low on 18 minutes, yet Mikel Oyarzabal restored Sociedad’s advantage from the penalty spot in first-half stoppage time after Juan Musso caught Guedes while attempting to punch clear. Watch | Pre match TIFO from the Sociedad stands Atletico carried the greater threat after the interval and were rewarded when Julian Alvarez struck brilliantly from the edge of the area into the...

Blackburn Rovers 1 - 1 Coventry City  A memorable night in the history of Coventry City Author | Peter Grainger Stadium | Ewood Park Bobby Thomas struck six minutes from time at Ewood Park to earn Coventry City a point at Blackburn and confirm their return to the Premier League after a 25-year absence, sparking scenes of celebration among the travelling support. The defender etched his name into Sky Blues folklore, rising to head home in front of the away end and set off jubilant scenes. His name rang around the ground as Coventry completed a journey that had once taken them as far down as League Two, with Frank Lampard guiding them back to the top flight. Thomas’s late intervention was harsh on Blackburn, who had led through Ryoya Morishita and were good value for it before the Championship leaders responded with the goal that secured the point required for promotion. For Rovers, the draw moved them five points clear of the relegation zone, albeit having played two games more th...

Aston Villa 4 - 0 Bologna (Villa won 7-1 on aggregate) Aston Villa set up an all-English Europa League semi-final with Nottingham Forest after completing a commanding victory against Bologna. Author | Peter Grainger  Stadium | Aston Villa Already 3-1 up from the first leg, tournament favourites Villa produced a statement display under four-time Europa League-winning manager Unai Emery to take another step closer to ending a 30-year trophy drought. Watch | Pre match vibes and atmosphere It only took the Premier League side 16 minutes to increase their advantage in the tie as Ollie Watkins - the star of the first leg - applied the finishing touch on a wonderful team move to score his 100th goal for the club in all competitions. Morgan Rogers then had his spot-kick saved by Bologna goalkeeper Federico Ravaglia after Martin Vitik's handball inside the box but Villa pulled away further 44 seconds later through Emiliano Buendia. With the Bologna defence switching off, Buendia latched on ...

Arsenal 0 - 0 Sporting (Arsenal won 1-0 on aggregate) Arsenal secured their place in the Champions League semi-finals after a tense goalless draw with Sporting. Author | DJ Stadium | Emirates Stadium Holding a 1-0 advantage from the first leg, courtesy of Kai Havertz’s late strike in Portugal, Mikel Arteta’s side did enough to progress and book their spot in the last four. Watch | Pre match atmosphere Arsenal began on the front foot and saw plenty of the ball early on, but it was Sporting who created the clearer openings before the break. Francisco Trincao and Pedro Goncalves both threatened, while a misplaced pass from David Raya briefly invited danger. The closest moment arrived when Geny Catamo struck the post with a well-taken volley after being picked out by Maxi Araujo. There was an undercurrent of anxiety around the stadium as the contest wore on, with Arsenal protecting a narrow lead following their Premier League defeat by Bournemouth last weekend. Sporting continued to probe ...