European Super Football

Crystal Palace v Rayo Vallecano preview After a long and historic season for both clubs, Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano meet in the final of the Conference League  Author | Ajay Stadium | Red Bull Arena The sides are preparing for their first major European final and, for Rayo, their first major showpiece in any senior competition.  Both clubs are taking part in only their second European campaigns and neither possesses a wealth of experience at this level, yet the competition’s two highest-scoring teams this season have still found a way to go deep into the tournament. The final represents another great away trip for Palace fans . Some key lines from Glasner’s press conference Adam Wharton and Chris Richards were both "available in training" on Tuesday, however Glasner didn't reveal if they will make the starting eleven.  He said: "Our final training session was 36 hours before the game. Our medical department will be working hard, but we will only name a startin...

Torino 2 - 2 Juventus  Juventus threw away a two-goal lead and results elsewhere saw them miss out on a place in next season's Champions League  Author | Jack L Stadium | Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino The first clear opening fell to Juve as a deep corner dropped kindly for Federico Gatti, but with little time to adjust and the ball bouncing awkwardly, he could only steer his effort over the bar from close range. Despite the miss, the moment appeared to inject some urgency into the visitors and they moved ahead midway through the first half. The move began with a surging run from Khephren Thuram and, after reaching the edge of the area, he found Dusan Vlahovic, who took a touch to compose himself before drilling a deflected strike beyond Alberto Paleari. The home side were much better in the second-half Torino failed to register a shot on target before the break but emerged with greater purpose after half-time against a Juventus side who had learned during the interval that res...

Bayern Munich 3 - 0 Stuttgart Harry Kane scored a second-half hat-trick as Bayern Munich beat Stuttgart in the German Cup final to complete a league and cup double. Author | Ed Stadium | Olympiastadion After a goalless first half in Berlin, the England captain stooped to head home Michael Olise's cross at the back post to put Vincent Kompany's side ahead in the 55th minute. The former Tottenham Hotspur striker added his second 10 minutes from time, turning smartly onto Luis Diaz's pass before finishing calmly. He then converted a stoppage-time penalty to seal victory and complete his second hat-trick in as many matches. Kane's goals in the final cap a remarkable season with Bayern The striker ends the campaign on an extraordinary 61 goals in 51 appearances. After Bayern retained the Bundesliga title earlier in May and lifted the German Supercup last August, Kane has now collected four trophies since joining the German champions in the summer of 2023. What ultimately pro...

West Ham United 3 - 0 Leeds United West Ham’s 14-year stay in the Premier League came to an end despite a final-day victory over Leeds United Author | Jamie Pugh Stadium | London Stadium The Hammers needed to beat Leeds and rely on Tottenham losing to Everton if they were to preserve their top-flight status. A closer analysis of how West Ham were relegated For long periods, it appeared they would not even manage the first part of that equation. In sweltering conditions, West Ham produced a sluggish display, with the mood darkened further by Tottenham taking a first-half lead against Everton. The breakthrough the home support had been waiting for finally arrived in the 67th minute when Taty Castellanos rose at the back post to head home Jarrod Bowen’s corner. West Ham found a second with 11 minutes remaining as Bowen drilled a composed angled finish into the far corner. Substitute Callum Wilson added a third in stoppage time, ensuring Graham Potter’s side had done all they could, but at...

Hull City 1 - 0 Middlesbrough Late drama at Wembley sends Hull City back to the Premier Author | Lewis Whatley Stadium | Wembley Stadium Oli McBurnie's stoppage-time goal gave Hull City a dramatic victory in the Championship play-off final over the recently reinstated Middlesbrough. Boro were given a place in the final after Southampton, who beat them over two legs in the semi-final, were expelled on Tuesday for the Spygate scandal. READ MORE from Super Local Sports News | Why Southampton were kicked out of the play-offs In sweltering conditions at Wembley, the game looked destined for extra time before goalkeeper Sol Brynn spilt Yu Hirakawa's cross and McBurnie buried the loose ball from six yards out. Watch | Highlights from the Hull City YouTube channel An eventful for journey for Hull City and their fans It ended Hull's nine-year wait for top-flight football - a year after they avoided relegation to League One on goal difference. Former Bosnia international Sergej Jakir...

It's been an amazing journey for Aston Villa and their fans Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - a date for the ages for anyone with an affinity for the club Author | Peter Grainger Around 20,000 fans flocked from Birmingham and across the globe, descending on Istanbul to witness a historical night for the club, as European glory was brought back to B6 for the first time since 1982. Emotions in Turkey, and among those watching from afar, were a mixture of euphoria and relief - fans finally had a tangible reason to celebrate after many years and several decades of waiting. Watch | Villa trophy parade posted by ITV News A look at the player who's experienced so much for the club There could scarcely be a more fitting figurehead for Aston Villa’s resurgence than captain John McGinn. Now an established international and one of the Premier League’s most respected captains, McGinn arrived at Villa Park aged 23 in a £3m move sanctioned by Steve Bruce, at a time when the club were still fighting t...

Manchester City’s 1-1 draw away at Bournemouth means that Arsenal have won the Premier League for the first time since 2004 Their season could get even better as they face PSG in a Champions League final soon... Author | DJ  That 1-1 draw for Guardiola’s side means Arsenal go into the last game of the season four points clear of their closest challengers.  We asked several Arsenal fans how they were feeling... Darren summed up the mood in simple terms: “Come on you Gunners. What a season. A fantastic achievement.” After years of near misses and frustration, the overwhelming feeling was one of happiness and release. For Elaine, it was “pure joy”, even if Arsenal had tested supporters’ nerves along the way. “They put us through hell at times,” she said, “but I never doubted it was our time.” James said: "The scenes outside the ground last night were amazing. Imagine what it's gonna be like if we win the Champions League." Lesley’s emotions were more complicated. Her elder b...