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PSG reach another Champions League final

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Bayern Munich 1 - 1 PSG (PSG won 6-5 on aggregate) Paris Saint-Germain set up a Champions League Final meeting with Arsenal after overcoming Bayern Munich Author | Ed Stadium | Allianz Arena The second leg of the semi-final did not reach the extraordinary heights of the first encounter in Paris, when Luis Enrique's holders established a 5-4 advantage before travelling to Munich. Harry Kane scored his 55th goal of the season deep into stoppage time for Bayern, but it offered little comfort on a night of deep frustration for Vincent Kompany's side. Replicating the breathtaking standards of the first leg was always likely to prove impossible, yet the contest still carried quality, intensity and chances at both ends. Watch | Highlights from PSG YouTube account PSG struck with their first meaningful attack After only three minutes, Georgian forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia produced a brilliant run and cross for Ousmane Dembele to finish emphatically . Roared on by a fierce atmosphere, ...

Arsenal reach Champions League final after memorable night in North London

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Arsenal 1 - 0 Atletico Madrid (Arsenal won 2-1 on aggregate) Arsenal reached their first Champions League final in two decades as Bukayo Saka’s decisive strike secured a 2-1 aggregate victory over Atletico Madrid. Author |  DJ Stadium |  Emirates Stadium Mikel Arteta’s side fell at the semi-final stage to eventual winners Paris St-Germain last season, but there was no repeat this time. Saka’s intervention kept alive hopes of a Premier League and Champions League double. A fantastic Champions League night for Arteta and Arsenal With the tie poised at 1-1 following the first leg, a tense atmosphere settled over Emirates Stadium and clear chances were initially scarce. The breakthrough arrived just before the interval when Saka reacted quickest, turning in from close range after Jan Oblak had parried Leandro Trossard’s effort, with Viktor Gyokeres instrumental in the build-up. Atletico threatened sporadically. Declan Rice produced a crucial last-ditch tackle to deny Giuliano Sime...

Hearts beat Rangers to edge closer to title

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Hearts 2 - 1 Celtic A raucous Hearts crowd inspires players to put them on the brink of history Author | Mark Lee Stadium | Tynecastle A goal from club captain Lawrence Shankland thundered the home side to a huge victory over Rangers as the Scottish Premiership leaders restored their three-point advantage at the top and all but ended the Ibrox side's title hopes. Derek McInnes' side lead Celtic by three points with three games to play. Rangers are noe now seven points off the top, surely now ending their own title hopes.  How a dramatic afternoon unfolded Pre match atmosphere Dujon Sterling's volley deflected off Michael Steinwender and looped over Alexander Schwolow to give Rangers the lead during a first half in which they controlled play. One fan even text into the BBC saying: "This is some performance so far from Rangers. Hearts look clueless." In the second half, Stephen Kingsley levelled on the rebound after Alexandros Kyziridis' shot had come off a post...

Celtic boost title hopes after narrow win at Hibs

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Hibernian 1 - 2 Celtic Celtic were made to work hard to capitalise on Hibernian’s fourth red card in three matches Author | Sean M Stadium | Easter Road l The away side eventually secured a win that drew them level on points with Heart of Midlothian at the summit of the Scottish Premiership. Jamie McGrath became the latest Hibs player dismissed, shown a red card for a lunging challenge on Alistair Johnston after 21 minutes. The champions appeared to be cruising when Daizen Maeda continued his fine form, scoring his fourth goal in three games shortly afterwards. Watch | Unique samples of the goals from Celtic’s YouTube account Hibernian responded before the interval Joe Newell levelled in contentious fashion as the ball seemed to strike his hand in the build-up. Celtic regained control in the second half, with Kelechi Iheanacho converting from close range to settle the contest. The result leaves Celtic level with Hearts, trailing only on goal difference ahead of the Edinburgh side’s mee...

Inter Milan win Serie A after win over Parma

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Inter Milan 2 - 0 Parma Inter Milan clinched their 21st Serie A title with a convincing win over Parma. Author | Ed  Stadium |  San Siro Requiring only a point to seal the Scudetto with three matches remaining, goals from Marcus Thuram and Henrikh Mkhitaryan ensured there would be no delay. The result moves Inter 12 points clear of reigning champions Napoli. Thuram broke the deadlock in first-half stoppage time, driving a precise right-footed effort beyond Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki. The hosts had to remain patient for a second, which arrived 10 minutes from time when Lautaro Martinez squared for the 37-year-old Mkhitaryan to finish from close range. Blue and gold ribbons were scattered across the pitch at full-time as Inter head coach Cristian Chivu celebrated his first major honour in management, adding to the three Serie A titles he won during his playing career with the club. READ MORE |  Football news from across Italy on European Super Football Chivu had spok...

Ipswich Town promoted to the Premier League

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Ipswich Town 3 - 0 QPR Twelve months since relegation, Ipswich Town are back in the Premier League  Author | Marcus L Stadium | Portman Road George Hirst and Jaden Philogene calmed any early nerves amomgst the home fans with two goals inside the opening nine minutes and sub Kasey McAteer put the gloss on it late-on.  After the final whistle went, blue smoke filled the air, thousands of fans went onto the Portman Road pitch. The players were then mobbed as people hugged their heroes. Closer analysis as Ipswich returned to the Premier League  With the outcome firmly in their own hands on the final day, Ipswich understood that victory at Portman Road would render the results of promotion rivals Millwall and Middlesbrough irrelevant. They set the tone early, with goals from George Hirst and Jaden Philogene inside the opening nine minutes putting them in control. Substitute Kasey McAteer added a late third to seal the result, confirming a third promotion in four seasons under ...

A preview of what could be a dramatic final day in the Championship

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It all comes down to this Three Championship teams remain in the race for automatic promotion to the Premier League. Author | Thomas J After 45 matches and many twists and turns, it all comes down to the final-day to see who can go the distance to finish as runners-up and go up along with champions Coventry City. For Ipswich Town, who occupy second spot before the last game on Saturday, 2 May, this is familiar territory as the Tractor Boys seek an instant return to the top flight. Third-placed Millwall could be returning to the promised land for the first time in 36 years. Middlesbrough, who are currently fourth, are looking to end a nine-year Premier League hiatus. Middlesbrough v Ipswich Town earlier in the season Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna has found himself in this position before On two previous occasions, his Ipswich side have approached the final Saturday at Portman Road knowing that victory would seal promotion, and the scenario is unchanged this weekend. Once again, a rous...